IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

IIT Kharagpur cutoff for 2025 has been released for the first round, on the basis of JEE Advanced scores. The cutoff was released for different categories under the All India quota. For the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 450 and 17823, for different BTech/Integerated BTech/BSc/BArch courses. Among the OBC category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 209 and 6719. For the SC AI category candidates, the ranks varied between 102 and 3363. For more information on cutoff for IIT Kharagpur, click here. The table given below records the round 1 cutoff for IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for the General AI category candidates:CourseRound 1 Closing RanksB.Tech. (Hons.) in Aerospace Engineering4487B.Tech. (Hons.) in Agricultural and Food Engineering10340B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering8021B.Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering7079B.Tech. (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering4818B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering450B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering1426B.Tech. (Hons.) in Instrumentation Engineering2561B.Tech. (Hons.) in Industrial and Systems Engineering4113B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering3599B.Tech. (Hons.) in Manufacturing Science and Engineering6063B.Tech. (Hons.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering7031B.Tech. (Hons.) in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture8727B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mining Engineering9669Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.)17823B.Sc. in Chemistry11713B.Sc. in Economics5782B.Sc. in Physics8625B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing1320B.Sc. in Applied Geology12343B.Sc. in Exploration Geophysics11850B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence839

IIT Kanpur's B.Sc. (Mathematics and Scientific Computing) is more focused on mathematics, with computing skills being a supporting tool. IIT Kharagpur's B.Tech. (Mathematics and Computing) programme is a more balanced approach, with a stronger emphasis on both mathematics and computing

New ranks are established for each branch at IIT Kharagpur according to the JEE Advanced results and number of seats. Most Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) students can expect to be in the top 300. It's common for branches like Electrical and Mechanical to be around ranks 1000–2000. These rankings are determined in the JoSAA Counselling process and may change a little based on category and demand.

For admission to BArch at IIT Kharagpur, you do need to take the JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is only open to those who first pass the JEE Main. The final selection of students happens through JoSAA Counselling. You cannot be admitted to BArch at IIT Kharagpur unless you pass JEE Advanced.

Students at IIT Kharagpur may choose minors or electives outside the courses they take in their main branch. To be eligible, a minor must finish more than 6 courses from a different department, have a CGPA of 7.5 or more and no backlogs from their 5th semester. You need to keep your CGPA at 8.0 or higher to stay in the program. Most of these micro-specializations include about 3–4 targeted topics and require students to complete a project or paper. To do a micro-specialization, students must have scored 7.0 or higher in the CGPA and have no backlogs after their first year.

To pursue a B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering after 12th at Chandigarh University, you will need to appear for the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET). This test is mandatory for admission into various engineering programs, including aerospace engineering.The CUCET process is quite straightforward, and based on your score, you can also qualify for various scholarships. For example, if you score between 90.01 and 100 marks in CUCET, you will receive a 100% scholarship, significantly reducing your fees. Scholarships are also available for scores between 80-90 marks (50% scholarship) and 70-79.99 marks (40% scholarship).However, it's important to maintain a CGPA of at least 7.5 each year to retain the scholarship. This motivates students to stay focused and perform well academically throughout their course. The scholarship program adds a great incentive for students to excel while pursuing their degree.

Candidates who obtain a seat at IIT Kharagpur via JoSAA must submit the seat acceptance fee on the internet by the due date. When they pay the fee, they should then load the documents asked for into the JoSAA portal for verification. Candidates are asked to report to IIT Kharagpur after the allotment to go through physical verification and admission procedures. Afterward, the institute will confirm the student's admission and mail the final confirmation letter.

At IIT Kharagpur, students are able to sign up for minors and electives outside their main branch. To complete a minor, students must successfully complete a minimum of 6 subjects from another department, have a CGPA of 7.5 or higher and do not have any backlogs from the 5th semester. To continue in the programme, students must get a CGPA higher than 8.0. You choose 3–4 core subjects and finish the programme with a project or term paper. A CGPA of 7.0 and no backlog reports after the first year are needed for micro-specialization.

The programme is suited to those who plan to pursue master's or doctoral degrees here and in international locations. Using top-quality research resources, being taught by experts and working on funded projects all help institute students improve. Thanks to the University's partnerships and support for placement, its graduates can easily decide to study in international universities. Students enrolled at IIT Kharagpur gain important innovation and critical thinking abilities which are valued by top institutions worldwide.

No, the decision to remove branch change was made for undergraduates from the 2024–25 academic session at IIT Kharagpur. It was decided to help reduce the pressure and extra competition related to the tiny number of branch change opportunities, as less than 10% of applicants could use this option. Rather than having students change from one branch to another, the institute now provides a 'Double Major' programme that lets students study a different subject as well. Anyone wishing to double major must maintain a CGPA of 7.0 and have no pending subjects by the end of their second semester.