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IIIT Dharwad Admission Process

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad offers B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD courses. IIIT Dharwad admissions to B.Tech are made based on marks obtained by the candidates in the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main). GATE scores are considered for M.Tech admissions. PhD admissions are based on merit and interviews conducted by IIIT Dharwad

Before applying, candidates must necessarily meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute, which is required for the IIIT Dharwad admission process and selection. The details of the IIIT Dharwad admission criteria are mentioned below.

Also See: IIIT Dharwad Placement

IIIT Dharwad Admissions 2025 Highlights

Students can check the table below for IIIT Dharwad 2025 admission criteria for B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD courses.

Entrance Exams Accepted for IIIT Dharwad Admissions 2025

CourseIIIT Dharwad Admission Criteria

B.Tech

Eligiblity Criteria:10+2

Selection Criteria: JEE Main

Counselling: JoSAA/CSAB

M.Tech

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree

Selection Criteria: GATE

Counselling: CCMT

PhD

Eligibility Criteria: Master’s Degree

Selection Criteria: Written Test+Interview

How to apply for IIIT Dharwad Admissions 2025?

Mentioned below are the details of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad application process for B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD courses. 

IIIT Dharwad Registrations 2025

CoursesIIIT Dharwad Application Process

B.Tech

1. Candidates who got selected through JoSAA/CSAB counselling must pay IIIT Dharwad B.Tech fees.

2. Report to the IIIT Dharwad with all the documents for verification. 

M.Tech

1. Visit the official website and fill out IIIT Dharwad application form.

2. Pay IIIT Dharwad M.Tech application fees of Rs 200 and submit the form. 

PhD

1. Visit the official website and fill out IIIT Dharwad application form.

2. Pay IIIT Dharwad PhD application fees and submit the form. 

Also see: IIIT Dharwad Courses

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Admissions 2025

Admissions to B. Tech. are made through JEE Main, followed by JoSAA counselling or CSAB counselling. IIIT Dharwad offers B. Tech. programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The details of IIIT Dharwad selection process for B.Tech courses is given below. 

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Selection Criteria 

CourseEligibility Criteria

B.Tech

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with 75%  +JEE Main.  

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Admission Process

IIIT Dharwad provides admissions to B.Tech in the following procedure that needs to be followed by candidates.

  • Fill out the admission form provided by the institute and submit it within the given timeframe.

  • Appear and qualify JEE Main entrance exam and make sure you meet the cut-off requirements for further admission process.

  • Qualified candidates should be available for JoSAA counselling or CSAB counselling for final seat allotment.

  • Submit all the required documents for verification and selected candidates will then be required to pay IIIT Dharwad admission fees.

IIIT Dharwad M.Tech Admissions 2025

IIIT Dharwad offers admission to M.Tech with 2 years of duration at the postgraduate level. Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria and further the admission process to get admission at IIIT Dharwad.

IIIT Dharwad M.Tech Selection Criteria 

CourseSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

M.Tech

60 

B.Tech./B.E./MSc/MS (CS/IT/ECE/EE or related disciplines) / MCA with at least 60% mark +GATE

IIIT Dharwad M.Tech Admission Process 

  • The candidates must meet the IIIT Dharwad M.Tech admission eligibility criteria.

  • Appear and qualify for GATE 2025.  

  • The candidates must fill out the application form which is available on the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad official website.

  • Candidates are shortlisted based on the candidate’s performance of the candidate in GATE.

  • Further, candidates will have to pay the IIIT Dharwad admission fees and submit the documents.

Also See: IIIT Dharwad Cutoff

IIIT Dharwad Ph.D Admissions 2025

The institute offers Ph.D programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and more. The college provides Ph.D programmes for 3 to 6 years of duration. Interested Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria and follow the IIIT Dharwad admission procedure.

IIIT Dharwad PhD Selection Criteria

CourseEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Master's degree in relevant field +GATE/UGC-NET / Written test and/or interview by IIIT Dharwad. 

IIIT Dharwad Ph.D Admission Process

IIIT Dharwad offers admissions to PhD through merit and personal interviews. The procedure for admission to PhD, which should be followed by candidates is given below.

  • Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute must first fill out the admission form and submit it before the deadline.

  • Candidates will further be selected for a personal interview by the institute for final seat allotment.

  • Candidates must participate in the personal interview and submit all the required documents for verification.

  • Once the documents are verified, selected candidates will be required to pay fees.

Also See: IIIT Dharwad Facilities

Documents Required for IIIT Dharwad Admissions

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree mark sheet

  • Caste certificate (if any)

  • Aadhar card/PAN card/Electric bill copy for address proof

  • School/college leaving certificate

  • Passport size photo

  • Class 10 and 12 marksheet.

  • School/college leaving certificate

  • Caste certificate (if any)

  • Pan card/Aadhar card for address proof

  • JEE MAIN scorecard

  • Passport size photo

Using the engineering college predictor, candidates can get a list of colleges based on their ranks scored in JEE Main.

IIIT Dharwad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What B.Tech programmes are offered in IIIT Dharwad?

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad offers B. Tech. programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering.

2: What is the admission process for B.Tech in IIIT Dharwad?

The admission process for B. Tech. at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad is done through the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by JoSAA or CSAB counselling.

3: What is the course duration of B.Tech in IIIT Dharwad?

The course duration of B. Tech. in IIIT Dharwad is for four years. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad admissions entrance based. 

4: How to join IIIT Dharwad?

IIIT Dharwad admissions 2025 are based on the performance of the candidate in JEE Main followed by JoSAA/ CSAB counselling. Candidates must select the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad as their preferred college. 

