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IIT Kharagpur MBA Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Selection, Placement, How to Apply

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Our college provides great opportunities but placements are below expectations.

Placements: Placements were excellent as around 70 recruiters attended the placements drive, including some of the best domestic and international businesses. Industry received most prizes from JP Morgan, Amazon, Deloitte, and Infosys are the top recruiters. The average salary packages were around 14 LPA and the highest salary package was 22 LPA.

Infrastructure: Campus is well-equipped with all the necessary facilities such as the air-conditioners and well-furnished classrooms with projector facilities, Amphi-theatre, auditorium, seminar halls, computer labs, 24x7 Wi-Fi facility, and library with a collection of online and offline books, etc. Hostels charge a very nominal fee for a hostel is Rs.15,000 per annum. Mess and room facilities were included within this fee and the quality, as well as punctuality of the services, was very good. Rooms were on sharing basis and attached bathrooms. Facilities were different for both genders.

Faculty: The two-year course includes both fundamentals and advanced ideas, and VGSoM's 30-member teaching team also contributed significantly to giving the finest possible content to the students. The institute has a team of faculty who provide a great deal of management education. They adopt various teaching methodologies and techniques.

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Placements: There was a total of 116 students who were placed in the 2019 - 2021 session. Around 72 companies participated in the placements drive. The highest salary package offered was 26.5 LPA, and the average salary package offered is 18.44 LPA. Some top recruiting domains were consulting, operations, analytics. Some top recruiters were Amazon, Accenture, Wipro, etc.

Infrastructure: The institutes' campus has a reputation as one of the best campuses in West Bengal. The campus was equipped with a banking facility, computer facility, laboratory facility, etc. There was a big library on the campus which was filled with a huge database. VGSoM charged a very nominal fee for hostel residence as it was just Rs 15,000 annually. Both mess and room facilities were included within this fee, and the quality, as well as punctuality of the services, was very good. The rooms were of sharing basis and attached washrooms along with all requirements available within the rooms. The facilities were different for both genders for privacy.

Faculty: This two years course had four semesters. The first year deals with core courses and second-year elective courses were taught. A summer internship happens at the end of the first year. Most of the faculty members of the institute had come from IIT Kharagpur. They make the students engage with the technical aspects of analysis.

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Placements: The campus placements are good, with multiple offers in multiple domains. The average package offered is around 17 LPA, and the median is around 16 LPA. Many students get placed in consulting and analytics. The course curriculum is designed in such a way that such offers become feasible to candidates. The college has been achieving 100% placements consistently for the past 4 years and has also added some big brands like ITC, Amazon, Akzo Nobel, Jio Saavn, Dell, RBI etc.

Infrastructure: We used to indulge in various activities like swimming, and we had a proper gymkhana where we used to work out. It was well-equipped with all the latest machines. Apart from this, the college has a proper seminar hall. The hostel is good and well-maintained with ventilated rooms and 24-hours water and electricity supply. Apart from this, the hostel has a good and friendly environment, which actually helps us to fit in very quickly.

Faculty: We are taught various aspects of managerial concepts like managerial economics, financial management, and operational management. Along with this, there was a mandatory dissertation report which was supposed to be submitted during the final year. The college offers a micro specialisation in analytics which is its forte, However, finance courses are not generally taken up by students here.

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IIT Kharagpur MBA/PGDM
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The CAT 2026 registration window is expected to open in Aug 2026, for the MBA course.

IIT Kharagpur MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2026

IIT Kharagpur MBA is a full-time programme offered via its Vinod Gupta School of Management. This postgraduate programme runs for a duration of two years. Moreover, under this course, students get to choose from seven specialisations and one micro specialisation. The flagship programme is a residential programme for graduate Engineers and those with a master's degree in Science, Economics and Commerce.

For IIT Kharagpur MBA admissions, candidates need to qualify CAT followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. The minimum CAT percentile required is 90 for general category students. For NC-OBC and SC/ST/PwD, the minimum CAT percentile required is 80 and 75, respectively. Moreover, admission is only possible if students fulfill the below-mentioned IIT Kharagpur MBA eligibility criteria:

A bachelor's degree of minimum four-year duration in engineering/technology/pharmacy, or
A master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level)

Minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying degree:

General/EWS/OBC: Minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale)
SC/ST/PWD: Minimum of 55% marks (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale)

Check the below table to know more about MBA at IIT Kharagpur:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 5L - 25L

Median Package₹ 22.1L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CAT

Graduation score60%

Official MBA/PGDM Ranking

NIRF '25#12

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does IIT Kharagpur offer hostel facilities?

