ಭಾರತೀಯ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಧಾರವಾಡभारतीय सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान धारवाड़Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad
[Institute of National Importance by An Act of Parliament]
IIIT Dharwad offers multiple channels of admission for undergraduate programs. Find detailed eligibility, seat matrices, and application links below.
Admissions to B.Tech. programs for Indian nationals are conducted through:
Candidates must qualify in JEE (Main) and participate in the counselling process as prescribed by the respective authorities.
Admissions for Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs are conducted through the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme.
Supernumerary seats under the DASA scheme are allocated according to Government of India rules:
International students may seek admission through the Study in India (SII) initiative of the Government of India.
A total of 20 supernumerary seats are available under this category (5 seats per branch):
| Branch | Seats Available |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 5 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) | 5 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 5 |
| AI and Computing | 5 |
| Total Seats | 20 |
IIIT Dharwad recognizes outstanding achievements in sports and provides a dedicated admission channel for meritorious sportspersons. Eligible candidates with notable accomplishments at national and international levels may apply under the Sports Excellence category, subject to the institute's admission guidelines.
A total of 8 supernumerary seats are available under this category (2 seats per branch):
| Branch | Seats Available |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 2 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) | 2 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 2 |
| AI and Computing | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
To encourage academic excellence, IIIT Dharwad offers admission opportunities to students who have demonstrated exceptional performance in prestigious national and international Olympiads. Eligible candidates may apply under the Olympiad Excellence category as per the institute's eligibility criteria and admission policy.
A total of 8 supernumerary seats are available under this category (2 seats per branch):
| Branch | Seats Available |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 2 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) | 2 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 2 |
| AI and Computing | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
IIIT Dharwad is an Institute of National Importance by an act of Parliament (23 of 2017) set up in PPP mode between the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Government of Karnataka, and KEONICS. The Institute’s Board and Senate include eminent leaders from academia and industry, steering the institute with a visionary outlook.
Faculty at IIIT Dharwad are highly qualified with PhDs and Postdocs from reputed Indian and international institutes. They combine academic excellence with industry experience to deliver cutting-edge education and research.
IIIT Dharwad thrives on innovation across curriculum, pedagogy, and R&D. Faculty research spans fields like ML, data science, computer vision, robotics, embedded systems, VLSI, cloud, IoT, and social sciences. The Institute fosters multidisciplinary problem-solving.
The evolving curriculum ensures relevance, eliminating outdated modules. It features early IT exposure with electives in AI, ML, blockchain, and more, delivered through hands-on projects and hackathons. IIIT-D promotes experiential, future-ready learning.