Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2026

Departments: There are 17 Departments in the Institute. Details of each Department – Academic programs, Research activities, Laboratory facilities, and Faculty members - can be obtained from the link below:

https://people.iitism.ac.in/~academics/

Academic Programs: The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, constituted under the Institute of Technology Act, 1961, is administered through the IIT Council-the apex body, Government of India, under the Chairmanship of Honorable Minister, MoE for uniform and smooth governance of Pan-IIT in our country.

The Institute offers 15 B.Tech. programs of 4 years in different disciplines of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mining Machinery Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mathematics & Computing, Geological Engineering and Geophysical Technology. 5-year Integrated BS-MS in Physical Science and Chemical Science, along with a 5-year Dual degree, B.Tech. in Mining Engineering and MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (IIM Mumbai).  Admission to these courses is made by Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) at the All India level.

The 5 years Dual Degree program (B.Tech. in Mining Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad) & (MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, IIM Mumbai) with intake 60 is jointly offered by IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and IIM Mumbai at IIM Mumbai w.e.f. Academic Session 2025-2026.

1. PwD candidates with locomotor disability and Candidates with colour blindness are not allowed in Geological Engineering/Geophysical Technology.
2. It is pertinent to mention here that there are some jobs in Mining Engineering/Mining Machinery Engineering/ Geological Engineering/Geophysical Technology where restriction in application for PwD candidates or for PwD candidates with Locomotor / Visual impairment or for candidates with colour blindness may be imposed by the employers. However, such candidates, except those as mentioned in point 1 above, will be admitted to Mining Engineering/Mining Machinery Engineering/ Geological Engineering/Geophysical Technology related courses at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.  
3. It is also pertinent to mention here that there is Gender Restriction for the employment of Females in Mining Engineering Profession. As per Section 46 (1) of the Mines Act, 1952- “No woman shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, be employed (a) in any part of a mine which is below ground, (b) in any mine above ground except between 06:00 and 19:00 hrs.” [Also refer the Gazette Notification 393{S.O.506(E)} dated 29th January 2019]. However, there is no restriction in admitting female candidates to the Mining Engineering or Mining Machinery Engineering related academic programmes at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

The Institute offers 31  M.Tech. programs in various streams offered by different Departments/centers. Admissions to all these 2-year M.Tech. courses are carried out through GATE conducted at the All India level. The Institute also offers a 3-year M.Sc. Tech. courses in Applied Geology and Applied Geophysics, 2-year M.Sc. courses in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics & Computing. Admissions to these courses are based on JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) score held at the All India Level. The 2-year MBA Program is also offered, where admission is based on combined scores of CAT and personal interview/group discussion of candidates. 

The Institute offers research opportunities available in different disciplines of 17 Departments. Admission to Ph.D. is made through GATE/NET/JRF. The Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDFs) and Quality Improvement Program (QIP) opportunities are also available at the Institute.

For more information, please visit:

https://people.iitism.ac.in/~academics/Academic/department_wise

Research and Development: The Office of the Dean (Research and Development) drives strategic planning and provide guidance across academic and research programs, fostering new and interdisciplinary research initiatives and collaborations. Office is situated at iRh building. For more information, please visit: 

https://people.iitism.ac.in/~research/

Central Research Facility (CRF) : This facility available at at iRh building  and equipped with state-of-the-art high-end cutting edge research instruments. Facility is situated at iRh building. Details are available here:

https://people.iitism.ac.in/~research/crf/index.php

Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining Foundation (TEXMiN): TEXMiN is a section-8 company created under the aegis of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) program by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India established at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The objective of TEXMiN is to develop commercially feasible solutions for the mineral exploration and mining domain using cyber-physical systems such as IoT, AI/ML, blockchain, drones, robotics, and satellite imagery. Facility id situated at i2h building. For more details, please visit:

https://texmin.in/

Not Applicable from Session 2024-25

Faculty Members: Details of Faculty Members may be obtained directly from the following link:

https://www.iitism.ac.in/all-faculty

Laboratories : Details of Laboratory facilities available in different Departments can be obtained from the link:

https://www.iitism.ac.in/departments

Computing and Internet Facility : IIT (ISM) has a state-of-the-art Computer Centre which supports a campus-wide Fibre Optic Network comprising 7000 nodes that connect all the academic Departments, central library, administrative Departments, each room of hostels, residences of faculties, and officers. Internet access is provided to all the users through dedicated internet links and is being augmented further. Computer Centre has a number of state-of-the-art servers, LINUX and WINDOWS Labs, and application software. Campus-wide 4G Wi-Fi network for all valid users of the campus is being created.

Central Library : The Central Library of the IIT(ISM) is the heart of the Institute, providing direct academic and research supports to all departments. The Central Library is an automated library in terms of records organization and management of all its different sections, search and discovery, information retrieval, and service delivery. The whole library operations run on LIBSYS-integrated library management software.

