IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
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B.Tech Civil Engineering · 4 Years · IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Key numbers
NIRF Engineering Rank
#15
Total Intake
74
Placement Rate (2025)
85%
Program Duration
4 Years
NAAC Grade
A (3.42)
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Minimum Aggregate
75% in Class 12
Admission Basis
Entrance Exam Rank
Entrance exams
Investment
₹9.1L total
~₹2.3L per year
- Tuition & Academic Fees (per year)₹2,26,650per year
- Total Program Cost₹9,06,600
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Your 4-Year Roadmap
Year +0
Foundation Year
Engineering basics, surveying, and intro to structural mechanics.
Year +1
Core Build
Structural analysis, concrete technology, geotechnical engineering, and steel structures.
Year +2
Domain Depth
Transportation, environmental, water resources, and earthquake engineering.
Year +3
Capstone & Careers
Construction management, major projects, and campus placements.
From Mines to Metros
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad carries a century-old legacy in earth sciences. The civil program taps into that DNA—especially in geotechnical and structural engineering—while keeping fees significantly lower than many newer IITs.
The verdict
Good fit
If your goal is core infrastructure, PSU jobs, or site execution roles with top-tier recruiters, this is a solid, affordable IIT bet. The 85% placement rate and ~9L total fee make it financially sensible. Just know that Dhanbad is an industrial town, not a metro campus experience.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Core civil engineering
- ✓ PSU & infrastructure recruiting
- ✓ Affordable IIT fees
Doesn't match
- ✗ Metro city lifestyle
- ✗ CS/AI pivot flexibility
- ✗ Published median salary data