Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, formerly known as ISM Dhanbad, is one of India's most prestigious technical institutions. Established in 1926 on the model of the Royal School of Mines, London, it was granted IIT status in 2016. For the 2026 academic year, the institute manages a rigorous assessment schedule for its B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, MBA, and PhD programs. Operating under a centralized Management Information System (MIS), IIT ISM ensures that students in earth sciences, engineering, and management disciplines adhere to a high-standard academic calendar.
About Examinations 2026
IIT ISM Dhanbad follows a semester-based system categorized into the Monsoon Semester (July–December) and the Winter Semester (January–May). For the current 2026 Winter Semester, the institute has established a clear timeline for both Mid-Semester and End-Semester evaluations. Mid-Semester assessments provide 30% weightage toward the final grade, while the End-Semester exams typically account for 50-60%. For 2026, the institute is maintaining its tradition of showing evaluated answer scripts to students to ensure transparency before final grade moderation.
Key Exam Dates for 2026 (Winter Semester)
| Event/Examination | Scheduled Dates 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Examination | February 27 – March 03, 2026 |
| Semester Break | March 04 – March 08, 2026 |
| End-Semester Examination | April 26 – May 03, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 14, 2026 (Evening) |
| Summer Vacation Begins | May 15, 2026 |
How to Download IIT ISM Timetable 2026
- Step 1: Log in to the IIT ISM Parent Portal or the MIS/Abhikalp portal at iitism.ac.in.
- Step 2: Navigate to the 'Academics' section and click on 'Schedules'.
- Step 3: Select the link for 'Mid-Semester/End-Semester Theory Examination Schedule - Winter 2025-26'.
- Step 4: The PDF will contain a branch-wise and slot-wise distribution (e.g., Slot A, B, C) corresponding to your registered courses.
- Step 5: Verify the Room Allotment, which is often released separately 3 days before the commencement of exams.
Expert Tips for Students
- Attendance Requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance is mandatory. The 'End-Term Attendance Compilation' for the Winter session is finalized by May 8, 2026.
- Make-up Examinations: If you miss an exam due to medical reasons, the application for a Mid-Sem Make-up must be submitted within 24 hours. End-sem make-up exams are tentatively held in the first week of June.
- Summer Semester: Students with backlogs can apply for the Summer Semester 2026 starting May 25, 2026, with exams scheduled for mid-July.
Notice: The Office of the Dean (Academic) may revise schedules in case of unforeseen circumstances. Verification Source: Please cross-check all dates on the OFFICIAL IIT ISM ACADEMIC PORTAL.
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