Hostels at IIT Kharagpur are furnished with beds, tables, chairs, high-speed LAN ports, fans, lights and adequate electricity ports. The quantity of the aforementioned things may vary depending upon the occupancy of the room whether it’s single room, double sharing or triple occupancy sharing.

Also, some halls (hostel is referred to as hall of residence at IIT Kharagpur and hostellers as boarders) have washing machine facilities and some don’t. Laundry service is available at a reasonable price.

Q: How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?

The minimum percentage required for admission to IIT Kharagpur is different for different courses. However, IIT Kharagpur admission is completely entrance-based. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. The below table mentions the minimum percentage required by the students in the last qualifying degree to be eligible for some of the popular IIT KGP courses:

Popular Courses	Common Eligibility
BTech (Hons)	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 75% aggregate
Integrated MTech	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 75% aggregate
LLM	First class or equivalent LLB/ BL (5 years) LLB/ BL (3 years) from a ny recognised university with Bachelor's degree (not less than 3 years) in Humanities/ Science/ Commerce or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA
MBA	Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year in Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy or Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST/ PwD)
E-MBA	Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year in Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST/ PwD)

Q: Does IIT Kharagpur offer MBA?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur's Vinod Gupta School of Management offers a two-year MBA degree to students. The modes of IIT Kharagpur admission are online and offline. Admission to various courses including MBA is based on merit and scores of entrance tests. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is ranked 14 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 under the Management category.

Q: Which is the largest hostel in IIT Kharagpur?

Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Hall of Residence is the largest hostel in terms of area and facilities. Lal Bahadur Shastri Hall of Residence construction completed in 2010 is a modern state-of-the-art hostel. It is a very spacious hostel and has many blocks in it. Apart from LBS Hall of Residence, there are several other hostels on the campus of IIT Kharagpur.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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IIT Kharagpur MBA Fees 2026

For admission to IIT Kharagpur courses, students must pay various fee components included in the IIT Kharagpur fee structure. Some of these components are to be paid once, such as a one-time fee, and some are to be paid semester-wise, such as tuition fees. The total tuition fee to be paid for the MBA course is INR 7.64 lakh to INR 27.64 lakh.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 5 L - 25 L
Hostel	₹ 1.58 L
One-time Payment	₹ 1.09 L
Other Fees	₹ 20.8 K
Total fee	₹ 7.88 L - 27.88 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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Q: Does IIT Kharagpur provide scholarships?

Yes, IIT Kharagpur does offerscholarships to its students. The scholarship type may vary between UG and PG level with different eligibility criterias for students to meet. The below-mentioned table reflects on the various scholarships offered by IIT Kharagpur:

IIT Kharagpur Scholarships
Merit cum Means Scholarship	Free Mess and Pocket Allowance	My Imprint Special Assistance
Incubation Support for Student Enterprises	SGR International Travel Grant	Alumni Scholarships & Awards
Organizational Scholarships & Fellowships	Inspire Scholarship	-

Q: How many schools of study are there under the IIT Kharagpur?

IIT KGP, through various departments and schools of study, offers UG, PG, PhD, and other courses to students across the Law, Management, Engineering, and various other streams. The below-mentioned table reflects on the IIT Kharagpur departments:

IIT Kharagpur Departments
Aerospace Engineering	Agricultural and Food Engineering	Architecture and Regional Planning
Artificial Intelligence	Chemical Engineering	Civil Engineering
Cryogenic Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering	-

Note: Reach the official site for other department details.

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IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission Dates 2026

The Vinod Gupta School of Management MBA application for the batch 2026-2028 is expected to open soon after the announcement of CAT results. Once the application portal is open, students seeking admission must apply for the course. You can also check the below table to stay updated with important CAT dates and IITKGP MBA admission dates 2026:

Dates	Upcoming Events
Aug '26	CAT 2026 application processTentative
Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download Tentative
Dec '26	CAT 2026 result announcementTentative

Dates	Past Events
1 May '26 - 5 May '26	MBA/PGDM elease of final merit list and final offer letters for the first round of admissions
13 Jan '25 - 15 Feb '25	MBA/PGDM (MHRM) Application 2025 start and end date (tentative)

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur?

