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IIT ISM Dhanbad Courses 2027

Dhanbad

government collegeEstd. 1926
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NBA — National Board of Accreditation

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 2027

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.

How Many Courses Does IIT ISM Dhanbad Offer?

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

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What Are the Undergraduate Courses at IIT ISM Dhanbad?

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.

What Are Minors, Honours and Double Majors at IIT ISM Dhanbad?

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.

What Are the Flagship Courses at IIT ISM Dhanbad?

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.

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BE/BTech

15 Courses4 years

Exams Accepted

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Total Fees

₹8 L

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MBA

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

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₹3 L

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IIT ISM Dhanbad Courses List 2027

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.

CourseAreasEntry through
B.Tech.15 branchesJEE Advanced and JoSAA
BS-MS (Integrated)Physical Science, Chemical ScienceJEE Advanced and JoSAA
B.Tech. and MBA Dual DegreeMining Engineering and MBA from IIM MumbaiJEE Advanced and JoSAA
M.Tech.32 programmesGATE through COAP
M.Sc.Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and ComputingIIT JAM
M.Sc.Tech.Applied Geology, Applied GeophysicsIIT JAM
MBA, MBA (Business Analytics)ManagementCAT and personal interview
M.A.Digital HumanitiesWritten test
Ph.D.Science, engineering, humanities, managementWritten 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.

Which B.Tech Branches Does IIT ISM Dhanbad Offer?

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.

BranchSeatsLevel
Computer Science and Engineering145B.Tech
Electrical Engineering130B.Tech
Electronics and Communication Engineering130B.Tech
Mechanical Engineering130B.Tech
Petroleum Engineering90B.Tech
Mathematics and Computing75B.Tech
Civil Engineering70B.Tech
Mining Engineering60B.Tech
Mining Machinery Engineering56B.Tech
Chemical Engineering55B.Tech
Environmental Engineering50B.Tech
Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering45B.Tech
Engineering Physics32B.Tech
Geological Engineering21B.Tech
Geophysical Technology21B.Tech
Mining Engineering and MBA, IIM Mumbai60Dual Degree
Physical Science20BS-MS
Chemical Science20BS-MS
⛏️CoreMining and Earth SciencesThese courses in IIT ISM Dhanbad are Mining, Mining Machinery, Geological Engineering, Geophysical Technology and Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering. They are the roots of the institute.💻Most SeatsComputing and ElectronicsCSE, Mathematics and Computing, Electrical and Electronics and Communication. Together they hold 480 seats.🛢️EnergyEnergy and ProcessPetroleum, Chemical, Environmental and Engineering Physics. These suit students who like process and energy work.

Does IIT ISM Dhanbad Have a Student Exchange Programme?

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.

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Does IIT ISM Dhanbad Offer Mining Engineering?

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.

Is Computer Science and Engineering Offered at IIT ISM Dhanbad?

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.

Does IIT ISM Dhanbad Offer an MBA?

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.

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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mining Engineering

DegreeMining Engineering

BE/BTech

Four-year undergraduate Mining Engineering programme at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, combining engineering fundamentals with mining and mineral-sector applications.

Total fees
₹8 L
Duration
4 years
Level
UG
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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering

DegreeChemical Engineering

BE/BTech

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.

Total fees
₹8 L
Duration
4 years
Level
UG
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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering

DegreeCivil Engineering

BE/BTech

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.

Total fees
₹8 L
Duration
4 years
Level
UG
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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering

DegreeComputer Science Engineering

BE/BTech

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.

Total fees
₹8 L
Duration
4 years
Level
UG
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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical Engineering

DegreeElectrical Engineering

BE/BTech

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.

Total fees
₹8 L
Duration
4 years
Level
UG
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IIT ISM Dhanbad Online Courses

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.

Does IIT ISM Dhanbad Offer Online Courses for Working Professionals?

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 Criteria

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.

  • B.Tech, BS-MS and Dual Degree: a place in the top 2,50,000 of JEE Main and a JEE Advanced rank. You need 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC, ST and PwD), or a place in the top 20 percentile of your board.
  • Attempts: at most two attempts at JEE Advanced, in consecutive years.

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.

Do You Need a Minimum Class 12 Percentage for IIT ISM Dhanbad?

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

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.

CourseTuition 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

Do All IIT ISM Dhanbad Courses Cost the Same?

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

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.

CourseDuration
B.Tech. (15 branches)4 years
BS-MS5 years
Mining Engineering and MBA Dual Degree5 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.

How Long Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad 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.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: Does IIT ISM Dhanbad Offer MCA?

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.

Q: Does IIT ISM Dhanbad Have a B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence?

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.

Q: Is the BS-MS One of the Integrated IIT ISM Dhanbad Courses?

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.

Q: Which IIT ISM Dhanbad Courses Need a GATE Score?

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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