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IIT Kharagpur PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2026

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    Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Kharagpur?
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    The highest package offered during IIT KGP placements 2026 was INR 2.44 Crore per Annum.

    Q:   Does IIT Kharagpur offer hostel facilities?
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    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 satisfied are students with the facilities provided by IIT Kharagpur?
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    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:   Who were the top recruiters at IIT Kharagpur placements?
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    The list of top recruiters across various sectors. Some of the popular companies are mentioned below:

    IIT Kharagpur Top Recruiters
    FordTata SteelShell
    AccentureAmerican ExpressHUL
    IBMAmazonGoldman Sachs
    KPMGSonyBarclays

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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    Ph.D. in Engineering

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    M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Mathematics

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    Q:   Does IIT Kharagpur provide scholarships?
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    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

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    IIT Kharagpur PhD Admission Dates 2026

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    31 Dec '25
    		Ph.D. Date of admission
    8 Dec '25 - 12 Dec '25
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    Q:   How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?
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    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 CoursesCommon 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:   Can I get direct admission to IIT KGP?
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    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:   Can I get direct admission at IIT Kharagpur?
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    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 can I apply for admission to IIT Kharagpur?
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    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. 

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    Ph.D. in Engineering - Batch of 2017
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    You will have a great research life at IIT Kharagpur.
    Placements: PhD deals with research in some particular areas of interest. You have to do intense research and publish technical papers. For PhD, the probability of getting direct recruitment through campus placements is less compared to other courses. You have to apply for jobs offline, mostly in the R&D department or to various colleges. Still, about 50% of the students are pursuing PhD to get jobs direct through campus placements. The salary package got by one of my friends was 30 LPA in Intel company. I didn't attend campus placements and joined as an assistant professor at NIT Rourkela.
    Infrastructure: As it is a government-aided autonomous college, the hostels and building infrastructure may not be alluring and not of top quality. However, here you can meet students and faculty members from around the world. Hostel rooms are small and old. The food served in the mess is horrible. Still, you will enjoy the campus life with its greenery and by hanging out with friends. There is a huge collection of books in the library, and there are well-equipped laboratories. Wi-Fi is available everywhere on the campus, including the academic area, hostels and even on campus grounds. A health care centre available inside the campus provides basic medical services and may refer you to outside hospitals as per requirement. There is a huge gymkhana with almost all modern facilities inside the campus.
    Faculty: Faculty members here are of top quality with immense knowledge of their specialised subjects. My mentor was really good, helpful and understanding. The course curriculum of B.Tech and M.Tech is industry-oriented and helps students to be ready for campus placements without much hassle or extra preparation.
    Other: After pursuing my M.Tech from the same college, I chose to continue my PhD as I have enthusiasm for higher studies and research. I accepted the course when I was allotted to my favourite mentor. You will surely enjoy the campus life, its vibrant greenery, tea break at Chedi and evening snacks at Tikka. Here students will get complete freedom to learn, enjoy and explore.
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    5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
    I am satisfied with the experience and amenities this institution provides to students.
    Placements: Almost 80-90% of the students got placements. Top recruiting companies are generally from the analytics domain. The institute not only provides placements but also assists in startups if a student is inclined to the business acumen. Some of the notable alumni of this college are Sundar Pichai, Arvind Kejriwal, Vinod Gupta and many others.
    Infrastructure: It is a centrally Wi-Fi-enabled campus. It has a massive library and humongous classrooms, which make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The total area of the campus is around 2500 acres, with a helipad and a gigantic stadium. The institute has several eating joints like Rooster, Cafe Coffee Day, Subway and Mio Amore. The institute also has a large movie theatre.
    Faculty: Most of the students get into either higher studies, research, or industry. Faculty members make students ready to take up any challenge in life. The environment is competitive, and students have exposure to the best amenities and laboratories with respect to the subject.
    Other: IIT Kharagpur holds the most awaited spring fest in January. It is one of the largest fests in India, with more than 30,000 footfalls.
