PM Vidyalaxmi Uttam institution
Education loan for IIIT Dharwad
Fees, programmes, a worked EMI example and how to get a collateral-free PM Vidyalaxmi loan for Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad, Dharwad, Karnataka.
- Interest rate
- 7.45%
- Category
- Uttam
- Established
- 2015
No collateral under the scheme
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh, through FundMyCampus
No processing fees under the scheme
A parent or guardian as co-borrower
IIIT Dharwad education loan at a glance
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Uttam category, so a public sector bank can fund your course at about 7.45%, with no collateral and no guarantor under the scheme.
- PM Vidyalaxmi category
- Uttam (one of three bands on the government list)
- Interest rate
- 7.45% a year, floating, at public sector banks
- Collateral
- None under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme
- Guarantor
- None under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower
- Margin
- None on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest
- Interest subsidy
- Based on family income, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh: all the interest during study and the grace year up to ₹4.5 Lakh, 3% of it up to ₹8 Lakh
- Processing fee
- No processing or upfront charges under the scheme
- Sanction through FundMyCampus
- Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges
Rates are PNB's PM Vidyalaxmi rates for each category. They change with the RBI repo rate, other banks may differ, and the lender sets the final rate.
The institute
About IIIT Dharwad
IIIT Dharwad started in 2015 and became an Institute of National Importance under the IIIT (Public-Private Partnership) Act of 2017. It is run in partnership by the Ministry of Education, the Government of Karnataka and KEONICS, on its own campus on Ittigatti Road in Dharwad.
- Established
- 2015
- Status
- Institute of National Importance (IIIT PPP Act, 2017)
- Location
- Dharwad, Karnataka
- AISHE code
- U-0803
Courses
Programmes at IIIT Dharwad
B.Tech seats for 2026-27 through JoSAA and CSAB, including female supernumerary seats. Each branch also has supernumerary seats for DASA, sports, Olympiad and Study in India entrants. The institute also admits to M.Tech and Ph.D.
UG UG programmes
| Programme | Duration | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | 240 |
| B.Tech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | 144 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | 120 |
| B.Tech AI and Computing (new in 2026) | 4 years | 102 |
606 JoSAA seats in 4 branches, 718 with all supernumerary seats.
Source: IIIT Dharwad B.Tech admissions 2026-27, UG seat matrix
Getting in
Admission and eligibility at IIIT Dharwad
B.Tech
JEE Main, then JoSAA and CSAB counselling. You also need 75% in Class 12 or a top 20 percentile score on your board.
B.Tech (NRI, foreign, OCI)
DASA counselling
B.Tech (supernumerary)
Sports excellence and Olympiad excellence, 2 seats per branch each
JEE Main CRL closing rank in 2025-26, open category, gender-neutral
| Programme | Closing rank |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 68,592 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 73,746 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 87,533 |
Fee structure
IIIT Dharwad fees: B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| One-time fee at admission | ₹21,500 |
| Institute fee per semester (same for all categories) | ₹2,12,100 |
| Hostel user fee per semester (₹29,000 in year 1, rising to ₹35,000 in year 4) | ₹29,000 |
| Mess advance per semester | ₹21,000 |
| Whole course, about | ₹21.42 Lakh |
One-time fee plus 8 semesters of institute fee, hostel user fee and mess advance at 2026-27 rates. Refundable deposits of ₹30,000 are left out. The mess bill is an advance and the final amount depends on actual expenses.
The fee is the same for every category, including SC and ST. Category scholarships are claimed separately.
Sources: IIIT Dharwad B.Tech fee structure 2026-27 (IIITDWD/ACA/2026/759), IIIT Dharwad hostel fee structure 2026-27 (IIITDWD/ACA/2026/760)
Finance your ₹21.42 Lakh course
A PM Vidyalaxmi loan can cover the B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) fee at IIIT Dharwad, less a 5% margin above ₹4 Lakh, with no collateral and no processing fees under the scheme. Through FundMyCampus, digital sanction takes 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh.
Try your own numbers
EMI calculator for IIIT Dharwad
Set to a loan of ₹20.35 Lakh (the B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) fee of ₹21.42 Lakh less the 5% margin), the Uttam rate of 7.45%, and repayment starting 5 years from now (the 4-year course plus 12 months). Change any number to see your EMI.
Loan details
Your EMI breakdown
Monthly EMI after the moratorium
₹25,876
for 180 months
- Loan amount
- ₹20,40,000
- Total interest
- ₹26,17,667
- Total amount you repay
- ₹46,57,667
Indicative estimate. Assumes the full amount is disbursed upfront and simple interest during the moratorium, as most Indian lenders charge. Your lender's sanction letter is final.
After graduation
IIIT Dharwad rankings, placements and higher studies
| Season | Companies | Placed | Highest | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 106 | 69% | ₹65 LPA | ₹12.37 LPA | ₹10 LPA |
| 2025 | 94 | 82% | ₹78.12 LPA | ₹12 LPA | ₹9.34 LPA |
2026 figures are the institute's latest update and can change as the season closes. IIIT Dharwad is not in the NIRF 2025 engineering list, so these are the institute's own figures.
Source: IIIT Dharwad Career Guidance Cell, placement statistics
Living and support
Hostel, scholarships and life at IIIT Dharwad
Hostel
Hostel is ₹50,000 a semester in the first year (₹29,000 user fee and ₹21,000 mess advance) and rises by ₹2,000 a semester each year. A one-time refundable hostel deposit of ₹10,000 is paid at admission.
Scholarships
- •Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
- •Merit cum Means Scholarship for professional and technical courses
- •Karnataka State Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC students
3 more scholarships
- •Top Class Education Scheme for SC students
- •National Fellowship and Scholarship for ST students
- •Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
These come on top of the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy.
