Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad (IIT ISM Dhanbad): courses, cutoffs, fees and placements (2026)
IIT · Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Last updated 14 Oct 2026. Every number links to its official source with the data year.
Overview
Official website: iitism.ac.in
What stands out at IIT ISM Dhanbad
- Its history goes back to 1926, longer than most IITs.
- Its first-semester academic bill (₹1,41,400, 2026-27) is one of the lowest in the group.
- It lists 18 B.Tech and dual-degree branches in JoSAA, a wide choice compared with the group median of 13.
- CSE closed at 4,167 in 2026 (OPEN), a mid-table cutoff.
- At ₹15 lakh, the 2024-25 UG median salary is close to the IITs midpoint of ₹17 lakh.
Same-year comparisons only. How we use data years →
Our profile of IIT ISM Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad opened on 9 December 1926 as the Indian School of Mines. It is No. 15 in NIRF 2025 Engineering and No. 35 Overall, and it offers 1,210 JoSAA seats in 2026.Who it suits
Our analysis: IIT (ISM) suits you if you are interested in earth resources and energy. Mining Engineering, Mining Machinery, Petroleum Engineering, Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering, Geological Engineering and Geophysical Technology are rare at other IITs. It also has big CSE (145 seats), Electrical (130), ECE (130) and Mechanical (130) intakes, plus a B.Tech Mining + MBA (IIM Mumbai) dual degree.What these numbers mean
Tuition is ₹1,00,000 a semester. The admission total is ₹1,41,400, and a mess fee of about ₹19,500 is added on top. SC, ST and PwD students pay no tuition. So do families earning under ₹1 lakh, while those earning ₹1–5 lakh pay ₹33,333. A useful extra: students with a JEE (Advanced) CRL rank up to 1000 get full tuition waiver for the whole UG programme, subject to conditions. NIRF 2026 data shows 715 of 910 four-year graduates placed in 2024-25, at a median of ₹15 lakh. Another 160 went for higher studies. Sponsored research was ₹70.05 crore in FY 2024-25. The NIRF list names 508 faculty, and there is a Central Research Facility for instruments. The campus is 393 acres, of which 218 acres are in use.Rankings
Of the 22 IITs in NIRF 2025 Engineering, IIT ISM Dhanbad sits in the middle third. NIRF, explained →
Courses and seats
Programmes offered
- B.Tech (4 years)
- Bachelor of Technology and MBA (5 years, dual degree)
- Integrated Bachelor of Science-Master of Science (5 years)
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Total JoSAA seats | 1,210 | JoSAA 2026 |
B.Tech and dual-degree seats per branch (JoSAA)
| Branch | Seats |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Mining Engineering and MBA in Logistic and Supply Chain Management (IIM Mumbai) (5-year Bachelor of Technology and MBA dual degree) | 60 |
| Chemical Engineering | 55 |
| Chemical Science (5-year Integrated Bachelor of Science-Master of Science) | 20 |
| Civil Engineering | 70 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 145 |
| Electrical Engineering | 130 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 130 |
| Engineering Physics | 32 |
| Environmental Engineering | 50 |
| Geological Engineering | 21 |
| Geophysical Technology | 21 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 75 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 130 |
| Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 45 |
| Mining Engineering | 60 |
| Mining Machinery Engineering | 56 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 90 |
| Physical Science (5-year Integrated Bachelor of Science-Master of Science) | 20 |
Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
The biggest branch at IIT ISM Dhanbad is Computer Science and Engineering, with 145 of its 1,210 seats (12%). What seat counts tell you →
JoSAA cutoffs: opening and closing ranks
OPEN closing ranks, 2024–2026. Lower is harder.
