The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad has become the leading school in India related to the discipline of mineral and mining engineering in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject. The institute has also won a position as one of the top universities in the world in this field of specialization which further enhances its image in the world.
According to the rankings, IIT Dhanbad is ranked between 21 and 25 in mineral and mining engineering in the world. This feat makes it more advanced than some of the most renowned institutions in the world and serves to emphasize the increased diversity in engineering in India. This is especially important given that IIT Dhanbad has remained ahead of most other leading institutes in this field.
The institute has a long history of education and research in the field of mining, which was first founded in 1926 as the Indian School of Mines. Through the decades, it has become a leading technological institution without losing its strong emphasis on earth sciences, mining, and the like. Its specialized program, highly qualified staff, and industry-based training have helped it to achieve high results on international ratings.
Strategic location in the mineral-rich state of Jharkhand is one of the major factors that contributed to the success of IIT Dhanbad. This will enable the students to have some real-life experience with mining activities, geology and energy sources. There are also close ties with the industries dealing with coal, petroleum, and mineral exploration, as the institute ensures students have real-world skills.
Researchers feel that the ranking is based not only on academic excellence but also on the output of research conducted by the institute and its reputation with its employer. IIT Dhanbad has taken a proactive role in the development of sustainable mining, resource management and environmental safety, which is becoming an increasingly significant focus around the world.
It should be noted, though, that this top position is subject-specific. Whereas IIT Dhanbad is the leader in the mining engineering field, other IITs, including those of Delhi, Bombay and Madras, dominate the engineering rankings in the wider field.
The recent QS ranking once again establishes IIT Dhanbad as a world leader in education in the mining sector. As attention continues to be paid to innovation, research and cooperation with industries, the institute is bound to maintain its status in the years to come.
