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IIT Kharagpur Highlights 2026

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Q:   Is IIT Kharagpur hard to get?
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No, IIT Kharagpur is not hard to get for dedicated students. The modes of IIT Kharagpur course admissions are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and scores of entrance tests. The accepted entrance exams are GATE, JEE Main,  JEE Advanced, and others. Candidates must first visit the JEE Main website. Then appear for the JEE Main exam. Then with valid scores apply on the official website of the college. 

Q:   Which branch is best in IIT Kharagpur?
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The flagship courses at IIT Kharagpur are BSc, MSc and BTech. BTech's Manufacturing Science and Engineering is the best branch. Other specialisations in which BTech is provided are Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural and Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and others. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is ranked five under the Engineering category. Hence, students can choose any branch and rest assured that the education quality is the best. Apply as soon as possible as the seats are limited. Candidates must prepare well in advance for a successful admission. For this, do check the JEE Main 2023 question papers and prepare accordingly.

Q:   Why choose IIT Kharagpur?
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Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur is ranked 4th by India Today 2024 under the Engineering (Government), and Engineering categories. IIT Kharagpur popular programmes are BTech and MTech. IIT Kharagpur MTech students are placed in top companies such as Amazon, Barclays, KPMG,  and others. After doing BTech from IIT Kharagpur, students can become Computer Science Engineers, Civil Engineers, Ceramic Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Production Engineers, and others. Hence, IIT Kharagpur can prove as a great choice for students. 

IIT Kharagpur Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
12 Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1
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Q:   How can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur?
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If you get a good score in the JEE Main, you would then have to pass the exam of JEE Advanced for admission into IIT Kharagpur. It is through the JoSAA counseling process that admission is granted based on the rank obtained in the JEE Advanced. For MBA or M.Tech or any other postgraduate degrees, you would have to qualify for tests like GATE or CAT.

Q:   How can I apply for IIT Kharagpur?
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Candidates willing to get admission to the IIT Khargapur must first register for the entrance exams. Then appear for the entrance exams. Then take part in the counselling round. Pay the admission fee at the selected and the allotted college. This is how a student can apply for various courses offered at IIT Kharagpur. 

Q:   How can I get MBA admission at IIT Kharagpur?
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For admission to MBA at VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur), candidates need to qualify CAT followed by group discussion and personal interview round. The minimum CAT percentile required is 90 for general category students. For NC-OBC and SC/ ST/ PwD the minimum CAT percentile required is 80 and 75 respectively.

To be eligible for admission to MBA at VGSOM, candidates must have the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree of minimum 4-year duration in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or similar streams
  • OR a master’s degree in Science/ Economics/ Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor’s level) with 60% aggregate (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale) for General and NC-OBC candidates and 55% aggregate (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
  • Candidates appearing for the final year of the bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply

Selection of candidates for admission to MBA at VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur is a two-step process. The applicants are shortlisted based on eligibility criteria and called for an online Personal Interview (PI). Final admission to MBA is offered on the basis of a cumulative score of the Application Rating (AR), performance score in CAT, and the candidate’s performance in the online PI round. PFB the minimum CAT percentile requirement for selection:

