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IIIT Dharwad (Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad) is a public technical Institute of National Importance established in 2015 under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, through a Public-Private Partnership model. The institute is governed under the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014 and operates as a self-sustaining institution where running expenses are covered through student tuition, which is why its fee structure is higher than government-subsidised IIITs.
IIIT Dharwad does not currently appear in the NIRF Engineering ranked list.
The permanent campus spans 60 acres in Dharwad, Karnataka, and has been operational since November 2021. The campus includes 30 classrooms, hostel blocks with 300 rooms for male students and 100 rooms for female students, labs, and a library. The institute has 925 undergraduate students and 17 doctoral scholars.
- B.Tech (4 years) in four branches:
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Computing
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- M.Tech (2 years) in Data Science and M.Tech Research
- Ph.D in CSE, Data Science and AI, ECE, Physics, Mathematics, and Humanities
The total B.Tech fee is INR 21.72 Lakhs for General/Home category students over four years. NRI/NRI-sponsored students pay INR 35.16 Lakhs total. M.Tech Data Science fees are INR 4.43 Lakhs.
IIIT Dharwad placements 2025 recorded a highest package of INR 78.12 LPA and an average package of INR 12 LPA, with 94 companies visiting campus and 214 offers made at an 82% placement rate.
IIIT Dharwad Admission Dates 2027
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session have concluded. The next admission cycle (2027-28) is anchored by JEE Main 2027, with registration expected in November 2026 and JoSAA 2027 counselling in June to July 2027.
| Event | 2026-27 (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Exam | January to April 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 Counselling | June to July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment (B.Tech) | July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission | August 2026 |
The tentative schedule for the 2027-28 cycle is listed below. Dates are based on previous-year patterns and subject to official NTA and JoSAA announcements.
| Event | 2027-28 (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 Registration | November to December 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | April 2027 |
| JoSAA 2027 Counselling (B.Tech) | June to July 2027 |
B.Tech seats are allotted through JoSAA only. M.Tech admissions are conducted through GATE scores and CCMT counselling. Ph.D admissions are held twice per year through a written screening test and interview.
IIIT Dharwad Courses and Fees
IIIT Dharwad offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D programmes. The B.Tech is offered in four specialisations, and all carry an identical fee structure. The table below shows the total programme fees as per the 2026 official data.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) | Total Fees (NRI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + JEE Main | INR 21.72 Lakhs | INR 35.16 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (AI and Computing) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + JEE Main | INR 21.72 Lakhs | INR 35.16 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Data Science and AI) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + JEE Main | INR 21.72 Lakhs | INR 35.16 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (ECE) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + JEE Main | INR 21.72 Lakhs | INR 35.16 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (Data Science) | 2 years | B.Tech + valid GATE score | INR 4.43 Lakhs | - |
| M.Tech (Research) | 2 years | B.Tech + valid GATE score | INR 3.41 Lakhs | - |
| Ph.D (CSE / ECE / DS&AI / Sci / Humanities) | 3 to 5 years | M.Tech or B.Tech + GATE/NET | INR 2.55 Lakhs | - |
The higher B.Tech fee at IIIT Dharwad compared to government-subsidised IIITs reflects its self-sustaining PPP model, where the institute covers operating costs through tuition revenue without direct government grants per student. SC/ST and EWS students are eligible for central government scholarship schemes that can significantly reduce the effective fee burden.
IIIT Dharwad Admission Process
B.Tech Admission
B.Tech admission at IIIT Dharwad is entirely through JEE Main followed by JoSAA online counselling. There is no separate institute entrance test.
- Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Entrance: Valid JEE Main score
- Process: JoSAA registration, online choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment
JoSAA closing ranks for IIIT Dharwad B.Tech CSE (General category) have typically ranged between 10,000 to 20,000 in recent cycles. The Data Science and AI branch has seen growing demand, with closing ranks moving closer to those of CSE.
