Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication 

at IIIT Dharwad, Dharwad

Students can pursue a variety of PhD programmes at IIIT Dharwad. Some of the popular doctoral programmes offered at the institute are as follows:

• PhD in Physics
• PhD in Electronics and Communication
• PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
• PhD in Mathematics

Yes, you can certainly pursue PhD at IIIT Dharwad if you fulfil the specified eligibility for the programme i.e. Master's in Engineering and Technology with relevant discipline or BE/ BTech /MSc in Engineering / Technology or an equivalent degree, in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. However, candidates should note that the selection is done on the basis of screening and interview conducted by the institute. 

The total intake for BTech at IIIT Dharwad is 402 seats. Specialisation-wise distribution of seats is mentioned below:

• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: 102
• Electronics and Communication Engineering: 102
• Computer Science and Engineering: 198

IIIT Dharwad offers BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, the total tuition fee for the course is INR 12.20 lakh. The average package offered during 2023 placements was INR 11.52 LPA. 

Below mentioned are the reviews provided by current students and alumni of IIIT Dharwad on Shiksha revies page:
"In our college, almost 95% of students are placed. The lowest salary package offered is 6.5 LPA and the average salary package offered is 11.57 LPA."

"Among all IIITs, this college has its own campus. The campus is covered with Wi-Fi, the condition of labs is also good, and the college has made a lot of compromises for the library. "

"Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The exams are not much difficult, but the attendance requirement of 85% is challenging."

With the aforementioned reviews, candidates can choose if they want to pursue CSE at IIIT Dharwad or not.

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

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 INR 52 LPA. Further, a total of 550 job offers were made during BIT Mesra placements 2024.

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

IIIT Dharwad aims to address the skill gap in information technology, to equip India to regain the global leadership role in IT. The institute also offers good placement opportunities. During the placement drive 2023, the highest and average package stood at INR 35 LPA and INR 11.52 LPA, respectively. Additionally, the institute offers good infrastructural facilities to the students and staff for an overall growth. The failities include a well-stocked library, separate boys and girls hostel, 120-seater and 240-seater classrooms, multi-functional halls, etc.

IIIT Dharwad cutoff 2023 for the BTech courses is based on JEE Main scores followed by the JoSAA and CSAB Counselling which is conducted upto Round 8. Tabulated below is the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Dharwad cutoff 2023 for all the BTech specialisations: 

All candidates who have qualified JEE Mains can apply for JoSAA Counselling and seat allotment process. The seat allotment will be done based on the rank secured by the candidates, their preferences of colleges and branches, and seat intake of the institutes.