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IIT Kharagpur Ranking 2025

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IIT Kharagpur is a highly regarded university and has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under multiple categories. It's good ranks over the years reflect upon the fact that it is one of the top educational institutes. In the NIRF 2025, IIT Kharagpur ranked in the #6 under the 'Overall' category.

IIT Kharagpur Ranking

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IIT Kharagpur Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
IIT Kharagpur India Today Ranking 2026
IIT Kharagpur QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027
IIT Kharagpur Course Ranking
IIT Kharagpur Student Reviews

IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s top institutes is IIT Kharagpur. As per the NIRF Ranking 2025, the rank of the institute is #6 under the category Overall, #5 under Engineering, #12 under Management, #6 under Law, and #5 under Research Institutions. At the international level, QS World Rankings 2025 has ranked the institute at #222 position. IIT Kharagpur is top ranked by multiple national & international ranking bodies for its academic offerings and renowned faculty. Its faculty has a proven track record of doing great research. The article mentioned below covers all the necessary details you need if you're interested in the IIT Kharagpur rankings.

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.Arch

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

MBA/PGDM

NIRF, 2025

#12

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

Medicine & Health Sciences

QS World University Rankings, 2026

#701-850

Best among QS World University Rankings ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2026->

Engineering

India Today, 2026

Best among India Today ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2026->

Law

NIRF, 2025

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

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Q: Which is the best BTech branch at IIT Kharagpur?

IIT Kharagpur offers BTech programme across 15 specialisations which include, CSE, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, among others. While all BTech branches are popular at IIT KGP, CSE has the most competitive cutoff as per the IIT Kharagpur cutoff.

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Q: Which is better for B.Tech in CSE: IIT Kharagpur or IIT Bombay?

Both IIT Kharagpur and IIT Bombay are among the top institutes to pursue a B.Tech. In computer Science and engineering. Here is a small comparison: 1. Raking: The IIT Bombay has been ranked 3rd by NIRF, whereas the IIT Kharagpur has been ranked 5th in the 2022 rankings. 2. Fees: The course fee is similar at both institutions, at around Rs. 8 Lacs. 3. Infrastructure: Both colleges have decent infrastructure. The campus at IIT Bombay is better and more student-friendly than IIT Kharagpur. 4. Popularity: The CSE branch of IIT B is more popular than IIT K. It is evident in the cut-off ranks of JEE Advanced. The cutoff for IIT B was 63, which was higher than the closing rank of 283 for IIT K. 5. Placement: The placement rate at IIT-B is better than that at IIT-K. Almost 99 percent of CSE graduates were placed at IIT-B in previous batches. IIT-B had the highest placement salary package of any IIT at INR 22.7 LPA (domestic). Therefore, from a placement perspective, the student prefers IIT Bombay over IIT Kharagpur.

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IIT Kharagpur
NIRF Ranking 2025

IIT Kharagpur has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category. Through the years, the NIRF rankings for IIT Kharagpur indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the NIRF. It has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2025, IIT Kharagpur's rank is #6, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

It has been seen that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, IIT Kharagpur's rank is #5, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Management' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, IIT Kharagpur climbed 7 ranks to #12 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking.

In the 'Law' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, IIT Kharagpur climbed 1 rank to #6 rank in the 'Law' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

Explore the IIT Kharagpur latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.Arch	3	2	3
B.E. / B.Tech	– / –	5	5
MBA/PGDM	12	19	12
Law	– / –	7	6
Business & Management Studies	– / –	– / –	6
Science	– / –	– / –	5

IIT Kharagpur Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

IIT Kharagpur secured #6 rank in the 'Overall' category of NIRF 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as IIT Roorkee and AIIMS Delhi. Check out how IIT Kharagpur compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IIT Kharagpur vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
IIT Kharagpur	6
IIT Delhi	4
IIT Kanpur	5
IIT Roorkee	7
AIIMS Delhi	8

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B.Arch

B.E. / B.Tech

MBA/PGDM

Law

Business & Management Studies

Science

College	Ranking
IIT Roorkee Compare	1
NIT Calicut Compare	2
IIT Kharagpur	3
IIEST Shibpur Compare	4
Jamia Millia Islamia Compare	5
CEPT University Compare	6
NIT Rourkela Compare	7

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IIT Kharagpur India Today Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from India Today, IIT Kharagpur outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. IIT Kharagpur's rankings in 'Engineering (Government)' category have shown a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, IIT Kharagpur climbed 1 rank to #3 rank in the 'Engineering (Government)' category by the India Today

It has been seen that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, IIT Kharagpur climbed 1 rank to #3 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the India Today ranking.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2024	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	4	4	3
Engineering	– / –	4	3

IIT Kharagpur vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2026, IIT Kharagpur achieved #3 rank under the 'Engineering (Government)' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee under the India Today 'Engineering (Government)' category. Check the year-wise comparison of IIT Kharagpur with other leading institutes below.

