Indian School of Mines (IITISM), Dhanbad Indian School of Mines is a Government College and it was established in 1926 and accredited by MHRD. Indian School of Mines offers 53 courses in Science, Management, Engineering, Vocational streams. Popular courses are M.Tech, MSc, PhD, B.Tech+M.Tech, MBA. The placement record of the college varies from stream to stream. Highest package was 41.9 Lacs in 2018 academic year.

Situated almost 260 km away from Kolkata with a campus spread over 393 acres,  IIT(ISM) has undergone a considerable expansion of its activities, and presently it can be considered as a total technology education institute since its establishment in 1926. IIT (ISM), Dhanbad aims to be a premier institution of higher technical and scientific education, catering to the technological needs of the nation and interacting with the community/society at large with a view to inculcate in them a feel for scientific and technological thought and endeavour and develop programmes for faculty growth and development.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offers a wide range of programmes such as B. Tech., M. Tech., M. Sc. Tech, etc for the students. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s courses prepare the students for careers in the field of research, teaching, and specialized knowledge-based positions in institutions of higher learning and research. The courses not only focus to match both the conceptual knowledge of the students but also ensures that its students receive a quality learning experience by having the right set of skills.

The campus of  IIT (ISM), Dhanbad is fully residential and has all the facilities which make it a world-class academic institute. The campus comprises academic buildings, student hostels and 100% residential facilities for faculty and staff apart from other infrastructure facilities for a cosmopolitan community. The campus has smart classrooms, laboratories and fully air-conditioned halls offering various facilities and amenities for the students. The disciplined environment of the hostel also helps the student imbibe positive values which serve as a firm foundation for their life and career. 

IIT (ISM), Dhanbad placement/training cell offers excellent placement facilities to the students of the institute. IIT (ISM), Dhanbad’s placement, and training cell aim to increase the employability skills of the students which can shape the career of the students and helps them to understand the corporate world.   In order to explore the possibility of training and job placement of students of the institute, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s placement cell regularly interacts with corporate companies.