Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
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Academic Structure:
Departments and Academic Programmes
IIT(ISM) offers B.Tech programmes in 13 disciplines, viz. Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mining Machinery
Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Chemical engineering and Engineering Physics; in addition, five year dual degree programme in
Computer Science and Engineering. It also offers five year integrated M.Tech in Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics and
Mathematics & Computing. IIT(ISM) has been offering, since 1972, a number of industry-oriented M.Tech. Programmes. The
Ph.D. Programmes in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences and Management also attract many
postgraduate students from across the country and abroad. The Institute also offers 3 year M.Sc. Tech Programmes in
Applied Geology and Applied Geophysics, 2 year M.Sc. Programmes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics & Computing,
through a separate All India Competitive Examination. A 2 year M.B.A. Programme is also offered where the admission is
based on combined scores of CAT and personal interview/ group discussion of candidates. Department of Mining
Engineering has been granted the status of Centre for Advance Studies (CAS) in Mine Safety and Management and also a
Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) Centre for higher studies (M.Tech. and Ph.D) by University Grant Commission.
R&D Activities and Technical Collaboration
IIT(ISM), in its various departments, is currently doing R&D and Industries sponsored projects worth more than Rs 124.00
corers sponsored by various organisations. The Institute has signed MOU for technical collaboration with CSIR laboratories,
McNally Bharat Engineering. Co. Ltd, MTI (SAIL), Deptt. of Atomic Energy, GOI, BHP Billiton (Australia), CSIRO(Australia),
Safety in Mines, Testing & Research Station(SIMTARS, Australia), Bosch Rexroth AG Germany etc. The Institute has signed
MOUs with 25 Universities spread across the globe such as Politecnico di Torino(Italy), Arkansas State University (USA), TU
Clausthal (Germany), National United University (Taiwan),Curtin University of Technology(Australia), University of
Queensland (Australia), University of New South Wales(Australia), University of South Florida(USA), Politecnica De
Universidade De Sao Palo(Brazil), University of Free State(South Africa), University of Western Cape(South Africa) Texas
Tech University(USA), Laurentian University(Canada), Perm National Research Poytechnic University (PNRPU), Perm,
University of WINDSOR(Canada), All Nations University(Ghana), University of Osijek(Croatia),Institute of Geonics(Czech
Republic) and others. The Institute enjoys nine posts of Chair Professors in different departments instituted by National
Mineral Development Corporation, Steel Authority of India Limited, Tata Steel, Coal India Limited (two), Uranium Corporation
India Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Sandvik and Ministry of Labour and Employment. IIT(ISM) is actively
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engaged in faculty and student exchange with universities in the European Union under Erasmus Mundas India 4EU II and
Areas+ Projects.
Faculty:
Details of Faculty may be seen from the following link:
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Facilities:
Laboratories
IIT(ISM) can boast of a large number of well equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories in various departments such as Rock
Mechanics, Rock Excavation, Mine Surveying, Mine Environment and Safety Engineering, Computer Aided Mine Planning
& Design Laboratories in the Department of Mining Engineering; Thermal, Steam Power, Theory of Machines, CAD, Oil
Hydraulics, Strength of Material, Fluid Power, Fluid Mechanics, Material Handling, Mining Machinery, Drilling Engineering
Laboratories in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mining Machinery Engineering; Paleomagnetism, Gravity
and Field Testing, Electromagnetic Models, Seismic, Geophysical Signal Processing, Advanced GPS data processing,
Coal Geophysics, Computational Seismology, Rock Physics, D.C Resistivity and Instrumentation Laboratories in the
Department of Applied Geophysics; Ore/Mining Geology, Engineering Geology, Photo Geology and Remote Sensing,
Geochemistry, Coal Geology and Sedimentology, Petrology, Hydrogeology Laboratories in the Department of Applied
Geology; Mineral Characterisation, Communition & Classification, Gravity Separation, Magnetic & Electrostatic Separation,
Pyroprocessing, Fuel Technology, Bio-mineral Processing Laboratories in the Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering;
Petrophysics, Drilling Fluids, Reservoir Fluids, Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Characterisation, Crude Oil and Product
Testing and Petroleum Engineering Laboratories in the Department of Petroleum Engineering to name a few. An extensive
Geological Museum, a Seismological Observatory, an Experimental-cum-Training mine at No. 26 incline Godhur Colliery of
BCCL, and Longwall Training Gallery are unique instructional facilities. A state-of-the-art Central Research Facility housing
high-value advanced scientific equipments has been established.
Computing and Internet facility
IIT(ISM) has a state-of-the-art Computer Centre which supports campus wide Fibre Optic Network comprising of 7000
nodes that connect all the academic departments, central library, administrative departments, each room of hostels,
residences of faculties and officers. Internet access is provided to all the users through dedicated internet links and is
being augmented further. Computer Centre has a number of state-of-the-art servers, LINUX and WINDOWS Labs and
application softwares.Campus wide 4G wi-fi network for all valid users of the campus is being created.
