IIT Dharwad Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate Courses

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.

Yes, you can get admission to this institution with a rank of 12K if you belong to the General AI category.

 The IIT Dharwad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 was released for admission to various BTech course branches and the Integrated BSc course for numerous All India quota students for the first round.

The round 1 cutoff ranged from 7426 to 15934. According to this range, see the table below to know which courses are available.

Course	IIT Dharwad  JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 (Round 1)
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	12873
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	12908
B.Sc. (Major in Physics)	14236
B.Tech. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering	15199
B.Tech. in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering	15934

Other categories, rounds, etc, will have different cutoffs.

IIT Dharwad is a thirs-generation IIT which came into existence in 2016 and was established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and mentored by IIT Bombay. The institute is known to offer BTech as a flagship course along with various opportunities facilitated by the virtue of collaborations and partnerships with nationally and internationally renowned institutions. Dharwad IIT provides a good placement rate along with facilitating several industry oriented projects and scholarships for the students to avail. To conclude, it is worth choosing IIT Dharwad. 

Candidates were able to make choices during JoSAA counselling till June 11.

Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad faculty and staff are dedicated to teaching and mentoring, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to support each student's journey of discovery and growth. The faculty consists of professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and guest faculty. The faculty is well qualified and experienced. A decent fraction of the faculty members are PhD holders in their relevant areas. The remaining members are also very qualified.

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

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.

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.

IIT Dharwad cutoff 2023 ranks BTech in Computer Science and Engineering other than General category are mentioned below

• 2386 for OBC
• 1172 for SC
• 444 for ST
• 801 for EWS
• 129 for PWD

While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

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.

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.

IIT Dharwad cut off 2023 rank in Round 6 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering is 5978 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Dharwad - Indian Institute of Technology.

Yes, the institute provides Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, National Scholarships for Higher Education, free messing and remission of fees. Under Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, 25% of students are selected for tuition fee refund and INR 1,000 per month. The institute also offers various other financial aid options to students who are in need. These can include need-based grants, loans, and work-study programmes. To secure some of the scholarships candidates total family income should be not more than INR 4.5 lakh. 

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

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.

Amongst the third-generation IITs, IIT Dharwad has come up as one of the top options for engineering students, mainly because of its location in Karnataka, which helps in easy industry tie-ups with the tech giants of Bangalore and Pune. With the guidance of IIT Bombay, the institute has been able to reap the benefits of a tough academic schedule and academic guidance, leading to a very promising placement session in 2025. Although IIT Bhilai and Jammu have similar infrastructure, the steady improvement of IIT Dharwad in the NIRF 2025 rankings (ranked 77th, entering the top 100 with a 5-star GRIHA-rated green campus) indicates a quicker and more sustainable growth path, making it the best option for a developing research-oriented ecosystem. 

At the time of admission, you pay a one-time fee of roughly INR 6,500 that covers admission processing, identity cards, and alumni membership; these are non-refundable. However, the INR 11,000 caution deposit (which includes library and institute security) is fully refundable after you complete your four-year course. You will also pay an annual medical insurance premium of approximately INR 1,500 to ensure on-campus healthcare coverage.

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

Instead of just a single final percentage, the institute uses a 10-point credit system. You'll hear terms like SPI (Semester Performance Index) for your current term and CPI (Cumulative Performance Index) for your overall average. It's not just about one big exam, your grade depends on continuous assessment, including quizzes, lab work, projects, and mid-semester exams, which keeps the learning process steady throughout the year.