Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT (ISM)] Dhanbad

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad was established in 1926. Formerly started as Indian School of Mines & Applied Geology with disciplines of Mining and Applied Geology. In 1957 the name was changed to Indian School of Mines (ISM). In 1956 University Grants Commission granted the institute University status. Later on, many engineering and applied courses were added and now has full-fledged technical programs like B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc.Tech and MBA. After a long 90 years, in 2016 Indian School of Mines (ISM) was awarded the tag India Institute of Technology (IIT). 

IIT(ISM) courses include undergraduate, postgraduate, research and post-doctoral fellowships on a wide range of technical subjects. IIT Dhanbad has one of the best campuses with a campus that spreads across 393 acres. The fully residential campus has all the amenities needed for a world-class institute like seminar halls, auditorium, laboratories, workshops, central library, hangout spots, cafeterias, sports facilities, grounds, swimming pool, hostels, etc.

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Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Highlights:

Highlights of Indian Institute of  Technology (ISM) Dhanbad like year of establishment, address, contact number, approvals, programs offered, email id are mentioned below.

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Facilities:

IIT(ISM) has a campus of 393 acres with facilities like seminar halls, auditorium, laboratories, workshops, central library, hangout spots, cafeterias, sports facilities, grounds, swimming pool, hostels, etc. 

Central Library:

The central library of IIT Dhanbad is a big 7 storied, air-conditioned building. The library uses LIBBSYS integrated library management software. A campus-wide LAN connection enables staff and students to access E-resources in library. A Research Documentation Cell has been set up by the library based on the research outputs. The library opens from 9:30 am to 9 pm on all working days and to facilitate the resident students the reading room on the 7th floor is open till 12 am. A cafeteria is there on the ground floor that provides several kinds of fast foods and beverages.

Cafeterias:

There are so many cafeterias all around the campus to facilitate students and staffs in different parts of the campus. The main canteen is an epicentre for most of the student activities and is one of the oldest canteens in the campus. The canteen provides foods, snacks and beverages, apart from this main canteen houses a juice centre, fruits counter and a stationery shop. Ram Dhani (RD) tea shop is the oldest cafe in the campus with a typical ordinary tea shop outlook. The RD tea is one of the top common topics of IIT (ISM) students. The Amul canteen is an alternative to the main canteen that serves good food and also has a stationary and photocopy shop. Apart from these, there are many other cafeterias in different parts of campus like the cafeteria in the ground floor of the central library building.

Hangout spots:

There are a lot of hangout spots on the campus apart from the canteens and cafeterias. There are a lot of gardens and parks on the campus for students to relax and chill. Eco Vatika is a park with few trees, chairs and a narrow stream, located near the Ruby (girls) hostel. This is a popular chilling spot for girls. The Rock garden located near the college entrance is another hangout area to take rest after the long walks inside the campus. Another hangout area is the Oval Garden in front of the heritage building. It is a beautiful garden with lots of flowering plants and sculptures made out of plants. In February an annual flower show is conducted to showcase the variety of flowers and plants in the garden which were present even during the Mughal Empire. Another attraction of this garden is a 2.5 million-years-old tree fossil that is placed in the centre of the garden.

Hostels:

Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad have 12 hostel buildings, 7for boys, 4 for girls and 1 for international students. More than 8000 students are accommodated in these hostels. Every hostel has spacious twin sharing rooms.

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Departments:

• Applied Chemistry
• Applied Geology
• Applied Geophysics
• Mathematics & Computing
• Applied Physics
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science And Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Fuel, Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering
• Humanities and Social Science
• Management Studies
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Machinery Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad Courses:

IIT Dhanbad offers courses in undergraduate, postgraduate, research and post-doctoral fellowship programs.

IIT (ISM) B.Tech Courses:

• Mining engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mineral Engineering
• Mining Machinery Engineering

IIT (ISM) Dual Degree Courses:

 B.Tech + M.Tech:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Mineral Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Petroleum Management

B.Tech + MBA:

• Mining Engineering + MBA
• Mineral Engineering + MBA

IIT (ISM) Integrated M.Tech Courses:

• Applied Geology
• Applied Geophysics
• Mathematics & Computing

IIT (ISM) M.Tech Courses:

IIT (ISM) M.Sc Courses:

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics & Computing

IIT (ISM) M.Sc Tech Courses:

• Applied Geology
• Applied Geophysics

IIT (ISM) MBA Courses:

• Marketing
• Operations
• Finance
• Human Resource

Other IIT (ISM) Programs:

• PhD
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IIT Dhanbad International Academic Collaborations:

• The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics [ICTP]
• University of South Florida, St.Petersburg, USA [USFSP]
• Dr Nan-Kuang Chen, Expert in Photonics

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Placement:

IIT (ISM) placement cell provides placement opportunities to its students. The placement cell or the Career Development Centre (CDC) invites reputed organisations for campus recruitment. 

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Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) FAQs:

1. Where is IIT(ISM) located?
   - IIT (ISM) is located at Dhanbad, Jharkand, India

2. What is the contact number of IIT Dhanbad?
   - Contact number of IIT Dhanbad is 0326-2235001 to 2235004.

3. What all programs does IIT Dhanbad offers?
   - IIT Dhanbad offers undergraduate, postgraduate, research and post-doctoral fellowships.

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