Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad Courses Offered List 2026

IIT Dharwad fee structure 2026 includes components like tuition, one-time payments, semester charges, hostel, and mess for all programmes. Students pay these fees per semester with exemptions for SC/ST/PwD categories on tuition. The general, OBC and EWS candidates pay full amounts, while reserved categories get reductions in tuition fees only. Total fees vary by programme but include mandatory hostel and mess for most entrants.

• Semester fee components cover registration at INR 1,500, examination fee at INR 2,000, and library fee at INR 500 across programmes.
• One-time fee components include an admission fee at INR 300, an academic service fee at INR 1,200, a convocation fee at INR 3,000, and an alumni membership fee at INR 2,000.
• Fee payments happen online through the institute portal before each semester starts.
• Exemptions apply to tuition for family income below INR 100,000 annually in the general, EWS and OBC categories.

IIT Dharwad BTech 2026 offers engineering education in 8 specialisations. The programme lasts 4 years with a focus on the core subjects and electives. The curriculum includes foundational courses in the first year followed by branch-specific topics. The IIT Dharwad BTech eligibility requires the students to have a minimum of 75% in 10+2 with physics, chemistry and mathematics as the mandatory subjects. 

• The BTech specialisations offer both emerging and traditional electives, such as computer science and engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, engineering physics, chemical and biochemical engineering, civil and infrastructure engineering, etc.
• IIT Dharwad BTech fees are INR 800,000 for the duration of 4 years, covering tuition only. Other fees like hostel, semester fees, etc. are added separately.
• IIT Dharwad admission to the BTech programme solely relies on the JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counselling. 

IIT Dharwad MTech 2026 is a two-year programme focusing on the advanced engineering training. The curriculum includes advanced theoretical knowledge, which is a combination of the core subjects that strengthen fundamental concepts in the chosen specialisation, followed by elective courses that allow students to gain depth in specific technical areas aligned with current industry and research trends. Due to the branch-specific faculties and Professors of Practice, the MTech programme at IIT Dharwad is quite worthy in terms of research and industry-specific knowledge. 

• IIT Dharwad MTech eligibility requires the students to have a minimum of 60% in BTech or B.E. in relevant subjects
• IIT Dharwad MTech admission requires GATE scores. 
• The MTech fees at IIT Dharwad are INR 20,000, covering tuition for 2 years.
• The MTech programme offers 3 specialisations in mechanical, electrical and computer science engineering.
• IIT Dharwad placement recorded a 96.5% placement rate for the MTech graduates in 2025.

IIT Dharwad BS+MS 2026 is a 5-year course, combining bachelor’s and master’s in sciences. The BS+MS programme offers 5 specialisations in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and interdisciplinary sciences, while the eligibility requires having a minimum of 75% in 10+2 with physics, mathematics, and chemistry/biology as mandatory subjects. The integrated Ms curriculum includes foundational science courses in the initial years to advanced electives, laboratory work, and research-oriented modules in later stages. In the final phase, students undertake projects and research training that prepare them for higher studies, academic careers, or science-driven industry roles.

• The programme includes 10 semesters.
• Admission to the BS+MS programme at IIT Dharwad aligns with the BTech, requiring JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counselling.
• IIT Dharwad BS+MS fees are INR 200,000 annually, covering tuition fees only.
• IIT Dharwad cutoff in 2026 is likely to be the highest for Msc Chemistry, following the same trend as IIT JAM 2025.

IIT Dharwad MSc 2026 is a two-year postgraduate course offered in core science disciplines such as chemistry, mathematics, materials science, and physics. The programme is structured to provide strong conceptual clarity along with analytical and experimental skills required in scientific research and advanced applications. The curriculum includes core subjects to strengthen fundamentals, discipline-specific electives for in-depth learning, laboratory courses, and research-orientated projects. The eligibility requires a minimum of 55% in BSc in relevant subjects. 

• IIT Dharwad MSc admission in 2026 will require IIT JAM rank, followed by counselling by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. MSc Molecular Medicine requires the candidates to qualify through the JAM Biotechnology (BT) paper.
• The MSc specialisations at IIT Dharwad offers both traditional and emerging branches, from chemistry, mathematics, to molecular medicine.
• IIT Dharwad MSc fees are INR 3000 per semester, covering tuition only for 2 years.

IIT Dharwad MTech by Research 2026 is an advanced research-focused degree designed for candidates interested in deep technical exploration and innovation. Running for the maximum duration of 2.5 years, the programme requires the candidates to complete a thesis on the available specialisations.  IIT Dharwad MTech by Research offers 3 specialisations, while the curriculum includes a limited set of advanced coursework, research methodology training, seminars, and extensive thesis work. The eligibility requires the candidates to have a minimum of 60% in BTech/BE in the relevant branch, while the admission relies solely on the GATE scores followed by the counseeling by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.

• IIT Dharwad MTech by Research fees are INR 20,000 for the entire duration. For the external category and sponsored students, it’s INR 25,000 per semester.
• The students spend a major portion of the programme conducting original research, making it suitable for careers in R&D, academia, or progression to PhD programmes.
• IIT Dharwad MTech by Research specialisations include computer science and engineering, electrical, electronics and communication engineering, and mechanical, materials & aerospace engineering.
• This programme is particularly suitable for students who want to work on open-ended technical problems, publish research, or are interested in R&D careers.

Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad PhD 2026 is a research-intensive doctoral programme designed for candidates seeking advanced academic and research careers. The PhD at this institute is available in 9 diverse specialisations across engineering, sciences, and humanities, including biosciences and bioengineering, civil and infrastructure engineering, computer science and engineering, physics, humanities, economics, etc. The curriculum primarily focuses on advanced research work, supported by research methodology courses, seminars, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation development under close faculty supervision.

• The IIT Dharwad PhD spans 3 to 5 years, depending on the thesis.
• The eligibility requires a master’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent qualification.
• Admission to this doctoral degree relies solely on the the GATE/NET scores, followed by a personal interview.
• IIT Dharwad PhD fees are INR 20,000 for the entire duration, covering tuition only, with the SC/ST/PWD candidates being exempted from paying any tuition fee.