Best colleges in Dhanbad 2026
35 colleges in Dhanbad charge between ₹2,155 and ₹4.64 L in the first year, and ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Dhanbad — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 35 |
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| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,155 – ₹4.64 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 29 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 35 |
| Highest package reported | ₹30.06 L |
| Top rated | ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM] |
Top 25 colleges in Dhanbad
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ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM]
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1926
10.0 Fees from ₹3.68 L NIRF #15 124 courses -
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Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1977
9.8 Fees from ₹4.64 L NIRF #46 Highest ₹30.06 L 8 courses -
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Birsa Institute of Technology - [BIT] Sindri
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1949
9.7 Fees from ₹70,478 NIRF #201 Highest ₹16.5 L 43 courses -
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Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College Dhanbad
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1969
9.4 Fees from ₹38,100 13 courses -
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PK Roy Memorial College
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1961
6.9 Fees from ₹10,554 Highest ₹1.25 L 55 courses -
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KK College of Engineering and Management
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2010
5.6 Fees from ₹2.8 L Highest ₹9 L 14 courses -
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Binod Bihar Mahto Koylanchal University - [BBMKU]
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2017
5.5 Fees from ₹2,155 79 courses -
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Rajeev Gandhi Memorial Teacher's Training College - [RGMTTC]
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2009
4.1 Fees from ₹1 L 3 courses -
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Al Iqra Teacher's Training College - [AITTC]
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2000
4.0 Fees from ₹1.02 L 3 courses -
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Dhanbad Institute Of Technology -[DIT]
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2023
1.6 Fees from ₹4 L 7 courses -
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Chhotanagpur Institute of Information Technology & Management-[CIITM]
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1999
Fees from ₹1.08 L 51 courses -
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Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research - [CIMFR]
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹64,000 Highest ₹14 L 4 courses -
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COLLEGE OF MEDICINE & PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2022
Fees from ₹45,000 2 courses -
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Showing 25 of 35. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 35 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Dhanbad the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,155 to ₹4.64 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 29 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 3 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Dhanbad?
There are 35 colleges listed in Dhanbad on this page, of which 6 are government and 29 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Dhanbad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,155 to ₹4.64 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Dhanbad?
ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Dhanbad.
What is the highest package from colleges in Dhanbad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹30.06 L. Packages vary by course and year.