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 of 60% mark in master, or Bachelors in Engineering or equivalent with 8 CGPA are eligible for the Ph.D. program. Candidates are shortlisted for interviews based on GATE/ NET/CAT/GMAT scores, depending on the specialization. The final selection is based on the Interview performance.

Question 2

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

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All engineering branches at IIT Dhanbad are good in terms of curriculum, faculty, etc. However, the trends show that the aspirants prefer CSE and ECE branches due to their high placement records. The highest placement rate among all branches is from CSE with 77.85%.

Question 3

Which is better, IIT Dhanbad or IIT Bhubaneswar?

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Both institutes offer prestigious Engineering Degrees to the aspirants. As per the NIRF Engineering ranking 2024, IIT Bhubaneswar ranks at 54th, and IIT Dhanbad ranks at 15th position. B.Tech is the most popular course at both the institutes. The first-year fee for the B.Tech program at IIT Dhanbad is INR 2.45 Lakhs and INR 2.41 for IIT Bhubaneswar. The placement of UG programs at IIT Bhubaneswar is 88% and 88.53% at IIT 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?

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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 as tech fests, cultural programs, and sports events.

Question 5

Does IIT Dhanbad accept the JEE Mains score?

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No, IIT Dhanbad does not accept JEE Mains scores for admission into the B.Tech program. The institute accepts JEE Advanced scores followed by the JoSAA Counselling for 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 the highest number of placements percentage of 77.85%.

Question 7

Can I get direct admission to IIT Dhanbad?

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IIT Dhanbads admission process is merit-based and requires all applicants to qualify through competitive examinations, primarily the JEE 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?

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IIT Dhanbad has been ranked 8th in the Management category by IIRF in 2025. The institute provides good placement opportunities for MBA students, with a placement rate of 69.12% during the 2024 placement drive.

Question 9

Which is better for placements, IIIT Allahabad or ISM Dhanbad for ECE Branch?

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For ECE branch placements, IIIT Allahabad has a slightly better with 85-90% placement rate, compared to IIT ISM Dhanbad with 68.18% placement rate. IIIT Allahabad is stronger for electronics and embedded systems roles, while IIT Dhanbad has better connections with PSUs and traditional industries.

Question 10

Which college is better, considering both placements & research opportunities for M.Tech CSE: IIT Patna, IIT ISM Dhanbad, or IIIT Hyderabad?

Accepted Answer

For MTech CSE program, the placement and research details are mentioned below:IIIT Hyderabad leads overall with approximately 95% placement rate and the strongest research output (highest publication count and citations). It has established research centers in AI, security, and data sciences.IIT ISM Dhanbad offers ~80% placement and moderate research opportunities, particularly in data mining.IIT Patna has ~85% placement and a growing research presence, though it is less established than the other two.For combined placement and research strength in M.Tech CSE, IIIT Hyderabad holds a clear advantage among these three institutions.

Question 11

Which branch has better placements, BTech CSE or ECE at IIT Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

As per the IIT Dhanbad Placement 2025 statistics, BTech CSE has the highest placement percentage with 77.85% however, the placement rate for ECE branch is 68.18%.

Question 12

How are mathematics and computing placement at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

Mathematics and Computing at IIT ISM Dhanbad demonstrates strong placement performance. The program has achieved a 78.33% placement rate as of 2025 placement statistics. Major tech companies and financial firms regularly recruit graduates for roles in software development, data science, and quantitative finance. Its curriculum of theoretical mathematics and practical computing skills is well aligned with current industry demands.

Question 13

Does ISM Dhanbad only accept CAT scores?

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ISM Dhanbad only accepts the CAT scores for admission to its MBA Programme. The institute has been ranked 14by NIRF in 2022.

Question 14

What is the minimum overall CAT percentile for getting into the MBA Programme at DMS IIT Dhanbad?

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Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme of ISM Dhanbad are required to have secured a minimum of 80 Percentile in CAT entrance exam. However, some relaxation will be given to the students of SC/ST categories.

Question 15

Will an IIT student also be appearing in the CAT exam for MBA admission at IIT Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

For getting admission in DMS IIT Dhanbad, B.Tech Candidates from IIT with 8.0 CGPA are exempted from CAT score requirements and are called for direct online interviews.

Question 16

What is the weightage parameter for CAT exam and academic profile for getting shortlisted in IIT ISM Dhanbad MBA programme?

Accepted Answer

For admission to ISM Dhanbad MBA 2022, The weightage criteria as decided by the college remains 80 and 20 respectively upon the 100 point scale.

Question 17

Is there any sectional cut off considered for ISM Dhanbad MBA Program?

Accepted Answer

DSM IIT ISM Dhanbad does not consider the sectional cut off for its MBA shortlisting. However, the applicants are shortlisted based on the overall minimum CAT percentile scored for the subsequent round.

Question 18

What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at IIT Dhanbad?

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Question 19

What is the MBA fees at IIT Dhanbad?

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Question 20

What is the eligibility criteria for B.Tech at IIT Dhanbad?

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Question 21

What is the B.Tech fees at IIT Dhanbad?

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Question 22

What is the eligibility criteria for M.Tech at IIT Dhanbad?

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Question 23

What is the M.Tech fees at IIT Dhanbad?

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Question 24

What is the hostel fee at IIT Dhanbad?

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Question 25

How many courses are offered at IIT Dhanbad? Also what are the popular courses at IIT Dhanbad?

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