- Where is ISMU?
I.S.M.U. is situated in the city of Dhanbad in the state of Jharkhand.It is at a distance of 4km from Dhanbad Railway Station.
- How do I reach Dhanbad?
Dhanbad is situated around 270 kms from Calcutta.All important trains including Rajdhani &
Shatabdi Express stop here. If you are coming from North,
take either Rajdhani Express, Poorva Express, Kalka Mail, Jammu-Tawi Express,
or New-Delhi-Howrah Express. In addition Purushottam Express and Jharkhand Express
pass through Gomoh, which is 30 minutes from Dhanbad. If you are coming from Bombay
,Bombay Howrah mail is the direct train to Dhanbad. There is one bi-weekly
train from Ahmedabad to Dhanbad. From South –Allepy Dhanbad Express is the direct
train. Otherwise come to Howrah and from Howrah you have a large number of trains
to Dhanbad. The nearest airport connected to all major cities of the country is
Kolkata Airport. More details about jharkhand state can be seen on websites :
www.jharkhand.nic.in
www.jharkhandgov.com
- How is the law & order situation in Dhanbad?
Population being cosmopolitan in nature there is rarely any disturbance here.
A cycle rickshaw/taxi is available throughout
the day from Dhanbad Railway Station to ISMU campus. Further ISMU has its own
security staff, which makes the security inside ISMU campus perfect.
Additional security is provided in the girls' hostels.
- Why is it called School of Mines?
ISMU was established in 1926 on the pattern of the Royal School of Mines, London. Inspite
of nine different B Tech Branches and many M Tech & M.Sc Courses, the traditional
name is still maintained due to its rich heritage.
- Does School of Mines teach Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering & Mechanical
Engineering related to mines only?
Not at all. These courses are comparable with those offered by IITs.
- What are the Courses offered at ISMU?
It offers nine B Tech Courses – Mining Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Computer
Science & Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering,Mining Machinery Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Enviromental Engineering. In addition ISMU offers fifteen M Tech
courses mostly in engineering & M.Phil Courses in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics,
M.Sc/M.Sc Tech courses in Applied Geology & Applied Geophysics, M.Sc in Maths &
Computing, MBA & PhD in all braches.
- How do these courses compare with courses of IITs & other reputed institutes?
Three of the courses – Petroleum Engineering, Mineral Engineering & Mining Machinery
Engineering – are unique – not there in any of the IITs. They stand high compared
to similar courses anywhere else. Other courses have syllabi comparable to those
of IITs and other reputed Institutes.
- How is the placement scenario?
There is a Training & Placement Section which takes care of placement of students
by arranging Campus Interviews by reputed Companies coming from all over India in
the 3rd & 4th yr of studies. As the situation stands now there is more than 99%
placement through Campus Interviews. Some others also get placement through Off
Campus Interviews. ISMU alumni hold many senior positions in many reputed organizations
in India & Abroad.
- How is the Academic Life at ISMU?
Academic Life is excellent supported by internationally recognized faculty with
Modern Laboratories & Central facilities like Computer Centre, Central Library.
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How are the Computer & Internet Facilities?
All Departments have separate Computer Labs with Internet connection – International
Internet Gateway at ISMU has a present bandwidth of 1 mbps. It uses U.S and Global
Internet Backbone through Sing Tel Gateway covering ISMU to Singapore through a
single hop using Ku-band. Computer Centre, which can be used by any student any
time, is well equipped with Modern Computers with Internet Connection. Each Hostel
is provided with two Computer rooms with Internet facilities.
- What is the type of accommodation in hostel?
There are five boys and two girls hostel. One 800 seater boys’ hostel is under construction.
Accommodation for all students is provided. Girls Hostel is likely to be expanded soon.
- What is the scope of pursuing higher studies abroad?
Each year some students go for higher studies abroad. Any student willing to go
to the countries like USA, Canada, Australia, U.K etc get admissions and almost
every student getting admission also gets financial assistance in term of scholarship
and teaching assistance. Many faculty members in foreign universities are alumni
of ISMU. Some join IIMs/FMs/XLRI & other reputed Institutions after graduation.
- How are the extra-curricular activities?
There is a students society for allround development of students. Other Societies
– Cultural Scientific & Literary Society, Music Club, Yoga Centre, Photographic
Society, Cyber Society, Chayanika Sangh- promote all round growth of students. Facilities
for all types of indoor & outdoor games are also available.
- What are other facilities in the Campus?
There is an extension counter of State Bank of India within the Campus with ATM
facility. There is one Post Office, two Canteens, one Stationery cum Book Shop with
Xerox Machine, STD Booth, Computer with typing & printing facility, Gymnasium within
the campus.
- Then why is ISMU not becoming an IIT?
As already mentioned, ISMU has its rich heritage. It has strong alumni all over the
world. A proposal for ISMU for becoming an IIT is discussed often. However to convert
any institution into IIT is a policy decision by Central Government.