Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
14.65 LPA
Highest Pkg
38.5 LPA
Institute Type
Government
Total Courses
6 Courses
Scholarships & Financial Aid
SC/ST students receive Free Messing benefits (mess charges waived) and INR 250/month pocket allowance in addition to the full tuition fee exemption.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship – Category II (SC/ST) SC/ST students receive Free Messing benefits (mess charges waived) and INR 250/month pocket allowance in addition to the full tuition fee exemption. | SC/ST students | Free Messing + INR 250/month allowance |
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) – Partial Tuition Fee Remission Freeship providing partial or full tuition fee remission to eligible students from General, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories based on income and merit. | General/OBC-NCL/EWS students not covered under Category I who meet partial income criteria | Partial Tuition Fee Remission |
2/3rd Tuition Fee Remission Mandatory IIT Council scholarship providing 2/3rd remission on tuition fee for students from lower-middle income families. | Students with family income between INR 1 lakh and INR 5 lakh per annum | Two-thirds of Tuition Fee |
GATE Scholarship / MoE Research Fellowship (M.Tech) Monthly government stipend for GATE-qualified M.Tech students, effectively making the 2-year M.Tech program financially supported. | M.Tech students with valid GATE score under MoE sponsorship | INR 12,400/month |
SC / ST / PwD Tuition Fee Waiver Mandatory tuition fee exemption for all SC/ST/PwD students across all programs at IIT Dharwad. | All students from SC, ST, and Persons with Disability categories | Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship – Category I The primary merit-based scholarship at IIT Dharwad. Top 25% of students in each branch receive complete tuition fee waiver and monthly pocket money. | Top 25% of General/OBC-NCL/EWS students with family income ≤ INR 4.5 lakh per annum | Full Tuition Fee Remission + INR 1,000/month pocket allowance |
Research Fellowship (PhD / MS-R) Monthly stipend for research scholars funded by MoE, CSIR, DST, ICMR, or ICAR depending on the fellowship type and research domain. | Full-time PhD and MS-R scholars with GATE/CSIR-UGC NET/GPAT/NBHM/ICMR/ICAR fellowship | INR 31,000–35,000/month (depending on fellowship type) |
Central Sector Scholarship for SC / ST Students Central government schemes including Top Class Education Scholarship and National Fellowship for SC students for Higher Education (NFSC) provide additional support over and above institutional waivers. | SC/ST students from economically weaker backgrounds | As per Government of India norms |
100% Tuition Fee Waiver – Most Economically Backward As per IIT Council policy, students from families earning below INR 1 LPA pay zero tuition fees. | Students with annual family income less than INR 1 lakh | Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
Upcoming Exams
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026
NIPER JEE
NIPER JEE Exam • June 2026
CAT
CAT Exam • 29 Nov 2026