Summary
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (IIITDWD)[1] is an Institute of National Importance set up under a non-profit, Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (India).[2] It is an academic and research institute partially funded by the Government of India,[3] the Government of Karnataka and industry partner KEONICS.[4]
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| Motto | ज्ञानेन विकासः (Sanskrit) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public–private partnership |
| Established | 2015 |
| Chairman | Sudha Murty |
| Director | Dr. Kavi Mahesh |
| Undergraduates | 300 |
| Location | , , 15°23′33″N 75°01′31″E / 15.392606°N 75.025404°E |
| Campus | Urban, 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Website | iiitdwd |
Organisation and administration edit
IIIT Dharwad is an autonomous institution headed by a chairperson with a board of governors, and a senate. IIIT Dharwad is a self-sustaining PPP Institute where all running expenses including salaries are met by the tuition and other fees paid by students.[5]
Academics edit
Programmes edit
IIIT Dharwad offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and doctoral programs in following academic disciplines:
| Degree | Specialization |
| Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) | Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering[6] |
| Ph.D | Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Humanities[7] |
Admissions edit
Admissions to undergraduate programs are made through Joint Seat Allocation Authority counselling process on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in JEE-Main.[8] Admissions for doctoral programs are made through a screening test followed by an interview[7][8]
Campus edit
The institute started functioning in 2015 in a temporary campus at IT Park in Hubli, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the construction of permanent campus buildings at Tadasinakoppa village near Dharwad in February 2019.[9]
As of November 2021, construction of permanent campus for IIIT Dharwad is completed and academic operations have begun.[10][11] The permanent campus of IIIT Dharwad is spread across 60 acre with academic block comprising 30 classrooms. Hostels for students are also constructed.There are 300 rooms for boys and 100 for girls.[12][10]
References edit
- ^ "Centre approves Karnataka's proposal to set up IIIT at Dharwad". BS Reporter. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ "IIITs Institutions, Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development".
- ^ List of institutes funded by the Central Government of India
- ^ "IIIT-Dharwad".
- ^ "About IIIT Dharwad". iiitdwd.ac.in. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Academics in IIIT Dharwad". iiitdwd.ac.in. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ a b "PhD Admissions 2021". iiitdwd.ac.in. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ a b "IIIT Dharwad Admission: Eligibility, Dates, Application, Fees". www.careers360.com. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ Staff Reporter (11 February 2019). "Modi lays foundation stone for IIT and IIIT in Hubballi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ a b "IIIT building ready in Dharwad, opening after MLC elections | Hubballi News - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Karnataka: Construction of new building for IIIT-Dharwad completed". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "IIIT Dharwad Campus".