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

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.

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:

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

What JEE Advanced rank do I need to get into IIT Kharagpur?

The needed rank would differ based on the category, course and branch. For the General AI category, the overall IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 ranged from 509 (BTech CSE) in the first round to 24582 (Bachelor of Architecture (BArch Hons) in the last round. Hence, overall, a rank below 24582 could help you get a seat. Students can check the table below to know the last round closing ranks for admission to various branches for the General AI category. Course IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 509 B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence 1043 B.S. in Mathematics and Computing 1428 B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering 1660 B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 2190 B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering 2600 B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 4588 B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering 4699 B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering 5297 B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 5803 B.S. in Economics 6450 B.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering 6984 B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 8502 B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 8816 B.S. in Physics 9572 B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering 10089 B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering 10683 B.Tech. in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture 11219 B.Tech. in Mining Engineering 11962 B.Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering 12603 B.S. in Chemistry 14760 B.S. in Exploration Geophysics 14923 B.Sc. in Applied Geology 15872 Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.) 24582

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.

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.

What are the category-wise cutoffs in JEE Advanced (for CSE) to get into IIT Kharagpur?

IIT Kharagpur offers BTech and Integrated BTech courses based on JEE Advanced scores. Based on candidates' scores, the institute released the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 for various categories belonging to the All India quota. As per the last-round, the JEE Advanced cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering programme stood at 509 for the General AI category candidates. To check category-wise cutoffs, candidates can check out the table below: All India Categories Cutoff 2026 General 509 OBC 258 SC 146 ST 73 PWD 32 EWS 74

Has there been any fall in the JEE Advanced cutoff rank for CSE at IIT Kharagpur over the years?

Yes, there has been a fall in the JEE Advanced cutoff rank for CSE at IIT Kharagpur over the past three years. As per the IIT Kharagpur CSE cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 509. In 2025 and 2024, the cutoffs for the same round were 450 and 414, respectively. The higher the rank, the lower the competition. For other categories, the scenario might be different.

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The CAT 2026 registrations for IIT Kharagpur MBA/PGDM admission are now closed. The admit cards download will begins from Nov 4, 2026 and the CAT exam will be held on Nov 29, 2026.

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

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Graduation score60%

Official MBA/PGDM Ranking

NIRF '25#12

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Q: Can I get direct admission at IIT Kharagpur?

No, generally candidates cannot get direct admission in IIT Kharagpur. However, candidates can apply through the SCOPE (Science Olympiad) and SEA (Sports Excellence) schemes without standard JEE ranks. IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or higher, you can get direct admission to M.Tech programmes without a GATE score.

Q: How satisfied are students with the facilities provided by IIT Kharagpur?

According to Shiksha verified reviews, IIT Kharagpur has been rated 4.5 for 'Infrastructure' and 4.6 for 'Value for Money'. The institute has a number of facilities for students. The facilities include a Techno Film Society, one of the largest and the finest technical libraries in Asia, a medical facility, a gym, a bank/ ATM, and others. Also, the college has various halls of residence. The halls of residence are equipped with a kitchen and a mess. Overall the institute provides all the necessary facilities to students.

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	-

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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 5L to INR 25L.

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	₹ 99.84 K
One-time Payment	₹ 1.14 L
Other Fees	₹ 14 K
Total fee	₹ 7.28 L - 27.28 L

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Q: What is the fee of IIT Kharagpur courses?

Students can check the table below for IIT Kharagpur total tuition fees:

Course	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 8 lakh
BArch	INR 10 lakh
MTech	INR 20,000- INR 39,900
MBA	INR 5 Lacs - INR 25 lakh
MSc	INR 30,000 - INR 10 lakh
EMBA	INR 8 lakh

Note: This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

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 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

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

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

BTech and BSc/ BS aspirants must fill application form for JEE (Main) through official website of National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee for General category boys is INR 1,000 (INR 900 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL) and INR 800 for girls (INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD).
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 General/OBC boys is INR 2,000 and INR 1,000 for girls (as well as SC/ST/PwD candidates) during the regular registration window. Read more
For MSc, candidates need to register for IIT JAM through the official website (iitr.ac.in). The application fee for General/OBC male candidates is INR 2,000 and INR 1,000 for female candidates (all categories) / SC / ST / PwD for one test paper. Read more

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

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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
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download
29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 exam date

Dates	Past Events
3 Aug '26 - 22 Sep '26	CAT 2026 application submission
1 May '26 - 5 May '26	MBA/PGDM elease of final merit list and final offer letters for the first round of admissions

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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 Dates are out. Hence, check the dates and prepare accordingly. For more information please click here.

