Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad

The Background
With the Mines Bill becoming a law vide Indian Mines Act – VIII of 1901 the necessity for establishing a government college of Mining Engineering at some suitable place in India on the pattern of the Royal School of Mines was felt by the then Indian Government. The Indian National Congress, the leading political party that was perhaps the sole spokesman of the masses of those days was quick to endorse this view of the government through its resolution taken at the 17th. session held at Calcutta in December 1901. A committee consisting of mining experts under the Chairmanship of Macpherson, the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar and Orissa was formed to study the system of mining education in England. The report of this committee was the main basis for establishment of Indian School of Mines at Dhanbad. The Government of India in 1920 decided that the proposed institution should be an All India Institution financed by the Central Government and be named Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. The Indian School of Mines was formally opened by his Excellency The Vice Roy Lord Erwin on 9th. December, 1926.

Diversification and Growth
Up to 1967 it was a pure government institute where the faculties were recruited through the UPSC Selection Board. ISM had an All India Character and national outlook from the very day of its inception.The all round achievement by the graduates of Indian School of Mines in nation building was duly recognized and the School was granted university status under the UGC Act in 1967. From 1996-97 the School came directly under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India with pay scales and perks to its employees at par with that of IITs/IIMs.

ISMU Today

Situated in the heart of the country’s prime coking coal belt, 260 kms from Kolkata with a campus spread over 88 hectares the fully residential ISM has all the facilities of world class academic institute. What started as an institution to impart mining education has graduated into a full-fledged technical institution of international acclaim offering a host of programmes like B. Tech., M. Tech., M. Sc. Tech., and MBA. In addition the School offers M. Phil. and full as well as part time Ph. D. programmes, while also awarding D.Sc. as the highest degree of academic achievement.The serene campus comprises academic buildings, student hostels and 100% residential facilities for faculty and staff apart from other infrastructure facilities for a cosmopolitan community. The School has links with reputed universities and institutes across the globe and has an alumni base all over the world. The School today is making foray into the newer areas of academic endeavours in tune with the changing times.


Departments/Centres at a glance

Department / Centre
Year of establishment
Degrees being awarded
Department of Mining Engineering
1926


B.Tech; M.Tech; 5 years Dual Degrees ( B.Tech. ME + M.Tech. M.E. , B.Tech. ME + M.B.A.) Ph.D.


Department of Applied Geology
1926

MSc; MSc.Tech; M.Tech; 5 Years Integrated M.Sc. Tech. Ph.D


Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
1926

M.Phil. , Ph.D.


Department of Petroleum Engineering
1957

B.Tech; M.Tech; 5 years Dual Degrees ( B.Tech. PE + M.Tech. Petroleum Management) , Ph.D.

Department of Applied Geophysics
1957

MSc.Tech; M.Tech; 5 Years Integrated M.Sc. Tech. Ph.D.

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mining Machinery Engineering
1975

B.Tech in Mechanical Engg; B.Tech in Mining Machinery Engg; Ph.D.

Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering
1976


B.Tech; M.Tech; 5 years Dual Degrees ( B.Tech. Mineral Engg. + M.Tech. Resource Management , B.Tech. Mineral Engg. + M.Tech. Materials Technology) , Ph.D.

Department of Management Studies
1976


5 years Dual Degrees ( B.Tech. ME + M.B.A.) MBA; M.Tech; Ph.D.

Department of Electronics and Instrumentation
1977

B.Tech; M.Tech; Ph.D.


Centre of Longwall Mine
Mechanisation


1986



M.Tech; Ph.D.


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Department of Environmental Science & Engg.
1987

B.Tech; M.Tech; Ph.D.


Computer Centre


1987


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Department of Applied Physics
1989

5 Years Integrated M.Sc. M.Phil; Ph.D.

Department of Applied Chemistry
1989

5 Years Integrated M.Sc. M.Phil; Ph.D.

Department of Applied Mathematics

1989

5 Years Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics & Computing , MSc; M.Phil; Ph.D.

Department of Comp. Science and Engineering
1997

B.Tech;M.Tech;Ph.D.

