| Programs | 11 |
|---|---|
| Tuition per year | ₹1,77,000 |
About Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad is a college in India.
It offers 11 programs, including B.Tech (7), M.Tech (3).
Admission is through official counselling for JEE Main. In JEE Main 2023, General-category closing ranks ranged from 28,403 to 45,440. Published tuition starts at ₹1,77,000 a year (2026).
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Dharwad is an engineering institute located at Ittigatti Rd, near Sattur Colony, Dharwad, Karnataka 5800091. It was set up in PPP mode between the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Government of Karnataka, and KEONICS2. B.Tech admission is through JEE (Main) and the counselling process3.
The institute offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Computing, and Electronics and Communication Engineering, each of 48 months duration. M.Tech and Ph.D programmes are also listed. In all, the institute has 10 programme entries.
Admissions to B.Tech programmes for Indian nationals are conducted through JoSAA counselling and CSAB Special Rounds4. The JoSAA institute code for IIIT Dharwad is 316. Physical reporting and admission for JoSAA/CSAB/DASA 2026 runs from 13 August to 18 August 2026, with an additional day on 19 August 20265.
For JEE Main-based cutoffs, the CSAB 2026 round 2 general category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 578546. In JoSAA 2025 round 6, the general category closing rank for the same programme was 411217.
You can write to the institute at info@iiitdwd.ac.in8 or call 83622508799.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech AI and Computing | — | — | — |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Computing | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech in AIC | — | — | — |
| B.Tech in DSAI | — | — | — |
| IIIT Online Program (Online) | 2 years | — | ₹3,54,000 for the full course |
| M.Tech Program (Online) | 2 years | — | ₹1,77,000 per year |
| M.Tech Program in Artificial Intelligence (Online) | 2 years | — | ₹1,77,000 per year |
| M.Tech Program in Data Science (Online) | 2 years | — | ₹1,77,000 per year |
Courses and fees
IIIT Dharwad lists four undergraduate B.Tech programmes, each with a duration of 48 months. These are Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Computing, and Electronics and Communication Engineering. The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme is also referred to as B.Tech in DSAI, and the Artificial Intelligence and Computing programme as B.Tech in AIC.
At the postgraduate and research level, the institute lists M.Tech and Ph.D programmes. Overall, the institute has 10 programme entries in its listing.
The institute was set up in PPP mode between the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Government of Karnataka, and KEONICS1. For the latest fee structure for each programme, please check the fee notice on the institute's official website or contact the institute at info@iiitdwd.ac.in2 or 83622508793 before planning your finances.
Admission
For B.Tech at IIIT Dharwad, candidates must qualify in JEE (Main) and take part in the counselling process1. Admissions to B.Tech programmes for Indian nationals are conducted through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) Special Rounds2. The institute's JoSAA code is 316, which you will need while filling choices.
For 2026, physical reporting and admission under JoSAA/CSAB/DASA runs from 13 August to 18 August 2026, and 19 August 2026 is an additional day3. The application deadline listed for B.Tech is the same window of 13 August to 18 August 2026, with the additional day on 19 August 20264.
You should keep your documents ready before reporting dates and follow the JoSAA and CSAB notices for seat allotment rounds. For questions about the process, you can email the institute at info@iiitdwd.ac.in5 or call 83622508796.
Fees at a glance
The tuition fee for M.Tech Program in Artificial Intelligence (Online) at Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad is ₹1,77,000 per year for General category students in 2026–27.1 The tuition fee for M.Tech Program in Data Science (Online) is ₹1,77,000 per year for General category students in 2026–27.2 The tuition fee for M.Tech Program (Online) is ₹1,77,000 per year for General category students in 2026–27.3
The tuition fee for IIIT Online Program (Online) is ₹3,54,000 for the full course for General category students in 2026–27.4
| Program | Year | Category | Component | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech Program in Artificial Intelligence (Online) | 2026–27 | General | Tuition | ₹1,77,000 per year | College Vidya (collegevidya.com) – online/distance education marketplace Verified |
| M.Tech Program in Data Science (Online) | 2026–27 | General | Tuition | ₹1,77,000 per year | College Vidya (collegevidya.com) – online/distance education marketplace Verified |
| M.Tech Program (Online) | 2026–27 | General | Tuition | ₹1,77,000 per year | College Vidya (collegevidya.com) – online/distance education marketplace Verified |
| IIIT Online Program (Online) | 2026–27 | General | Tuition | ₹3,54,000 for the full course | College Vidya (collegevidya.com) – online/distance education marketplace Verified |
Latest cutoffs
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad was 41,121 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence was 43,328 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering was 45,440 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).3
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | General · AI · gender-neutral | 10,788 | 41,121 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | General · AI · gender-neutral | 27,360 | 43,328 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | General · AI · gender-neutral | 20,015 | 45,440 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
Cutoff trends
Cutoffs for IIIT Dharwad are based on JEE Main ranks. In CSAB 2026 round 2, the all-India general category closing rank was 57854 for Computer Science and Engineering1, 64730 for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence2, 68962 for Artificial Intelligence and Computing3 and 69419 for Electronics and Communication Engineering4.
In JoSAA 2025 round 6, the general category closing ranks were 41121 for Computer Science and Engineering5, 43328 for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence6 and 45440 for Electronics and Communication Engineering7. In 2024 round 5, the general category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 374198.
For the female pool, the 2026 round 2 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 640309, compared with 46133 in 2025 round 610. EWS candidates saw a closing rank of 73221 for Computer Science and Engineering in 2026 round 211, while OBC-NCL closed at 7797612. Treat these as past figures; ranks change each year and round.
Placements
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Contact and location
- Official website
- iiitdwd.ac.in
- Type
- College
- JoSAA code
- 316
Is this college genuine?
IIIT Dharwad does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. The institute was set up in PPP mode between the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Government of Karnataka, and KEONICS1, and its B.Tech admissions run through JoSAA and CSAB counselling2.
You can verify the institute yourself. Check the UGC website for its list of fake universities and for recognition details, and check the AICTE website for approval status and validity year. For accreditation, look up the institute on the NAAC website, and look at the institute's own website for mandatory public disclosures. You can also confirm its presence in JoSAA, where its institute code is 316. If anything is unclear, contact the institute at info@iiitdwd.ac.in3.
Frequently asked questions
What is IIIT Dharwad?
Which B.Tech programmes does IIIT Dharwad offer?
The institute lists Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Computing, and Electronics and Communication Engineering, each of 48 months.
Does IIIT Dharwad offer postgraduate or research programmes?
Yes. Along with B.Tech, the institute lists M.Tech and Ph.D programmes. Check the institute's website for eligibility and intake details for these programmes.
Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission?
What is the JoSAA code of IIIT Dharwad?
The JoSAA code for the institute is 316. You will need this code while filling and locking your choices during JoSAA counselling.
What are the 2026 reporting dates?
Physical reporting and admission under JoSAA/CSAB/DASA 2026 runs from 13 August to 18 August 2026, with an additional day on 19 August 20261.
What was the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in 2026?
What was the closing rank in JoSAA 2025?
Is IIIT Dharwad on the fake university list?
It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can confirm this on the UGC website.