Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Yes, IIT Dharwad offers M.Tech in four specializations: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics and VLSI Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. The total M.Tech tuition fee for 2 years is approximately INR 1.99–2.19 lakh depending on the specialization. Admission is through GATE scores via COAP counselling. GATE-qualified students receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 from MoE. Microelectronics and VLSI Technology is a highly specialized program with strong industry demand from semiconductor companies.

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The total tuition fee for a 4-year B.Tech at IIT Dharwad is INR 8 lakh (INR 1 lakh/year). Including other mandatory academic charges, the annual academic fee for General/OBC/EWS students with family income above INR 5 LPA is approximately INR 2,45,500/year, totalling approximately INR 9.82 lakh for 4 years. Hostel fees (~INR 25,000/semester) and mess charges are additional. SC/ST/PwD students are fully exempt from tuition fees. Students with family income below INR 1 lakh receive a 100% tuition waiver, and those with income between INR 1–5 lakh receive a 2/3rd remission.

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IIT Dharwad's permanent campus at Chikkamalligawad has modern hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Rooms are spacious with attached bathrooms, single to 4-sharing options, and include beds, study tables, wardrobes, and Wi-Fi. All hostels have 24/7 electricity and water supply, mess facilities serving hygienic vegetarian meals (with North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, and Italian options), and common rooms with table tennis, carrom, and LCD TVs. Annual hostel charges (including mess) are approximately INR 50,000 per year.

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IIT Dharwad has several distinctive features: (1) It is the only IIT in Karnataka, India's leading tech state. (2) Its permanent campus received a coveted 5-Star GRIHA rating, making it India's first green IIT campus. (3) It offers unique programs like Interdisciplinary Sciences and Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. (4) It has established a Global Centre of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy – a nationally significant research initiative. (5) It was mentored by IIT Bombay, one of India's top institutions. (6) International MoUs with universities in Canada and Taiwan enable global research collaboration. (7) The campus is strategically located in Karnataka's North Karnataka tech corridor near Hubballi.

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