Studying in Dharwad
Dharwad is a university town in north Karnataka, joined to Hubballi as one municipal corporation. Dharwad railway station is the nearest railhead and Hubballi Airport the nearest airport. Bengaluru, the state capital, is about 394 km away in a straight line.
PM Vidyalaxmi
PM Vidyalaxmi benefits for IIIT Dharwad students
PM Vidyalaxmi is the government's education loan scheme for 1,441 top-ranked institutions. Here is what it means for a student at IIIT Dharwad. How the scheme works
No collateral
Under the scheme, banks ask for no collateral security, so there is nothing to mortgage.
No guarantor
No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower.
No processing fees
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may still charge small portal enrolment and account fees.
Lower rate for Uttam colleges
IIIT Dharwad is in the Uttam band, so public sector banks lend at about 7.45%.
3% interest subsidy
For family income up to ₹8 Lakh, the government pays 3% of the interest during study and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.
Full interest cover for lower incomes
For family income up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the central CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the moratorium on technical and professional courses, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.
Up to 15 years to repay
Repayment starts a year after the course ends, and can run for up to 15 years.
Interest only on what is paid out
The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.
Small margin
Nothing to pay upfront on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest.
No foreclosure or prepayment charges
Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for closing or prepaying floating-rate loans to individuals.
Interest subsidy by family income
| Family income a year | What the government pays | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹4.5 Lakh | All the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh | CSIS scheme, for technical and professional courses |
| Up to ₹8 Lakh | 3% of the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh | PM Vidyalaxmi, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year |
| Above ₹8 Lakh | No subsidy. You still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course | PM Vidyalaxmi |
Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal and CSIS scheme on myScheme (Government of India)
Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal, Bank of Maharashtra PM-Vidyalaxmi loan terms, RBI (Pre-payment Charges on Loans) Directions, 2025
Paperwork
Documents you need
Keep these ready before you apply. FundMyCampus checks them for you before anything goes to the bank.
Student and admission
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 (or last qualifying exam / diploma) marksheet
- Proof of admission to the course
- Schedule of expenses from IIIT Dharwad
- Family income proof from a competent authority
- Photographs of the student and parent
Parent co-borrower
- PAN and Aadhaar of the student and the parent co-borrower
- Parent's income proof: ITR, Form 16 or salary slips
- Last 6 months' bank statements of the parent
- Passport-size photographs
How it works
Your loan journey with FundMyCampus
- 1
Talk to a counsellor
Share your course and fee details. The call is free.
- 2
Upload your documents
Send them online. We check every page so nothing bounces back from the bank.
- 3
We apply on PM Vidyalaxmi
We file your application on the government portal and pick the public sector bank that suits you.
- 4
Digital sanction
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh through FundMyCampus.
- 5
Fees paid to the college
The bank pays IIIT Dharwad directly, one semester at a time.
- 6
Subsidy and repayment
We help you claim the interest subsidy. EMIs start a year after the course ends.
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FAQs
IIIT Dharwad education loan FAQs
What is the education loan interest rate for IIIT Dharwad?
About 7.45% a year at public sector banks under PM Vidyalaxmi, because IIIT Dharwad is in the Uttam category. The rate is floating and moves with the RBI repo rate. The bank sets the final rate.
Is IIIT Dharwad covered under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?
Yes. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (AISHE code U-0803) in Dharwad, Karnataka is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Uttam category.
What does B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) cost at IIIT Dharwad?
About ₹21.42 Lakh for the whole course. One-time fee plus 8 semesters of institute fee, hostel user fee and mess advance at 2026-27 rates. Refundable deposits of ₹30,000 are left out. The mess bill is an advance and the final amount depends on actual expenses.
Do I need collateral for a IIIT Dharwad education loan?
No. Under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, banks ask for no collateral security.
Does the loan cover the whole fee?
Almost. There is no margin on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost yourself, and the bank lends the rest. Scholarships can count towards the margin.
Is there a processing fee?
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may charge small portal enrolment and account fees, for example ₹100 plus GST to enrol at Bank of Maharashtra.
Do I need a guarantor or co-applicant?
No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins the loan as co-borrower.
Can I get the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy at IIIT Dharwad?
It depends on family income. Up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the course and grace year for technical and professional courses. Up to ₹8 Lakh, PM Vidyalaxmi pays 3% of the interest in that period on loans up to ₹10 Lakh, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year with government institutions first in line. Above ₹8 Lakh there is no subsidy, but you still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course.
When does repayment start?
One year after the course ends. You then have up to 15 years to repay in monthly EMIs.
Is interest charged on the full loan from the first day?
No. The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.
Can I repay the loan early?
Yes, with no charge. Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for prepaying or closing floating-rate loans to individuals.
Does the loan cover hostel and mess?
Yes. Banks fund the fees on IIIT Dharwad's fee sheet, including hostel, and can add mess, books and a laptop.
How long does sanction take through FundMyCampus?
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges, once your documents are complete.
Which documents do I need?
Class 10 and 12 marksheets, proof of admission, the college fee schedule, family income proof, and PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of the student and parent.
How do I get admission to IIIT Dharwad?
B.Tech: JEE Main, then JoSAA and CSAB counselling. You also need 75% in Class 12 or a top 20 percentile score on your board.
Is IIIT Dharwad a government engineering institute?
IIIT Dharwad is an institute of National Importance (IIIT PPP Act, 2017).
Which scholarships can I combine with the loan at IIIT Dharwad?
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students Merit cum Means Scholarship for professional and technical courses Karnataka State Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC students Top Class Education Scheme for SC students National Fellowship and Scholarship for ST students Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Figures on this page were checked on 3 Nov 2026 against the sources linked in each section.
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