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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.

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IIT Kharagpur Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
India Today Ranking 2025
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025
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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.

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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->

Engineering

India Today, 2025

Best among India Today ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

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	6	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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IIT Roorkee Compare	1
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IIT Kharagpur	3
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India Today Ranking 2025

IIT Kharagpur has been ranked well by the India Today under the 'Technical Universities' category. Through the years, the India Today rankings for IIT Kharagpur indicate the institute's strong performance in important 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 good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the India Today. When evaluated against the ranking of the past years, it has been noticed that in the 'Technical Universities' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend. In 2025, IIT Kharagpur's rank is #4, the same as last year's rank in the 'Technical Universities' category by the India Today ranking.

It has been seen that within the category of 'Engineering (Government)', the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, IIT Kharagpur's rank is #4, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering (Government)' category by the India Today ranking.

It is to be noticed that the institute has shown stability in trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, IIT Kharagpur's rank is #4, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the India Today ranking.

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	4	4	4
Engineering	– / –	– / –	4

IIT Kharagpur Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

According to the India Today ranking 2025, IIT Kharagpur received #4 rank in the 'Technical Universities' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIT Roorkee, and IIT Guwahati for India Today rankings under the 'Technical Universities' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

IIT Kharagpur vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025
College Name	Technical Universities 2025
IIT Kharagpur	4
IIT Kanpur	2
IIT Bombay	3
IIT Roorkee	5
IIT Guwahati	6

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

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QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from QS World University Rankings, IIT Kharagpur outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the QS World University Rankings system. In the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have improved in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, IIT Kharagpur climbed 7 ranks to #215 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS Wo

It has been observed that the institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, IIT Kharagpur fell 17 ranks to #77 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, IIT Kharagpur fell 2 ranks to #6 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

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Category	2024	2025
Science	59	60

IIT Kharagpur Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

IIT Kharagpur secured #215 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category of QS World University Rankings 2026 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 2026
College Name	Top Global Universities 2026
IIT Kharagpur	215
IIT Bombay	129
IIT Madras	180
IISc Bangalore	219
IIT Kanpur	222

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College	Ranking
IIT Delhi Compare	44
IIT Madras Compare	56
IIT Kharagpur	60
IISc Bangalore Compare	62
IIT Guwahati Compare	104
JNU Delhi Compare	110
Chandigarh University (CU) Compare	120

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Top recruiting companies like Schlumberger, Vedanta limited and ONGC visit our college for placements.

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

4.0

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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.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026Read More

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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.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026Read More

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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.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029

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

4.0

4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

A land of opportunities where legacy meets innovation.

Placements: In Biotechnology almost 70 percent of students got placed. The average package is 6 LPA, the highest is near 12 LPA, the lowest normally differs. Serum Institute of India and Cipla do hire at IITKGP. More than 12 percent of students got an internships. Roles offered are Junior Researcher, Research Associate, and Bioprocess Engineer.

Infrastructure: The department being one of the most heavily funded and having state-of-the-art technology in the labs students get to work with reliable and modern instruments and labs. The infrastructure offered for the students in the course of biotechnology is very good and one of the best in the country. The quality of food in hostels is fine not too good not dreadful either. The medical facilities are free for students. There are a lot of grounds for each sport and all the sports and games are taught as part of the course that comes under extra academic activities.

Faculty: Some teachers are very good but some are strict and explain less. The medium of instruction is English for all the courses. The course is somewhat relevant and there are some parts which do feel irrelevant. The semester exams are fairly easy. The curriculum has electives that the student can choose according to their interests.

Other: The campus hosts very big fests with very renowned artists. It is the biggest IIT. The alumni connection is very good with IIT Kharagpur having one of the strongest and most connected Alma Mater across the globe. Encourages job-creator mindset over a job-finder. Extra-curricular activities are included in the course and encourage the student to perform well in fields such as sports, cultural activities, etc. There is a wide range of societies for the students to find like-minded people and grow together.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2024

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

If you want to go ahead with your dream, then it's your best college.

Placements: 100 percent of students got placed in our course. The highest placement package was 78 LPA, and the lowest was 5 LPA. There were top-level recruiting companies like Bajaj, ISRO, Tata, Apple, and many more. 100 percent of students got internships here. The top roles offered from here were assistant manager, product manager, and CEO.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi was present everywhere. Fully furnished labs, digital classrooms, and a central library were present on the college campus itself. Hostels were of top quality with AC rooms, speed Wi-Fi, clean and green campus, fully styled rooms, and a digital movie theatre.

Faculty: Teachers were really helpful, caring, and took care of us as well as our studies. They always supported students' dreams. Also, they encouraged students to play as much as they can. The course curriculum was relevant, and it made students industry-ready. Semester exams were damped difficult. The pass percentage was 88 percent.

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

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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

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Is Trinity University, USA a better option than IIT Kharagpur, India for doing B.Tech?

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Both Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, USA and IIT Kharagpur in India offer good engineering programs. But some differences between them are mentioned below-

Trinity University

Offers many majors within School of Engineering.
Provides curriculum that covers many engineering disciplines.
Focuses

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How can I get a seat in IIT Kharagpur?

Answered a week ago

To get a seat at IIT Kharagpur for the MSc course and its various branches, students have to first attempt the IIT JAM entrance examination, followed by its counselling process to be considered eligible for admission.

The cutoff gets released for various All India categories in the form of ranks. Th

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What is the IIT Kharagpur JAM cutoff 2026?

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IIT Kharagpur JAM cutoff 2026 was declared for round 1 regarding admission to the integrated MSc courses. The cutoff was released in the form of ranks for various All India categories.

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 97 to 605. To know the cutoff for other categories, stu

Neerja Rohatgi

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What CAT percentile is required for admission at IIT Kharagpur?

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The actual required CAT percentile is only visible for candidates with login access. But, based on previous years' estimated CAT cutoff for the General AI category, 90 percentile would be required overall and 50 percentile sectionally for the previously-mentioned category.

Note: The actual cutoff da

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