IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff 2026
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NBAIIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff 2026 for the B.Tech is a JEE Advanced rank. The Open category closing rank in Computer Science and Engineering was 4,167 in the last JoSAA round. The IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff is a rank and not a mark. This page gives the IIT ISM Dhanbad cut off for every B.Tech, BS-MS and Dual Degree programme, by seat pool and category.
IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff Overview
IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff means the opening and closing JEE Advanced rank of each programme in a JoSAA round. The closing rank is the rank of the last candidate who got a seat. This is the IIT ISM Dhanbad admission cutoff for a round. A lower rank number is a better rank. JoSAA 2026 had five rounds for the IITs. All figures here are from Round 5, the last round, unless the text names another year.
Find your Open rank in the table to see which programmes closed near it in 2026. Then check the exact IIT ISM Dhanbad course wise cutoff in the section below.
| Closing rank band, Open gender-neutral | Programmes that closed in this band |
|---|---|
| Up to 5,000 | Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics and Computing |
| 5,001 to 10,000 | Electronics and Communication, Electrical |
| 10,001 to 15,000 | Mechanical, Engineering Physics, Chemical, Petroleum |
| 15,001 to 18,000 | Civil, Mining and MBA Dual Degree, Mineral and Metallurgical, Mining, Mining Machinery, Geophysical Technology, Physical Science, Environmental, Geological Engineering |
| Above 18,000 | Chemical Science |
IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff Is a Rank, Not a Mark
IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff marks 2026 do not exist for the B.Tech, because JoSAA seats follow JEE Advanced ranks. Reserved candidates use their category rank and not the all-India rank.
What Is the Minimum Rank to Get into IIT ISM Dhanbad?
The last rank that got a seat was 18,977, in Chemical Science for Open gender-neutral seats in 2026. Among the B.Tech branches, Geological Engineering closed last at 17,791. You need a JEE Advanced rank, which needs a place in the top 2,50,000 of JEE Main in 2026. The branch you choose decides how high your rank must be, so read the IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff for each branch below.
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What Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff for JEE Main?
IIT ISM Dhanbad sets no JEE Main cutoff for the B.Tech. JEE Main only decides if you can sit JEE Advanced. The IIT ISM Dhanbad JEE Advanced cut off is the closing rank in the tables below.
What Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff for Class 12 Marks?
The IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff for Class 12 is 75% marks, or 65% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. You can also qualify with a place in your board's top 20 percentile. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics must be in your subjects.
IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff 2026
The IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff 2026 for Open gender-neutral seats runs from a closing rank of 4,167 in CSE to 18,977 in Chemical Science. This IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff 2026 table is the course wise cut off, with the opening and closing rank of every programme in Round 5. The Dual Degree is the Mining Engineering and MBA programme with IIM Mumbai.
| Programme | Opening rank | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2,309 | 4,167 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 3,764 | 4,938 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 2,900 | 5,925 |
| Electrical Engineering | 6,377 | 8,319 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8,231 | 11,303 |
| Engineering Physics | 8,489 | 11,713 |
| Chemical Engineering | 11,350 | 13,029 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 9,530 | 13,921 |
| Civil Engineering | 10,121 | 15,329 |
| Mining Engineering and MBA (Dual Degree) | 10,787 | 15,372 |
| Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 13,483 | 15,480 |
| Mining Engineering | 13,672 | 16,037 |
| Mining Machinery Engineering | 14,862 | 16,855 |
| Geophysical Technology | 12,968 | 17,147 |
| Physical Science | 14,221 | 17,355 |
| Environmental Engineering | 14,854 | 17,683 |
| Geological Engineering | 16,176 | 17,791 |
| Chemical Science | 17,401 | 18,977 |
4,167
CSE Closing Rank
Open, gender-neutral, Round 5
11,303
Mechanical Closing Rank
Open, gender-neutral, Round 5
17,791
Last B.Tech Closing Rank
Geological Engineering
Can You Get IIT ISM Dhanbad at 5000 Rank?