If you get a good score in the JEE Main, you would then have to pass the exam of JEE Advanced for admission into IIT Kharagpur. It is through the JoSAA counseling process that admission is granted based on the rank obtained in the JEE Advanced. For MBA or M.Tech or any other postgraduate degrees, you would have to qualify for tests like GATE or CAT.

Q: What is IIT Kharagpur IIT JAM cutoff?

IIT JAM 2026 cutoff for IIT Kharagpur is available online. GEN category students with JAM rank between 9 and 605 were offered admission in round 1. Candidates can check the JAM cutoff for IIT Kharagpur on the website jam2026.iitb.ac.in.

Q: Does IIT Kharagpur accept GATE score?

Yes, IIT Kharagpur does accept GATE scores for admission to its M.Tech programme. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to the discipline of their qualifying degree. In cases where there is no specific GATE paper available for a particular discipline, XE/XL/XH papers of the GATE examination can be considered. GATE is the accepted entrance exam for admission to IIT Kharagpur's M.Tech programme.

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

The minimum CAT percentile required for admission to the MBA programme at VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur) is 90 for the General category. For NC-OBC and SC/ST/PwD, the minimum CAT percentile required is 80 and 75, respectively.

VGSOM also considers post-qualification work experience in organizations. According to Quora, VGSoM also emphasizes work experience and past academics.

To be admitted to the MBA programme at VGSOM, candidates must qualify for the CAT, followed by a Group Discussion and personal interview round. VGSOM only accepts the CAT exam.

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2026: How to Apply?

IIT Kharagpur MBA course admission process consists of various steps. To start, interested students are required to apply for preferred course. The application fee for general caregory students is INR 1,600. After that, the university begins with the selection process.

Resgietered candidates are evaluated based on performance in the accepted entrance exam, i.e., CAT. After that, shortlisted students are further evaluated based on their performance in GD & PI rounds. Those who wish to know the next steps can check the below-mentioned guide on IIT Kharagpur admissions:

STEP 1: IIT Kharagpur MBA Application Process 2026

The mode of application for CAT is completely online. Additionally, aspirants need to submit a duly filled application form along with the required documents and the application fee by visiting the official website of IIT Kharagpur's Industrial and Management Engineering (IME). The stepwise application process is given below:

1: Visit the official website of IME IIT Kharagpur and click on 'Apply Now' when the applications are available.

2: Fill in all the personal and educational details in the application form after registration.

3: Upload the required documents.

4: Pay the application fee (mentioned in the below table).

5: Click on the 'Submit' button and submit the application form.

STEP 2: Selection for further rounds

The institute will shortlist candidates for MBA admission based on eligibility conditions and CAT scores. The shortlisted aspirants will be notified via postal mail and e-mail.

STEP 3: Appear for GD & PI rounds

In the third step of the admission process, the panel determines the suitability of the candidate for the programme and as a future management professional. Shortlisted students are evaluated based on their communication skills and their ability to express their point of view on a specific topic, knowledge of industry trends, business awareness, and more. Those who wish to prepare for this round can check out the below links:

STEP 4: Release of Merit List

After completion of the selection rounds, the institute releases a merit list with the names of selected candidates. The shortlisted aspirants will be notified through postal mail and e-mails.

STEP 5: Admission Confirmation

Students who are offered admission after the PI must get their documents verified. After successful verification, they are required to pay the admission fee. The institute may also require the submission of the first installment of the tuition fees.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much is the cost to apply for IITKGP's MBA admission?

The IITKGP MBA admission process starts with filling out the application forms. As per the official website, the fee to apply for the PGDM (MBA) programme is INR 1,600 for general & NC-OBC candidates and Rs. 800 for SC/ST/PWD.

Note: The below-mentioned fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

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Q: How can I get MBA admission at IIT Kharagpur?

For admission to MBA at VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur), candidates need to qualify CAT followed by WAT and personal interview round. The minimum CAT percentile required is 90 for general category students. For NC-OBC and SC/ ST/ PwD the minimum CAT percentile required is 80 and 75 respectively.

