IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Yes, the M.Tech. in Computer Science and Data Processing eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at IIT Kharagpur. The application fee is Rs. 500/- for GE/EWS/OBC Male/Transgender candidates and Rs. 250/- for all Female or PwD/SC/ST candidates. Seats are reserved for OBC/EWS/SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disability (PwD) as per Government of India rules.

M.Tech. in Safety, Health and Environment at IIT Kharagpur is chosen for its great placement opportunities, with all students from the '22 batch getting placed in companies like CIL, software, and IT companies. The program accepts students through various GATE papers, including Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and more. The GATE cutoff for the program varies each year, but previous year's cutoffs have been around 559 for general category students through Mining Engineering and 706 for general category students through other GATE papers.

The eligibility criteria for admission to VGSOM IIT Kharagpur for Master of Business Administration (MBA) are:
1. A candidate must have a Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year duration in engineering/technology/pharmacy or a Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level).
2. 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)
3. Candidates appearing for the final year of their qualifying degree examination and those who have completed degree requirements but are awaiting results can also apply, but their admission will be provisional.
4. Applicants must be in good health.
5. Candidates belonging to PwD category seeking admission to MBA are required to appear before a medical board on or before October 31, 2024 at IIT Kharagpur.

IIT Kharagpur's B.Sc. in Economics is a good choice due to its:
Oldest IIT with one of the best exposures
Economically matured course
Helps in developing a data analyst/financial profile
Gives an edge for MBA
Prefer the branch if devoted/interested in it
Placements are mostly with consulting and analytics firms
Combo of IIT tag + diversity for IIM
Bright cohort to motivate
Better than most NITs, BITS (fees) etc.
Electrical at JU will open far more doors than an IIT tag from second-gen IITs.

The placement statistics for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur are as follows:
- the highest CTC: ₹37.07 L
- Average CTC: ₹20.83 L
- Median CTC: ₹20.65 L
- Top 10% Average CTC: ₹31.62 L
- Top 25% Average CTC: ₹27.45 L
- Top 50% Average CTC: ₹24.48 L
- Sector-wise placement:- Strategy & Consulting: 29%- BFSI: 20%- Others: 22%- 8% in other sectors.

MCP graduates from IIT Kharagpur can work in various roles such as:
Urban PlannerCity PlannerRegional PlannerTransportation PlannerEnvironmental PlannerUrban DesignerLandscape PlannerGIS and Remote Sensing SpecialistPlanning ConsultantResearcherAcademician
They can work in government agencies, private companies, NGOs, and research institutions, and can be involved in planning and development of cities, towns, and regions, as well as in research and education in the field of urban planning.

B.Tech. (Hons.) in Industrial Engineering graduates from IIT Kharagpur can do jobs related to data analytics, and can be placed in good companies, especially those pursuing dual degrees. They can also work in core or non-core industries, with better placement records in non-core industries. Some graduates may also pursue higher education, such as PhDs, in fields like manufacturing Science and engineering.

Yes, IIT Kharagpur provides placements for Masters in City Planning (MCP). The institute has a strong record of placing its students in reputable organizations, with many students getting placed in top companies and research organizations. The Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, which offers the MCP program, has a good track record of placements, with students being placed in various roles such as urban planner, city planner, and research assistant. However, the exact placement statistics for the MCP programme are not available in the provided text.