Over the years, the library has developed several databases of books, journals, theses/dissertations, conference proceedings, etc. All documents have been bar-coded. Focus has been given to the collection build-up of print resources, licensed e-resources, plus E-Shodh Sindhu-sponsored resources. The library has reached all the departments, hostels, and quarters on the campus-wide LAN.

The library has initiated the development of the “Institutional Digital Repository” based on the DSpace open-source platform. The Central Library has set up its “Research Documentation Cell” based on the research outputs indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.

To meet the challenges of the increasing number of students, research scholars, faculty members, and ever-changing information and communication technologies, a G+7 centrally air-conditioned library with state-of-the-art facilities is now operational to provide top-quality library services.

For more information, please visit: https://library.iitism.ac.in/

Medical Facility : Medical facilities available at the Health Centre of the Institute are provided to all students during their study period at IIT (ISM). The Health Centre is well-staffed and equipped with facilities for the treatment of outdoor patients. In emergency doctors are available 24/7. The services of specialist visiting doctors are also available on a regular basis. Besides, important renowned hospitals in the country have been tied up to providing medical assistance and treatment in emergencies. The Institute boasts of its state-of-the-art health facilities available, in addition to a 24×7 ambulance service and campus security.

For more details, please visit here:

https://people.iitism.ac.in/~healthcenter/

Note : Top 10 candidates among the ones who get admission in IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, who Fulfil the eligibility criteria for admission and also have a Common Rank List (CRL) rank up to 1000th in JEE (Advanced) conducted that year, will be provided full tuition fee waiver at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad throughout the duration of their UG program subject to fulfilment Conditions given in the following points.

a)       In case of any major disciplinary action against the student, the tuition fee waiver will not be provided from the subsequent semester.

b)      This scheme may be reviewed after three years for further continuation or amendment.

The training and placement cell of the Institute, headed by a senior faculty member, maintains active association and excellent contacts with industries and the corporate sectors to secure jobs in various organizations of the country and abroad. The placement cell coordinates the placement activities to match the needs of the industry with the aspirations of the students.

For detailed information, please visit: https://www.iitism.ac.in/career-development-centre

Industry and Alumni Relations : IIT(ISM) is proud of its alumni. Traditionally, IIT(ISM) alumni hold top positions in industries and government offices. Graduates of this Institute are heading public and private sector companies and also holding key positions in the areas of academics and research both in India and abroad (USA, Canada, Australia, etc.). IIT (ISM) PVS (ISMAA) is extremely active and vibrant in meeting its objective of enabling the alumni to keep in touch with the Alma mater, to promote and foster spirit-de-corps amongst the past and present students and the teachers of the Institute, and to contribute towards the furtherance of science and technology through its seven national and one international chapters located respectively in Bhubaneshwar, Dhanbad, Delhi, Ranchi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, and North America. IIT (ISM) PVS (ISMAA) actively promotes various annual awards to students and teachers for academic/research excellence in IIT (ISM). The association also provides international travel grants for students to present papers in various technical forums abroad.

For more information, please visit:

https://alumni.iitism.ac.in/

International Relations & Alumni Affairs (IR & AA): Office of International Relations & Alumni Affairs (IR & AA) is the primary coordinating center for communication, events, and other activities on behalf of the Dean of International Relations & Alumni Affairs (IR & AA). The Office and the Students' Alumni Cell and ISM Alumni Association (ISMAA) organize the Annual Alumni Meet, Basant Samman, Distinguished Alumni Awards (during Convocation), and other alumni-related events. The office is launching programmes such as Serve Your Alma Matter/ Student Mentorship Programmes for the overall institutional development, alumni connect, and improved global ranking of the Institute. The IRAA Office strives to excel in International Relations & Alumni Affairs by creating an effective platform for the alumni, faculty, and students of the Institute.

The Institute is situated about 3 km north of Dhanbad Railway Station on the Grand Chord of the Eastern Railway.

By AIR: The nearest public airports to Dhanbad are: (1) Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur [85 km] (2) Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi [140 km] (3) Deoghar Airport, Deoghar, (110 km) (4) Gaya Airport [207 km] and (5) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata [269 km]

Nearest Airport at Durgapur is just 90 minute away from the Institute (85 Km). Number of Taxi operators available at Durgapur airport.

IIT (ISM) being situated at the core of the industrial base of the region covering mines, steel plants, fertilizer plants, refractories, heavy machine building plants, etc., derives locational advantage in learning and teaching process in terms of keeping abreast with changing technology in the industry.

Google map to locate IIT (ISM), Dhanbad: https://goo.gl/maps/QpsHm6cLPps2hJ3W9