How much is the total tuition fees for IIT Dharwad M.Tech courses?

The total tuition fees to complete M.Tech offered by IIT Dharwad range from INR 10000 to INR 20000. This fee is applicable for a duration of two years. Other than this fee structure also includes other fees such as one-time fees, etc. Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per official sources. However it is indicative and subject to change.

What all courses are offered at IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad offers several courses across streams including engineering, information technology, etc. at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The courses offered at Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad Karnataka include: BTech BSc MTech MSc PhD The courses are further offered across multiple specialisations.

How to apply at IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad conducts the application process in online mode. The step-wise process is provided below: Open the official website and register. Fill in the required details and complete the registration. Fill the detailed application form. In this step, candidates have to provide details of educational qualifications, parents' details, address of communication and permanent address, and exam center preference. Upload scanned images of passport-size photographs and signature. Pay the application fee. The application form will be automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees.

What is the qualification for IIT Dharwad?

The qualifications for IIT Dharwad's varies as per the course candidates wish to apply for. However, Class 12 pass is the only qualificatipon applicable for all the UG, PG, and PhD cousres. Tabulated below are the qualifications required for IIT Dharwad's programme for admission 2024: Course Name Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria BTech 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate BTech/ Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling MTech BTech/ BE or equivalent degree in relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate GATE + COAP Counselling MS BTech/ BE or equivalent degree in relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate GATE (For TA Category) and GATE + PI (for PA Category) PhD MTech/ ME or equivalent degree in relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate GATE/ NET scores + PI Executive MTech BE/ BTech or ME/ M.Tech or equivalent degree in relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate Entrance/ screening exam + PI BSc-MSc Integrated Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses, make your course selection here *This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

How to apply for IIT Dharwad courses?

IIT Dharwad admission application process Register through the website of respective entrance test Fill the detailed application form. In this step, candidates have to provide details of educational qualifications, parent's details, address, and exam center preference. Upload scanned images of passport-size photographs and signature. Pay the application fee. The application form will be automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees. To apply for IIT Dharwad MBA and PhD, students need to fill the application form and pay the application fees through the official website of IIT Dharwad.

What are the collaborations of IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad has signed several MoUs at the national and international levels with other institutes and organisations. The below-mentioned table reflects on some of the IIT Dharwad collaborations: IIT Dharwad MoUs Deshpande Startups Altair Engineering National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan The University of New Brunswick, Canada University of Saskatchewan, Canada Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru KIMS Hubballi Zeus Numerix Pvt Ltd, Pune

Can I get admission in Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad without JEE Main?

Admissions to the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Dharwad for BTech programs are not through direct admission. These are based on national level entrance examinations, such as the JEE Main. In a centralised counselling process carried out by the Joint Staff Assessment Authority, selected candidates take part. The number of seats shall be allocated on the basis of merit, choice selection and seat availability. For certain categories, a limited number of seats may be available.

I passed JEE Main! What are the next important dates for IIT admission, I want IIT Dharwad?

Congratulations! After JEE Main, register for JEE Advanced, which is the only way to get into an IIT. This registration usually happens in late April or early May, with the exam itself scheduled for late May. This is a very tight window, so keep a close eye on the official portal right after your Main results are out to ensure you don't miss the deadline.

I am not receiving the OTP during IIT Dharwad form filling, what should I do?

If you're not able to receive OTP while applying at the Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, try resending or reloading the sent OTP. Wait for atleast 15-20 minutes or change the current netword settings. If this does not fix the problem of OTP not getting loaded, try using a different Email Id or phone no.

Which courses are offered at IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MS M.Sc. And Ph.D. courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. Admission to the IIT Dharwad courses is based on national-level entrance exam scores. The institute provides Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, free messing and remission of fees. Under Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, 25% students are selected for tuition fee refund and INR 1,000 per month.

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The GATE 2027 Registration closing date without late fee for IIT Dharwad M.E./M.Tech admission is Sep 27, 2026.

IIT Dharwad MTech Eligibility & Highlights 2025

In the stream of Engineering, IIT Dharwad MTech is a postgraduate programme offered with three specialisations. These specialisations are, namely, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science Engineering. Other than this, the institute also offers an Executive MTech and an MTech (Research) programme.

Admission to IIT Dharwad MTech courses is dependent on the scores achieved in the GATE exam, followed by COAP Counselling. Thus, candidates seeking admission to MTech courses must have appeared for the GATE exam and participate in the COAP counselling process. Moreover, students must note that admissions are only possible when they fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Eligibility: Candidates need a minimum of 60% in their BTech/BE

IIT Dharwad MTech Fees

The fee structure of IIT Dharwad courses is a combination of a number of components, such as the tuition fees, hostel fees, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc. Out of all the fee components, there are a few components that are charged one-time.

However, some are to be paid semester-wise or annually, such as the tuition fees. As per official sources, the total tuition fee to pursue MTech is INR 20,000. To know the complete fee structure, students can visit the IIT Dharwad fee page.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website of the institute. However, it is subject to change.

Check the below to learn more about MTech at IIT Dharwad:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 20K

Median Package₹ 12L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

GATE

Graduation score60%

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Q: Are IIT Dharwad placements worth it?