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admission requires a valid GATE score. Seats are allotted through CCMT counselling. Eligible candidates hold a B.Tech or B.E. with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD).
Ph.D Admission
Ph.D admissions are conducted twice per year. Candidates with M.Tech degrees or B.Tech degrees with GATE/UGC/CSIR NET qualify for a written screening test followed by an interview at the department level.
IIIT Dharwad Placements
IIIT Dharwad placements 2025 recorded a highest package of INR 78.12 LPA and an average package of INR 12 LPA. The median CTC stood at INR 9.34 LPA. A total of 94 companies visited campus with 214 offers, at a placement rate of 82%. The 2025 cycle marked a significant step up from 2024, when the highest package was INR 46 LPA and average was INR 9.57 LPA.
The Data Science and AI branch has consistently attracted the highest packages, with a branch average of INR 12.49 LPA in 2024. CSE averaged INR 8.21 LPA and ECE averaged INR 9.59 LPA that year. Key recruiters include companies from IT product, IT services, analytics, and core technology sectors.
| Metric | Placement 2025 | Placement 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 78.12 LPA | INR 46 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 12 LPA | INR 9.57 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 9.34 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
| Companies Visiting | 94 | Data limited |
| Total Offers | 214 | Data limited |
| Placement Rate | 82% | 62% |
The sharp improvement in placement rate from 62% to 82% between 2024 and 2025 reflects the growing maturity of the institute’s placement cell and its expanding recruiter network. The Data Science and AI specialisation has driven the highest package growth, attracting analytics, ML, and product companies.
IIIT Dharwad Scholarships
IIIT Dharwad students from SC/ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS backgrounds can access several central government scholarship schemes that substantially offset the B.Tech fee of INR 21.72 Lakhs.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC (NSP) | SC students with parental income below prescribed limit | Tuition reimbursement and maintenance allowance as per government norms |
| ST Student Scholarship (Ministry of Tribal Affairs) | ST students admitted through JoSAA | Full tuition fee, admission fee, non-refundable charges, and stipend |
| PM-YASASVI Scheme (NSP) | OBC/EBC/DNT students with parental income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum | INR 75,000 per annum for undergraduate students |
| EWS Fee Concession | EWS category (Income certificate required) | As per government norms |
Applications for all central scholarships are made through the National Scholarship Portal at the start of each academic year. IIIT Dharwad does not publish separate institution-funded merit scholarships beyond the government-mandated scholarship access.
IIIT Dharwad Campus and Infrastructure
IIIT Dharwad’s permanent campus spans 60 acres in Dharwad, Karnataka. The campus became operational in November 2021 and includes 30 classrooms, computing labs, a central library, and department-specific research facilities. The institute has 925 undergraduate students and 17 doctoral scholars, with a relatively lean academic staff of 32 faculty.
Hostel accommodation includes 300 rooms for male students and 100 rooms for female students on campus. The institute’s location in Dharwad-Hubli, Karnataka’s second-largest urban agglomeration, gives students access to a city ecosystem while living on a residential campus. Earlier academic years were conducted from a temporary campus at the IT Park in Hubli before the permanent campus opened.
IIIT Dharwad vs IIITDM Kurnool vs IIIT Una
Aspirants comparing IIIT Dharwad often look at peer new-generation IIITs with similar JEE Main admission routes. The table below covers decision-relevant metrics across IIIT Dharwad, IIITDM Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), and IIIT Una (Himachal Pradesh).