Department of Electrical Engineering
2005
B.Tech

Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad (ISMU) is a premier educational institute of this country engaged in imparting technical education since 1926. Its students have made their name in various industries globally and in the core sector industries we have a stronger presence. Keeping pace with the changing times, the Department of Management Studies launched its MBA programme in 1997. The erstwhile Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IE&M) was restructured and re-christened as Department of Management Studies. Having run the M.Tech. programme of IE&M for two full decades, the requisite experience as well as expertise was available with the department to run the MBA program. The department has been able to make a mark in the industry, with the alumni making their presence felt across all the leading industries of the country. With dual degree programme in the areas of Mining, Mineral and Petroleum Management, the department has taken a lead in emphasizing the effective management of core sector as well. The core sector of ISMU being mineral and mining sector, it was not only timely but essential that Management Department also played a vital role in managing this sector.Since its inception, the department has been moving ahead, continuously in tandem with the growth and diversification in the business field maintaining constant interaction with various industries. To its credit the department has successfully completed several consultancy assignments, in-house and off-campus executive development programs and specific research projects supported by AICTE, UGC, ICSSR, MHRD, CIL, World Bank etc.The department has been constantly rated as A/A+ institute by the various rating agencies including AIMA-Business Standard, Business World, Business India, Outlook/C-fore etc. in their B-School surveys conducted from time to time. We have crossed these milestones in a period of just ten years. The Department has a Training and Placement cell headed by a placement advisor working under the overall supervision of the Head of Department. The cell is instrumental in organizing Training and Placement for the students of MBA and M. Tech. programmes.Apart from the above, the Faculty and the students have won laurels for the School by their activities.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT, RANCHI

About ISM
The Institute of Science & Management (ISM), formerly known as Indian Institute of Science & Management had, came into being in the year 1985 under the aegis of Dr.Sachchidanand, the then Vice Chancellor of the Ranchi University, with an idea of catering to the long felt need of management education to the upcoming youth of the developing region of Chgotanagpur, now Jharkhand.

A two-year full time Management course leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) started in 1988. ISM holds its formal approval from AICTE since 1994. The Institute since then had its steady progress and it transcended its original bounds, emerging as one of the best Management Institutes in India occupying the 52nd position as rated by COSMODE, a Hyderabad based accredition organization.
ISM is known for its highly qualified and dedicated faculty members eager to support the students The faculty at ISM is an ideal mix of academicians and Industry Professionals. Sixteen batches of the students have already passed out from the Institute. Many of them are holding responsible positions in industry and business. A number of them have started their own business enterprises or joined their family businesses.


Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
(Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, New Delhi)
Eligibility: Graduation in any Stream with 50% marks.
Intake: 60 students
Selection: Through MAT / CAT / ATMA / XAT, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview
Duration: Two years

About the Programme
This is a two-year program with the entire course divided into Four Semesters. The first two semesters will consist of compulsory papers followed by electives in third and fourth semesters. The electives will cover the fields of Marketing, HRM, Finance and Information Technology leading to the specialization in the corresponding field.
Highlights of the programme include:
Rigorous coaching and continuous evaluation.
Focus on Integrated and holistic approach to decision making and problem solving
Integrated approach to functional areas of specialization through assigments and presentation.
Emphasis on ethical consideration, group work and team building
A course independent study (CIS) to suit the needs of individual students who want to specialize further in some specific areas.
Personality development of students through specially designed modules.
Support to students through faculty advisory system and counseling.
Emphasis on extra and co-curricular activities.
Faculty and students collaborative projects.
Industry Institute Relations through MIP, Summer placement etc.

Review the Programme
The programme has been reviewed thoroughly and a number of changes have been introduced to improve not only in course design and contents but also in the teaching process and methodology

Summer Placement
At the end of 2nd semester, students take up project work for 6 weeks in different industrial and business organizations by prior arrangements with the institute. The purpose of summer placement is to:
Appreciate real life organisational problems and perspective.
Provide greater understanding of the context in which a problem is analysed and solved.
Understand the constraints and realities of a situation in the application of theories and concept.
Facilitate complimentary learning through problem orientation and perspective building

Admission Procedure
2 Year PGDBM Programme
Admission to the 2-year PG Programme in Management at ISM, Ranchi will be through the MAT conducted by AIMA. Candidates seeking admission may please observe the following procedure
Apply to MAT in response to their notification, which appears in leading dailies all over India.
Simultaneously apply to ISM, Ranchi on the ISM Application form for admission to PG Programme
Candidates will be short listed on the basis of MAT Score
Short listed candidates will be called to ISM for Group Discussion and Interview for final selection