Complete guide to IIT Dharwad — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad or IITDH) was established in 2016 and is Karnataka's second IIT alongside IIT Bangalore (IISC). It operates from its 470-acre permanent campus at Chikkamardikoppa, near Dharwad — in North Karnataka, a region known for its classical music tradition (Dharwad is the birthplace of Hindustani music maestros).
IIT Dharwad is uniquely positioned at the gateway between Bangalore's tech ecosystem and Pune's manufacturing corridor, with active collaboration with industries in both regions. It is also a key technical anchor for North Karnataka's development.
The institute has distinguished itself with a strong emphasis on sustainability and water technology — reflecting Karnataka's critical water scarcity challenges — and has a dedicated Centre for Water Technology & Policy.
IIT Dharwad benefits from proximity to both Hubli (10 km) and Dharwad (5 km) — together forming the twin cities of North Karnataka — and has growing collaborations with WALMI (Water & Land Management Institute) and Karnataka Neeravari Nigam.
The annual festival Utsav celebrates both technology and the rich cultural heritage of North Karnataka's Dharwad-Hubli region — known for music, literature, and the legendary Dharwad pedha.
IIT Dharwad holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #26 |
| NIRF | Overall | #32 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #27 |
| India Today | Engineering | #28 |
| ARIIA | Innovation | Band B |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | 1201+ |
| QS Asia | Overall | 501+ |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 1001+ |
| THE Impact Rankings | SDG 6 (Clean Water) | Top 500 Global |
| Scimago Institutions Rankings | Engineering | Top 900 India |
IIT Dharwad offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 7+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical & Industrial Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIT Dharwad is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,07,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹8,000 – ₹14,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹21,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹10,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹2.80 – ₹3.30 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹11 – ₹13 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel covered.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT Dharwad B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 5,600 | 2,016 | 1,020 | 511 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (B.Tech) | 9,800 | 3,528 | 1,786 | 895 |
| Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (B.Tech) | 14,800 | 5,328 | 2,696 | 1,350 |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering (B.Tech) | 18,200 | 6,552 | 3,314 | 1,659 |
| Mathematics & Computing (B.Tech) | 7,500 | 2,700 | 1,366 | 685 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
IIT Dharwad CSE — Karnataka's second IIT CSE seat. Strong Bangalore tech ecosystem connections driving placement quality.
Good interdisciplinary program with analytics and data science placements in Bangalore's tech hub.
Combined Electrical & Electronics Engineering — aligned with Karnataka's semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ambitions.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 68+ | ₹14–26 LPA |
| Engineering & Core | 30+ | ₹10–16 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 16+ | ₹12–22 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 10+ | ₹11–22 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 18+ | ₹10–16 LPA |
| Research & Development | 10+ | ₹11–18 LPA |
| Manufacturing & Industry | 14+ | ₹10–16 LPA |
| Startups | 7+ | ₹9–18 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹24+ LPA | 82%+ |
| Maths & Computing | ₹20+ LPA | 76% |
| EEE | ₹15+ LPA | 66% |
| Mechanical | ₹11+ LPA | 56% |
| Civil & Environmental | ₹9+ LPA | 50% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹16.00 LPA | ₹72 L | 105+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹14.30 LPA | ₹62 L | 90+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹12.80 LPA | ₹52 L | 78+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹11.20 LPA | ₹44 L | 65+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹9.80 LPA | ₹36 L | 54+ |
IIT Dharwad's 470-acre permanent campus at Chikkamardikoppa — 5 km from Dharwad city and 10 km from Hubli — sits in North Karnataka's twin-city belt, combining access to Bangalore's tech ecosystem with the cultural richness of the Dharwad-Hubli region.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT Dharwad has 5+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel 1 — Malaprabha (Boys) | Boys | 240+ |
| 02 | Hostel 2 — Ghataprabha (Boys) | Boys | 230+ |
| 03 | Hostel 3 — Tungabhadra (Boys) | Boys | 220+ |
| 04 | Hostel 4 — Bennihalla (Boys) | Boys | 210+ |
| 05 | Hostel 5 — Kalamala (Girls) | Girls | 190+ |
IIT Dharwad is building distinctive research strengths in water technology, sustainable engineering, and clean energy — with annual research expenditure crossing ₹55 crore and growing rapidly.
IIT Dharwad's Innovation & Incubation Centre and partnerships with WALMI and KSDL have supported 18+ startups focused on water management, agritech, and sustainable food systems — addressing North Karnataka's agrarian economy.
The institute is emerging as a key innovation partner in the Hubballi-Dharwad Smart City Mission and has active research collaborations with Bosch, ABB, and Siemens in the region's growing industrial corridor.
IIT Dharwad provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top JEE Adv. rankers, CSE/EE at IITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based UG students | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship | Karnataka domicile students | ₹10,000–₹20,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IIT Dharwad | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (IA) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad
Chikkamardikoppa, Dharwad, Karnataka – 580011
India
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