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    Offered by VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management
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    A goto B-School under the IIT fraternity.
    Placements: It has one of the best placement across schools. A wide variety of profiles were offered by top firms across the country and it covered different industries involving finance, operations, Marketing and sales, consultancy, analytics etc. All the students were placed during the placement drive only.
    Infrastructure: We had the state of the art facilities. Being a part of the IIT system, we had access to all the amenities of the system. There was a huge central library, along with a digital version of it as well. Also the Gymkhana was state of the art and we had a tech market as well.
    Faculty: The faculty members were excellent. Their teaching process was brilliant, and it included both the theoretical and practical application of the same. Case study based teaching helped us particularly. The course curriculum was highly relevant to the industry standards and also is regularly updated.
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    The infrastructure and facilities are excellent.
    Placements: Placements are great from companies like Samsung, Microsoft, Intel, Mercedes Benz, Eaton, TVS Motors, JIO, Flipkart etc. The highest salary packages offered are about 18-25 LPA. Scope for internships is great. Students manage to crack internships in companies like Schneider, Electric, Adobe, Mentor Graphics, and also academic internships in universities like University of Alberta, NTU Singapore, University of Colorado, Max Planck Institute, etc. They also get pre-placement offers from those companies, depending on their internship performance. The placement cell CDC plays a great role in providing internships and placements to the students.
    Infrastructure: Facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms and library are very well-maintained and have a great infrastructure. Medical facilities are good, and immediate medical facilities are provided to students in BC Roy Hospital. Classrooms are very good, and labs are provided with all the important and required equipment.
    Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and knowledgeable. The course curriculum is useful. Industry exposure is moderate. Teaching quality and teaching methods are useful. The student to faculty ratio is fairly balanced. New faculty members are also recruited slowly and gradually.
    Other: The college has numerous societies. Events and huge fests like Kshitij, Spring fest, etc., are organised in the college. Various extracurricular activities like music, dance, debate, elocution, sports, design, innovation, etc., are conducted. The campus life is fabulous. The campus crowd is great.
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    3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
    Satisfied with faculty and industrial support
    Placements: The placement scenario in IIT-KGP is on an average, although B.Tech placements are good. But for M.Tech, it is the worst. Only 40% students got placed in recent years, so they have only one option that is Ph.D or preparation for PSUs through GATE. Otherwise, software placements are also available. There are very few departments which get only 30% job in B.Tech, so it totally depends on the department and the current year situation. I want to give one example i.e. if one B.Tech pass out from here gets a job of 6 lakhs annually, then what is the difference between IIT and any college other than IIT.
    Infrastructure: Infrastructure-wise, IIT-KGP is far better than any other institute. It is well-known that the central library is one of the best libraries in Asia. Hostel facilities are very good and there are 100-bed facilities with the B.C. Roy Technology Hospital. The entire campus is fully Wi-Fi connected. I want to say nothing about the food because West Bengal is famous for its food, so it is quite expected that food will be good and tasty. You can get everything within the campus and the price is also subsidised.
    Faculty: The quality of faculty members is very high and impressive. Here the maximum teaching support is digital. Very motivated faculty members are there. They have a good idustrial connection both within India and outside. All classrooms are fully air-conditioned and digital. The course curriculum is as per any standard university.
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    The college has good placements, good infrastructure and very good facilities.
    Placements: Placements in our college are good. All the completing PhD students either get postdoc outside India or inside India with a very good package. Not only do they get the good package but also they get respectable jobs all across the world with a very high package.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is really well built and well furnished. The campus includes well-built departments and gardens for amusement purposes. The central library is also well built. Everywhere one or more canteen is there, and they are also well built, and many trees are available. Even the presence of a swimming pool and gym is refreshing. The counselling centre is there to boost up students.
    Faculty: Faculty members here are good, and they boost their students like anything. They help students to overcome every situation and barriers. They morally boost up. The course curriculum helps the students to qualify competitive examinations.
    Other: The college has top ranking in India and outside India. Top class students take admission here. This college is famous for foreign exchange students and has contacts widely all over the world. It produces good researchers, and a lot of alumni from this college are into a good profession. Many famous personalities are from this college.
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    IIT Kharagpur PhD 2026 FAQs

    Q:   Can I get IIT Kharagpur at 94 percentile?
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    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. 

    Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted at IIT Kharagpur?
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    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
    Q:   What JEE Advanced rank do I need to get into IIT Kharagpur?
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    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 Engineering509
    B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence1043
    B.S. in Mathematics and Computing1428
    B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering1660
    B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering2190
    B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering2600
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering4588
    B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering4699
    B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering5297
    B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering5803
    B.S. in Economics6450
    B.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering6984
    B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering8502
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering8816
    B.S. in Physics9572
    B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering10089
    B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering10683
    B.Tech. in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture11219
    B.Tech. in Mining Engineering11962
    B.Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering12603
    B.S. in Chemistry14760
    B.S. in Exploration Geophysics14923
    B.Sc. in Applied Geology15872
    Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.)24582

     

    Q:   How can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur?
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    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 the fee of IIT Kharagpur courses?
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    Students can check the table below for IIT Kharagpur total tuition fees:

    CourseTotal Tuition Fee
    BTechINR 8 lakh
    BArchINR 10 lakh 
    MTechINR 20,000- INR 39,900
    MBAINR 5 Lacs - INR 25 lakh
    MScINR 30,000 - INR 10 lakh
    EMBAINR 8 lakh

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

    Q:   How can students get admission at IIT Kharagpur?
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    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.

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

    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 EngineeringAgricultural and Food EngineeringArchitecture and Regional Planning
    Artificial Intelligence

    Chemical Engineering

    		Civil Engineering
    Cryogenic Engineering

    Computer Science and Engineering

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    Note: Reach the official site for other department details.

    Q:   What are the category-wise cutoffs in JEE Advanced (for CSE) to get into IIT Kharagpur?
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    IIT Kharagpur offers BTech and Integrated BTech courses based on JEE Advanced scores. Based on candidates' scores, the institute released the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2024 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 415 for the General AI category candidates. To check category-wise cutoffs, candidates can check out the table below: 

    All India Categories2024
    General415
    OBC209
    SC137
    ST67
    PWD22
    EWS67

     

    Q:   How can I join IIT Kharagpur for law?
    A: 

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

    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. 

    Q:   What are the different type of PhD programmes available at IIT Kharagpur?
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    The different PhD programmes available at IIT KGP campus include:

    • Regular with institute assistantship
    • Ph.D with individual fellowship (INSPIRE, UGC NET, etc.)
    • Sponsored PhD
    • PhD through sponsored research projects
    • PhD programme (Regular, Sponsored, Working Professionals, CSIR/UGC, INSPIRE Fellowship) 
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    I have got 200 rank in IIT JAM. What rank do I require to take admission in IIT Kharagpur?

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    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. 

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    What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff for OBC category?

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    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. 

    CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
    B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering23472423
    B.Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering44674671
    B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering38423928
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering31023271
    B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering24422501
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering241258
    B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering703735
    B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering941946
    B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering12591348
    B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering22682278
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering18401875
    B.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering31733361
    B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering33163584
    B.Tech. in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture40184173
    B.Tech. in Mining Engineering38814047
    Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.)74447973
    B.S. in Chemistry55045798
    B.S. in Economics32073213
    B.S. in Physics47555182
    B.S. in Mathematics and Computing709709
    B.Sc. in Applied Geology52755803
    B.S. in Exploration Geophysics52105548
    B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence427432
    B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering40574171

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    What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff for Mechanical Engineering?

    Answered 2 weeks 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.

    CategoryIIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026
    General4182 - 4588
    OBC1840 - 1875
    SC1037 - 1052
    ST567 - 595
    EWS733 - 733
    PWD277 - 297

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

    Answered 2 weeks ago

    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.

    Category IIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff 2026
    General409
    OBC868
    SC1990
    ST3644
    EWS747

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    Contributor-Level 10

    Can I get chemical engineering seat in IIT Kharagpur in round 6 with 5321 OBC rank in JEE?

    Answered a month ago

    While evaluating your chances for a Chemical Engineering seat at IIT Kharagpur provides a good foundation for your academic planning Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative. LPU offers premier engineering programs featuring state-of-the-art research laboratories an in

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