Question 1

Is hostel accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, hostel accommodation is mandatory for all students. The institute has 11 hostels named after precious stones (Diamond, Sapphire, etc.). Annual hostel fee is approximately INR 30,000 for standard double-sharing rooms. Hostels provide all basic amenities including Wi-Fi, water coolers, mess facilities, and recreational areas.

Question 2

What makes IIT (ISM) Dhanbad unique?

Accepted Answer

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is the third oldest IIT in India with a 100-year legacy in mining and mineral engineering. It offers world-class programs in Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Applied Earth Sciences. The institute holds a #21 global ranking in Mining and Mineral Engineering by QS WUR 2026. Its location in Dhanbad, surrounded by major mining companies like Coal India, ONGC, and Vedanta, provides unparalleled industry exposure and internship opportunities.

Question 3

What is the M.Tech fee structure?

Accepted Answer

M.Tech total fees are INR 1.28 lakhs to INR 1.40 lakhs for 2 years across all specializations. This includes tuition fees and other charges. SC/ST/PwD students get full tuition fee waiver. The program includes GATE scholars with monthly stipend support.

Question 4

What are the total fees for B.Tech at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?

Accepted Answer

Total B.Tech fees range from INR 12.01 lakhs to INR 14.94 lakhs for 4 years for General/OBC-NCL/EWS category students. This includes tuition fees (INR 8 lakhs), hostel fees (INR 3-4 lakhs), and other charges. SC/ST/PwD students get full tuition fee waiver. Students with family income below INR 1 lakh get 100% tuition waiver; between INR 1-5 lakhs get 66.66% remission.

Question 5

What are the core technical departments?

Accepted Answer

B.Tech, M.Sc, Integrated M.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Top performing students with family income below INR 4.5 lakhs per annum	Full tuition fee waiver + monthly allowance
SC/ST/PwD Full Tuition Fee Waiver	SC/ST/PwD category students	Full Tuition Fee Waiver
Income-Based Tuition Remission (1-5 Lakhs)	Family income between INR 1-5 lakhs per annum	66.66% Tuition Fee Remission
Income-Based Tuition Waiver (Below 1 Lakh)	Family income below INR 1 lakh per annum	100% Tuition Fee Waiver
Top 1000 JEE Ranker Scholarship	Students securing rank within top 1000 in JEE Advanced	Full Tuition Fee Waiver
Endowment Scholarships	Merit-based and need-based scholarships	Variable amounts
Full Tuition Fee Remission (Income < ₹1 LPA) Full waiver of tuition fees for the most economically disadvantaged students. Renewable subject to satisfactory academic progress.	General and OBC students with family income less than INR 1 Lakh per annum	100% tuition fee remission Apply Link →
PhD Fellowship (JRF/SRF) Research fellowships for PhD scholars from MHRD, DST, CSIR, NGRI, and other government agencies. Mineral and earth science PhD scholars also eligible for industry-funded fellowships from ONGC, Coal India, etc.	PhD students with valid GATE/CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/NGRI/DST-INSPIRE fellowship	INR 31,000–37,000/month (JRF); INR 35,000–42,000/month (SRF)
GATE Stipend for M.Tech Students Monthly stipend provided by Ministry of Education to all GATE-qualified M.Tech students under Studentship (Regular) category.	M.Tech students (Regular/Non-Sponsored category) with valid GATE score	INR 12,400 per month
SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver + Allowances Mandated by Government of India. SC/ST students receive full fee exemption plus additional pocket allowances and support.	All SC/ST students enrolled in UG/PG programs	Full tuition fee waiver + additional allowances
Top 10 JEE Advanced Rankers Special Scholarship Unique IIT (ISM) initiative to attract top JEE Advanced rankers. Full tuition fee waiver throughout the 4-year B.Tech program, subject to no major disciplinary action.	Top 10 admitted students at IIT (ISM) with JEE Advanced CRL rank up to 1000 in the year of admission	Full tuition fee waiver for entire B.Tech duration
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship Government of India scheme for economically weaker UG students at centrally funded technical institutions.	UG students with family income below INR 4.5 LPA; awarded based on academic performance	INR 1,000 per month + full tuition fee waiver Apply Link →
2/3rd Tuition Fee Remission (Income ₹1L–₹5L p.a.) Partial waiver of two-thirds of the tuition fee for students from lower middle-income families.	General and OBC students with family income between INR 1 Lakh and INR 5 Lakhs per annum	66.67% tuition fee remission Apply Link →

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