To be eligible for admission to MBA at VGSOM, candidates must have the following:

A bachelor’s degree of minimum 4-year duration in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or similar streams
OR a master’s degree in Science/ Economics/ Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor’s level) with 60% aggregate (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale) for General and NC-OBC candidates and 55% aggregate (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
Candidates appearing for the final year of the bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply

Selection of candidates for admission to MBA at VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur is a two-step process. The applicants are shortlisted based on eligibility criteria and called for an online Personal Interview (PI). Final admission to MBA is offered on the basis of a cumulative score of the Application Rating (AR), performance score in CAT, and the candidate’s performance in the online PI round. PFB the minimum CAT percentile requirement for selection:

Category	Total Percentile
General/EWS	90
NC-OBC	81
SC	60
ST	60
PwD	60

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Q: How can students get admission at IIT Kharagpur?

For Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur admissions, candidates need to clear the entrance exams and should also fulfill the other eligibility criteria. The entrance exams accepted include JEE Advanced / GATE/ CAT for BTech and BSc. The admission process is completely conducted by JoSAA after students appear for their JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam. Also, the eligibility for admissions is that candidate should have passed Class 12 or graduation with a minimum of 50-60% aggregate. JEE Advanced 2023 Dates are out. Hence, check the dates and prepare accordingly. For more information please click here.

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IIT Kharagpur MBA Cutoff

The IIT Kharagpur MBA cutoff are released based on CAT percentiles. In 2024, the cutoff were set at 90 overall, 50 for Quants, 50 for VA-RC, and 50 for DI-LR. The PGDBA programme had cutoffs at 85 in all sections. Check out the below table to know the year-wise IITKGP cutoff for MBA programme:

MBA/PGDM CAT Cut Off 2025: Year-Wise percentile

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Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIT Kharagpur?

IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2024 for MBA course is based on CAT scores. The institute offers admission through VGSOM. Tabulated below are the CAT scores for candidates seeking admission to the MBA course offered at IIT Kharagpur for last few years for the General category All India candidates:

Section	2022	2023	2024
Overall	90	90	90
Quants	50	50	50
VA-RC	50	50	50
DI-LR	50	50	50

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IIT Kharagpur MBA Curriculum

The IIT Kharagpur MBA syllabus of this programme has evolved to be among the best in the country, combining the strengths of IITs in technical education with modern management philosophy. Teaching techniques include a judicious mix of lectures, case studies, group projects, and workshops. A two-month summer internship in the industry is also included in the course, which exposes students to get an understanding of the practical management problems. To know more, download the entire curriculum given in the below table:

Specialization	Curriculum
Master of Business Administration (MBA),VGSOM IIT Kharagpur

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IIT Kharagpur MBA Seats 2026

IIT Kharagpur MBA seats are allocated based on marks obtained in the CAT examination. Moreover, students are also evaluated based on their performance in the GD & PI rounds. To get a seat, students must first apply for the preferred course. Application forms are available on the institute's official website. The below table contains the total MBA seat intake at IIT Kharagpur:

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)	60

IIT Kharagpur MBA Placements

The IIT Kharagpur MBA placement 2025 report has not been released yet. However, some of the insights have been disclosed in the media reports. As per media reports, the highest package offered so far during the 2025 placements was INR 2.14 crore per annum. Further, 13 students have secured international offers, and the total count of offers made stood above 800.

Earlier, as per the official placement brochure 2024-25, 1,747 students were placed during the 2024 drive. Out of 685 registered BTech students, 546 were placed. Visit the IIT Kharagour placement page to know more.

IIT Kharagpur PG - 2 years NIRF Placements Data: Management Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25
Median salary	22.06 LPA	20.65 LPA	22.75 LPA
% Students Placed	100%	99%	98%
Students placed	94	124	142
% Passing Students	100%	100%	98%
Students admitted	94	125	145
Students graduated	94	125	142

Source : NIRF Report 2026

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Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Both in core & non-core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in outside India

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the highest package at IIT Kharagpur?

The highest package offered during IIT KGP placements 2026 was INR 2.44 Crore per Annum.

