Question 1

How do I get admission to the IIT Dhanbad Ph.D. program?

Accepted Answer

IIT Dhanbad offers a Ph.D. program in the fields of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management. Candidates with a minimum of60% mark in master, orBachelor’s in Engineeringor equivalent with8 CGPAare eligible for the Ph.D. program. Candidates are shortlisted for interviews based onGATE/ NET/CAT/GMATscores, depending on the specialization. The final selection is based on theInterviewperformance.

Question 2

Which branch is best for B.Tech in IIT Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

All engineering branches at IIT Dhanbad are good in terms of curriculum, faculty, etc. However, the trends show that the aspirants preferCSE and ECEbranches due to their high placement records. Thehighest placement rateamong all branches is fromCSEwith77.85%.

Question 3

Which is better, IIT Dhanbad or IIT Bhubaneswar?

Accepted Answer

Both institutes offer prestigious Engineering Degrees to the aspirants. As per the NIRF Engineering ranking 2024,IIT Bhubaneswarranks at54th, andIIT Dhanbadranks at15thposition. B.Tech is the most popular course at both the institutes. The first-yearfeefor the B.Tech program atIIT DhanbadisINR 2.45 LakhsandINR 2.41forIIT Bhubaneswar. Theplacementof UG programs atIIT Bhubaneswaris88%and88.53%atIIT Dhanbad. Hence, IIT Dhanbad seems to be a better option in terms of ROI, including the ranking factor.

Question 4

How is IIT Dhanbad Life?

Accepted Answer

College life at IIT Dhanbad is quite good. Students of the institute get great exposure to different cultures and environments. Also, the institute organizes various activities and events for its students, such astech fests, cultural programs, and sports events.

Question 5

Does IIT Dhanbad accept the JEE Mains score?

Accepted Answer

No, IIT Dhanbad does not accept JEE Mains scores for admission into the B.Tech program. The institute acceptsJEE Advanced scoresfollowed by theJoSAA Counsellingfor admission into the B.Tech program.

Question 6

How is the B.Tech CSE program at IIT Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

The faculty members and placements of the CSE branch at IIT Dhanbad are extremely good. The CSE department has recorded thehighestnumber of placements percentage of77.85%.

Question 7

Can I get direct admission to IIT Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

IIT Dhanbad’sadmission process is merit-basedand requires all applicants to qualify through competitive examinations, primarily theJEE Advanced for BTech and iMTech Programs. Nobody can get admission to IIT Dhanbad without taking an entrance exam.

Question 8

Is IIT ISM Dhanbad good for an MBA?

Accepted Answer

IIT Dhanbad has been ranked8th in the Management categorybyIIRFin2025. The institute provides good placement opportunities for MBA students, with aplacement rateof69.12%during the2024placement drive.

Question 9

What is MCM Scholarship in IIT Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

IIT Dhanbad offers Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarships to its students on the basis of their annual family income and merits in the entrance tests. The MCM Scholarship is offered to only 25% of the students admitted.

Question 10

What scholarships are offered by IIT Dhanbad to its students?

Accepted Answer

IIT Dhanbad offers more than 30 scholarships to its students such as Merit Cum Means scholarships, scholarships under ISMAANA, Endowment scholarships, Benevolent Fund, etc.

Question 11

Are there any girl's specific scholarships at IIT Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIT Dhanbad offers Budhwanti Mrig Memorial Educational Scholarship for its girl's students only. Under this Scholarship scheme, girls students are able to get a sum of INR 4000 per month as a scholarship award.

