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An Institute of National Importance since 2015, at Dharwad, Karnataka, set up as a public-private partnership of the Ministry of Education, the Government of Karnataka and Keonics.An Institute of National Importance since 2015, at Dharwad, Karnataka, set up as a public-private partnership of the Ministry of Education, the Government of Karnataka and Keonics.

IIIT (Public-Private Partnership) Act

The IIIT Dharwad campus.
The IIIT Dharwad campus.
  • Est. 2015Dharwad, Karnataka
  • INIInstitute of National Importance

Recognition

Rankings and recognition.

Certified by India’s apex educational bodies and recognised for research and academic standards.

  • 2015 Institute of National Importance since
  • PPP Set up with the Government of Karnataka and Keonics
  • INI Act IIIT (Public-Private Partnership) Act 2017

About IIIT Dharwad

An Institute of National Importance since 2015, at Dharwad, Karnataka, set up as a public-private partnership of the Ministry of Education, the Government of Karnataka and Keonics.

  1. 01

    Institute of National Importance

    Under the IIIT (Public-Private Partnership) Act 2017. Degree awarded by the institute.

  2. 02

    AI, Data Science and Computer Science

    Curriculum co-designed with Keonics, the nodal IT agency of Karnataka.

  3. 03

    106 companies, ₹12.4 LPA average

    Highest ₹65 LPA. Campus figures published by the institute, indicative only.

Why IIIT Dharwad

What the institute is known for.

  • Quantum AI

    Centre of Excellence

    Quantum AI and Computing, aligned to the National Quantum Mission.

  • Curriculum

    Co-designed with KEONICS

    Aligned with industry requirements in AI, data and software engineering.

  • Research

    AI, ML, robotics, IoT and VLSI

    Multidisciplinary R&D with global academic exposure.

  • Silicon

    SIDHARUD1, a student-designed chip

    The institute’s first chip, fabricated on a GlobalFoundries 180 nm process.

Faculty

Faculty who teach on the EdNxt programs.

  • Prof. S R Mahadeva Prasanna

    Prof. S R Mahadeva Prasanna

    Professor and Director

    Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · Ph.D. IIT Madras

  • Dr. Girish GN

    Dr. Girish GN

    Assistant Professor

    Computer Science and Engineering · Ph.D. NITK Surathkal

  • Dr. Chinmayananda A

    Dr. Chinmayananda A

    Assistant Professor

    Electronics and Communication Engineering · Ph.D. IISc Bengaluru

  • Dr. Manjunath K V

    Dr. Manjunath K V

    Assistant Professor

    Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · Ph.D. NITK Surathkal

Programs on EdNxt

An M.Tech degree from IIIT Dharwad.

2 years, live online on weekday evenings and Saturdays. ₹4,42,500 total, paid by the semester.

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Campus immersion

Two days at IIIT Dharwad.

  1. 01

    Faculty sessions on campus

    Two days with the professors who teach the program, in their own classrooms.

  2. 02

    Labs, library and the campus

    The campus at Dharwad, with the labs and the library open to the cohort.

  3. 03

    Your cohort, in person

    The people you have studied with online, in one room. Most learners say it is the week they remember.

How admission works

Three steps. No entrance exam for certificates.

  1. 01

    Talk to a counsellor

    Tell us where you are and what you want next. We shortlist two or three programs with real fees and dates.

  2. 02

    Apply to the institute

    The institute reviews your profile and confirms your seat. No payment to apply. Degrees have eligibility criteria, certificates have no entrance exam.

  3. 03

    Start live classes

    Weekends and evenings, all recorded. Projects on your own work, a mentor who does the job, and the campus when it is part of the program.

FAQ

What people ask before they apply.

Who issues the certificate or degree?

The institute. EdNxt runs the program with the institute; the credential carries the institute name and its own number, verifiable with the institute.

Do I need to quit my job?

No. Classes run on weekends and evenings and every session is recorded.

Is there an entrance exam?

Certificates have none. Degrees have eligibility criteria set by the institute, such as a relevant bachelor degree and current employment.

What if I change my mind?

80% refund before Day 1 on the certificate programs. There is no payment to apply.

Can my company pay for it?

Most employers reimburse these programs. We give you the documents your company needs to sign off.

Is IIIT Dharwad the right fit for you?

Talk to a counsellor.Talk to a counsellor.

See the IIIT Dharwad M.Tech. Call +91 95138 88833 or request a callback → See the IIIT Dharwad M.Tech Talk to a counsellor