Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad
Dharwad, Karnataka
Affiliation: Institute of National Importance
In short
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad is a government institution in Dharwad, Karnataka, established 2016. IIT Dharwad holds NIRF Engineering rank 77.
Courses offered
3
NIRF rank
#77
NIRF Engineering · 2025
About IIT Dharwad
One of the newer IITs, established in 2016 to serve north Karnataka.
Identity
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Dharwad
- Affiliation
- Institute of National Importance
- Established
- 2016
- Courses offered
- 3
Accreditation & approvals
- Approvals
- AICTE, UGC
- NIRF rank
- #77 · Engineering
Our reading of the data
Editorial analysis of the figures on this page — not the college’s own claim, and not a ranking.
Why students consider it
- Ranked #77 by NIRF in the Engineering category (2025)
Worth checking before you decide
- Confirm the current year's fees and seat matrix directly with the college
Courses & Fees (3)
| Course | Level | Duration | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E/B.Tech Engineering & Technology | Undergraduate | 4 years | ₹47,100KEA 2026-27 · per year · Government colleges (other than the branches below)₹0 for SC/ST within the income limit |
| M.Tech Engineering & Technology | Postgraduate | 2 years | ₹20,000Karnataka GO 2025-26 · per year · M.E/M.Tech — government, university and aided courses |
| Ph.D Engineering & Technology | Doctorate | 4 years | Ask for fees |
This is the fee the state has notified for a KEA-counselled seat at a college of this type — not a figure this college has published. Management, COMEDK and NRI seats at the same college are priced separately by the college and are not published here. See the full published grid.
Admission Process
B.Tech admission follows JEE Advanced ranks through the JoSAA counselling process, while M.Tech admission is based on GATE scores and the institute's own selection rounds; PhD admission involves a written test or interview for eligible candidates. Exact eligibility criteria and the year's application dates for each programme are available on the institute's admissions section.
Need help with the process?
Ask us about eligibility, documents, fees or dates — either way reaches the same counsellor.
Rankings
- #77
NIRF Engineering 2025
Ranked 77 nationally in the engineering category
Ranks are as published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. A college is listed here only where the ranked institution is this one — ranks awarded to a constituent college are not shown against its parent university. nirfindia.org
Placements
Reported to NIRF 2025
Filed by the institution itself. Median salary is of the graduates who were placed, not of the cohort.
| Programme | Year | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG 4-yearEngineering | 2023-24 | 95 / 154 | ₹11.62 L |
| PG 3-yearEngineering | 2023-24 | 6 / 11 | ₹10.75 L |
| PG 2-yearEngineering | 2023-24 | 7 / 10 | ₹8.00 L |
Source: IR-E-U-0899.pdf
Campus & Facilities
- Central Library
- Departmental Labs
- Workshops
- Computer Centre
- Research Labs
- Seminar Halls
- Sports Facilities
- Auditorium
- Hostels
- Health Centre
Hostel
Separate hostel accommodation with mess facilities is provided for men and women students on campus. Seats are limited and allotted after admission, so applicants should check current room types and fees with the institute.
Faculty
Faculty are drawn across core engineering and applied sciences departments and are involved in active research alongside their teaching. Many faculty members guide undergraduate and postgraduate students on interdisciplinary projects.
Questions & Answers
Ask a question →Answered from this college’s verified records — published fees and accreditation. Not written by students. How we verify data.
- What is the annual fee at Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad?
- For a seat allotted through KEA counselling the notified fee starts at ₹20,000 per year (Karnataka GO 2025-26, M.E/M.Tech — government, university and aided courses). That is the government-quota figure and it depends on the college's type, not on the college itself — a management-quota seat in the same course typically costs several times more, and only the college can confirm that one.
- Is Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad accredited?
- Our records show AICTE approval, UGC recognition, NIRF rank 77 in Engineering. The institution was established in 2016. Accreditation status changes — confirm the current position with NAAC or the college before relying on it.
- What are the placements like at Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad?
- Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad filed placement figures with NIRF itself. Its highest median salary is ₹11,62,000 for UG 4-year in 2023-24, from 95 of 154 graduates placed, and 2 other programmes are on this page. A median is of the graduates who were placed, not of the whole batch — the two are very different numbers.
- What courses does Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad offer?
- We list 3 programmes at Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, including B.E/B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D. The full list with fees where published is on this page.
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