IIT Dharwad: Ranks, Admission, Courses, Fees, Cut-off, Placements
IIT Dharwad
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dharwad is one of the recently established IITs in the country. It is an autonomous premier institute established by the MHRD in 2016 under the leadership of IIT Bombay. The institute is currently operating from a temporary campus established within the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI). However, the Government of Karnataka has provided about 470 acre land for the construction of the permanent campus, around two-three kilometers away from the present campus.
The contemporary campus provides all the students with hostel accommodation, a well-equipped dining hall, labs, workshops, and various sports facilities. The library has more than 2,000 books, 3,000 research journals. Apart from academics, the Institute offers numerous other facilities in the form of student clubs, such as Astronomy Club, Electronics Club, Music Club, Robotics Clubs, Photography Club, etc. Additionally, the Institute Innovation Council (IIC) has been established to systematically foster the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in IIT Dharwad students.
The Institute is currently offering a total of nine courses via eight departments in the stream of Science and Technology at UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels.
Highlights
| College name | Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad) |
| Year of establishment | 2016 |
| Affiliation/ Recognition | UGC, MHRD |
| Ownership | Autonomous, public |
| Campus size | Temporary – 135 acres
Permanent – 470 acres |
| Female population | 10% |
| Number of departments | 8 |
| Number of courses offered | 9 |
| Official website | www.iitdh.ac.in |
IIT Dharwad Rankings :
Ranked 31 for Engineering by JEE Cutoff 2019
IIT Dharwad Admission :
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad is a premier Science and Technology Institute that functions under IIT Bombay. The institute currently offers 3 courses including BTech, MS, and Ph.D. The admission cycle for BTech programs generally commences once the JEE Main registrations begin.
- For admission to BTech programmes, candidates must refer to the eligibility criteria for JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
- The Joint Seat Allocation Authority or JoSAA is responsible for the joint seat allocation process for admissions to 107 institutes including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 GFTIs.
- Admission to the MS program is done on the basis of GATE.
- Ph.D. aspirants are shortlisted through online screening, followed by a written test and interview.
Admissions in BTech courses offered at the Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad (IIT Dharwad) are based on the ranks secured by candidates in JEE Advanced exam. Ranks coming in between the cut-off range are considered eligible for admission.
However, apart from BTech courses, IIT Dharwad also offers MS courses to students at the postgraduate (PG) level. Admissions in MS courses are based on GATE cutoff for IIT Dharwad.
Admission for BTech :
BTech program is for a duration of 4 years. Candidates are required to appear for JEE Main and JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling in order to secure seats in the institute.
Specializations:
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Eligibility :
- Minimum 75% marks in 10+2 from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as the main subjects.
Admission for MS :
The admission in the MS program is done through GATE scores followed by counseling and personal interview.
Specializations:
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Eligibility :
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/MSc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE etc.) with a minimum of 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale) and 55% marks for SC/ST/PWD
Admission for Ph.D.:
IIT Dharwad also offers Ph.D. programs in multiple specializations. Admission is done through online examination followed by personal interview.
Specializations:
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Eligibility :
- Masters’ degree in the respective course from a recognized college or university.
Application Process :
The mode of application to get admission in IIT Dharwad is online, via the official application portal of the college. However, candidates must also enroll themselves at the official website of the relevant entrance examination.
BTech aspirants can fill the application form of JEE Main and JEE Advanced through the official website of NTA.
Steps of Application :
- Go to the official website of IIT Dharwad and select the desired course by clicking on the “Apply Online” tab
- Register as a new user and log in with your credentials to fill accurate details in the application form.
- Upload the required details such as academic qualifications, etc.
- Pay application charges and submit the application form
Documents required (BTech) :
- Original admit card of JEE (Advanced)
- Class X (High School) board certificate/any other certificate as a proof of date of birth
- Marksheet and certificate of passing the qualifying test
- Print from JoSAAA’s final course allotment letter
- Copy of Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST) and/or EWS certificate, if required
- Copy of Person with Disabilities (PwD) Certificate, if required
- Copy of Passport (for Foreign National) or OCI certificate or PIO cardholder, if required
- Copy of DS Certificate, if required
IIT Dharwad Course fees & Seat distribution :
| Course | Fee | Seats |
| BTech Computer Science and Engineering | ₹ 8.81 Lakhs | 41 |
| BTech Mechanical Engineering | ₹ 8.81 Lakhs | 45 |
| BTech Electrical Engineering | ₹ 8.81 Lakhs | 40 |
IIT Dharwad Placements :
IIT Dharwad is one of the newest IITs that started its functioning in 2016. None of its batches has graduated yet and hence, there are no stats of the placement. The placement details can be accessed only after the graduation of the first batch in 2024.
But as per the data available, more than 50-60% of the students from each course got placed. The highest salary package offered ranges between 35-40 LPA, and the average salary package offered is 9 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered is 5 LPA. Students start getting quite many internship opportunities from the second year onwards.
Apart from it, The Career Development Cell (CDC) of IIT Dharwad is a student-driven body with a vision to nurture the careers of all the students of the institute. This includes efforts to
- Facilitate industry, academia, as well as government sector placements and internships and facilitate
- Mentor pursuits of higher education.
JEE Advanced Cutoff 2024 for IIT Dharwad :
IIT Dharwad cutoff 2024 will be released by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) after the announcement of the JEE Advanced result 2024. The cutoff will be released on the official website of JoSAA in the form of opening and closing ranks. The ranks will be released course-, category- and gender-wise in total seven rounds. Candidates must participate in these JoSAA counselling rounds to secure admission in their respective BTech courses.
Here are data of the previous year cut-offs for reference :
| Course | 2018 | 2019 | 2017 |
| BTech Computer Science & Engineering | General 4689
OBC 1959
SC 1110
ST 643
EWS – |
General4689
OBC 1891
SC 1036
ST 669
EWS 526 |
5386 (irrespective of gender and categories ) |
| BTech Electrical Engineering | General 7869
OBC 3007
SC 1715
ST 762
EWS – |
General 7714
OBC 3231
SC 1827
ST 761
EWS 879 |
8214 (irrespective of gender and categories) |
| BTech Mechanical Engineering | General 8397
OBC 3129
SC 1800
ST 793
EWS – |
General 10341
OBC 3620
SC 1984
ST 790
EWS 1050 |
8856 (irrespective of gender and categories) |
- BTech Computer Science & Engineering is the most popular IIT Dharwad course that has recorded the highest cutoff in the past three years as compared to all the other courses. The cutoff has only been high every year. Candidates with JEE Advanced ranks between 4500 and 5000 have a high chance of getting admission.
- Similarly, for the Electrical Engineering course offered at IIT Dharwad, the cut-off has only gone higher. Usually, candidates with ranks in the range 7000-8500 have a chance to get admission in this course.
- However, amid this, the cut-off for BTech Mechanical Engineering has only fallen over the past three years.
IIT Dharwad Scholarships :
In IIT Dharwad, scholarships are offered to students under various categories like :
- Candidates whose household income is less than ₹ 1 lakh per annum are given 100% concession in tuition fees.
- Respective scholarships are offered to students whose yearly parental income is less than ₹ 5 lakh
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