Q: Can I get direct admission to IIT KGP?

IIT Kharagpur conducts admissions to the majority of its courses via the entrance test method. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur West Bengal accepts the scores from the JEE Main exam for admission to its flagship BTech programme. The institute also gives admissions to PG and PhD programmes. Admissions for these are done on the basis of IIT JAM, GATE, and other exams.

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: 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)

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.

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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: Which entrance exam is accepted at IIT Kharagpur?

IIT Kharagpur accepts national-level entrance exams depending on the specific programmes. Candidates can check below the entrance exams and counselling process accepted for admission into different programmes:

BTech / BS / BArch / Dual Degree: JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA counselling

MTech / MS (Engineering): GATE score, followed by counseling through COAP.

MBA: CAT exam conducted by the IIMs, followed by institute-level shortlisting and WAT/PI at VGSoM.

MSc / Joint MSc-PhD: JAM exam, with counseling through CCMN

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Q: Can I get IIT Kharagpur at 94 percentile?

Yes, admissions at IIT Kharagpur are possible with 94% as the basic eligibility criteria is pass in Class 12th with a minimum of 75% aggregate. The accepted entrance tests are JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and others.

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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

Section	2025
Overall	90
Quants	50
VA-RC	50
DI-LR	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:

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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.

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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 2025

IIT KGP MBA placement 2026 report is not released. Earlier, the highest, average and median package offered during the placement 2025 was INR 37.63 LPA, 22.75 LPA and 22.15 LPA respectively. 100% placements was recorded in 2025. Strategy & Consulting emerged as the top domain with placement distribution of 45%. The top recruiters included Amazon, EY, Godrej, ITC Limited and Infosys.

The highest stipend offered to the MBA batch of 2024-26 stood at INR 4.74 lakh. Average and Median stipend received was 1.79 lakh and 2.2 lakh. Supply Chain & Operations was the top domain with 28% placement distribution.

IIT Kharagpur placement highlights 2025 for MBA are tabulated below:

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary	INR 37.63 LPA
Average Salary	INR 22.75 LPA
Median Salary	INR 22.15 LPA
Students Participated	139
Students Placed	139
PPOs Offered	36

Students can check previous years' placement trend based on NIRF reports in the table below:

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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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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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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.

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2022Read More

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Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) - 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

This college is worth all for our hard-earned money.

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.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2022Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021

Offered by VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management

4.8

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Review of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management.

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.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2022Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2018

Offered by VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management

4.0

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2020Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021

Offered by VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2013

Offered by VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management

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.

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2019Read More

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Bipasha Jha

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I have got 200 rank in IIT JAM. What rank do I require to take admission in IIT Kharagpur?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can get admission to IIT Kharagpur with a rank of 200 in the IIT JAM exam if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 100 to 894. Students can take a look below to know which courses can be availed in the last round with the attained rank.

Neerja Rohatgi

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What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff for OBC category?

Answered 2 months ago

As per the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 for the OBC AI category, the closing ranks ranged from 241 (CSE) in the first round to 7973 (BArch Hons) in the last round. Students can check the table below to see the round 1 and last round closing ranks for various branches.

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	2347	2423
B.Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering	4467	4671
B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering	3842	3928
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	3102	3271
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	2442	2501
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	241	258
B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering	703	735
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	941	946
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering	1259	1348
B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering	2268	2278
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	1840	1875
B.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering	3173	3361
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	3316	3584
B.Tech. in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture	4018	4173
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering	3881	4047
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.)	7444	7973
B.S. in Chemistry	5504	5798
B.S. in Economics	3207	3213
B.S. in Physics	4755	5182
B.S. in Mathematics and Computing	709	709
B.Sc. in Applied Geology	5275	5803
B.S. in Exploration Geophysics	5210	5548
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence	427	432
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering	4057	4171

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff for Mechanical Engineering?

Answered 2 months ago

IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 ranged between 4182 and 4588 for the Mechanical Engineering branch. This the cutoff range for the General AI category. For the other categories cutoff range, students can check the table below.

Category	IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026
General	4182 - 4588
OBC	1840 - 1875
SC	1037 - 1052
ST	567 - 595
EWS	733 - 733
PWD	277 - 297

Neerja Rohatgi

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I want admission to MSc Physics course at IIT Kharagpur. What rank do I need?

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To get admission to the MSc Physics course (MSc + PhD in Physics) at IIT Kharagpur, a rank of at least 409 is required to be eligible for admission in the General AI category. Students who belong to other categories can see below to know the highest rank acceptable.