| Parameter | IIIT Dharwad | IIITDM Kurnool | IIIT Una |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2015 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Type | INI (PPP, self-sustaining) | INI (Ministry-funded) | INI (PPP) |
| Location | Dharwad, Karnataka | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | Una, Himachal Pradesh |
| Campus Area | 60 acres | 151 acres | Under development |
| B.Tech Fee (General) | INR 21.72 Lakhs | INR 8.37 Lakhs | INI-standard structure |
| B.Tech Branches | CSE, AI&Computing, DS&AI, ECE | CSE, AI&DS, ECE, Mech-DM | CSE, ECE, Mechanical |
| Placement 2025 (Highest) | INR 78.12 LPA | INR 28 LPA (2022-23) | Data limited |
| Average Placement | INR 12 LPA (2025) | INR 10.79 LPA (2022-23) | Data limited |
IIIT Dharwad leads on placement metrics, particularly with its high-performing Data Science and AI branch. IIITDM Kurnool has a significantly larger campus and lower fees due to government funding, which can be a decisive factor for cost-sensitive aspirants. IIIT Una draws from the northern student pool and offers Mechanical Engineering alongside CSE and ECE. All three admit through JEE Main and JoSAA.
IIIT Dharwad FAQs
Ques. What is IIIT Dharwad and who funds it?
Ans. IIIT Dharwad is the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, established in 2015. It operates on a PPP model and is self-sustaining, meaning it covers operating costs through student tuition fees without per-student government subsidies. This is why its B.Tech fee (INR 21.72 Lakhs) is higher than many other IIITs.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at IIIT Dharwad?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee for Home/General category students is INR 21.72 Lakhs for the full four-year duration. NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates pay INR 35.16 Lakhs in total. M.Tech (Data Science) fees are INR 4.43 Lakhs. SC/ST and OBC students can access central government scholarships to offset these fees.
Ques. How is B.Tech admission done at IIIT Dharwad?
Ans. B.Tech admission is based entirely on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA online counselling. There is no separate institute-level test. Candidates must qualify JEE Main, register for JoSAA, fill choices, and receive a seat allotment based on rank and category. JoSAA closing ranks for IIIT Dharwad CSE (General) have ranged between 10,000 to 20,000 in recent years.
Ques. What is the highest placement package at IIIT Dharwad?
Ans. The highest package at IIIT Dharwad placements 2025 was INR 78.12 LPA. The average package in 2025 was INR 12 LPA and the median was INR 9.34 LPA. In 2024, the highest was INR 46 LPA and the average was INR 9.57 LPA. The Data Science and AI branch consistently attracts the highest packages among all offered branches.
Ques. Does IIIT Dharwad have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, IIIT Dharwad has hostel facilities on the permanent campus in Dharwad, with 300 rooms for male students and 100 rooms for female students. The permanent campus has been operational since November 2021. For the latest hostel fee details, check the official website.
Ques. Is IIIT Dharwad ranked by NIRF?
Ans. IIIT Dharwad does not currently appear in the NIRF Engineering ranked list. The institute’s placement outcomes and growing recruiter network reflect its academic quality, and its NIRF participation is expected to grow as the permanent campus matures.
Ques. What B.Tech specialisations does IIIT Dharwad offer?
Ans. IIIT Dharwad offers B.Tech in four branches: Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Computing, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics and Communication Engineering. All four are four-year programmes admitted through JEE Main and JoSAA. All four carry the same fee of INR 21.72 Lakhs for General category students.
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Yes, having an EWS certificate in Marathi as a Maharashtra local language candidate may provide reservation benefits at IIIT Dharwad during admission, subject to verification and compliance with central and state government rules. Applicants must submit a valid certificate during counseling or application for eligibility under the EWS quota.
No, IIIT Dharwad does not offer any direct fee concessions, waivers, or consultation discounts for PwD candidates in the B.Tech program, including the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) branch. However, you can apply for state-level or central government scholarships (such as the National Scholarship Portal's Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities) to claim financial assistance separately.
The fee for the 4 years is mentioned below for the IIIT Dharwad:
Yes, as final selection for PhD course will be made on the basis of the merit list released by the institute on the basis of performance in the written test and interview.
No, IIIT Dharwad doesn't provide any fee concession for SC and ST catagories students. They can avail various other Scholarships that are provided by government organisations to get reduction in fee.
In the recent placement drive, the highest CTC of B.Tech course stood at INR 25 LPA, whereas the average CTC of B.Tech course of IIIT Dharwad stood at INR 7.3 LPA.