The institute offers admission to UG, PG, and doctoral programs through national-level entrance tests. For admission to its flagship BTech program, candidates must have JEE Advanced scores and participate in the JoSAA counseling. IIT Dhanbad BTech Fee is INR 2.45 Lakhs for the first year. The Round 1 Cutoff Rank 2025 for the IIT Dhanbad BTech program ranged from 3348 - 14937 for the general category.

IIT Dhanbad also offers MTech, MSc, MA, and MBA programs at the PG level. For admission to MTech, MSc, and MBA courses, GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT scores are taken into consideration. However, for the MA admission, the institute conducts a written test and a personal interview for the final selection. IIT Dhanbad admission 2025 is ongoing for the MTech, MA, and PhD programs.

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1. IIT Dhanbad Important Dates 2026
2. IIT Dhanbad B.Tech and Integrated M.Tech Admission 2026
3. IIT Dhanbad M.Tech Admission 2026
4. IIT Dhanbad PG and PhD Admission 2026
5. IIT Dhanbad Student Reviews
6. IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026 FAQs

IIT Dhanbad Important Dates 2026

Here are the important dates of the admission process conducted by IIT Dhanbad.

IIT Dhanbad BTech Admission Dates 2026

IIT Dhanbad accepts JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA Counselling for admission to the B.Tech program. Candidates can check the schedule of both the exams and counselling are tabulated below:

JEE Advanced Exam Dates 2026

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026

IIT Dhanbad MTech Admission Dates 2026

M.Tech admission at IIT Dhanbad is based on a valid GATE score. Candidates must register on both the IIT Dhanbad admission portal and the COAP portal, after which seats are allotted through COAP counselling rounds. Candidates can check the COAP Counselling schedule and IIT Dhanbad–specific admission dates in the table below.

COAP Counselling Dates 2026

IIT Dhanbad MBA Admission Dates 2026

IIT Dhanbad MBA program is offered through its Department of Management Studies (DMS). DMS, IIT Dhanbad MBA Admission 2026 is going on. The interviews will be held from Feb 19 to March 29, 2026. Read More

IIT Dhanbad MSc Admission Dates 2026

Admission to the M.Sc programs at IIT Dhanbad is based on IIT JAM scores followed by JOAPS Counselling. Candidates can check the schedule of the JOAPS Counselling in the table below:

JOAPS Counselling Dates 2026

Course Wise Entrance Exam and Important Dates

The table shows course wise accepted entrance exams with their registration and exam dates:

IIT Dhanbad B.Tech and Integrated M.Tech Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad offers a full-time BTech program for 4 years. The program is offered in 13 specializations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, etc. IIT Dhanbad also offers a 5-year BTech+MTech Dual Degree Program in multiple Specializations. The list of specializations and seat intake, along with its fee structure, is mentioned below:

IIT Dhanbad BTech and Integrated MTech Admission Process 

• Selection to the B.Tech/iMtech program is based on the marks secured by the candidates in the JEE Advanced entrance exam followed by the JoSAA Counseling Process.
• The seat allotment is based on the college cutoff and the candidate's preference for courses and colleges.
• IIT Dhanbad confirms admission to BTech/ Integrated MTech based on the minimum rank cutoff and seat allotment.

IIT Dhanbad BTech Cutoff 2025

IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released. In 2025, the Round 1 closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is 3348. For B.Tech Mathematics and Computing, the closing rank is 4010. The closing rank for B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering is 5556, while for B.Tech Electrical Engineering, it is 6854.

Tabulated below are IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.

IIT Dhanbad M.Tech Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad offers a full-time MTech program for 2 years and an Executive MTech program for 3 years. The MTech program is offered in 31 specializations, such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Data analytics, etc. Candidates can check the details of the MTech and executive MTech Programs listed below:

IIT Dhanbad MTech Admission Process 

• The selection is based on the GATE score followed by the COAP counseling process.
• Candidates must submit the IIT Dhanbad application form online through the institute’s official website for admission to the MTech program.
• A written test or interview will be conducted by IIT Dhanbad for sponsored category candidates.

