IIT Dhanbad B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to IIT Dhanbad, formerly the Indian School of Mines, requires success in the JEE Advanced, following qualification in the JEE Mains, which sees about 15 lakh applicants annually. The top 11,000 from JEE Mains qualify for JEE Advanced. For Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), a top 2,000 rank is typically needed. The institution is renowned for its quality education and strong placement opportunities, particularly in CSE. The faculty, mostly PhD holders, maintain a 1:16 faculty-to-student ratio and are noted for their supportive and engaged approach.

Tuition fees per semester are around INR 1 lakh, with total annual costs about INR 2.8 lakh. Fee waivers are available: full waivers for families earning below INR 1 lakh annually, and two-thirds waivers for incomes between INR 1 lakh and 5 lakh. SC/ST students receive full waivers. Scholarships like the Merit Cum Means (MCM) scholarship are accessible for students with incomes under INR 6 lakh. Overall, a four-year program costs approximately INR 10 lakh, reduced to INR 5 lakh with waivers for eligible students.

Placements are strong, with CSE often achieving nearly 100% placement and high salary packages; the highest recent off-campus package was 90 LPA, and the highest on-campus was 56 LPA. Average salaries range between 12 to 25 LPA, with notable recruiters like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Internships start in the second year, offering stipends up to 2,00,000 INR monthly. More than 95% of students secure jobs before graduation, with 150-200 companies visiting annually.

Education loans are available at low-interest rates through the on-campus SBI branch, supporting students alongside scholarships and waivers.