Category	Details
Institute Name	ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM], Dhanbad
location	Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Campus Area	393 acres
IIRF Ranking 2025 (Management Category)	8th in India
Total No. Of Courses	71
Accepted Entrance Exams	JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, etc.
Application Mode	Online
Placement Percentage (UG)	62.87%
Median Package 2024 (UG)	INR 12 LPA
Median Package 2024 (PG)	INR 10 LPA
Recruiters	Axis Bank, American Express, Samsung, and Flipkart
Official Website	iitism.ac.in/

Category	Details
Institute Name	ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM], Dhanbad
location	Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Campus Area	393 acres
IIRF Ranking 2025 (Management Category)	8th in India
Total No. Of Courses	71
Accepted Entrance Exams	JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, etc.
Application Mode	Online
Placement Percentage (UG)	62.87%
Median Package 2024 (UG)	INR 12 LPA
Median Package 2024 (PG)	INR 10 LPA
Recruiters	Axis Bank, American Express, Samsung, and Flipkart
Official Website	iitism.ac.in/

ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM], Dhanbad

Overview

Highlights

IIT Dhanbad Courses and Fees 2026

IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad Important Dates 2026

IIT Dhanbad Placement

IIT Dhanbad Scholarships

IIT Dhanbad Faculty

IIT Dhanbad Cutoff

IIT Dhanbad vs IIT Mandi vs IIT Delhi

IIT Dhanbad Campus Life

IIT Dhanbad Alumni

IIT Dhanbad Highlights

Campus Facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get admission to the IIT Dhanbad Ph.D. program?

Which branch is best for B.Tech in IIT Dhanbad?

Which is better, IIT Dhanbad or IIT Bhubaneswar?

How is IIT Dhanbad Life?

Does IIT Dhanbad accept the JEE Mains score?

How is the B.Tech CSE program at IIT Dhanbad?

Can I get direct admission to IIT Dhanbad?

Is IIT ISM Dhanbad good for an MBA?

What is MCM Scholarship in IIT Dhanbad?

What scholarships are offered by IIT Dhanbad to its students?

KCET 2026 Round 2 Provisional Allotment Result Live; Objections Open Till 4 PM

MAH 3-Year LLB CAP 2026 Round 2 Option Form Opens; Allotment on August 29

MAH 5-Year LLB CAP 2026 Round 2 Option Form Filling Opens; Allotment on August 28

TS PGECET 2026 Counselling Dates Revised for M.Pharm, Pharm.D P.B. Courses

TS PGECET 2026 Final Phase Counselling: Registration Opens for ME, MTech and MArch

INI CET July 2026 Open Round Allotment Result Declared; Report by August 31

AIIMS BSc Nursing Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026 Released; Report by August 29

WBJEEB ANM GNM Round 2 Counselling 2026: Registration and Choice Filling Open

ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM], Dhanbad

Overview

Highlights

IIT Dhanbad Courses and Fees 2026

IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad Important Dates 2026

IIT Dhanbad Placement

IIT Dhanbad Scholarships

IIT Dhanbad Faculty

IIT Dhanbad Cutoff

IIT Dhanbad vs IIT Mandi vs IIT Delhi

IIT Dhanbad Campus Life

IIT Dhanbad Alumni

IIT Dhanbad Highlights

Campus Facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get admission to the IIT Dhanbad Ph.D. program?

Which branch is best for B.Tech in IIT Dhanbad?

Which is better, IIT Dhanbad or IIT Bhubaneswar?

How is IIT Dhanbad Life?

Does IIT Dhanbad accept the JEE Mains score?

How is the B.Tech CSE program at IIT Dhanbad?

Can I get direct admission to IIT Dhanbad?

Is IIT ISM Dhanbad good for an MBA?

What is MCM Scholarship in IIT Dhanbad?

What scholarships are offered by IIT Dhanbad to its students?

KCET 2026 Round 2 Provisional Allotment Result Live; Objections Open Till 4 PM

MAH 3-Year LLB CAP 2026 Round 2 Option Form Opens; Allotment on August 29

MAH 5-Year LLB CAP 2026 Round 2 Option Form Filling Opens; Allotment on August 28

TS PGECET 2026 Counselling Dates Revised for M.Pharm, Pharm.D P.B. Courses

TS PGECET 2026 Final Phase Counselling: Registration Opens for ME, MTech and MArch

INI CET July 2026 Open Round Allotment Result Declared; Report by August 31

AIIMS BSc Nursing Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026 Released; Report by August 29

WBJEEB ANM GNM Round 2 Counselling 2026: Registration and Choice Filling Open