IIT Kharagpur vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Engineering (Government) 2026
IIT Kharagpur	3
IIT Delhi	1
IIT Kanpur	2
IIT Guwahati	4
IIT Roorkee	5

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by India Today

B.E. / B.Tech

Engineering

College	Ranking
IIT Delhi Compare	1
IIT Kanpur Compare	2
IIT Kharagpur	3
IIT Guwahati Compare	4
IIT Roorkee Compare	5
BITS Pilani Compare	6
IIT Gandhinagar Compare	7

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IIT Kharagpur QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027

IIT Kharagpur has received strong ranks by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the QS World University Rankings 2027. In the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2027, IIT Kharagpur climbed 10 ranks to #205

The ranks granted to the institute in the 'Asia' category have shown a decreasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2026, IIT Kharagpur fell 17 ranks to #77 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2024	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	– / –	– / –	64
Medicine & Health Sciences	– / –	– / –	701-850
Law	– / –	– / –	251-300
Science	59	60	77

IIT Kharagpur vs Other Colleges: QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

IIT Kharagpur secured #205 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category of QS World University Rankings 2027 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as IISc Bangalore and IIT Kanpur. Check out how IIT Kharagpur compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IIT Kharagpur vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027
College Name	Top Global Universities 2027
IIT Kharagpur	205
IIT Bombay	134
IIT Madras	170
IISc Bangalore	221
IIT Kanpur	221

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by QS World University Rankings

B.E. / B.Tech

Medicine & Health Sciences

Law

Science

College	Ranking
IIT Delhi Compare	36
IIT Bombay Compare	42
IIT Madras Compare	62
IIT Kharagpur	64
IIT Kanpur Compare	86
VIT Vellore Compare	119
IISc Bangalore Compare	129

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IIT Kharagpur
Course Ranking

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B.Arch

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	3	2	3

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
India Today	4	4	3
NIRF	5	5	-
QS World University Rankings	-	-	64

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MBA/PGDM

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NIRF	12	19	12

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029

5.0

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A great opportunity to achieve your dreams.

Placements: Up to 90% of students get placed in our course. The average package is around 12-15 LPA. The highest package depends on the performance of students in placements and the companies offering the roles. Structural and transportation engineering have many benefits, and more students get placed in our department. Overall, the placements are good.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of IIT Kharagpur is just awesome. Even though it is the oldest IIT, it resembles the best among all. Labs and everything are just perfect. There are no issues with Wi-Fi for students across the whole campus. The Wi-Fi strength is very good. The hostels are also good. The laboratories and auditoriums are also very good. The infrastructure of the classrooms is good.

Faculty: Faculty is very good and friendly. The way they teach is just too good. The exams are conducted very strictly with high security. Exams are also a little bit tough.

Other: Every event at IIT Kharagpur feels like a festival. Everything is perfect in IIT Kharagpur.

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.6

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Review of IIT Kharagpur.

Placements: In my course, around 70% of students are placed. The highest package is 46 LPA, the lowest is 7 LPA, and the average is around 22 LPA. Top recruiting companies include MikoAI, UrbanCompany, EY GDS, AmX, and Nexus Cognitive. Around 50% of students got internships through word of mouth, but there is no confirmed source available. The official list of companies was also not released. Top roles offered include Software Developer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, and Consultant roles, as most students prefer non-core jobs.

Infrastructure: Everything is well-maintained. But once a week, there is sometimes a water or electricity cut or minor issues. There is proper Wi-Fi with good internet speed. Classrooms and libraries are air-conditioned. The quality of food in the mess and canteen is decent, not top grade, but acceptable. Medical facilities are decent, with a hospital on campus. Sports and games facilities are available in each hostel.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They explain concepts in depth and also cover extra topics that are useful. The teaching quality is good. The curriculum is relevant to the course. It is helpful for students aiming for core jobs and makes them industry-ready. Semester exams are slightly tougher compared to other college exams. Similar to IIT grading patterns, but most students pass.

Other: I chose this course because I want to explore different domains on campus. It includes software, startup culture, and the biotech core. Professors are very helpful and also provide knowledge about interdisciplinary fields. The administration can improve the biotech teaching perspective, in my opinion. There are many events, at least one each week, and good connectivity inside the campus. Though outside the campus, connectivity is limited. Students can also get scholarships, and extracurricular activities are more than enough.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.0

5.0Placements2.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kharagpur.

Placements: The placements are really good. Almost everyone gets placed, and a significant portion of them get into HFTs that are extremely high-paying. Roles that people from CSE are mostly hired for are quant and SDE, along with data, etc. Overall, placements are quite good.

Infrastructure: The course infrastructure is sufficiently good. However, the hostel infrastructure is just terrible. The food is absolutely atrocious, the rooms are not up to the mark, and there are several other issues. However, the college infrastructure is decent enough and sufficient for the scope of the course.

