IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is one of India’s top engineering and technology institutes. It was founded in 1926 as the Indian School of Mines and became an IIT in 2016. While it’s famous for its mining and earth sciences programs, the institute now offers a variety of courses in engineering and other fields at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
Courses Offered by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Under Graduate Programs
Post Graduate Programs
Ph. D. Programs
B. Tech, Dual Degree (B. Tech + M. Tech), Integrated M. Tech. 5-year double major program, 5-year dual degree B. Tech. & MBA.,
M.A. MBA, M. Sc., 2- years M.Tech, 2/3 years Executive M. Tech., 3- years Executive MBA.
Ph. D (Doctor of Philosophy), PDFs (Post Doctoral Fellowships)
Fee Structure for different courses at IIT Dhanbad
B. Tech. – Rs. 1,00,000 – 4,00,000/-
B. Tech. + M. Tech. – Rs. 2,00,000 – 4,65,000/-
M. Tech. – Rs. 58, 500 – 1, 17, 000/-
MSC – Rs. 18, 000 – 54, 000/-
MBA – Rs. 1, 50, 000
Ph D – NA
Mode Of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Courses Admission
Courses
Admission Through
B. Tech.
JEE Advanced Score
M. Tech.
GATE Score
MBA
CAT Score
MSC
JAM Score
Ph. D.
Based on entrance test and interviews conducted by the institute.
Specialization in Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mineral & Metallurgical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Engineering Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mining Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics and Computing
Mining Machinery Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
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Specialization in Science
Applied Physics,
Mathematics,
Chemistry,
Environmental Science
Mathematics and Computing
Specialization in MA
Digital Humanities & Social Sciences.
Specialization in Management
MBA with Specialization in Finance
Marketing
HR
Operations
MBA in Business Analytics.
Specialization in Research Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D),
Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDFs).
Ranking Given by NIRF in Different Programmes
Course Name
NIRF Ranking
Engineering Course
15
Management Course
46
NIRF Ranking Overall
35
Non-Campus Programs (Distance/Online Learning)
These programs are designed for working professionals, part-time learners, and those who cannot attend classes on campus.
Online Degree Programs
M.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence– Launched in collaboration with platforms like Coursera or other online education partners. These programs offer flexibility in learning, allowing students to take classes remotely.
Online MBA– MBA programs may also have a part-time, online option to cater to working professionals.
Certificate Courses
Professional Development Courses -Short-term online certification programs in specialized areas like mining, energy, data analytics, etc., that offer focused skill-building.
Skill Development Programs -Industry-relevant courses designed in collaboration with industry experts, available via online platforms.
Collaborative Programs
Industry-Academia Collaboration-Joint programs with industries or international universities, which can be conducted partly online and partly on campus.
MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)-IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is also known to offer several MOOCs on platforms like NPTEL and SWAYAM, covering various subjects in science, engineering, and management.
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus (Full-Time) – Classroom-based programs with regular labs, workshops, and campus facilities.
Hybrid Programs -A combination of online lectures and on-campus lab sessions, particularly for executive courses.
Fully Online – Students can participate from anywhere with internet access for certain certificate and advanced technical programs.
