Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
About
OfficialPremier IIT offering 100 years of technical excellence in mining, petroleum, and emerging technologies.
- Established 1926 as Indian School of Mines; became IIT(ISM) under Institute of Technology Act, 1961
- QS World University Rankings 2026: Mineral & Mining ranked #21 globally and #1 in India; Petroleum ranked 151-175 globally
- Campus: 393 acres (218 existing + 175 under development) in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 260 km from Kolkata
- Fully residential institute with 16 departments spanning mining, petroleum, computer science, mechanical, chemical engineering and more
- Strong research focus with recent breakthroughs in gas sensing, additive manufacturing, crustal structure, and computational biology
- Comprehensive programs: B.Tech, B.Sc-B.Ed, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, Executive Masters, and PhD with multiple admission pathways
Academics
IIT(ISM) offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 16 departments including Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Fuel/Minerals/Metallurgical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics & Computing, Management Studies and Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Physics. The institute provides B.Tech, BS-MS, B.Sc-B.Ed, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, M.Sc Tech, Executive Masters Programmes, and PhD degrees. A legacy built on more than nine decades of excellence emphasizes research, innovation, and practical application of knowledge.
Research & Innovation
The institute maintains a strong research culture with active centers and recent notable achievements. Faculty research spans advanced materials (Fe-Ni-Nb medium entropy alloys via additive manufacturing), environmental sensing (room-temperature acetic acid gas sensors using graphitic carbon nitride), geosciences (crustal structure and tectonic evolution of Northeast India), and computational biology (Parkinson's disease kinase mechanisms). The institute supports AI courses, international collaborations, and innovation initiatives including CIIE IIT(ISM) Dhanbad Foundation partnerships with venture capital firms.
Campus & Infrastructure
The fully residential campus spans 393 acres in the heart of India's coking coal belt, 260 km from Kolkata. Facilities include a Central Library with dedicated librarian staff, health center, guest house, geological museum, and recently added transit infrastructure with newly launched buses for academic visits and official movement. The institute emphasizes sustainability through initiatives like World Environment Day plantation drives (850 saplings planted in 2026), rain water harvesting, and solid waste management programs.
Admissions
PhD admission operates year-round through multiple pathways: Ph.D. (Regular) with Institute Assistantship for full-time candidates, Ph.D. (Externally Funded) for those with DST-INSPIRE, CSIR/UGC-JRF or national fellowships, and Ph.D. (Part Time) for working professionals with minimum 2 years experience. Special admission drives target underrepresented categories (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD). Undergraduate and postgraduate admissions follow standard IIT procedures. Foreign/NRI/PIO candidates have dedicated admission guidelines and fee structures available on the website.
Executive & Professional Programs
The institute offers Two-Year Executive M.Tech programs in Petroleum Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, and Mechanical Engineering designed for working professionals from government organizations, reputed industries, and academic institutions. An Executive MBA program provides tailored education for working executives to enhance leadership skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen while balancing professional responsibilities. These programs provide flexibility in course structure, laboratories, and project work.