2 min readNew DelhiMar 12, 2026 10:44 AM IST Among all the programmes at the Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad), the Electronics and Communication Engineering recorded the highest increase in choice count, rising from 9,998 in 2024 to 13,583 in 2025 – a jump of nearly 35.9 per cent. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), introduced as a new programme this year, also attracted strong interest with a choice count of 16,164, making it one of the most preferred branches at IIT Dharwad in 2025. The choice count data according to the Joint Implementation Committee Report (JIC Report) for IIT Dharwad indicates a strong rise in student interest across most undergraduate engineering programmes in 2025. The data shows that both core engineering disciplines and specialised programmes registered year-on-year growth. Core engineering branches recorded steady growth in choice counts. Mechanical Engineering saw its choices increase from 10,010 in 2024 to 11,955 in 2025, marking a rise of about 19.4 per cent. Civil and Infrastructure Engineering registered a 21 per cent growth, with the choice count …