| Branch | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Geology (5-yr) | 16011 | 17892 | – |
| Applied Geophysics (5-yr) | 15591 | 17507 | – |
| B.Tech Mining Engineering and MBA in Logistic and Supply Chain Management (IIM Mumbai) (5-yr) | – | 16770 | 15372 |
| Chemical Engineering | 11398 | 11980 | 13029 |
| Chemical Science (5-yr) | – | 18334 | 18977 |
| Civil Engineering | 12996 | 13778 | 15329 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3846 | 3585 | 4167 |
| Electrical Engineering | 7567 | 7603 | 8319 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5982 | 5839 | 5925 |
| Engineering Physics | 10778 | 11711 | 11713 |
| Environmental Engineering | 15291 | 16752 | 17683 |
| Geological Engineering | – | – | 17791 |
| Geophysical Technology | – | – | 17147 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 4956 | 4335 | 4938 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9875 | 10273 | 11303 |
| Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 13599 | 14875 | 15480 |
| Mining Engineering | 14762 | 15455 | 16037 |
| Mining Machinery Engineering | 15321 | 16579 | 16855 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 12310 | 12709 | 13921 |
| Physical Science (5-yr) | – | 18368 | 17355 |
All categories and seat pools
| Institute | Branch | Category | Seats | Year | Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|
Admission: JoSAA, on JEE (Advanced) rank
- Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (2024–2026)
In 2026 the hardest branch to get at IIT ISM Dhanbad was Computer Science and Engineering (rank 4,167) and the most open was Chemical Science (5-year) (rank 18,977). What a closing rank means →
Fees
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech tuition per semester | ₹1,00,000 | 2026-27 |
| First-semester academic fees | ₹1,41,400 | 2026-27 |
| Fee waiver notes | SC, ST and PwD: no tuition. Family income below ₹1 lakh: no tuition; ₹1–5 lakh: ₹33,333. JEE (Advanced) CRL rank up to 1000: full tuition waiver for the whole UG programme (conditions apply). | 2026-27 |
| Hostel / mess fee | Mess fee about ₹19,500 per semester, charged on top of the admission amount | 2026-27 |
At IIT ISM Dhanbad, one-time and other charges add ₹41,400 to the first semester on top of tuition. Understanding the fee bill →
Placements
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| UG 4-year median salary | ₹15 lakh | 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year placed / graduated | 715 placed of 910 graduates | 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year median salary | ₹8.39 lakh | 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year placed | 367 | 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year went for higher studies | 160 | 2024-25 |
Read the IIT ISM Dhanbad median with the count behind it: 715 placed and 160 gone to higher studies, of 910 graduates. Reading placement numbers →
Faculty and PhD
IIT ISM Dhanbad reported 508 faculty (NIRF 2026) and 1,169 full-time PhD students (2024-25). Faculty data, explained →
Research, labs and projects
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored research received | ₹70.05 crore | FY 2024-25 |
| Consultancy received | ₹10.71 crore | FY 2024-25 |
Notable labs / facilities
- Central Research Facility (CRF)
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile)
Sponsored research outweighs industry consultancy at IIT ISM Dhanbad by about 6.5 to 1. Why research funding matters →
Campus and location
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Established (year) | 1926 | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Location (city, state) | Dhanbad, Jharkhand | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Campus area | 393 acres (218 existing, 175 under acquisition) | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Official website | iitism.ac.in | Source |
The IIT ISM Dhanbad campus in Dhanbad, Jharkhand spans 393 acres (218 existing, 175 under acquisition); the institute was established in 1926. How we use data years →
FAQ
What is the NIRF rank of IIT ISM Dhanbad?
#35 Overall (NIRF 2025). #15 in Engineering (NIRF 2025).
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT ISM Dhanbad?
₹1,00,000 tuition per semester (2026-27).
What is the median salary at IIT ISM Dhanbad?
₹15 lakh for 4-year UG graduates (2024-25, NIRF).
How many CSE seats does IIT ISM Dhanbad have?
145 B.Tech CSE seats (JoSAA 2026).
How many JoSAA seats does IIT ISM Dhanbad have?
1,210 seats in 18 branches (JoSAA 2026).
What JEE rank got CSE at IIT ISM Dhanbad?
OPEN closing rank 4,167 in 2026 (final round).
Sources and data years
- josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile, 2026-27, JoSAA 2026): Established (year), Location, Campus area, B.Tech tuition per semester, First-semester academic fees, Fee waiver notes, Hostel / mess fee, Programmes offered, Total JoSAA seats, B.Tech branches with seats, Notable labs / facilities
- iitism.ac.in: Official website
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Overall rank
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Engineering rank
- iitism.ac.in (2024-25, NIRF 2026, FY 2024-25): UG 4-year median salary, UG 4-year placed / graduated, PG 2-year median salary, PG 2-year placed, UG 4-year went for higher studies, Faculty count, Full-time PhD students, Sponsored research received, Consultancy received
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
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