IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

The total fees for B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at IIT Kharagpur is as follows:
Tuition Fee:
For SC/ST/PwD: Nil
For Parent/Guardians Annual income < Rs.100000.00 p.a.: Nil
For Rs.100000 p.a<=Parent/Guardians Annual income < = Rs.500000.00 p.a.: Rs. 33333
For Parent/Guardians Annual income > Rs.500000.00 p.a.: Rs. 100000
One time payment at the time of admission:
Statutory Fee: Rs. 1500
Medical Exam, Students Welfare & Modernization Fee: Rs. 1200
Hostel Admission Fee & Alumni Subscription: Rs. 3000
Institute, Library & Hostel Caution Deposit (Refundable): Rs. 6000
Semester Fee:
Exam., Registration, Gymkhana, Medical Reg., Hostel Seat rent, Elect.: Not specified in the given data.
Note that these fees are based on the provided data and may be subject to change. It's always best to check with the institution for the most up-to-date fee structure.

Admission to the B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering programme at IIT Kharagpur is based on the candidate's performance in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, which is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). The admission criteria include:
Qualifying in JEE Main and then appearing for JEE Advanced
Meeting the cutoff marks set by IIT Kharagpur for the program
Participating in the JoSAA counseling process to secure a seat
The specific admission criteria may vary from year to year, and candidates are advised to check the official website of IIT Kharagpur or the JEE Advanced website for the latest information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IIT Kharagpur has shared a list of the recruiters who participated during the recent placement drive. Some of the top recruiters are listed in the table below:IIT Kharagpur Top RecruitersFordTata SteelShellAccentureAmerican ExpressHULIBMAmazonGoldman SachsKPMGSonyBarclays

IIT Kharagpur offers students the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs and do research abroad. With partnerships with the University of Melbourne, University of Tokyo and University of Waterloo, the institute opportune students to participate in exchanges and joint doctoral courses. In addition, IIT Kharagpur works with Mitacs (Canada), DAAD (Germany) and the Guru Krupa Foundation (USA) to help students complete research internships worldwide. Participants in the Semester Away Program are placed at a partner university to either conduct research or study for a year. The IITKGP Foundation offers scholarships from USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 to students chosen for outstanding international internships.