The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) constituted under Institute of Technology Act, 1961 is administered through IIT Council-the apex body, Government of India under the Chairmanship of Honourable Minister, MoHRD for uniform and smooth governance of Pan-IIT in our country.
Further, the institution functions under tandem administrative guidance of Board of Governors (BoG) & Finance Committee (FC) headed by Chairman and Director, IIT(ISM) as its member.
Academic administration is the domain of Senate constituted of all the Professors of IIT(ISM) and few other nominated members from reputed organizations. Director, IIT(ISM) is the ex-officio Chairman. The Senate helps in structuring the course-curriculum, research activities and all other academic activities towards creating a learning ambience in the institute and to facilitate overall academic excellence.
IIT(ISM) offers thirteen 4-years B.Tech programmes in various branches of Engineering like Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Engineering Physics, Environmental Science & Engineering, Mechanical, Fuel & Mineral, Mining Machinery, Mining and Petroleum. It also offers 5- years Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Programme in Computer Science & Engineering. Besides, it offers 5 years Integrated M.Tech Programme in Applied Geology & Applied Geophysics and Mathematics & Computing. The Institutes also offers 3-years Masters programmes viz. MSc. (Tech) in Applied Geology & Applied Geophysics, 2-years M.Sc. Programmes in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & Computing. It offers higher degrees in Management and Humanities as well, in addition to PhD & PDF in various streams.
IIT(ISM) Dhanbad adopts a total transparent admission process B.Tech. through JEE (Advanced) and M. Tech. through GATE conducted at Pan-India level. Admissions to MBA programmes are done on valid CAT/ GMAT Score. However, students from foreign countries are admitted through sponsorships of the respective embassy.
Office of International Relations & Alumni Affairs (IR&AA) is the primary co-ordinating center for communication, events and other activities on behalf of the Associate Dean, International Relations & Alumni Affairs (IR&AA). It is located in ISM, Dhanbad. The Office along with the Students' Alumni Cell and ISM Alumni Association (ISMAA) organizes the Annual Alumni Meet, Basant Samman, Distinguished Alumni Awards (during Convocation) and other alumni related events. The office is launching programmes such as Serve Your Alma Matter/ Student Mentorship Programmes for the overall institutional development, alumni connect and improved global ranking of the Institute. The IRAA Office strives to excel in International Relations & Alumni Affairs by creating an effective platform for the alumni, faculty and students of the Institute.
IIT(ISM) Dhanbad renders an experience of being at home away from home. Located on the undulating geographical contours and in the coal-capital of the country, it has a lush green campus extended over 218 acres acres of land. Studying in this tranquil and serene atmosphere becomes a lifelong memory to cherish. There are 6 boys hostels and 2 girls hostels.
The Office of the Dean (Research and Development) drives strategic planning and provide guidance across academic and research programs, fostering new and interdisciplinary research initiatives and collaborations
