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    Compare IIT Patna vs IIT ISM Dhanbad

    Compare IIT Patna B.Tech Mechanical Engineering vs IIT ISM Dhanbad B.Tech Engineering Physics on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. IIT Patna is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 68 verified students while IIT ISM Dhanbad is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 244 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on B.E /B.Tech Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

    via IIT Patna

    B.Tech Engineering Physics

    via IIT ISM Dhanbad

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Patna, Bihar
    Dhanbad, Jharkhand

    Ownership

    Government
    Government

    Type Of Institute

    Institute of National Importance
    Institute of National Importance

    College Type

    University
    University

    Establishment Year

    2008
    1926

    Campus Size

    500 Acres
    218 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    85
    93

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    29
    27

    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    AAAAA
    AAAAA

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    36
    35

    NIRF Rank
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    19
    15

    Other Ranked Domain

    -

    48 (Management) - NIRF 2025

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    IIT Patna's position jumped by 15 spots.

    Source: NIRF

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2025

    Total Students Placed
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    715

    Graduating Students
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    910

    Placement Percentage
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    95%

    Median Salary LPA
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    ₹15 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies

    -
    160

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    -

    971

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    -

    769

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    -

    95%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    -

    ₹ 14.66 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    -
    162

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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of IIT ISM Dhanbad stands highest at 15 LPA.

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    B.E /B.Tech
    B.E /B.Tech

    Branch

    Mechanical Engineering
    Engineering Physics

    Duration

    4 years
    4 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    86
    31

    Fees

    ₹ 9.67 Lakh
    ₹ 11.71 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    JEE Advanced
    JEE Advanced

    Admission Details

    Admission to all courses will be made in the odd semester of each session, at the first year level, through a Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted jointly by all the  IITs.

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    Admission to this courses is done by Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) Examination – JEE Advanced at All India level.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Must have passed class XII (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects and secured at least 75% aggregate marks. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates should be at least 65%.
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    • Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. OR Passed Diploma (in Engineering and Technology) examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted.

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    College & Exam Cut-off

    Data presented for the year 2025

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 9,67,250
    ₹ 11,71,200

    Total Fees OBC

    -
    ₹ 11,71,200

    Total Fees SC/ST

    -
    ₹ 3,71,200

    Total Scholarships Provided

    1453
    2173

    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    Self
    Self

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    Fees

    IIT Patna has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by IIT ISM Dhanbad.

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2025

    Total Students

    1997
    3947

    Total Faculty

    124
    350

    Total Male Students

    1633
    3163

    Total Female Students

    364
    784

    Total Students Outside State

    1649
    3683

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    Class Profile

    IIT Patna has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 16 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 3 students per faculty. IIT ISM Dhanbad has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 11 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 7 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Auditorium

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    68
    239

    Individual Reviews

    “ Strong Academics and Placements with a Modern Campus ”

    posted on 2 weeks ago by harsha

    “ CLG is good for practical learning. ”

    posted on 1 month ago by harsha

    “ College of opportunities and excellent placements ”

    posted on 2 years ago by love pathak
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    “ Great academic growth and excellent placement opportunities. ”

    posted on 2 months ago by Alugubilli Sai Raghava

    “ Experience at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is defined . ”

    posted on 2 months ago by Sahil Chhimpa

    “ Surely it's fun but infrastructure is lacking for IIT ”

    posted on 2 months ago by SunnyandBunny
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    College Reviews & Perception

    IIT ISM Dhanbad has received lower rating for value for money whereas IIT Patna has not received lower rating in any aspect.

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