IIT Dharwad B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the B.Tech program in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Dharwad is through the JEE Advanced exam, after qualifying in JEE Mains. Typically, a rank of 4,000-5,000 is required for Computer Science, with the general JEE Mains cut-off around 90 percentile. The college follows a reservation policy with specific quotas for OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories. The tuition fee is approximately 3 lakhs per year for General, EWS, and OBC students, while SC/ST/PwD students are exempt from tuition but pay hostel and mess charges of about 40,000 per semester.

Financial aid options include full or partial tuition waivers based on family income, alongside scholarships like the Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for top-performing students. The faculty-student ratio is around 1:20-25, with a small batch size fostering effective interaction. The curriculum, aligned with IIT Bombay, includes four exams per semester and remains industry-relevant. For placements, students can start internships from the 3rd year, with placement eligibility after the 7th semester. The Career Development Cell facilitates company interactions and skill contests.

Notable recruiters include Adobe, Amazon, and TCS, with the highest salary package reaching 55 lakhs per annum. For Computer Science students, average packages range from 18-20 lakhs, and the placement rate exceeds 93%. Core branches have an average placement rate of 85-88% with packages between 10-15 lakhs. Approximately 70-80% of students secure on-campus placements, with others pursuing further studies or finding jobs independently. Paid internships often lead to pre-placement offers, providing roles such as Software Developer Intern and Data Analyst Intern.