IIT Dharwad offers significant placement packages to the students. The highest and average packages in the 2025 placements stood at INR 38.5 LPA and INR 14.65 LPA, respectively. Overall 109 companies participated in the placement season, Amazon, Oracle, TCS, and Cognizant were among the top recruiters.

Q: Can I get into IIT Dharwad with 85%?

IIT Dharwad offers admission primarily on the basis of the scores obtained in the national level entrance exams. The institute has specified a minimum aggregate ranging between 45-75% for various courses. Tabulated below is the course-wise minimum aggragate required for admission to IIT Dharwad:

Course	% Required
BTech	45%
BSc	75%
MTech	60%
MSc	75%

Therefore, candidates with 85% typically have a decent chance at securing admission to the institute.

Q: Which entrance exam is accepted by IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad offers admission to all its courses on the basis of both, merit and entrance scores. IIT Dharwad accepts national-level entrance exams. The college accepts JEE Main, JEE Advanced, KCET, GATE, etc. scores for admission to its courses.

Q: How can I apply for IIT Dharwad in Dharwad?

As the entire application process is conducted online. For admission to IIT Dharwad, candidates must fill out the application form provided via the official website of the institute. However, before the admission form, candidates must appear for the eligible entrance exam such as the JEE Main, JEE Advanced or GATE. Apart from that, candidates must fill in for the counselling process from the organising board. After filling it all, the same set of details will be required to apply for the admission at IIT Dharwad.

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Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 20 K
Hostel	₹ 1.33 L
One-time Payment	₹ 12.5 K
Other Fees	₹ 50 K
Total fee	₹ 2.15 L

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Q: How costly is IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad courses include BTech, BS-MS, MTech, MS, and PhD across several streams. IIT Dharwad course admission is based on entrance. Therefore, candidates must secure a valid score in JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ GATE along with securing 75% in Class 12. In addition to this, IIT Dharwad fees include total tuition fees ranging from INR 10K to INR 10 Lakh. The BTech program, which is the most popular course at IIT Dharwad, costs INR 8 lakh, while the MTech course costs INR 20 K. The most affordable course is MSc with tuition fee of INR 12K & the most expensive fee is BSc with tuition fee of INR 10 lakh.

Q: What is the fee for M.Tech at IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad M.Tech is a 2 year programme offered in full-time mode. IIT Dharwad fees includes total tuition fees ranging from INR 10K to INR 20K. IIT Dharwad M.Tech admission requires for candidates to secure a valid score in GATE followed by COAP Counselling and qualify graduation with 60%. The institute offers M.Tech in various specialisation such as Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering among others.

Q: What is the selection criteria of IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad admissions are entrance based. The final selection is done on the basis of the entrance scores followed by the counselling process. Check the table below to know the selection requirement of IIT Dharwad:

Course Name	Selection Criteria
BTech	JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
MTech	GATE + COAP Counselling
MS	GATE (For TA Category) and GATE + PI (for PA Category)
PhD	GATE/ NET scores + PI
Executive MTech	Entrance/ screening exam + PI
BSc-MSc Integrated	JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling

Q: What is the mode of application at IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad conducts the admission process for all the UG, PG, and PhD courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the admission forms through the official website. The admissions to IIT Dharwad are currently closed. Interested candidates can go to the website for updates around the Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad admissions.

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IIT Dharwad MTech Admission Dates 2025

IIT Dharwad admits students to its MTech courses based on scores in the GATE examination. As per the GATE dates 2025, the exam is scheduled to be held in the month of February on multiple dates. Moreover, students are also required to take part in COAP counselling. As per the COAP schedule, the counselling process for 2025 admissions is expected to start in July. Students can refer to the table below to learn about IIT Dharwad admission dates 2025:

Dates	Upcoming Events
27 Sep '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee
5 Oct '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date With Late Fee
Jan '27	GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative
6 Feb '27	GATE 2027 Exam- Day 1
7 Feb '27	GATE 2027 Exam - Day 2

Dates	Past Events
2 Sep '26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
12 Jun '26	CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date

IIT Dharwad MTech Admission 2025: How to Apply?

IIT Dharwad MTech course admissions are entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission are required to pass the GATE exam. Other than this, students must also fulfill the basic eligibility criteria. Students who fulfill the eligibility requirements are required to fill out an application form available on the institute's official website.

Apart from this, students are required to participate in the COAP counselling process to be able to get a seat. Check below to know more about IIT Dharwad admission process for MTech courses:

STEP 1: IIT Dharwad MTech Application Process

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Dharwad, https://www.iitdh.ac.in/.

Step 2: Select the desired course and click on the 'Apply Online' tab.

Step 3: Register as a new user by filling in the required details.

Step 4: Log in with your credentials and fill in accurate details in the application form.

Step 5: Enter academic qualifications.

Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the application form.

Step 7: Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Documents required at the time of application

Scanned photograph & signature
Bachelor's marksheet and certificate

Other than this, students must also know the GATE application process.

Step 2: COAP Counselling & Seat Allotment

After filling out the institute-level application form, students must register and appear for the COAP counselling process. It is a centralised seat allocation system for MTech courses offered by IITs primarily.