IIT Kharagpur MBA Rankings

IIT Kharagpur is a renowned institution, recognized across various categories by prominent national ranking bodies, including NIRF, QS World University Rankings, India Today, etc. For the 'Management' category, the institute was ranked #19 by NIRF. Earlier in 2023, the institute was ranked #14 under the same category. Check below table to know the IIT Kharagpur ranking for MBA courses:

Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	12	19	12

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I am happy with our college.

Placements: About 65% of the students got placed from our university. The highest salary package offered was 5.6 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered was Rs. 90,000 per annum. Goodyear was the top recruiter for our course. About 56% of the students get internships in Goodyear and Nestle company. They mostly offer marketing and sales roles.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college was not very much good, but the canteen facilities were good. All food items were well packaged and hygienic also. Our college also provided good Wi-Fi facility and hostel facilities. Medical facilities were also good. Sports commuter was also good, and they also organise sports meet every year.

Faculty: Our teachers were good, and they all are PhD graduates and well qualified. They help us to do new live projects, and they all focus on making students think creatively. They all are well defined to provide great knowledge through their experience.

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I'm totally satisfied with university as placements are best.

Placements: IIT Kharagpur is the best college in placements in every field and each student got more than one placement offers from different companies on a high scale package. Some of them are interested and pursuing internships while some have others goals and they are preparing for it.

Infrastructure: In terms of infrastructure, it is very attractive and big. The library is all equipped with thousands of books and very big in size. There are separate number of hostels each having their own mess and food quality is also good. Sports grounds for cricket, football, volleyball court, basketball court, table tennis plus indoor games facilities are available. The labs are well maintained by staff members with all instruments upgraded and you can do your work or any research work according to a time slot given to you.

Faculty: Faculty members are the best since most of them are in college for many years and highly experienced in their fields. Their knowledge is high regarding the current situations of the market and industries. Some of them have good contacts with industries. The course curriculum is well accurately designed by board members. Hence, we have no difficulty regarding curriculum.

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4.6

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

The college provides placements and very good infrastructure.

Placements: The college provides 100% placements for both final and summer placement. Companies from all sector like manufacturing, consulting, finance, and FMCG visited the campus for placements. Placement cell was available to coordinate the process. They work very efficiently. Companies like ITC, P&G, Nomura, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and Citi visit the campus.

Infrastructure: Facilities like Wi-Fi in classrooms, huge central library, all sports facilities for both indoor and outdoor are available on the campus. Hostel and mess were of average quality. Overall, the infrastructure was very good, and it was value for money. ROI was one of the best since fees were on the lower side.

Faculty: Faculty members were one of the best parts of the college. Most of the professors had prior work experience before joining academics. Most of them use to teach through case studies and provide real-life examples. Many visiting faculty are also invited to the college.

Other: The college organises cultural, spring fest and technical fest named as Kshitiz.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021

Offered by VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management

4.6

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

I am satisfied with everything.

Placements: Placement at VGSOM is pretty decent, providing the best ROI in premium B-Schools. Placements for the senior batch is 100% with the highest salary package of 20 LPA. The average salary package offered was around 14 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered was 8.85 LPA. There are very diverse roles offered on the campus with a focus on analytics, consulting and operations. All the students who enrolled for internships were provided with a stipend. The highest stipend offered was Rs. 2,00,000 per month and the average stipend offered was Rs. 97,000 per month.

Infrastructure: There is no comparison when it comes to the infrastructure of an IIT. The campus is huge and equipped with all the facilities. Wi-Fi is enabled in the whole 2100 acre campus, and classrooms are air-conditioned. There is a hospital inside the campus which provides free medical services to all the students.

Faculty: Faculty members of VGSoM are well-qualified, and most of them are PhD holders. The quality of teaching is pretty good, and the main focus of the teachers in the class is student interaction. The course curriculum is very hectic, but it covers all the important subjects. Other than that, VGSoM gives us the option to take additional subjects from other departments which are not provided in other schools.

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Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) - Batch of 2017

4.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Fully satisfied with faculty members, infrastructure and departmental support.

Placements: One of the finest HR MBA course in the country with excellent ROI. With a course fee of 3 Lacs for two years and an average package of 10 plus, MHRM has always maintained its reputation as the course to sought for. I can vouch for this fact as I was a part of placement committee for the batch of 2015-17.

