Master's degree or B.Tech CGPA ≥ 8.0; valid GATE / CSIR-NET / JRF or equivalent

Apply on IIT Dharwad portal → shortlisting based on qualifying exam score → written test → personal interview → merit-based final admission

10+2 with PCM; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD) OR top 20 percentile in Class XII board

Qualify JEE Main → appear for JEE Advanced → register on JoSAA portal → fill choices including IIT Dharwad → participate in multi-round seat allocation → accept seat and pay admission fee → document verification → enrollment at IIT Dharwad

B.E./B.Tech. with minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST); valid GATE score

Qualify GATE → register on COAP portal and IIT Dharwad's admission portal → participate in offer rounds → confirm seat → pay fees → document verification

Bachelor's degree in relevant science discipline with minimum 55% aggregate

Qualify IIT JAM → register on JOAPS portal → participate in admission rounds → confirm seat → pay fees