College Comparison · 2026

IIT Dharwad vs IIT Bombay — Dharwad Engineering College Comparison 2026

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Quick fee answer

For 2026-27, the primary published admission-route fee comparison is: IIT Bombay CSE published fee is ₹2,00,000/year. Use the table below for branch-level rows and source labels.

At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27

One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.

Branch / check	IIT Dharwad	IIT Bombay
College profile	IIT Dharwad - Indian Institute of TechnologyDharwad · Estd. 2016	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), MumbaiMumbai · Estd. 1958
Admission route	Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published.	Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published.
Type	Government	Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education)
NAAC / NIRF	NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #77	NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #3
B Tech Computer Science And Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Aerospace Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Chemical Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Civil Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Electrical Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Energy Science And Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Engineering Physics	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Environmental Science And Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source

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Fee notes

The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. IIT Dharwad and IIT Bombay use official admission-route fee rows. IIT Bombay CSE published fee is ₹2,00,000/year.

Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.

Overview

IIT Dharwad (Karnataka, founded 2016) is one of the youngest IITs while IIT Bombay (Powai, founded 1958) is among the oldest.

Both IIT Dharwad and IIT Bombay are established engineering institutions — IIT Dharwad founded in 2016 (NIRF Engineering #77) located in Dharwad, and IIT Bombay founded in 1958 (NIRF Engineering #3) located in Mumbai. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.

Academics

IIT Dharwad intake approximately 350. IIT Bombay intake approximately 1,360 across full breadth.

Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. IIT Dharwad is Government with NAAC Institute of National Importance accreditation. IIT Bombay is Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education) with NAAC Institute of National Importance accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.

Placements

IIT Dharwad 2024: highest around 50 LPA, CSE around 22 LPA. IIT Bombay 2024: highest 4 crore, CSE around 35 LPA.

Placement profiles at both institutions follow standard tier-based outcomes. CSE/IT branches typically see top recruiters (Microsoft, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, plus Indian product+services companies). Core branches (Mech, Civil, Chemical) place at industry tier-2-3 with PSU pipeline (ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL) where applicable. Internship + final placement timeline runs sem 5-7 with on-campus drives, off-campus applications, and pre-placement offers from semester-6 internships. Branch-wise median package varies — verify with each college's official placement disclosure (NIRF data submission) for exact numbers.

Campus Life

IIT Dharwad is approximately 470 acres in Dharwad north Karnataka, still under development. IIT Bombay spans 550 acres in Powai.

Verdict

IIT Bombay is the conventional first choice — denser alumni, older legacy, higher placements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is IIT Dharwad better than IIT Bombay?

IIT Bombay is significantly stronger across placements, alumni network and brand recall. IIT Dharwad is a newer IIT (founded 2016) and is still maturing.

How should I choose between IIT Dharwad and IIT Bombay?

Use this comparison as a shortlist, then verify current branch availability, fee source status, admission route, and placement fit for your preferred programme before paying or locking a seat.