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.
NIT Trichy
Tiruchirappalli · Estd. 1964 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #9
Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.
Overview
IIT Dharwad (NIRF #77, 2016) and NIT Trichy (NIRF #9). IIT Dharwad admits via JEE Advanced; NIT Trichy via JEE Main.
Academics
IIT Dharwad offers focused engineering with newer curriculum. NIT Trichy has 60+ years of heritage with broader portfolio.
Placements
IIT Dharwad 2024: average ₹17-20 LPA, ~95% rate. NIT Trichy 2024: average ₹20-22 LPA, ~95% rate. NIT Trichy slightly higher.
Fees
Both standard government fees. IIT Dharwad ~₹2,50,000/year vs NIT Trichy ~₹1,50,000/year.
Campus Life
IIT Dharwad 470-acre Karnataka campus. NIT Trichy 800-acre Cauvery-side campus.
Verdict
NIT Trichy for established excellence and Tamil Nadu industrial ecosystem. IIT Dharwad for newer IIT brand at higher entry threshold.
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