IIT Dharwad Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Overview of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad, established in 2016 and mentored by IIT Bombay, is one of the newest additions to the prestigious IIT ecosystem in India. Located in Karnataka, the institute has swiftly evolved into a growing center for technical education and research. Its new permanent campus, spread over 470 acres in Chikkamalligawad, offers modern infrastructure and facilities that support both academic and extracurricular development. With a strong academic foundation, IIT Dharwad offers undergraduate B.Tech programs in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and newer disciplines like Engineering Physics, Mathematics & Computing, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, and Interdisciplinary Sciences. These programs are backed by well-equipped labs, experienced faculty, and increasing industry collaboration.

Admission to the B.Tech programs is through the highly competitive JEE Advanced exam, with general category cutoffs usually under AIR 10,000. The total tuition fee for the four-year program is approximately 9.3 lakhs, making it a value-for-money option considering the institute’s placement outcomes. For postgraduate studies, the institute offers M.Tech, MS (Research), and PhD programs in various engineering fields, with admissions based on GATE scores and interviews.

Despite being relatively new, IIT Dharwad has gained a strong reputation, reflected in its inclusion in the top 100 of NIRF engineering rankings, with further improvements expected as its infrastructure and research output grow. In 2024, the placement season saw impressive outcomes with the highest package offered reaching 52 LPA (in CSE), while average salaries ranged between 12–18 LPA across branches like EE and ME. The placement rate for B.Tech students was around 65%, and top recruiters included companies such as Texas Instruments, TCS, Infosys, TVS, Mahindra, CRED, and HCL.

The student life at IIT Dharwad is vibrant, with a close-knit community actively participating in various clubs like robotics, photography, astronomy, and coding. The campus regularly hosts cultural and technical events, hackathons, and inter-IIT competitions, ensuring a well-rounded college experience. Overall, IIT Dharwad stands out as a promising destination for engineering aspirants, blending academic rigor, innovation, and community in a modern, evolving campus environment.

IIT Dharwad’s Ranking, Recognition & Accreditation

Admission Timeline & Programs

How to Apply

B.Tech / BS and MS

Important Notes

• For M.Tech and Ph.D admissions, queries can be directed to pgadmissions@iitdh.ac 

• Ensure valid GATE/JRF/NET scores and timely registration in COAP/JoSAA, depending on the program.

• If you missed the main application window, some Ph.D walk-in interviews may be available for CSIR-JRF holders—email pgadmissions@iitdh.ac.in for details

• Appear in JEE Advanced, register for JoSAA and choose IIT Dharwad during choice filling.

• M.Tech: Prior registration on COAP portal, then apply on IIT Dharwad’s website before Apr 25.

• Ph.D.: Apply via the IIT Dharwad portal, shortlisting based on GATE/CSIR NET/JRF scores, followed by written tests/interview.

IIT Dharwad – B.Tech Course Details (2025)

Notes:

1- Eligibility requires strong performance in JEE Advanced 2025 and minimum qualification in Class 12 (PCM) with 75% (or top 20 percentile in board exams).

2- JoSAA Counseling is mandatory for seat allocation.

3- Fee includes tuition, hostel, mess, library, and other academic expenses. Scholarships and fee waivers are available for reserved categories and financially weaker sections.
 

JEE Advanced Opening & Closing Ranks-2025  (Round 1, JoSAA) for all B.Tech and Dual Degree (BS+MS) programs at IIT Dharwad:

Key points:

• Ranges represent Opening–Closing ranks for Round 1 in the All India (Gender-Neutral) seat pool.

• A dash indicates data not explicitly available.

• EWS category had Closing General ranks also reflect EWS aspirants since full data wasn’t provided explicitly.

JEE Advanced cutoff ranks for IIT Dharwad’s engineering programs, including Round 1 (actual) and Round 5 (mostly final) from JoSAA 2025:

Round 1 (Opening – Closing Ranks)

Round 5 (Final Closures)

Projected Trends for Round 6 & 7 (Estimated)

Based on historical movement, the closing ranks may extend marginally (by ~200–500 ranks) for open category seats:

• CSE: ~6,200–6,900

• EE: ~9,400–11,000

• ME: ~13,000–14,500

• Other branches: similarly adjusted upwards within 5–10% margins

Summary & Insights

1 - CSE remains the most competitive, with final cutoffs around 6.3k (GEN).
2 - Core branches (EE, ME, EP, CBE, CIVIL) tend to close in the 10–15k (GEN) range.
3 - Dual degree (BS+MS) sees broader rank bands (~9k–17k).
4 - Reserved categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) open access at significantly lower ranks.

IIT Dharwad’s B.Tech placement performance (2024)

IIT Dharwad’sTop Recruiters (B.Tech Placements)

ABB
Accenture Japan
Aequs
Arista Networks
ARM
Beehyv
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
CRED
Cummins India
Fiserv
Ghatge Patil Industries
HCL Technologies
Infosys
Ittiam Systems
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Lowe’s India
Mahindra & Mahindra
O9 Solutions
Perceptive Analytics
Signdesk
Tata Elxsi
TCS R&D
Texas Instruments
TVS Motor Company
VE Commercial Vehicles

Summary

1- Overall Placement Rate: ~62% (higher in CSE)

2- CSE branch leads with strongest placement figures and compensation.

3- Top packages hit 52 LPA in CSE; 36 LPA in EE; 16.5 LPA in ME.

4- Recruiter diversity spans core tech, automotive, analytics, and R&D sectors, with marquee names actively hiring.

Hostel Life

Accommodation & Rooms

Spacious rooms with single, double, triple, and commonly 4 sharing options. Each room includes beds, tables, chairs, wardrobe, and attached bathrooms. High-speed WiFi, 24/7 water and electricity are standard 

Facilities & Ambience
Mess serves hygienic vegetarian meals (North/South/Chinese/Italian). Common rooms offer table tennis, carrom, LCD TVs, fostering vibrant student interaction.

Hostel wardens ensure a safe, supportive community studentswelfare.iitdh.ac.in.

Culture & Environment
Ragging free atmosphere with positive senior junior dynamics. As a fully residential campus, the hostels are central to college life

Fee Structure (Approx. per Semester)

Note:

Combined, the combined hostel + mess charges amount to roughly 27,000 per semester. Refunded deposits are additional 

On platforms, these are often shown annually as 30–35K including mess .