IIT Dharwad, is an autonomous premier institute founded by the MHRD in 2016 under the mentorship of IIT Bombay. Currently, the Institute offers a total of nine courses via eight departments in the stream of Science and Technology at UG, PG and PhD level.
At present, IIT Dharwad is operating from its temporary campus established within the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI). The Karnataka Government has provided land of approximately 470 acre for the construction of the permanent campus, which is nearly two-three kilometre away from the transit campus. The contemporary campus provides all the students with hostel accommodation, well-equipped dining hall, labs, workshops and various sports facilities. The library of the Institiute is well-stocked with more than 2,000 books and 3,000 research journals. The instructional and research facilities are being set up with state-of-the-art equipment. Beyond academics, the Institute also has a plethora of student clubs, such as Astronomy Club, Electronics Club, Music Club, Robotics Clubs, Photography Club, etc. Additionally, the Institute Innovation Council (IIC) has been established to systematically foster the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in IIT Dharwad students.
Highlights
| Particulars | Statistics |
| Establishment year | 2016 |
| Type | Public/ Autonomous |
| Recognition | UGC, MHRD |
| Campus size | Temporary campus: 135 acre Permanent campus: 470 acre |
| Number of courses offered | 9 |
| Number of departments | 8 |
| Female student population | 10% |
| Gender intake | Co-ed |
| Official Website | www.iitdh.ac.in |
Admission Process
IIT Dharwad admission to UG, PG and PhD programmes is granted on the basis of a candidate’s score in the respective national-level entrance exam. BTech admissions generally begin with the registration of JEE Main in September. For PG and PhD programmes, the application forms are released in March. Candidates must apply online on the official website of the Institute as well as the authorised conducting body of the respective exam. The table below mentions the qualifying exam and selection process for all IIT Dharwad courses:
| Course | Selection Process |
| BTech | JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA Counselling |
| MS | GATE |
| PhD | CSIR NET/ UGC NET/ NBHM/ DBT/ ICAR/ ICMR/ ICPR/ DST INSPIRE Fellowship |
Courses
The Institute offers BTech, MS and PhD, admission to which are based on a candidate’s performance in the respective qualifying exam. The duration of BTech is four years, while that of the MS and PhD programmes is three years. The seat intake in IIT Dharwad BTech course is 40 students in each of the specialisations. Check out all the courses offered by the Institute along with their eligibility criteria and fee in the table below:
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Fee (in Rs lakh) |
| BTech – Mechanical Engineering – Computer Science and Engineering – Electrical Engineering | Qualifying exam: JEE Advanced Class 12 in PCM with minimum 75% aggregate. Candidates within the top 20 percentile in Class 12 conducted by the respective board are also eligible to apply | 8.81 |
| MS – Mechanical Engineering – Computer Science and Engineering – Electrical Engineering | Qualifying exam: GATE Bachelor’s degree in a relevant stream with a minimum of 6.5 CPI or 60% aggregate | 1.32 |
| PhD – Bioscience and Biotechnology – Chemistry – Computer Science and Engineering – Electrical Engineering – Mechanical Engineering – Mathematics | Qualifying exams: CSIR NET/ UGC NET/ NBHM/ DBT/ ICAR/ ICMR/ ICPR/ DST INSPIRE Fellowship Masters in Engineering/ Technology with a minimum of 6.5 CPI or 60% aggregate | 1.62 |
| Established | 2016 |
| City | Dharwad |
| Website | Go to website… |
| Accepted Exams | JEE Main, JEE Advanced |
| Popular Courses | B.E. / B.Tech , M.Sc. |
| Ownership | Public/Government |
| Total Courses | 7 courses across 2 streams |
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