STEP 3: Reporting to the Institute and Fee payment

Once the partial fee payment is done, students must report to the institute in the prescribed time frame along with important documents. The IIT Dharwad MTech tuition fees is INR 20,000 as per the official sources. It is, however, subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

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IIT Dharwad MTech Seats 2025

IIT Dharwad MTech seats are allocated based on performance in the GATE exam followed by COAP Counselling. The institute also offers seat reservations for students belonging to the special categories. Given below is the specialisation-wise seat intake for the MTech programme at IIT Dharwad:

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Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	48
M.Tech. in Materials Engineering	22
M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	22
M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	48
M.Tech (Research) in CSE	33

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Q: Which M.Tech specialisation has the highest seats at IIT Dharwad?

The IIT Dharwad M.Tech programme is offered with various specialisations. Some of the popular specialisations opted for by many students are M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, and MTech in Electrical Engineering. Out of all, M.Tech in Electrical Engineering has the highest number of seats, i.e., 40. Students must appear for COAP counselling with a GATE score to get a seat.

Q: How many students can do M.Tech from IIT Dharwad?

IIT Dharwad offers a limited number of seats for M.Tech courses. As per official sources, the institute offers 106 seats spread across different M.Tech specialisations. Students who wish to get a seat must have appeared for the GATE exam. Students are also required to participate in the COAP counselling process.

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IIT Dharwad MTech vs Other Similar Institutes

A comparison between IIT Dharwad, IIT Bhilai, and IIT Goa MTech courses is tabulated below based on total tuition fees:

Course Name	MTech Total Tuition Fees*
MTech at IIT Dharwad	INR 10,000 - INR 20,000
MTech at IIT Bhilai	INR 25,000
MTech at IIT Goa	INR 1 lakh

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is subject to change.

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IIT Dharwad	₹ 10 LPA	₹ 20 K	-/-
CMR University Compare	-/-	₹ 2 L - 2.2 L	-/-
Division of Mechanical Sciences	-/-	₹ 30 K - 71.6 K	-/-
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Amity University Bangalore Compare	-/-	₹ 4.2 L	-/-
Shaheed Bhagat Singh State Technical Campus	-/-	₹ 1.25 L	-/-

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Q: Does IIT Dharwad have any international or global rankings yet?

As of now, IIT Dharwad has not yet featured in major global lists like the QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education (THE). Most global rankings require a minimum number of years in operation and a specific volume of research publications. However, as the permanent campus expands and research activities grow, it is expected to enter these international brackets in the coming years, following the path of senior IITs.

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IIT Dharwad MTech Scholarships 2025

MTech scholarships at IIT Dharwad are offered on both merit and financial need to support students who show both academic excellence or are going through financial hardship. Free meals and remission of fees are also in place to help students financially.

Students rewarded with IIT Dharwad scholarships are given a tuition fee refund for 25% of students and a monthly allowance of INR 1,000. The institute also provides free meals and remission of fees for its students.

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Q: Does IIT Dharwad offer scholarships to students enrolled in the M.Tech programme?

Yes, students enrolled in the IIT Dharwad M.Tech courses are given scholarships. The college has various amounts of scholarships to meritorious and deserving students. In order to avail scholarships, students must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility requirement which is set by the college.

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Is IIT Dharwad BTech NIRF ranked?

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BTech is the flagship course of IIT Dharwad. NIRF has ranked IIT Dharwad in its 2025 rankings under 'Engineering' category at 77. The institute was also ranked in 2023 at 93 for its Engineering course.

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Which are the departments under IIT Dharwad?

Answered 4 weeks ago

IIT Dharwad comprises over 10 departments, through which it offers various programmes to students. The names of these departments are mentioned below:

IIT Dharwad Departments
Bioscience and Bioengineering	Physics
Chemistry	Mathematics
Computer Science and Engineering	Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering	Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering
Humanities, Economics, Arts, and Rural Technologies	Chemical Engineering

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What is the IIT Dharwad MSc Physics cutoff?

Answered 2 months ago

IIT Dharwad MSc Physics cutoff 2026 was 767 for the General AI category in the third round. The IIT Dharwad MSc cutoff 2026 has been released up to round 3 for admission to the MSc in Physics and other branches.

See the list below to know the round 3 cutoff for all other categories.

OBC: 1272
SC: 240

Neerja Rohatgi

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I am getting 747 in IIT JAM. Can I get into IIT Dharwad for MSc Maths? I belong to the General Category.

Answered 2 months ago

No, according to the IIT Dharwad MSc cutoff 2026 for the third round, you cannot get into this college. For the General AI category, the round 3 closing rank was 708.

But you can get into IIT Goa in the third round. This college had the 3rd round cutoff of 775 for the General AI category.

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Is IIT Dharwad better than IIT Bombay?

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IIT Dharwad and IIT Bombay are 2 significant engineering institutes in the country. IIT Bombay is one of the oldest IITs, while IIT Dharwad is a third generation IIT mentored by IIT Bombay. The comparison can be drawn on the basis of factors such as tuition fees, placements, rankings, etc. The table

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