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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad — Dhanbad, Jharkhand

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JoSAA 2025 reference closing ranks for all IIT Dhanbad branches — check if your JEE Advanced rank qualifies

About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad was converted to a full IIT in 2016, building on the century-old legacy of the Indian School of Mines founded in 1926. It is located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, in India's coal-mining heartland.

IIT Dhanbad is best known for Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Applied Geology/Geophysics — fields where it has the deepest faculty expertise and industry linkages among all IITs — alongside modern CSE, Electronics, Electrical, and Mechanical programs that have grown rapidly since IIT conversion.

Admission to IIT Dhanbad is through JoSAA counselling using your JEE Advanced rank, across all JoSAA rounds, with seat allotment depending on rank, category, and choice order.

IIT Dhanbad JoSAA 2025 Closing Ranks (2025 Reference)

BranchGeneralOBC-NCLSC
CSE B.Tech5,3002,8001,300
Electronics Engg9,5005,1002,300
Electrical Engg11,0005,9002,600
Mechanical Engg14,5007,8003,500
Petroleum Engg13,5007,3003,200
Mining Engg23,00012,4005,500
Mining Machinery Engg27,00014,5006,400
Civil Engg22,00011,8005,200
Applied Geology26,00014,0006,200
Applied Geophysics28,50015,3006,800

* Approximate JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data, shown for reference. Use the predictor tool for precise category-wise and gender-wise ranks; check our JoSAA 2026 cutoff pages for confirmed figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions – IIT Dhanbad Admission

JEE Advanced rank requirements for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad branches

1
What rank is needed for IIT Dhanbad CSE in 2026?
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad B.Tech CSE had a General category closing rank of approximately 5,000–5,800 in JoSAA 2025 (OBC-NCL ~2,800, SC ~1,300, ST ~600), used here as a reference point. See our JoSAA 2026 cutoff pages for the confirmed closing rank.
2
Why is IIT Dhanbad also called ISM?
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad was originally the Indian School of Mines (ISM), established in 1926, and was converted into a full IIT in 2016. It retains 'ISM' in its official name, reflecting its century-long legacy in mining, petroleum, and earth sciences education.
3
Is IIT Dhanbad good for Mining or Petroleum Engineering?
Yes. IIT Dhanbad has India's most established Mining Engineering and Petroleum Engineering departments, with deep industry ties to ONGC, Coal India, and other core-sector employers. Mining Engineering closing ranks were around 20,000–28,000 and Petroleum Engineering around 12,000–16,000 in JoSAA 2025.
4
Can I get Mechanical Engineering at IIT Dhanbad with rank 15000?
IIT Dhanbad Mechanical Engineering had a General category closing rank of approximately 13,000–16,000 in JoSAA 2025. A rank of 15,000 is a realistic, borderline shot — list it alongside Petroleum and Electronics as alternative options.
5
Does IIT Dhanbad offer Electronics and Electrical Engineering?
Yes, IIT Dhanbad offers B.Tech in Electronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering, with 2025 closing ranks of approximately 9,000–11,000 and 10,500–13,000 respectively — solid options beyond its traditional mining/geology strengths.
6
Where is IIT Dhanbad located?
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, in the heart of India's coal belt — a geographic advantage for its mining, petroleum, and applied geology-focused research and industry partnerships.

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Data based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 patterns, used as a reference. JoSAA 2026 has concluded — check our JoSAA 2026 cutoff pages for the confirmed IIT Dhanbad closing ranks.