IIIT Dharwad was established in 2015, Dharwad, Karnataka, and offers UG, PG, and PhD courses in AI, CSE, ECE, Data Science, etc., in regular and online modes. Admission to IIIT Dharwad is done based on merit and entrance exam scores. Candidates are required to pay an amount of INR 21,500 as the admission fee. Admissions to UG programs will start soon with the commencement of JoSAA and CSAB counselling rounds, while MTech (R) and PhD admissions are open throughout the year. Candidates who want to pursue MTech by Research, and PhD are required to apply online by visiting the official website.
BTech, MTech, MTech (R) and PhD courses are offered by IIIT Dharwad to their students in specialisations, which include AI, CSE, ECE, Data Science, Arts, Design, and CSE. Admission is based on academic excellence and national-level entrance exams. The entry-level requirement for the UG course is Class 12 with PCM. Candidates need to pay INR 21,500 as the admission fee, while applying for BTech at IIIT Dharwad.
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | October 2024 (JEE Main) |
Application End | February 2025 (JEE Main) |
Counselling Begins | June 2025 (Tentative) |
Class Commencement | July 2025 (Tentative) |
IIIT Dharwad accepts admission on either merit or a national-level entrance exam score basis, followed by an interview. The basic eligibility criteria for admission that a student must follow is:
Class 12 PCM with a minimum of 75% for BTech.
BE/ BTech or equivalent in the relevant field for MTech/ MTech (R).
A master’s degree in the relevant field is required for PhD admissions.
IIIT Dharwad, being one of the newly established IIITs, offers only BTech as its UG programs in several specialisations like AI, Data Science, Statistics, CE, etc. Admissions to UG programs at IIIT Dharwad are expected to start soon, as JEE Main exam results have been declared.
Students are required to pay an admission fee of INR 21,500 during the admission process. The total fee may reach up to INR 2,90,000, which includes tuition fee for one semester, admission fee, hostel and mess charges, along with security deposits.
Eligibility Criteria: Basic eligibility criteria is Class 12 PCM with a minimum of 65% from a recognised board.
IIIT Dharwad offers BTech as its UG program in various specialisations. The basic eligibility criteria is Class 12 with a minimum of 75% and 65% for reserved candidates in PCM. BTech admissions at IIIT Dharwad will start soon. Candidates will have to participate in JoSAA or CSAB counselling once the dates for the admission process are out. Candidates willing to apply for this course can check the official site for further details. The tuition fee for this course is INR 1,88,500.
IIIT Dharwad offers MTech and MTech by Research at the PG level in many disciplines like AI, Data Science, CSE, ECE, CE, Statistics, etc. IIIT Dharwad conducts MTech (R) admissions throughout the year. A candidate must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria of a BE/ BTech or equivalent in the relevant field with a minimum 60% aggregate. Candidates must pay a one-time amount of INR 21,500 as the admission fee. The total cost for the PG course can range between INR 88,500 to INR 1,88,500 per semester.
IIIT Dharwad has started offering MTech course in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence via online mode with a choice to back out and re-enter. Admissions for PG courses are conducted throughout the year; candidates willing to pursue MTech can apply on the IIIT Dharwad’s official website.
didates are required to fulfil the basic eligibility criteria, i.e., a BE, BTech, MSC, or MCA degree with a minimum of 60 % or 6 CGPA. Candidates having a valid GATE score can directly appear for the interview. Candidates need to pay INR 2,000 as the application fee along with an admission fee of INR 21,500 and the tuition fee of INR 88,500. The new batch will start from 25 May 2025.
Admission into IIIT Dharwad for PhD program requires an MTech, ME, MS, or equivalent degree in the relevant field with at least of 65% or 7 CGPA. Candidates having an exceptional academic background with a BE/ BTech and research experience will be considered for PhD admissions followed by written test and interview.
The IIIT Dharwad admission process involves filling out the application form with personal and academic details, uploading requisite documents, paying the application fee and submitting the online application form.
Steps to Apply
Fill in the application form with personal details and academic details
Upload the required documents
Submit the application form
Pay the application fee
Take the Online Entrance Test
Appear for an interview round
If selected, you will receive the offer letter
Pay the program fees and confirm your admission
Recent Passport-size photograph
X Marksheet/ Certificate
XII Marksheet/ Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
Master’s Degree Certificate
National Entrance Exam Score
Transfer Certificate
Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, EWS)
NOTE: OBC-NCL and EWS certificates should have been issued after 01 April 2024 as per the JoSAA guidelines.