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IIT ISM Dhanbad courses run from the four-year B.Tech to the Ph.D., and the 2026 seat matrix lists 1,210 UG seats. The institute offers 15 B.Tech branches, two BS-MS lines and a Mining and MBA Dual Degree with IIM Mumbai. This guide to IIT ISM Dhanbad courses 2027 shows what each course is, who can apply and how long it takes.
IIT ISM Dhanbad courses fall into three groups: undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral. Mining and earth sciences are the old strength of the institute among all IIT ISM Dhanbad courses. Computing and electronics now draw the most seats. Pick the tab that matches your situation, then read the full IIT ISM Dhanbad courses list below.
These IIT ISM Dhanbad UG courses are open after Class 12. Choose the B.Tech. for engineering, the largest of the IIT ISM Dhanbad courses. Choose the BS-MS for Physical or Chemical Science. The Dual Degree in Mining Engineering adds an MBA from IIM Mumbai. All of them need JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling.
IIT ISM Dhanbad offers 15 B.Tech branches and 3 other UG lines, plus M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA and Ph.D. at the PG level. The institute has 17 departments across science, engineering, humanities and management. The degree courses in IIT ISM Dhanbad are listed below. Not every one of the IIT ISM Dhanbad courses uses the same exam, so check the entry route in the list below.
15
B.Tech Branches
Four years, JEE Advanced and JoSAA
1,210
UG Seats
JEE Advanced 2026 seat matrix
798
M.Tech Seats
32 programmes, 2026-27 notice
The IIT ISM Dhanbad undergraduate courses are the B.Tech., the BS-MS, the Mining and MBA Dual Degree and the Integrated B.Sc.-B.Ed. All of these IIT ISM Dhanbad courses need a Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. IIT ISM Dhanbad has no UG course in management.
These are add-on options for B.Tech students. A Minor is a set of extra courses in another department, and the institute offers more than 15 titles. Honours is offered in more than 12 departments. A Double Major is a five-year course with a second major in another B.Tech department.
The flagship courses at IIT ISM Dhanbad are the B.Tech in Mining Engineering and the B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering.
⛏️FlagshipB.Tech. Mining EngineeringA four-year engineering degree with 60 seats. The institute began in 1926 as a school of mines. You enter through JEE Advanced and JoSAA.🛢️FlagshipB.Tech. Petroleum EngineeringA four-year engineering degree with 90 seats. The institute has taught petroleum engineering since 1957. You enter through JEE Advanced and JoSAA.The institute calls its Department of Mining Engineering a flagship and its oldest department. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 place IIT ISM Dhanbad 21st in the world and 1st in India for Mineral and Mining Engineering. For Petroleum Engineering, QS places it 4th in India, in the 151-175 world band. Check IIT ISM Dhanbad fees and IIT ISM Dhanbad admission before you choose.
The IIT ISM Dhanbad courses list below names each degree, its areas and the exam you need. This IIT ISM Dhanbad courses list covers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees. IIT ISM Dhanbad courses for undergraduates need JEE Advanced. IIT ISM Dhanbad PG courses need GATE, IIT JAM or CAT, and some use the institute's own test.
| Course | Areas | Entry through |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. | 15 branches | JEE Advanced and JoSAA |
| BS-MS (Integrated) | Physical Science, Chemical Science | JEE Advanced and JoSAA |
| B.Tech. and MBA Dual Degree | Mining Engineering and MBA from IIM Mumbai | JEE Advanced and JoSAA |
| M.Tech. | 32 programmes | GATE through COAP |
| M.Sc. | Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Computing | IIT JAM |
| M.Sc.Tech. | Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics | IIT JAM |
| MBA, MBA (Business Analytics) | Management | CAT and personal interview |
| M.A. | Digital Humanities | Written test |
| Ph.D. | Science, engineering, humanities, management | Written test and interview |
The best courses in IIT ISM Dhanbad for you depend on your rank and interest. Compare the branches before you fill choices. The institute also lists a four-year Integrated B.Sc.-B.Ed. and executive masters programmes for working people in its admissions menu. Check their notifications for the entry test and the dates.