Yes, in most branches, but not in CSE or in Mathematics and Computing. In 2026, a rank of 5,000 just missed Mathematics and Computing, which closed at 4,938. CSE closed at 4,167. A rank of 5,000 got a seat in Electronics and Communication (5,925), Electrical (8,319), Mechanical (11,303) and every branch after them.
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What Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff for CSE?
The IIT ISM Dhanbad admission cut off for CSE in 2026 was 2,309 to 4,167 for Open gender-neutral seats. Rounds 1 to 4 closed between 1,655 and 3,994. The 2026 closing rank is the highest in three years.
What Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff for Mechanical Engineering?
The IIT ISM Dhanbad course wise cutoff for Mechanical Engineering was 8,231 to 11,303 in 2026. In Round 1 it was 7,127 to 9,804. The branch closed at 10,273 in 2025 and 9,875 in 2024.
What Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff for Mining Engineering?
The cutoff for Mining Engineering was 13,672 to 16,037 in 2026 for Open gender-neutral seats. The Dual Degree with an MBA from IIM Mumbai closed at 15,372. Mining Machinery closed at 16,855.
IIT ISM Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 by Seat Pool
IIT ISM Dhanbad has two seat pools in JoSAA, gender-neutral and female-only, and the female-only pool closes at higher rank numbers. The IIT ISM Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 below is for Open category female candidates. Female candidates can also take gender-neutral seats on their rank. Use this table to see the extra reach the female-only pool gives to the IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff.
| Programme | Opening rank | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4,485 | 8,539 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 8,952 | 10,628 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 10,504 | 12,818 |
| Electrical Engineering | 13,809 | 15,221 |
| Engineering Physics | 16,498 | 19,315 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 17,154 | 20,007 |
| Chemical Engineering | 17,622 | 20,265 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,439 | 24,253 |
| Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 23,207 | 25,774 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 21,627 | 26,417 |
| Mining Engineering | 23,742 | 26,813 |
| Environmental Engineering | 24,876 | 27,032 |
| Geophysical Technology | 27,317 | 27,317 |
| Physical Science | 24,139 | 27,720 |
| Chemical Science | 27,281 | 28,062 |
| Mining Machinery Engineering | 25,627 | 28,531 |
| Geological Engineering | 28,726 | 28,726 |
| Mining Engineering and MBA (Dual Degree) | 25,251 | 29,025 |
How the Female-Only Pool Works
Female candidates can get seats in both pools. Branches with one female-only seat show the same opening and closing rank.
IIT ISM Dhanbad Category-Wise Cutoff 2026
The IIT ISM Dhanbad category wise cutoff is a category rank, not an all-India rank. It is lower than the Open rank for the same branch. The tables show the 2026 closing rank on gender-neutral seats for eight programmes. This IIT ISM Dhanbad category wise cut off lists EWS and OBC-NCL first, then SC and ST.
| Programme | EWS closing rank | OBC-NCL closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 567 | 1,334 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 666 | 1,739 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 822 | 2,060 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,129 | 2,743 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,632 | 3,959 |
| Civil Engineering | 2,365 | 4,812 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 2,185 | 4,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,955 | 4,592 |
| Programme | SC closing rank | ST closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 780 | 336 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 1,116 | 665 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1,313 | 617 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,575 | 824 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2,152 | 1,005 |
| Civil Engineering | 2,579 | 922 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 2,889 | 1,414 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2,470 | 1,153 |
567
CSE EWS Closing Rank
Gender-neutral, Round 5
1,334
CSE OBC-NCL Closing Rank
Gender-neutral, Round 5
336
CSE ST Closing Rank
Gender-neutral, Round 5
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What Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff for OBC?
The OBC-NCL cutoff in CSE was a closing rank of 1,334 in 2026. Mechanical Engineering closed at 3,959 for OBC-NCL candidates. Your OBC-NCL category rank in JEE Advanced is the rank that counts here, not your all-India rank.
What Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff for EWS?
The IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff for EWS in CSE was a closing rank of 567 in 2026. Mechanical Engineering closed at 1,632 and Civil Engineering at 2,365 for EWS candidates. Use your EWS category rank.
What Is the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff for SC and ST?
The IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff for CSE was a closing rank of 780 for SC and 336 for ST in 2026. Mechanical Engineering closed at 2,152 for SC and 1,005 for ST. Read your own category rank in the JEE Advanced result.
IIT ISM Dhanbad Expected Cutoff 2027
The IIT ISM Dhanbad expected cutoff for 2027 entry is close to the 2026 ranks, with a small upward drift. JEE Advanced 2027 dates are not announced yet. The IIT ISM Dhanbad previous year cutoff table below shows the last round of each year for Open gender-neutral seats. Use it as an IIT ISM Dhanbad expected cut off guide, not as a promise. The IIT ISM Dhanbad previous year cut off for 2024 and 2025 shows the trend.
| Programme | Closing rank in 2024, 2025, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3,846, 3,585, 4,167 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 4,956, 4,335, 4,938 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5,982, 5,839, 5,925 |
| Electrical Engineering | 7,567, 7,603, 8,319 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9,875, 10,273, 11,303 |
| Engineering Physics | 10,778, 11,711, 11,713 |
| Chemical Engineering | 11,398, 11,980, 13,029 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 12,310, 12,709, 13,921 |
| Civil Engineering | 12,996, 13,778, 15,329 |
| Mining Engineering | 14,762, 15,455, 16,037 |
The IIT ISM Dhanbad previous year cutoff for CSE was a closing rank of 3,585 in 2025 (Round 6). It was 3,846 in 2024 (Round 5). The IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff for CSE has stayed under 4,200 for three years. Civil Engineering moved from 13,778 in 2025 to 15,329 in 2026, the biggest rise among the major branches. Petroleum Engineering and Mechanical Engineering also rose by more than 1,000 ranks.
📊SteadyStable at the TopCSE and Electronics and Communication moved by less than 600 ranks across three years.📈RisingRising in Core BranchesCivil, Petroleum, Chemical and Mechanical closed at higher rank numbers in 2026 than in 2025.Factors Affecting IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff
The IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff changes every year with the JEE Advanced result, the seats offered and the choices of candidates. Four things move it.
📝ExamJEE Advanced PaperA harder paper changes how the ranks spread across candidates.💺SeatsSeats OfferedA branch with more seats closes at a higher rank number. CSE has 145 seats, and Geological Engineering has 21.🏷️CategoryCategoryA reserved category closes at a lower category rank than Open for the same branch, so the IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff differs by category.🔁RoundsCandidate ChoicesCandidates move between IITs and branches through the rounds, so a cutoff can change from round to round.The last round shows the final rank. When you plan choices, compare your rank with the IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff of three or four branches, not one.
Does the IIT ISM Dhanbad Cutoff Change Every Year?
Yes. CSE and Mathematics and Computing swung by about 600 ranks between 2025 and 2026. Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering rose by more than 700 ranks each. Treat the 2026 closing rank as a guide. Check the IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff on the JoSAA page again when the 2027 rounds start.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Where can you check the IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff marks for the B.Tech?
On the JoSAA opening and closing rank page, under Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad. IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff marks are not published for the B.Tech, only ranks. Data Sources: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Q: What does a P next to a rank mean in the JoSAA table?
A P marks a preparatory rank, which comes from the one-year preparatory course for PwD candidates. It is not a regular rank. Data Sources: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Q: What is the IIT ISM Dhanbad cutoff for PwD candidates in CSE?
The cutoff for Open (PwD) candidates in CSE was 130 to 153 in 2026, as a PwD category rank. Data Sources: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Q: Are Geological Engineering and Geophysical Technology cutoffs available for earlier years?
No. They appear in JoSAA only from 2026, as four-year B.Tech branches. In 2025 and 2024 the institute listed Applied Geology and Applied Geophysics, which closed at 17,892 and 17,507 in 2025. Data Sources: JoSAA 2026 and 2025 opening and closing ranks.
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