Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD]

IIIT Dharwad, or IIIT DWD, offers various courses among its different programs of B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. The B.Tech program is provided under specializations of Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and AI & Data Science. The admission process at IIIT Dharwad is both entrance-based and merit-based through an online procedure.

At IIIT Dharwad, B.Tech applicants need to satisfy the eligibility criteria of passing the 10+2 exam with a 75% aggregate in the science stream. Students also need to attain the required JEE Main All India Rank to secure seats through JoSAA and CSAB online counseling. The closing rank of JEE Main for the B.Tech CSE program is 38343 in the general category. General Category students need to maintain a JEE Main rank within 37,000. 

Students enrolling in the M.Tech by Research program are selected based on academic merit in the bachelor’s degree or previous examination and other institute-specific criteria. Similarly, Doctoral students need to go through the screening test and interview process for admission. For Ph.D and M.Tech admissions, students will have to undergo an online application procedure through the official website of IIIT Dharwad.

1. IIIT Dharwad Admission Dates 2026
2. IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Admission 2026
3. IIIT Dharwad M.Tech Admission 2026
4. IIIT Dharwad Ph.D Admission 2026
5. How to apply to IIIT Dharwad?
6. IIIT Dharwad Admission 2026 FAQs

IIIT Dharwad Admission Dates 2026

Given below are the important dates for IIIT Dharwad Admission

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

IIIT Dharwad accepts JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling for admission to the B.Tech program. Candidates can check the schedule of both the exams and counselling are tabulated below:

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Admission 2026

IIIT DWD offers a B.Tech program in multiple specializations of Computer and Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. With an annual fee of INR 4.19 Lakhs, this course is offered for 4 years.

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• For the General Category, candidates must have passed the Class 12 board examination from a recognized board with at least 75% marks. Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry should be included as compulsory subjects.

• For SC, ST, and PWD category students, they should have at least 65% in aggregate. A relief of 10% is awarded to the reserved category candidates.
• Students also need to appear for the JEE Main examination.

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Selection Criteria

• Candidates are selected based on ranks scored in the JEE Main Session examination.
• Students fulfilling the cutoff criteria are then allocated seats through the online JoSAA and CSAB counseling process.

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Admission Process

• Students who have been allotted seats through the JoSAA and CSAB counseling need to fill up the online admission form through the official website of IIIT Dharwad.
• Followed by fee payment through credit/debit/UPI or any other online transaction.
• A payment acknowledgement letter is issued by the institute.
• At Physical reporting, Documents and fee receipts are verified.
• Post verification, the institute issues the admission letter.

IIIT Dharwad JEE Main Cutoff 2025

IIIT Dharwad B.Tech Seat Matrix

IIIT Dharwad M.Tech Admission 2026

IIIT Dharwad provides an M.Tech research program, which costs INR 86,200 for the first year as per the 2026 academic year. Students can apply for research in different areas like AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data analytics, IoT & Automation, Cyber security, Blockchain, cloud computing, and networks. Applications are accepted throughout the year, as the institute accepts applications on a rolling basis.

IIIT Dharwad M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Students need to have a minimum degree in B.Tech/B.E./ M.Sc/MCA or equivalent degree in engineering/IT/Science disciplines in relevant areas.
• For General/OBC category students, a minimum of 6 CPI/CGPA or 60% in aggregate is mandatory.
• For the SC/ST/PwD category, a minimum of 6 CGPA/CPI or 55% in aggregate is required. 5% relaxation is given to the reserved category students.

IIIT Dharwad M.Tech Selection Criteria

• Students are mainly selected based on their academic performance and other factors stated by the institution.
• A valid GATE or NET score is also recognized during admission. However, it's optional for students.
• Students seeking scholarships must have a valid score in the GATE or NET exams.

IIIT Dharwad Ph.D Admission 2026

IIIT DWD offers Ph.D programs at an annual fee of INR 86,200. Research areas of AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data analytics, IoT & Automation, Cyber security, Blockchain, cloud computing, and networks are available at the institute. The institute chooses a maximum of 3 full-time research scholars to avail the fund.

IIIT Dharwad Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have a Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology in a relevant discipline.
• B.Tech/M.Sc degree in engineering/technology in a relevant discipline is also permissible.
• Applicants with work experience in a reputed R&D company or any other organization,          

Or, if the candidates have published papers in reputed conferences and journals, or patents are preferred as well.

IIIT Dharwad Ph.D Selection Criteria

• Shortlisted Applicants need to appear for a screening test conducted by the institute.
• The screening test consists of Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and analytical writing. Objective-type questions are given in the test.
• An interview round is scheduled as well for the students who qualify for the screening test. Fundamentals of knowledge of the research subject are tested during the interview.

How to apply to IIIT Dharwad?

For M.Tech (Research) and Ph.D program admission, students need to follow the steps below:

• Candidates are required to apply online by submitting a Google form available at the institute’s website/https://iiitdwd.ac.in/
• A separate application form has to be filled out if the applicants are applying in more than one discipline.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test or an interview.
• Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the selection process.
• Selected candidates will be notified via email about the further admission process.

IIIT Dharwad Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. What is the fee of IIIT Dharwad?

Ans. The fee structure of IIIT Dharwad is tabulated below. The annual fee structure of the flagship program is INR 4.19 lakhs. While the first-year fees for the M.Tech research program and Ph.D program are INR 86,200.

Ques. What is the CSE cutoff for IIIT Dharwad?

Ans. IIIT Dharwad allows admission to its B.Tech program based on the JEE Main Ranks. The CSE branch has the highest cutoff trend, while the ECE department has the lowest cutoff. In 2025, the CSE cutoff varied from 34726 to 38343. Students need to keep their JEE Main ranks within 37000 to secure B.Tech CSE admission.

Ques. What documents are required at the time of BTech admission at IIIT Dharwad?

Ans. Candidates must submit the documents at the time of admission:

• A passport-size photograph identical to the one uploaded during JEE Main registration.
• Provisional Admission Letter (downloaded from JoSAA/CSAB website)
• X class Pass Certificate/Marks Sheet
• 10+2 Pass Certificate / Marks Sheet
• JEE Mains Rank Card/ Admit Card
• Category Certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Medical Certificate as per the JoSAA/CSAB format
• Institute fee payment receipt generated by SBI Collect
• Hostel fee payment receipt
• Undertaking by the student and parents regarding seat confirmation
• Performance in Class XII(or equivalent) Examination
• Aadhar Card

Ques. What documents are required at the time of PhD admission at IIIT Dharwad?

Ans. Candidates must bring the following documents at the time of the written test/personal interview for PhD Admission at IIIT Dharwad:

• Government Photo ID card
• A printed copy of the application needs to be submitted online
• Thesis/ dissertation/ report/ publications
• All original certificates and mark sheets, valid GATE/ NET/SLET scorecards
• Caste certificates (if applicable)