IIT ISM Dhanbad offers 15 four-year B.Tech branches, and CSE has the most seats at 145. The table gives the seats for these IIT ISM Dhanbad courses in the 2026 entry year, from the JEE Advanced 2026 seat matrix. Geological Engineering and Geophysical Technology are now B.Tech branches among the IIT ISM Dhanbad degree courses, in place of the older integrated lines.
| Branch | Seats | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 145 | B.Tech |
| Electrical Engineering | 130 | B.Tech |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 130 | B.Tech |
| Mechanical Engineering | 130 | B.Tech |
| Petroleum Engineering | 90 | B.Tech |
| Mathematics and Computing | 75 | B.Tech |
| Civil Engineering | 70 | B.Tech |
| Mining Engineering | 60 | B.Tech |
| Mining Machinery Engineering | 56 | B.Tech |
| Chemical Engineering | 55 | B.Tech |
| Environmental Engineering | 50 | B.Tech |
| Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 45 | B.Tech |
| Engineering Physics | 32 | B.Tech |
| Geological Engineering | 21 | B.Tech |
| Geophysical Technology | 21 | B.Tech |
| Mining Engineering and MBA, IIM Mumbai | 60 | Dual Degree |
| Physical Science | 20 | BS-MS |
| Chemical Science | 20 | BS-MS |
Yes. IIT ISM Dhanbad students can study at a foreign institute for up to two semesters under its exchange programme. The student does coursework, project work or an internship there. If the host course matches your IIT ISM semester course, the credits count in your IIT ISM degree. The institute has MoUs with universities in France, Japan, Australia, the UK and the USA, and they cover semester programmes among other things. The IIT ISM Dhanbad collaborations page lists them. The institute does not publish how many students joined in the latest year.
Yes. Mining Engineering is among the oldest courses in IIT ISM Dhanbad, the branch around which the institute was built in 1926. It has 60 seats, and a separate 60-seat Dual Degree adds an MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from IIM Mumbai. Women can study Mining, but the Mines Act 1952 restricts their employment below ground.
Yes. CSE has 145 seats, the most of any branch. It has 116 gender-neutral seats and 29 female-only seats. It also closes at the lowest rank of all IIT ISM Dhanbad courses, so read the IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff page before you choose it.
Yes. The institute runs a two-year MBA and an MBA in Business Analytics with 120 seats in total. You enter with a CAT score, followed by a personal interview. The Dual Degree MBA is a separate course with IIM Mumbai.
Showing 1–5 of 5 courses
DegreeMining Engineering
Four-year undergraduate Mining Engineering programme at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, combining engineering fundamentals with mining and mineral-sector applications.
DegreeChemical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) programme in Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, lasting 4 years. Admission is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling, with 55 seats in 2026.
DegreeCivil Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) programme in Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, lasting 4 years. Admission is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling, with 70 seats in 2026.
DegreeComputer Science Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) programme in Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, lasting 4 years. Admission is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling, with 145 seats in 2026.
DegreeElectrical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) programme in Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, lasting 4 years. Admission is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling, with 130 seats in 2026.
IIT ISM Dhanbad online courses are not listed as degrees on the institute website, and its courses for working professionals are executive programmes. The institute lists a two-year Executive M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering, in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and in Mechanical Engineering. These IIT ISM Dhanbad courses suit people in jobs. It also lists a three-year M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering and in Mechanical Engineering for working professionals, over six semesters, and an Executive MBA.
Check the Mode of Study Before You Apply
The executive programme pages do not say if classes are online or on campus. Read the registration page of each programme for the mode, the fee and the dates.
Yes, in the form of executive degrees, not short IIT ISM Dhanbad online courses for a certificate. The three-year M.Tech. is a slow-pace programme for people from government bodies, industry and academic institutions. It is self-financing. The institute also lists AI courses among its IIT ISM Dhanbad courses, in machine learning, deep learning and generative AI, which regular students take as electives.
IIT ISM Dhanbad courses eligibility depends on the degree, and the B.Tech needs 75% in Class 12 or a top 20 percentile. The rules for IIT ISM Dhanbad courses 2027 follow the 2026 brochure until a new one is out. SC, ST and PwD candidates need 65%. IIT ISM Dhanbad UG courses need Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. IIT ISM Dhanbad PG courses need a bachelor's degree with a minimum score that changes by programme.
