Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad,In recognition of its vital role in the service of mineral exploration and the mining sector, IIT (ISM) was granted autonomy in 1967 by the government of India. Today, IIT(ISM) includes 18 academic departments which cover engineering, applied sciences, humanities, and social sciences and management.IIT Dhanbad has been ranked in the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education 2024. As per QS World University 2024 Rankings, it is ranked 73rd in Sourthern Asia and 301-350 in Asia. Additionally, Times Higher Education has ranked the institute in 601-800 range.IIT Dhanbad has been ranked 17th by NIRF in 2023 for Engineering. Additionally, it has been ranked 44th among the top Management institutes in India by NIRF 2023. IIT Dhanbad is a prominent institute.