5: Can I apply to IIIT Dharwad through JEE Main?

Yes, candidates qualifying for JEE Main must then register and attend JoSAA/ CSAB counselling and select the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad as their preferred college.

6: Does IIIT Dharwad accept JEE Main scores for admission?

Yes, IIIT Dharwad accepts JEE Main scores for admissions to B.Tech courses. Then attend JoSAA/ CSAB counselling for Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad B.Tech admissions. 

7: What is the minimum eligibility requirement for BTech admission at IIIT Dharwad?

Admissions to BTech in IIIT Dharwad are made through the JoSAA counselling process on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the Joint Entrance Exam, i.e. JEE Main. Aspirants must fulfill JEE Main eligibility criteria to get admission to IIIT Dharwad. 

8: What are the Ph.D course programmes offered in IIIT Dharwad?

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad offers PhD programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics.

9: What is the admission process for Ph.D in IIIT Dharwad?

Ph.D admission process in IIIT Dharwad is done through merit and personal interview. Candidates must have passed master's degree in the relevant field for Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad PhD admissions. 

Student Reviews for IIIT Dharwad

College Infrastructure: 4/5
Academics: 4.2/5
Placements: 3.5/5
Value for Money: 3.8/5
Campus Life: 3.8/5

It was a really good experience.

Academics

The course structure of the college is really good It has multiple subjects for all knowledge in all streams, this gives us wide experience and exposure in terms of knowledge and great learning throughout the years.

Overall it was a good learning experience.

Academics

IIIT Dharwad offers B.Tech programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Electronics & Communication Engineering, along with Ph.D programs with core IT areas. The curriculum emphasizes innovation, practical learning and interdisciplinary research. Students gain hands-on experience through projects, labs, and industry collaborations.

IIIT Dharwad review

Verified Review

Academics

The teachers are well qualified PHDs from reputed IIT's. Though they are young so they lack experience. the institute has the best advanced curriculum, which is similar from that of IIIT-H. From 1st year we have individual projects.

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If you belong to the ST category, the last round cutoff for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at IIIT Dharwad in 2024 was around 4447. In earlier rounds, the cutoff was between 2612 to 3127. This means if your rank is within this range, you had a good chance of getting a seat in that branch.

The total tuition fee for B.Tech in Data Science and AI at IIIT Dharwad is about Rs12.2 lakh for the full course. At the time of admission, you also need to pay Rs10,000 as admission fee and Rs20,000 as refundable caution deposit. Hostel and mess charges are about Rs3.8 lakh for the whole course, plus a refundable Rs10,000 as hostel caution deposit.

Which is better to join for CSE: IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Agartala, IIIT Dharwad, IIIT Kalyani, IIITV-ICD, BIT Patna, IIIT Senapati, NIT Arunachal Pradesh? On the basis of placements, alumni culture, exposure, faculty and food facility.

Hello Aspirant,

Selecting the top institute between IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Agartala, IIIT Dharwad, IIIT Kalyani, IIITV-ICD, IIIT Senapati, BIT Patna, and NIT Arunachal Pradesh for CSE is based on a variety of factors

Placement Trends:

  1. Among the options provided here, IIIT Dharwad and IIIT Kalyani generally have the strongest placement records, although some students got decent placements through product-based and service companies.
  2. BIT Patna and NIT Arunachal Pradesh do well in terms of placements through "service" sector companies, leaking out a small amount of placements.

  3. IIITV-ICD (the newer campus of IIIT Vadodara) is evolving, but growing.

  4. IIIT Agartala, IIIT Bhagalpur, and IIIT Senapati - being younger still, might have some sparse placement history at this point.

Alumni Network :

  1. Older institutions like BIT Patna and NIT Arunachal Pradesh have a more robust alumni network and culture.
  2. IIIT Dharwad and IIIT Kalyani are rapidly developing an alumni culture.
  3. Younger IIITs have some distance to travel in terms of having a strong alumni presence when it comes to alumni presence.

Exposure & Opportunities :

  1. IIITs focus more on coding culture and tech events, which is a blessing for CSE students.
  2. IIIT Dharwad and Kalyani have been participating in coding competitions, hackathons, and tech partnerships.
  3. Location also makes a difference — being close to tech hotspots such as Bangalore (Dharwad) or Kolkata (Kalyani) can provide more visibility.

Faculty:

  1. The quality of the faculty is inconsistent for all except IIIT Kalyani and Dharwad have improved ratios of older PhDs as well as research-productive faculty.
  2. IIIT Dharwad and IIIT Kalyani have relatively better hostels also. Unlike other IIITs they have even better food quality.

Food and Hostel Facilities:

  1. It has been suggested in the feedback that IIIT Dharwad and IIIT Kalyani have relatively better hostels as well as quality of food.
  2. BIT Patna also has decent facilities, but NIT Arunachal and IIITs of NE region may have limited option based on their location.

Conclusion:

  1. If placements and coding culture are your top priority, opt for IIIT Dharwad or IIIT Kalyani.
  2. If degree brand and alumni network matter the most to you, BIT Patna or NIT Arunachal could be better.
  3. For those willing to bet on improving campuses, IIIT Bhagalpur or IIITV-ICD could offer fast-growing opportunities with time.

Hello aspirant,

The complete fee structure for semesters 1 to 8 at IIIT Dharwad is as follows:


- Tuition fees for the 1st and 2nd semesters: 80,000 each.

- Tuition fees for the 3rd to 8th semesters: 1,00,000 each semester.

- One-time admission fee: 10,000.

- Refundable caution deposit: 20,000.

-Hostel fees: 20,000 per semester.

Thank you

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