Infrastructure: In one word - Brilliant. There is no other campus in India which can brag of such vivacity. With a brilliant academic facilities and a Fab peer group, IIT Kgp scores big in every aspect of infrastructure. The hostels are also good. One area in which college can improve is food as food is still not as good as other esteemed colleges.

Faculty: Curriculum is brilliant and well tuned to modern HR practices and the course is taught brilliantly by esteemed faculty members of Department of HSS. The curriculum has courses like CSR, Analytics and Statistics which are not taught in other B-Schools. The collaboration with law School of IIT also makes this course worth looking at.

Other: The peer group, normal crowd, faculty members and events all are brilliant in IIT Kgp.

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IIT Kharagpur MBA FAQs 2026

Q: Who were the top recruiters at IIT Kharagpur placements?

The list of top recruiters across various sectors. Some of the popular companies are mentioned below:

IIT Kharagpur Top Recruiters
Ford	Tata Steel	Shell
Accenture	American Express	HUL
IBM	Amazon	Goldman Sachs
KPMG	Sony	Barclays

Q: Is IIT Kharagpur good for MBA?

IIT Kharagpur is one of the oldest and reputed institution in the country known for its Engineering education. However, the brand name is also a key factor for candidates while choosing it to pursue higher education in the field of Management, i.e., MBA. To support its reputation, ranking received by VGSOM (B-School of IIT Kharagpur) for MBA over the past three years by NIRF is as follows:

Ranking Body	2025
NIRF	12

As per the report, the highest package offered was INR 37.63 LPA. The average and median package received during IIT Kharagpur MBA placement 2025 was INR 22.75 LPA and INR 22.15 LPA, respectively.

Q: Where are IIT Kharagpur alumni placed?

According to unofficial online sources, the majority of IIT Kharagpur alumni are placed in the Engineering domain with a 35% share. The other top domains that involve a large share of alumni are Business Development and Research. The infographic below illustrates the domain-wise distribution of alumni:

Q: What are some of the core subjects included in MBA curriculum at IITKGP?

IIT Kharagpur MBA curriculum is divided into semester-pattern. Check the below list to get an idea of what subjects are taught in the IITKGP MBA programme:

Purchasing & Outsourcing
Product Analytics
Manufacturing strategy
Project Management
Organizational Leadership
Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
Information Systems Strategy
E-commerce technology & Applications
International Economic

Q: How can I join IIT Kharagpur for law?

Check eligibility for LL.B (Hons.) or LL.M
Complete online application on official website
Pay specified application fee
Current LL.B (Hons.) students with a CGPA of 8.5 or above will be considered.
Choose your LLM specialisation, wait for admission results, and confirm admission by paying the required fees if selected.

Q: Does IIT Kharagpur consider sectional or overall cut-offs for MBA admission?

The institute has given weightage to all the sections in CAT cut-off for the final shortlisting of the students. For General category candidates, the minimum CAT overall percentile is 90. This is relaxed for reserved category students and stands at 81 percentile for NC-OBC category students and 60 for SC, ST and PwD students. However, for final admisison, there is only an overall cutoff. For General category candidates, minimum CAT percentile is 90. This will be relaxed for category students as per the Government of India norms.

Q: How can I apply for admission to IIT Kharagpur?

The application process for a few popular courses is completely online. Candidates seeking admission must apply via the following websites:

BTech and BSc/ BS aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 625 and INR 325 for girls. Read more

MTech candidates are required to register for GATE through the official website of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (appsgate.iitd.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 1,500 and INR 750 for girls. Read more
For MSc, candidates need to register for IIT JAM through the official website (iitr.ac.in). The application fee for others is INR 1,800 for other and INR 900 for female (all categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD for one test paper. Read more

For MBA, LLM and PhD, candidates are required to apply via the official website of IIT Kharagpur.

Q: What is the final selection process for MBA at VGSOM (IIT KGP) takes place?

The selection of candidates for admission to the MBA programme at VGSoM (IIT Kharagpur) is a two-step procedure. Applicants, who are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria are called for WAT and online Personal Interview (PI). Final admission to the MBA programme is then offered on the basis of a cumulative score of the application rating (AR), performance score in CAT, and the candidate's performance in the WAT and online PI process.

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