IIT Dhanbad M.Tech Petroleum Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The course features a comprehensive fee structure totaling approximately INR 180,000, which covers hostel and mess expenses. Students benefit from a monthly scholarship of INR 12,400, although there have been reports of stipend deductions for minor infractions. The college boasts highly regarded faculty and research labs, but lacks on-campus job and internship opportunities for M.Tech students, who face a challenging placement environment. Despite this, 8 out of 14 M.Tech students secured placements, achieving a 57% placement rate with salary packages ranging from INR 5.5 LPA to INR 12 LPA, and an average of INR 8.7 LPA.

B.Tech students are prioritized for placements, contributing to an overall placement rate of 90%. The college attracts recruiters from various sectors, particularly manufacturing, IT, and mining, with top companies including Schlumberger, Cairn, ONGC, SKF, L&T, Siemens, and TCS offering roles like graduate engineer trainees and assistant managers. The internship rate is 85%, with stipends of INR 12,400. The campus provides extensive sports facilities and extracurricular options like NCC, NSS, NSO, and yoga.

For the 2021 M.Tech batch, fees vary by category, with the first-semester fee at INR 56,470 for UR/OBC/EWS and INR 41,470 for SC/ST/PWD, alongside a hostel mess fee of INR 15,000 per semester. The college offers scholarships for reserved category students and those with merit, along with opportunities for international projects and internships.