IIT Dhanbad MTech Cutoff 2025

IIT Dhanbad GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. For M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, the cutoff marks are 757 in Round 1, 724 in Round 2, and 718 in both Round 5 and Round 6. For M.Tech Data Analytics, the cutoff marks are 727 in Round 1, 724 in Round 2, 718 in Round 5, and 706 in Round 6.

Tabulated below IIT Dhanbad GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.

IIT Dhanbad PG and PhD Admission 2026

Other than the engineering domain, IIT Dhanbad also offers admission to MA, MSc, MBA, EMBA and PhD Programs in different specializations. Candidates can check the details of the PG and PhD Programs along with their first-year fees in the table below:

IIT Dhanbad PG and PhD Admission Process 

• MSc/MSc Tech Admission: Candidates must have a valid IIT JAM score and should participate in JOAPS and CCMN counseling for final seat allotment. Candidates can check the IIT JAM Cutoff 2024 and CCMN Cutoff 2024 for their reference.
• MA Admission: Selection to MA Program is based on a written test and interview conducted by the institute. Candidates must apply online through the IIT Dhanbad official website for admission to MA course.
• MBA Admission: Candidates must have qualified CAT and should appear for a personal interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad. Candidates must check the IIT Dhanbad CAT Cutoff 2024 for their reference.
• EMBA Admission: Selection to the EMBA Program is based on marks obtained in the bachelor’s degree.
• PhD Admission: Candidates should have qualified a National Level Entrance Test (NET/GATE/CAT/GMAT based on the specialization) and must appear for a personal interview conducted by the institute.

IIT Dhanbad Student Reviews

See What Rahul Korrapati from B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering (2024) has to say about IIT Dhanbad

Regarding the Admission Process, he says, “My rank helped me to get seat here and my marks were 131 in JEE and my category is OBC. Since I took mechanical engineering, IIT ISM Dhanbad is one of the oldest schools for mining and mechanical, that’s why I opted for this institute.” Read More

See What Anurag Gupta from B.Tech. Civil Engineering (2023) has to say about IIT Dhanbad

Regarding the Course Curriculum, he says, “The curriculum design for the civil is good but few of the subject we have to opt are not even required for our core we have to take it forcefully like in the 3rd sem I have to opt for pollution and control management that does not even align with my core.” Read More

IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Is IIT Dhanbad Ph.D admission merit-based?

Ans. No, the initial selection is done through merit and qualifying entrance exam scores. Thereafter, the shortlisted candidates have to appear for a personal interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad.

Ques. Who is offered direct admission to IIT Dhanbad M.Tech?

Ans. Only IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 and above on a 10-point scale are offered direct admission to IIT Dhanbad M. Tech program. All other candidates need to have a GATE score and participate in COAP counseling for admission.

Ques. How many seats are available for IIT Dhanbad MBA?

Ans. The IIT Dhanbad General MBA consists of 90 seats, and for MBA in Business Analytics, the total seat intake is 30. The institute also follows a reservation policy as per the GOI rules.

Ques. Is it compulsory to have work experience for IIT Dhanbad MBA admission?

Ans. No, having work experience is not compulsory for admission to IIT Dhanbad MBA Program. However, the institute has assigned a set weightage of 15% for work experience, which means it will be an added advantage.

Ques. What documents are required at the time of admission at IIT Dhanbad?

Ans. The documents required at the time of admission to IIT Dhanbad are listed below:

• Mark sheets and passing grades for classes 10th and 12th.
• Graduation Marksheet (For PG Admission)
• PG Marksheet (For PhD Admission)
• National Level Test Scorecard
• Transfer and Migration Certificates
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PAN card, Aadhar card, or other forms of identification
• A declaration signed by students and their parents that they will not engage in racial harassment (for hostelers only)