Check the Rules for Mining and Earth Science Branches
IIT ISM Dhanbad does not admit PwD candidates with a locomotor disability, or candidates with colour blindness, to Geological Engineering and Geophysical Technology. Mining admits women, but employment below ground is restricted by law.
Yes. You need 75% in Class 12, or 65% if you are SC, ST or PwD. A place in the top 20 percentile of your board also qualifies you. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics must be among your subjects. The rule is the same for every B.Tech branch.
IIT ISM Dhanbad courses fees start at ₹6,000 a semester for the full-time Ph.D. and reach ₹1,20,000 for the Executive MBA. The table shows the tuition for the 2026-27 entry year. Tuition is charged per semester, so a longer course costs more in total. The IIT ISM Dhanbad courses and fees here are tuition only, and the IIT ISM Dhanbad fees page gives hostel, exam and other charges.
| Course | Tuition fee per semester |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. and BS-MS, semesters 1 to 8 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Dual Degree (Mining and MBA), semesters 1 to 7 | ₹1,00,000 |
| M.Tech. | ₹15,000 |
| M.Sc., M.Sc.Tech. and M.A. | ₹8,000 |
| Integrated B.Sc.-B.Ed. | ₹10,000 |
| MBA full time | ₹75,000 |
| Executive MBA, batch of 2024 onwards | ₹1,20,000 |
| Ph.D. full time | ₹6,000 |
₹1,00,000
B.Tech Tuition per Semester
Falls with family income
₹15,000
M.Tech Tuition per Semester
Same for all M.Tech programmes
₹75,000
MBA Tuition per Semester
Full time, two years
No. Tuition for IIT ISM Dhanbad courses changes with the degree and, for the B.Tech, with family income. The B.Tech tuition is nil for SC, ST and PwD students. Families with income of ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh pay one third, which is ₹33,333 a semester. Every B.Tech branch costs the same.
IIT ISM Dhanbad courses duration is four years for the B.Tech and five years for the BS-MS and Dual Degree. Most IIT ISM Dhanbad PG courses run for two years. The M.Sc.Tech. takes three years. The Ph.D. takes longer, and the time depends on your research.
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. (15 branches) | 4 years |
| BS-MS | 5 years |
| Mining Engineering and MBA Dual Degree | 5 years |
| Integrated B.Sc.-B.Ed. | 4 years |
| M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, M.A. | 2 years |
| M.Sc.Tech. | 3 years |
| Ph.D. | Set by the department |
Count Semesters Before You Compare Fees
Tuition for IIT ISM Dhanbad courses is charged per semester, so a longer course costs more. A five-year course has ten semesters, so it costs more in total than the four-year B.Tech.
The IIT ISM Dhanbad B.Tech is a four-year course with eight semesters. A Dual Degree or Double Major adds a fifth year and a second degree to IIT ISM Dhanbad courses. Students of the Mining and MBA Dual Degree move to IIM Mumbai for the MBA part. IIM Mumbai charges the MBA fee from the eighth semester.
Answers to what readers ask most often.
No. The PG degrees in the admissions menu are M.Tech., M.Sc., M.Sc.Tech., MBA, M.A. and Ph.D., plus executive masters programmes. MCA is not among them. Data Sources: IIT ISM Dhanbad official website.
No. The 15 B.Tech branches in the JEE Advanced 2026 seat matrix have no AI branch. The institute lists AI courses, and CSE runs a two-year Executive M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Data Sources: IIT ISM Dhanbad JEE Advanced 2026 seat matrix and AI courses page.
Yes. The BS-MS is a five-year integrated course in Physical Science or Chemical Science with 20 seats each. You enter through JEE Advanced and JoSAA, like the B.Tech. Data Sources: IIT ISM Dhanbad UG brochure 2026-27.
The M.Tech. among IIT ISM Dhanbad courses needs GATE through COAP, with 60% or 6.0 CGPA in your degree. IIT graduates with 8.0 CGPA or more can apply without GATE. Data Sources: IIT ISM Dhanbad M.Tech admission notice 2026-27.
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