IIT Dharwad offers admission to B.Tech, M.Tech, BS-MS, M.Sc, M.Tech by Research and PhD courses. IIT Dharwad Admission is based on entrance exams such as JEE Advanced, GATE, and IIT JAM followed by Counselling. IIT Dharwad Fee is INR 2,39,000 for B.Tech and INR 40,500 for M.Tech for the first year..
The eligibility criteria for B.Tech at IIT Dharwad is 10+2 in the science stream with 75% marks, and for M.Tech is B.Tech/BE/BS with 60% marks. B.Tech admission is based on JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA Counselling. Meanwhile, admission to M.Tech courses is based on GATE followed by COAP Counselling. The JEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff for round 1 is 6242 - 16317 for the General category.
Candidates have to register for JoSAA Counselling @josaa.nic.in based on the JEE Advanced score for B.Tech admissions. For admission to M.Tech courses, candidates have to register for COAP Counselling @gate.iisc.ac.in/coap2025 based on the GATE score.
IIT Dharwad Courses & Fees 2025
IIT Dharwad offers B.Tech as its flagship course. The details for IIT Dharwad Courses & Fees are mentioned in the table below:
Course | 1st Year Fee (2024) | Selection Criteria |
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B.Tech | INR 2,39,000 | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
M.Tech | INR 40,500 | GATE + COAP Counselling |
BS-MS | INR 2,39,000 | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
PhD | INR 29,000 - INR 44,000 | GATE* / Written Test + PI |
*Mandatory for M.Sc qualified candidates
IIT Dharwad Admission 2025 Dates
Here are the important dates of the admission process conducted by IIT Dharwad:
Course | Events | Admission Dates (2025) |
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B.Tech / BS-MS | JEE Main Result | April 17, 2025 (JEE Main Session 2) |
JEE Advanced Registration | April 23 - May 2, 2025 | |
JEE Advanced Exam | May 18, 2025 | |
JEE Advanced Result | Jun 2, 2025 | |
B.Tech | JoSAA Counselling | 2nd Week of June 2025 (Tentative) |
M.Tech / M.Tech by Research | Application Deadline | Apr 25, 2025 |
COAP Counselling | May 17, 2025 (Tentative) | |
PhD | Application Submission Deadline | April 25, 2025 |
Exam, Interview and Shortlisting of the Candidates | May 16 to June 22, 2025 | |
Announcement of Results | July 3, 2025 (Tentative) |
IIT Dharwad B.Tech Admission 2025
IIT Dharwad offers admission to B.Tech in 9 specializations. IIT Dharwad Admission to B.Tech courses is offered on the basis of JEE Advanced rank/score and JoSAA Counselling.
IIT Dharwad B.Tech Specialization & Seat Matrix
IIT Dharwad has a total of 325 seats for B.Tech. The specializations and seat matrix for B.Tech are provided in the table below:
B.Tech Specialization | Seat Intake |
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Chemical and Biochemical Engineering | 30 |
Computer Science and Engineering | 65 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 45 |
Engineering Physics | 30 |
Mathematics and Computing | 30 |
Mechanical Engineering | 65 |
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering | 30 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 30 |
Electrical Engineering | N/A |
IIT Dharwad B.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech courses must have 10+2 in the science stream with 75% marks. Selection of the candidates will be based on JEE Advanced score/rank and their performance in JoSAA Counselling.
IIT Dharwad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025
IIT Dharwad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released. Round 1 closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is 6242. For B.Tech Mathematics and Computing, the closing rank is 7007. The closing rank for B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering is 8141.
Tabulated below are IIT Dharwad JEE Advanced Cutoff for the General Category.
Courses | Round 1 (Closing Rank 2025) |
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B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 6242 |
B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 7007 |
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 8141 |
B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9176 |
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 12206 |
B.Tech Engineering Physics | 12622 |
B.Tech Chemical and Biochemical Engineering | 14433 |
B.Tech Civil Infrastructure Engineering | 15218 |
IIT Dharwad M.Tech Admission 2025
IIT Dharwad offers admission to both M.Tech and M.Tech by Research courses in 3 specializations. The institute offers a total of 33 seats for both courses. Admission to M.Tech courses is offered on the basis of GATE rank/score and COAP Counselling.
IIT Dharwad M.Tech Specializations
The institute offers M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. In addition, M.Tech by Research is offered in Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, & Communication Engineering and Mechanical, Materials, & Aerospace Engineering.
IIT Dharwad M.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech courses must have a degree in BE/B.Tech/BS in the relevant discipline with 60% marks. Selection of the candidates will be based on a valid score/rank in GATE and their performance in COAP Counselling.
IIT Dharwad GATE Cutoff 2025
IIT Dharwad GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. Round 1 cutoff marks for M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering is 600. For M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing, the cutoff marks is 350. The same cutoff of 350 is also seen for M.Tech Microelectronics & VLSI Technology.
Tabulated below IIT Dharwad GATE Cutoff for the General Category.
Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff Marks 2025) |
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M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 600 |
M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing | 350 |
M.Tech Microelectronics & VLSI Technology | 350 |
M.Tech Power Systems and Power Electronics | 350 |
M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering | 350 |
M.Tech Thermal and Fluid Engineering | 350 |
M.Tech Design Engineering | 350 |
IIT Dharwad UG & PG Admission 2025
IIT Dharwad offers admission to BS-MS in inter-disciplinary sciences and to M.Sc in 4 specializations. M.Sc is offered in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Molecular Medicine. Admission to BS-MS courses is based on JEE Advanced score/rank. Further, IIT Dharwad Admission to M.Sc is based on a valid score/rank in IIT JAM.
IIT Dharwad UG & PG Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The admission criteria for UG and PG courses are mentioned below:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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BS-MS | 10+2 with 75% marks | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
M.Sc | B.Tech/BE/BS/B.Sc with 60% marks | IIT JAM + JOAPS Counselling |
IIT Dharwad BS-MS Cutoff 2025
JEE Main 2025 Cutoff has not been released yet. However, the JEE Main 2024 cutoff for the 1st round and 5th round was 15739 and 16968, respectively, for the General Category. In comparison, the JEE Main cutoff for the 1st round and 5th round for the General category, respectively, was 15819 and 16607 in 2023.
IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2025
IIT Dharwad offers admission PhD in 10 specializations. IIT Dharwad Admission to PhD courses is based on a written test conducted by the institute followed by an interview.
IIT Dharwad PhD Specializations
The institute offers PhD courses in specializations such as:
- Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil & Infrastructure Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Humanities, Economics, Arts and Rural Technologies
- Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
IIT Dharwad PhD Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to PhD courses must have a degree in M.Tech or M.Sc in the relevant discipline. Selection of the candidates will be on the basis of a written test and their performance in the Personal Interview. However, a valid GATE score is mandatory for M.Sc-qualified students.
IIT Dharwad Application Process 2025
IIT Dharwad Admission process is conducted in online mode. Admission to UG and PG courses is based on national-level entrance exams. Candidates have to appear for exams such as JEE Advanced, GATE, and IIT JAM. Based on the entrance score, candidates have to register for JoSAA Counselling for B.Tech and BS-MS admissions. For M.Tech and M.Tech by Research admissions, register for COAP Counselling and for M.Sc, register for JOAPS Counselling.
Selection for PhD courses will be based on a Written Test followed by a Personal Interview conducted by the institute. For PhD applications, students have to register @admissions.cims.iitdh.ac.in/#/userLogin. The application fee is INR 200 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and INR 100 for Women/SC/ST/PwD candidates.
IIT Dharwad Admission 2025 FAQs
Ques. How does IIT Dharwad provide admission to PhD courses?
Ans. IIT Dharwad offers admission to PhD courses under the following categories:
- TA (Teaching Assistantship): For students with M.Tec./ME/M.Sc (Engg.)/M.Phil
- FA (Fellowship Awardee): It includes Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF) and Visvesvaraya PhD Fellowship
- PA (Project Assistantship): Funded from projects sponsored by industries and government funding agencies.
- Externally sponsored PhD: Candidates employed in R&D organizations with at least two years of work experience in the relevant area can apply for admission as external candidates.
- Institute Staff (IS) for PhD: Existing permanent employees of IIT Dharwad are offered admission under this category.
- College Teacher (CT) PhD: Teachers from the AICTE/UGC approved colleges in the vicinity of IIT Dharwad with a minimum of 2 years of work experience can apply in this category.
- Sponsored Candidates (SF) PhD: This is a full-time PhD where the candidates are fully funded by their parent organisation.
Ques. What is the fellowship or assistantship amount provided to PhD scholars at IIT Dharwad?
Ans. PhD scholars at IIT Dharwad receive an assistantship of INR 37,000 for the first 2 years and then INR 42,000 for the next 3 years under the TA scheme. In addition, PhD scholars admitted under the Visvesvaraya PhD scheme will be offered a fellowship of INR 38,750 monthly in 1st and 2nd years, INR 43,750 per month in the 3rd, 4th and 5th years. Further, under the Visvesvaraya Fellowship, a research contingency grant of INR 1,20,000 per year will be offered for full-time PhD candidates.
Ques. What are the reservation criteria followed by IIT Dharwad?
Ans. The reservation criteria of IIT Dharwad are mentioned below:
- OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer): 27% of seats in every course.
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% of seats in every course.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5% of seats in every course.
- PwD (Person with Disability): 3% of seats.
Ques. Can a student with a JEE Advanced rank of 8782 get admission to B.Tech CSE at IIT Dharwad?
Ans. Students with a JEE Advanced rank of 8782 will not be able to get admission to B.Tech CSE at IIT Dharwad. The 1st round JEE Advanced cutoff for B.Tech CSE was 5577 for the General category in 2024. However, with the same JEE Advanced rank, students can get admission to B.Tech under specializations: Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, and Civil Infrastructure Engineering in the General category.
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Yes, IIT Dharwad has released the admission notice for the B.tech course. The admission is based on the scores of JEE Advanced. The registrations for JEE Advanced 2022 are going to start on Aug 6, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022.
For more information, refer to this link: IIT Dharwad B.Tech Admission 2022
IIT Dharwad provides admission to the full-time MS course. To be eligible for the course you must have passed your Graduation Degree in the relevant subjects. Admission to this course is based on the performance in the entrance test and interview.
For more information, refer to this link: IIT Dharwad MS Admission 2022