With a GATE score of 423 (OBC), your chances for core branches at IIT Kharagpur are low. However, you may qualify for specialised or interdisciplinary programs.

Potential Options at IIT KGP:

• Agricultural Systems: Cutoff ~434.

• Chemical/Cryogenic Engineering: Cutoff ~350.

• Earth System Science: Cutoff ~389

The IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 is expected to be released in June 2026. The students who are waiting for the 2026 cutoff can check the previous years cutoff to get a clear idea. In 2025 the overall BTech cutoff ranged from 466 to 11111 for students belonging to the General AI quota.

The phase 1 of IIT Delhi placement drive 2026 is completed. As per reports,  more than 1500 offers were made. In addition, 15 international offers were received during IIT KGP placements 2026. The highest package stood at INR 244 LPA.

The IIT Kharagpur placements for the year 2026 are still ongoing. The the highest package in 2026 is INR 2.44 Crore per Annum and. 5 offers above INR 2 Crore per Annum and 16 offers between INR 90 LPA and 200 LPA were made in 2026.

The highest package offered during IIT Kharagpur placements 2026 (phase 1) was INR 2.44 Crore per Annum. 5 offers with salary package above INR 2 Crore per Annum were made in 2026. 16 offers were between INR 90 LPA and INR 2 Crore per Annum.

Companies across sectors such as Engineering, Tech, Core Engineering, Consulting, BFSI, IT, etc., visit the campus every year during IIT KGP placements.

A total of 1501 offers were received during the phase 1 of IIT Kharagpur placements 2026. This includes 457 PPOs as well.

A total of 457 PPOs were made during IIT Kharagpur placements 2026. This data is updated till Phase 1 placement drive 2026.

As per the media reports, more than 15 students received international offers during IIT KGP placements 2026.