College Comparison · 2026

IIT Dharwad vs IIT Bombay

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At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27

IIT Dharwad - Indian Institute of Technology

Dharwad · Estd. 2016 · NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #77

Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), Mumbai

Mumbai · Estd. 1958 · NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #3

Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.

Overview

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

Academics

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

Placements

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

Fees

Both IITs charge identical centrally-set tuition approximately 2.5 lakhs per year. Total 4-year cost 12-13 lakhs at either.

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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