IIIT Dharwad

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad), established in 2015, is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Operating under a public-private partnership model with the Government of Karnataka and KEONICS, the institute offers undergraduate and doctoral programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Situated on a sprawling 60-acre campus in Tadasinakoppa, Karnataka, IIIT Dharwad provides state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, research labs, and hostels for students.

Academic Programs

• B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Humanities

Admissions are conducted through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) based on JEE-Main ranks.

Research & Innovation

IIIT Dharwad is at the forefront of research in emerging technologies. Key areas include:

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Cybersecurity

• Data Science

• Speech and Audio Processing

• Embedded Systems

The institute fosters innovation through its Research Park, promoting collaboration between academia and industry.

Placements & Top Recruiters

The 2025 placement season at IIIT Dharwad has shown remarkable growth, with a highest CTC of ₹61 LPA and a placement rate of 66%.

Top recruiters include: Amazon, Deloitte, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Oracle, Bentley Motors, Samsung, Capgemini, Wipro, Cognizant, Mindtree, IBM, Ericsson, HCL, Tata Consultancy Services, and more.