Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

Q: Is IIT ISM only for mining?

No! While globally world-renowned for mining and earth sciences, its Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical branches are equally prestigious with ₹30+ LPA average CTCs.

Nearly a century of mineral, petroleum, and engineering excellence, ranked among the world's top 25 for Mineral & Mining Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Comprehensive guide to NIRF rankings, seat matrices, admission pathways, clinical/branch placements, and multi-year cutoff metrics.

#15

NIRF Ranking

~1,120+ B.Tech Seats

Annual Seats

₹17.50 - ₹30.00 LPA

Average CTC (CSE / Flagship)

₹1.50+ Cr

Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

National Heritage

Heritage Administrative Building

Imposing classical architecture holding administrative chambers and the historic geological museum.

Natural History

Geological & Mineralogical Museum

Houses rare mineral specimens, meteorites, and mining artifacts gathered over a century from across the world.

Mining 4.0 Hub

TEXMiN Innovation Hub

Technology Innovation Hub dedicated to digital mining, robotics, and clean fuel excavation under NM-ICPS.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / Course	Duration	Entrance Exam	Admission Authority	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech / Dual Degree	4 / 5 Years	JEE Advanced	JoSAA / CSAB	Class 12 PCM (75% aggregate) + Qualified JEE Advanced
M.Tech / M.Sc / MBA	2 Years	GATE / JAM / CAT	COAP / JAM / DoMS	Bachelor degree in relevant discipline

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic Branch	Average CTC	Median CTC	Placement Rate	Top Participating Recruiters
Computer Science & Engineering	₹30.00 LPA	₹24.00 LPA	98.20%	Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Sprinklr, Walmart, Uber
Mining & Petroleum Engineering	₹22.50 LPA	₹19.00 LPA	96.00%	Schlumberger, ONGC, Coal India, Cairn, Shell, ExxonMobil
Electronics & Communication	₹24.00 LPA	₹20.00 LPA	94.00%	Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Intel, Nvidia

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default

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Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)

Counselling Authority / Exam: JEE Advanced Round 6 (General Open Gender-Neutral)

Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)

Academic Branch / Specialization	Quota	2026	2025	2024	2023	Trend
Computer Science & Engineering	AI	4,167	3,585	3,846	3,258	Top Choice
Electronics & Communication	AI	5,925	5,839	5,982	5,821	Competitive
Petroleum Engineering	AI	13,921	12,709	12,310	13,101	Consistent
Mining Engineering	AI	16,037	15,455	14,762	15,689	Consistent

Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Underground Training Mine:Mock underground mine simulation facility for hands-on student safety and operations drills.

Annual Fests & Student Life

Srijan (Cultural Fest):Eastern India's largest socio-cultural festival.
Concetto (Technical Fest):Annual techno-management festival attracting innovators across India.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

100% Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
Full Tuition Waiver for family income < ₹1.0 Lakh.
66.67% Remission for family income between ₹1.0L and ₹5.0L.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

Gulshan Lal Tandon (Padma Bhushan awardee and former Chairman Coal India)
R. K. Sharma (Former Director General of Mines Safety)

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport Durgapur (RND) - 95 km; Ranchi Airport (IXR) - 145 km

Nearest Railway Station

Dhanbad Junction (DHN) - 3 km (major stop on Delhi-Howrah Grand Chord)

Road & Highway Access

Direct connectivity to Grand Trunk Road NH-19

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IIT ISM only for mining?