Which is better, IIIT Dharwad or BIT Mesra?
Both the colleges are good
Indian Institute of Information and Technology (IIIT), Dharwad was set up in 2015. It was established under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), the Government of India, the Government of Karnataka and KEONICS. It is

Both institutes are good if considering the placement opportunities. The highest and average package offered during IIIT Dharwad placements in 2024 stood at INR 46 LPA and INR 9.54 LPA, respectively. On the other hand, the highest and average package offered during BIT Mesra placements 2024 stood at
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IIIT Dharwad offers courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels. Students need to meet the admission requirements to be eligible. These offered programmes are as below:
- BTech
- MTech by Research
- PhD
IIIT Dharwad shortlists students on both merit and entrance basis. The institute considers national-level exam - JEE Main for flagship BTech programme. The selection process is as below:
- IIIT Dharwad BTech selection process - JEE Main + JoSAA/ CSAB
- IIIT Dharwad PhD selection process - Screening Test +
IIIT Dharwad BTech course is offered to selective students. The intake is differnt for each specialisation. Students can check below to know about the intake:
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| CSE | 240 |
| ECE | 102 |
| Data Science & AI | 144 |
Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.
IIIT Dharwad fees is different for each programme. Students have to pay the fees to complete the admission process. The fees is as below:
| Course Name | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| BTech | INR 15.1 lakh |
| MTech | INR 1.1 lakh |
Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.
Yes, IIIT Dharwad admissions are open. The institute is accepting applications for M.Tech by Research and PhD programmes on a rolling basis. Students can apply online. To know more, students can check the official site of the college.
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