Central Library
The Central Library of the Institute has rich collection of books, journals, conference proceedings, standards, reports,
theses and dissertations on all branches of engineering, applied sciences, earth science, social science, environmental
science and management. The library provides access to nearly 137,725 books and 40,360 bound volumes of journals,
more than 10,967 theses and dissertations and many conference proceedings, 14 national newspapers and 35 current
magazines. Different sections and services of library are automated with help of an Integrated Library Management
Software called “LIBSYS”. All records of the library are accessible on Web based Online Public Access Catalogue
(WEBOPAC) popularly known as internet catalogue, on the IIT(ISM) campus wide network as well as through internet. It
provides access to more than 14000 electronic journals. The library has 4 servers, 32 PCs and other accessories adequate
to cater to the needs of users. Four information KIOSK are meant for users to access OPAC data bases, e-books, e-
journals and other e-resources. The official website of the Central Library (http:// www.iitismlib.ac.in) provides access to 14
different data bases and e-journals viz Science Direct, AIP, APS, ACS, One Petro, ASME, ASCE,, IEL online, EBSCO,
ACM Digital Library, Nature, JCCC–INDEST and Springer Link. 6000 plus e-books have been also purchased. A new
Centrally Air-conditioned 8 storied library building is under construction.
Medical Facility
Medical facilities as available at Health Centre of the Institute are provided to all students during their period of study at
IIT(ISM). The Health Centre is well staffed and equipped with facilities for treatment of outdoor patients. The services of
specialist visiting doctors are also available on regular basis. Important hospitals in the country have been tied up for
providing medical assistance and treatment in emergency.
Financial Assistance:
Financial Assistance/Scholarships
IIT (ISM) provides financial assistance / scholarship to a large number of students covering almost 40% of the student
strength. Under IIT (ISM) merit – cum- means scholarship, the Institute provides scholarship to 25% of the students on roll
that includes tuition fee reimbursement in full apart from financial assistance @ Rs. 1000/- per month. Ten percent of the
students on roll are provided with only tuition fee reimbursement in full. Under New Central Sector Scholarship Scheme, 10
students of SC category are provided every year free boarding and lodging apart from grant-in-aid of Rs.45000/- for
purchase of computer in the first year. Under New Central Sector Scholarship Scheme, 05 student of ST category are
provided every year free boarding and lodging apart from grant-in-aid of Rs.45000/- for purchase of computer in the first
year. Besides, there are a host of scholarships sponsored by different State Governments and Public and Private corporate
sectors including endowment scholarships.
Training & Placement:
Training and Placement
The training and placement cell of the Institute, headed by a senior faculty member, maintains active association and
excellent contacts with industries and the corporate sectors to secure jobs in various organizations of the country and
abroad. The placement cell coordinates the placement activities to match the needs of the industry with the aspirations of
the students.
Industry And Alumni Relations:
IIT(ISM) is proud of its alumni. Traditionally, IIT(ISM) alumni are holding top positions in industries and government offices.
Graduates of this Institute are heading public and private sector companies and also holding key positions in the areas of
academics and research both in India and abroad (USA, Canada, Australia etc). IIT(ISM) PVS (ISMAA) is extremely active
and vibrant in meeting its objective of enabling the alumni to keep in touch with the Alma mater, to promote and foster spirit-
de-corps amongst the past and present students and the teachers of the Institute and to contribute towards furtherance of
science and technology through its seven national and one international chapters located respectively in Bhubaneshwar,
Dhanbad, Delhi, Ranchi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, and North America. IIT(ISM) PVS (ISMAA) actively promotes various
annual awards to students and teachers for academic/research excellence in IIT(ISM). The association also provides
international travel grants for students to present papers in various technical forums abroad.
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Bachelor of Technology)
Mineral Engineering (4 Years,
4129 20 0 6 0 2 0 11 1 40 All India
Bachelor of Technology)
Mining Engineering (4 Years,
4130 47 0 14 0 7 0 24 0 92 All India
Bachelor of Technology)
Mining Machinery Engineering (4
4131 25 0 7 0 4 0 14 0 50 All India
Years, Bachelor of Technology)
Petroleum Engineering (4 Years,
4134 30 0 9 0 5 0 16 0 60 All India
Bachelor of Technology)
Electronics and Instrumentation
4142 Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of 19 1 6 0 3 0 11 0 40 All India
Technology)
Computer Science and Engineering
5216 (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of 8 1 3 0 1 0 5 0 18 All India
Technology (Dual Degree))
Mathematics and Computing (5
5305 Years, Integrated Master of 19 1 6 0 3 0 10 1 40 All India
Technology)
Applied Geology (5 Years, Integrated
5306 8 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 15 All India
Master of Technology)
Applied Geophysics (5 Years,
5307 8 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 15 All India
Integrated Master of Technology)
Total Seats 447 13 131 4 67 2 240 8 912
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