byGaganDeep
Updated on - 12 Jul, 2024
IIT Dharwad is a new generation, state-funded, publicly funded autonomous Institute of National Importance, initiated under the Government of India’s strategic vision in the year 2016. It is recognized, sanctioned by UGC and accredited ‘A’ Grade from the NAAC, the highest rating agency in India. In NIRF India Rankings 2023 rankings, IIT Dharwad stand at 61st place in the country among all the higher educational institutes. The institute is involved in offering programs for the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in engineering and science courses.
The specialization offered by IIT Dharwad includes the Btech program in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics and Computing. It also provides MTech and PhD in various branches of the above said branches of engineering separately and MSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Computing. For undergraduate programs the students have to clear the national level entrance exam like JEE Advanced and for postgraduate programs students have to clear the GATE exam. Admission process at IIT Dharwad is highly competitive and takes in students as per national level rank.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| University Short Name | IIT Dharwad |
| Institute Type | Public |
| Established | 2016 |
| Accepted Entrance Exams | JEE Advanced |
| Approved By | MHRD, Government of India |
| Last Year NIRF Ranking | 73 (Engineering Category, 2023) |
| Complete Address | WALMI Campus, PB Road, Near High Court, Dharwad, Karnataka, India - 580011 |
| Nearest Bus Stand | Dharwad Bus Stand (approx. 12 km) |
| Nearest Railway Station | Dharwad Railway Station (approx. 14 km) |
| Nearest Airport | Hubli Airport (approx. 25 km) |
| Campus Area Size in Acres | 470 acres |
| Library Books | Over 15,000 |
1. Matriculated 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Maths as main subjects with aggregate of 75% (65% for SC/ST) as the candidate’s percentage.
2. Passing JEE Advanced exam with minimum cut off percentile specified by IIT Dharwad – It is dependent on the number of candidates writing the test and hence may vary from year to year.
3. Should be an Indian national and can only apply for candidates of the GEN/OBC/SC/ST category according to the norms set by the Government of India.
4. Has passed 10 + 2 level examination from any recognized central or state board within the last two years from the date of taking admission in IIT.
5. As per point 4, no upper age limit, but should have passed the twelfth standard and should not have been too long after.
6. Moral character - Should not have been involved in ragging or have been punished for misconduct in any institute of higher learning.
IIT Dharwad has carved out a niche for itself in terms of placement for its students ever since its establishment in the year 2016. About 150 companies were a part of campus placements conducted in the 2024 placement season where 171 students got selected. Top recruiting companies reflected in the resumes included Microsoft, Google, Texas instruments, Qualcomm, Goldman Sachs, and Samsung R&D. The maximum salary that was handed out was INR 65 lakhs per annum for the roll of an investment banker in a global investment bank whereas the median salary offered to the recruiters was INR 23.95 lakhs per annum. The highest placement percentage recorded in this college is for the 2024 academic year where the placement percentage has been 96.21%.
| Course Category | Highest Salary Package | Average Salary Package |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) | 43.5 LPA (Microsoft) | 18.5 LPA |
| B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) | 32.5 LPA (Texas Instruments) | 14.5 LPA |
| B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) | 28.5 LPA (L&T) | 12.5 LPA |
| B.Tech (Civil Engineering) | 25.5 LPA (L&T) | 11.5 LPA |
| B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) | 22.5 LPA (Reliance) | 10.5 LPA |
| M.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) | 20.5 LPA (Amazon) | 12.5 LPA |
| M.Tech (Electrical Engineering) | 18.5 LPA (Samsung) | 10.5 LPA |
| M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) | 16.5 LPA (GE) | 9.5 LPA |
| M.Tech (Civil Engineering) | 14.5 LPA (L&T) | 8.5 LPA |
| M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) | 12.5 LPA (Reliance) | 7.5 LPA |
| Duration : | 5 Years |
| Level : | Graduation |
| Eligibility : | 10+2 |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 4 Years |
| Level : | Graduation |
| Eligibility : | 10+2 |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 2 Years |
| Level : | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility : | Graduation |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 2 Years |
| Level : | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility : | Graduation |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 2 Years |
| Level : | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility : | Graduation |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 3 Years |
| Level : | Doctorate/M.Phil |
| Eligibility : | Post Graduation |
| Course Type : | Degree |