Faculty: Teachers are quite helpful and knowledgeable (at least most of them are). The course curriculum is fairly relevant and helps build the necessary foundation for students in the field of computer science. Passing exams is actually pretty easy here. Almost everyone passes.

Other: The main reason for my choice was the college, and also Computer Science and Engineering is one of the most in-demand fields right now. Campus life is good enough. There are fests and other activities, and something or the other is always going on.

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B.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.6

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Excellent academic rigour and legacy of IIT Kharagpur.

Placements: Around 80-85 percent of students in the Mining branch get placed. The highest packages (often more than 40 LPA-50 LPA) usually come from software or quant roles. The core mining companies like Coal India, Tata Steel, and Vedanta offer solid packages ranging from 10 LPA to 18 LPA. Many of us also get internships in the third year with some students heading to foreign universities or research labs. If you want to go into data Science or finance you'll need to prepare on your own but the IIT KGP tag definitely opens those doors.

Infrastructure: The Department of Mining Engineering is one of the oldest and best-equipped in India. We have some great labs and specialized equipment that you won't find elsewhere. As for the hostels (Halls of Residence), they are decent. While some of the holder halls like RP or RK have a vintage feel and the newer ones are quite good. Wi-Fi is generally fast across the campus and the library (central library) is a lifesaver during exams. The mess food is okay it's typical hostel food but there are plenty of eateries like night canteens to keep you going.

Faculty: The professors here are world-class. Most of them have decades of industry experience and are very approachable if you show interest in their research. The curriculum is definitely relevant to the industry especially with the focus on modern mining tech and safety. The exams are quite tough. You can't just study the night before and expect a 9 CGPA. The pass percentage is high because the students are smart but the grading can be competitive.

Other: I chose Mining because of the prestige of IIT KGP and the unique opportunities in the core sector. The best thing about this course is the niche expertise you gain which is highly valued in specific global industries. If you are joining be prepared for a bit of a remote location but the campus itself is a world of its own.

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2027

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A beautiful campus - IIT Kharagpur.

Placements: Placement is very good here. Almost all of the students sit here for the placements. There are actually 3 types of people B.Tech, Dual degree B.Tech and M.Tech, and the IP law students and research scholars. Last time, the average package was about 14 LPA, the highest package was 1 crore per annum, and the lowest package was 8 LPA. Almost 97 percent of the success rate is there for the placements for those who sit here for the placements. Top recruiting companies are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Flipkart, opening their roles for SDE interns.

Infrastructure: Here are 3 shared rooms with good space and good mess food. Also, very good night canteens are there, which are mostly open from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM. All hostels have the facilities for all the sports like football, volleyball, basketball, and cricket. Also, we have a central hospital, B.C. Roy Hospital, where we can go in case of illness.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and always help us to solve the doubts and any kind of hostel issues too. Their teaching quality is great and the course always makes you very much industry-ready. The pass percentage is more than 95 percent. Exams are not too difficult for the students to pass, and easy to study too.

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.6

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

IIT Kharagpur through the lens of an inquisitive student.

Placements: The highest package is around 2.5 CPA, with the average being around 22 LPA. Some of the students remain unplaced as the market is still recovering and has not yet reached the pre-Covid situation. Top recruiting companies include Google, Microsoft, Optiver, and other HFTs, which account for most of the highest packages offered.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is pretty great amongst the Holder IITs with Wi-Fi access throughout the campus. Hostels are pretty standard with decent mess food. There is a Classroom Complex called Nalanda, several auditoriums, food courts, swimming pool, tennis courts, indoor stadium, a central library, and the B.C. Roy hospital, which provides free medical facilities for students.

Faculty: Most of the professors are quite approachable, highly qualified, and a lot of them possess exceptional teaching abilities. The course curriculum is as relevant as other courses offered in top colleges across India (which one might argue is not very relevant to the modern advancements). It does accomplish its task of making the students industry ready, which is assessed by the semester exams, which one could experience is much easier as compared to the qualifying exam, i.e., the JEE Advanced exam.

Other: Events are a regular thing at IIT Kharagpur. Find some time and participate in these events, whether it is hackathons or case competitions, fests or summits. Do not take the risk of staying inside your hostel and missing out on the fun.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026Read More

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What are the category-wise cutoffs in JEE Advanced (for CSE) to get into IIT Kharagpur?

Answered 4 weeks ago

The IIT Kharagpur CSE cutoff 2026 was 509 for the General AI category in the first round. The IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 was announced for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations for the first round.

Students can check the table below to know the IIT Kharagpur categ

Neerja Rohatgi

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

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Which is better for a BTech in Electrical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur or IIT Bombay?

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hi,

Both Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay are among India's top engineering institutes, but the better choice for B.Tech in Electrical Engineering depends on your priorities.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is generally preferred for its stronge

Vidushi Sharma

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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 with

Raj Priya

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What is the fee of IIT Kharagpur courses?

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Students can check the table below for IIT Kharagpur total tuition fees: