The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, established in 1926, is a premier institution acclaimed for its excellence in mining, minerals, and energy research. Situated in the heart of India’s resource-rich region, IIT(ISM) has grown into a multidisciplinary hub of innovation, encompassing engineering, sciences, management, and humanities. Over the decades, it has fostered cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and academic excellence, earning a distinguished place among the nation’s leading institutes. Ranked 15th among engineering institutions in India according to the NIRF 2025, IIT(ISM) offers a wide range of academic programs, including B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, and Ph.D., across diverse fields such as engineering, sciences, and management. While maintaining its leadership in the fields of mining, petroleum engineering, and geosciences, the institute is also advancing in areas like data science, environmental engineering, and sustainable technologies. 

The Department of Chemistry was established as a separate department in 1989. Chemistry had previously been a part of the Department of Chemistry and Metallurgy, which had existed since 1926. The Department offers three academic programs: a two-year M.Sc. in Chemistry, a two-year M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering and a BS-MS in Chemical Science. The BS-MS in Chemical Science will start from the Monsoon Session 2025-26. Students obtaining M.Sc/Ph.D from the Department are significantly absorbed in industry or academic institutions. The Chemistry and Chemical Biology department has well-equipped Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry laboratories for UG & PG teaching.