IIIT Dharwad has not released its 2026 course fees yet. Based on the 2025 structure, the full-course fee is INR 15.5 Lakhs for B.Tech, INR 1.99 Lakhs for Ph.D and starts at INR 1.42 Lakhs for M.Tech. Annual hostel charges for male and female students range from INR 48,000 - 54,000.

  • The institute has 9 courses across Engineering and Science.
  • For the complete course duration, the 2025 fees range from INR 1.42 Lakhs - 15.5 Lakhs. These figures were last verified on 28-Jan-2026.
  • The main courses are B.Tech, Ph.D and M.Tech. Their leading specializations include B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, Ph.D Data Science and M.Tech Research.
  • B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering costs INR 15.5 Lakhs for the complete 4-year course.
  • The total fee for Ph.D Data Science is INR 1.99 Lakhs.
  • M.Tech Research has a total fee of INR 1.42 Lakhs.

IIIT Dharwad Course and Fees Quick Overview

B.Tech is a 4-year undergraduate course with 3 specializations and a total intake of 486 seats. The institute also provides a 2-year M.Tech Research course and 3-year Ph.D programmes in 5 specializations. General candidates pay tuition, admission and refundable caution fees according to their programme.

IIIT Dharwad Courses and Fees

The complete B.Tech fee is INR 15.5 Lakhs. Ph.D costs INR 1.99 Lakhs, while the M.Tech fee falls between INR 1.42 Lakhs - 1.99 Lakhs for the full course cycle.

Programme Level Course Complete Course Fee (INR)
Undergraduate B.Tech 15.5 Lakhs
Postgraduate M.Tech 1.42 Lakhs - 1.99 Lakhs
Doctorate Ph.D 1.99 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The figures may change after a new notification from the institute. Students can confirm the latest charges on the official website.

IIIT Dharwad Fees Comparison (With Previous Year)

The listed average fee for 2026 is higher than the 2024 figure by INR 1.24 Lakhs. B.Tech shows an increase, while the M.Tech amount shows a decrease.

Course 2026 Fee (INR) 2024 Fee (INR) Change (INR) Result
B.Tech 15.5 Lakhs 12.5 Lakhs - 13.69 Lakhs 2.4 Lakhs Increased
M.Tech 1.42 Lakhs - 1.99 Lakhs 2.22 Lakhs 51,500 Decreased

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The institute may revise these figures. Students should use the official website to confirm current details.

IIIT Dharwad Undergraduate (UG) Fees

IIIT Dharwad runs its B.Tech programme for 4 years in Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Communication Engineering. The 3 specializations together have an intake of 486 seats. Admission requires 10+2 with 75% + JEE Main.

General-category students pay a complete B.Tech fee of INR 15.5 Lakhs. For each specialization, this amount consists of INR 15.08 Lakhs in tuition, a one-time admission charge of INR 21,500 and a one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 20,000.

Fee Component Computer Science and Engineering Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Electronics & Communication Engineering
Total fee INR 15.5 Lakhs INR 15.5 Lakhs INR 15.5 Lakhs
Tuition fee, total INR 15.08 Lakhs INR 15.08 Lakhs INR 15.08 Lakhs
Admission fee, one time INR 21,500 INR 21,500 INR 21,500
Caution fee, one time INR 20,000 INR 20,000 INR 20,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The caution fee is refundable, and some fee components are payable only once.

IIIT Dharwad Postgraduate (PG) Fees

IIIT Dharwad offers the 2-year M.Tech programme in 1 specialization, Research. The overall M.Tech fee range is INR 1.42 Lakhs - 1.99 Lakhs, while M.Tech Research has a listed total of INR 1.42 Lakhs. Applicants need Graduation + GATE.

For general candidates in M.Tech Research, the total includes tuition of INR 1.12 Lakhs, a one-time admission fee of INR 10,000 and a one-time refundable caution fee of INR 20,000.

Specialization Duration Eligibility Total Fee (INR) Tuition Fee (INR) One-time Admission Fee (INR) One-time Caution Fee (INR)
Research 2 years Graduation + GATE 1.42 Lakhs 1.12 Lakhs 10,000 20,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The caution amount is refundable. Admission and caution charges are paid once.

IIIT Dharwad Ph.D Fees

IIIT Dharwad has a 3-year Ph.D programme with 5 specializations: Data Science, Computer Science And Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Mathematics and Physics. Applicants must have completed Post Graduation.

The general-candidate fee is INR 1.99 Lakhs. It includes tuition of INR 1.69 Lakhs, a one-time admission charge of INR 10,000 and a one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 20,000. A total fee is listed for Data Science and Computer Science And Engineering, but no total amount is listed for the other 3 specializations.

Specialization Total Fee (INR) Tuition Fee (INR) One-time Admission Fee (INR) One-time Caution Fee (INR)
Data Science 1.99 Lakhs 1.69 Lakhs 10,000 20,000
Computer Science And Engineering 1.99 Lakhs 1.69 Lakhs 10,000 20,000
Electronics & Communication - - - -
Mathematics - - - -
Physics - - - -

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The caution amount is refundable, while some components are collected only once.

IIIT Dharwad Hostel & Mess Fees

IIIT Dharwad provides hostel accommodation to its students. Both male and female students pay annual hostel charges between INR 48,000 - 54,000.

  • Male students: INR 48,000 - 54,000 per year
  • Female students: INR 48,000 - 54,000 per year

IIIT Dharwad Scholarship & Financial Aid

IIIT Dharwad and the government provide financial-aid options that can help meritorious students meet their education costs. The available government scholarship schemes include:

  • NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)

Popular Colleges Compared With IIIT Dharwad

Students considering IIIT Dharwad may also compare its fees, average package and return on investment with other institutes that offer a similar study option.

College Name Average Package (INR) Fees (INR) Return on Investment
IIIT Dharwad 12 Lakhs 8.65 Lakhs 100%
IIIT Bangalore 21.8 Lakhs 13.02 Lakhs 100%
IIIT Kottayam 11.91 Lakhs 11.02 Lakhs 100%
IIIT Una 11.02 Lakhs 3.04 Lakhs 100%
IIIT Nagpur 14.7 Lakhs 22.36 Lakhs 66%
PES University Bangalore 10.1 Lakhs 11.16 Lakhs 91%
IIIT Ranchi 12.36 Lakhs 6.31 Lakhs 100%
IIIT Sri City 19.24 Lakhs 15.68 Lakhs 100%

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IIIT Dharwad Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much does each IIIT Dharwad B.Tech specialization cost?

Ans. The full B.Tech fee is INR 15.5 Lakhs. Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Communication Engineering each carry the same total fee of INR 15.5 Lakhs.

Ques. Which Ph.D specializations have a published total fee?

Ans. The complete Ph.D fee is INR 1.99 Lakhs. Data Science and Computer Science And Engineering each have a listed total of INR 1.99 Lakhs.

Ques. What is the fee range for the M.Tech programme?

Ans. The full M.Tech programme costs between INR 1.42 Lakhs - 1.99 Lakhs. M.Tech Research has a total fee of INR 1.42 Lakhs.

Ques. Which institutes can students compare with IIIT Dharwad?

Ans. The comparison options include IIIT Dharwad, IIIT Bangalore and IIIT Kottayam.

Ques. What are the annual hostel charges for male and female students?

Ans. The yearly hostel fee is:

  • Male students: INR 48,000 - 54,000
  • Female students: INR 48,000 - 54,000

Ques. What placement figure supports IIIT Dharwad's return on investment?

Ans. IIIT Dharwad records an average package of INR 12 Lakhs and is presented as an option with good placements and return on investment.