Category

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General/EWS

90

NC-OBC

80

SC

75

ST

75

PwD

75

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IIT Kharagpur
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4.5/5
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Companies like Dr Reddy, P&G, ITC, Schlumberger, Vedanta, ONGC and Exxon are the top recruiters of our college.
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M.Tech. in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering - Batch of 2026
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Review of IIT Kharagpur.
Placements: Around 80 percent of students get placed in IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Hydraulics. The average package is around 13 to 14 LPA, and around 70-75% of students get internships in firms/companies. Top roles are hydraulics engineer, research and development engineer, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of IIT Kharagpur is very good, as it has high-speed Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), and it also has many labs that are very good and well-maintained by the college. The mess food is also very good and hygienic, and the hostels are also well-maintained.
Faculty: Teachers at IIT Kharagpur are very nice and good for students, as many of them hold PhDs or master's degrees in their field. They are well-experienced in their respective fields, and they make the students industry-ready, so they don't have to suffer.
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B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering - Batch of 2024
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Review of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Placements: IIT Kharagpur is one of the top 10 IIT colleges. It is difficult to get a seat, the seats are allocated by writing the JEE Advanced. Many students are showing interest in getting a seat in an IIT college. 90 percent of students got placed from our course. The highest package is 70 LPA, the lowest package is 12 LPA, and the average package is 22 LPA. The top companies visited are Microsoft, Flipkart, and Amazon.
Infrastructure: The IIT Kharagpur infrastructure is old, but it's clean and filled with greenery. All facilities are available in our college, with full speed of Wi-Fi, all resources are available in our college, with full security, and the hostel rooms are clean, and the hostel food is tasty and hygienic.
Faculty: All faculty members are well-trained after completing post-graduation, and their teaching skills are excellent. They explain clearly. The faculty members are friendly with students, the academics of IIT colleges are tougher and difficult to get good marks, but the education prepares the students to get ready to pace. The semesters are difficult, but it is easy to pass the semester exam.
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Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Industrial Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management - Batch of 2023
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Placements: Very high percent of students get placed in this course is 88%. The highest package and the lowest package of my course is between 12 Lacs to 4 the year. Top companies are also recruiting my course students. Percent of students internship in big companies like Zebronics and Wipro.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available in my department was very super. Wi-Fi, classrooms, and library everything is available. The quality and facility in hostel was very good. Food made in college was not tasty. Medical and sports is available in the college.
Faculty: The teachers are very qualified and knowledgeable. They have good teaching qualities. This course is curriculum relevant, but students are not industry-ready. The semester exam in my college was very difficult. The pass percentage in the exam is 40% in all subjects.
Other: There is no way to improve in this course. Events and campus crowd was so good. Scholarship is available in my college.
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Top student in India to get into this college.
Placements: Placements were wonderful expected from a top IIT. Many multinational companies visited our college. Almost all students got jobs abroad or in India. Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Apple, Samsung, etc, were the recruiters. The highest package offered was 44LPA and the lowest package offered was 12LPA.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure was world class. This was the best campus in all of India. Classrooms were made fully furnished by the British Empire. All facilities were available in the classrooms. Library is like a university campus, with all types of books in the world available. There are gardens, a swimming pool, different grounds for different sports and many extracurricular activities present. Hostels are very good. Mess food is very good.
Faculty: This is the IT all world class professors are available here. All topmost professors are present at IIT Kharagpur. The course curriculum is very good but many students' thought processes are far away. The course Curriculum consists of two semesters in a year. The IIT question papers are very tough. Many students are doing internships and projects throughout the year.
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B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2029
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It is a big place where you can definitely find someone with the same vibe as you.
Placements: Around 64 per cent of students got placed after college, and others are going for higher studies. The highest package has been around 64 LPA, the lowest is around 12 LPA, and the average is at 19 LPA. Some of the government companies are ISRO, DRDO, and HAL, as well as some international giants, such as Airbus. Some of the roles are aviation engineer and aircraft engineer.
Infrastructure: The Wi-Fi connection is smooth and good, and is available through the hostel's classroom library and even the auditoriums. It has one of the biggest libraries, but some books are not so well-maintained. The quality of food is enough to survive in terms of taste, but it is also nutritious for the body. There is a hospital on the campus, which is open 24/7 We have a court for basketball, volleyball and badminton in every respective hall, with the seniors allowing anyone interested to play to go to the hostel to play.
Faculty: The teachers were very helpful and supportive, and every teacher was ready to address individual student doubts. The course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready The semester exam is not difficult if a person just attends every class and focuses on the class without any extra studying or problem solving, they can get quite good marks, but not the best. The pass percentage is around between 30 and 40 per cent.
Other: I chose it because I love JET engines, and in future, I want to study it and make an aircraft with the best JET engine that I will design. There are springs fest inter IITs societies and many more fun extracurricular activities with top-notch labs for those interested in further studies.
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B.Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering - Batch of 2026
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Absolutely amazing institute because of the faculty, and placements.
Placements: A very high percentage of students get placed in this course 88%. The highest and lowest packages for my course are between 12 LPA to 4 LPA. Top companies are also recruiting students from my course. A high percentage of students have internships in big companies like Zebronics.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in my department are excellent. Wi-Fi, classrooms, and the library are all available. The quality and facilities in the hostel are very good. The food made in the college is not tasty. Medical and sports facilities are available in the college.
Faculty: Teachers are very qualified and knowledgeable. They have good teaching qualities. The course curriculum is relevant, but students are not industry-ready. The semester exams in my college are very difficult. The pass percentage in exams is 40% in all subjects.
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IIT Kharagpur Cutoff 2025

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Section202220232024
Overall909090
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) - VGSOM IIT Kharagpur : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall858585
Quants858585
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Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) at IIT Kharagpur?
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Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For General category under All India, opening rank was 19542 and closing rank was 23337. Cut offs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 4579 and 22928. Admission to Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.) in IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE Advanced. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kharagpur for other than General categories?
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The year 2023 cutoff ranks for B.Tech. (Hons.) in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kharagpur other than General category are - 2297 for OBC, 1388 for SC, 748 for ST, 1032 for EWS. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank of JEE Advanced for BSc in Economics at IIT Kharagpur?
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Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, opening rank was 5395 and closing rank was 5847. Cut off are differant when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 2284 and 12359. Admission to BSc in Economics in IIT Kharagpur is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE Advanced. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

IIT Kharagpur Rankings 2026

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Q:   Can I get admission to IIT Kharagpur for BTech in Mechanical Engineering if my rank is under 5000?
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The cut off rank in Round 6 for BTech (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering is 3294 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kharagpur.

Q:   Can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur for BTech in Civil engineering if my rank is between 5000 and 10000?
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For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 6556 which is very close to this range. This was for General category under all India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in IIT.

Q:   What is the JAM 2023 fourth admission list opening and closing rank for MSc course at IIT Kharagpur?
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As per IIT Kharagpur cut off 2023 for JAM 2023 Fourth Admission List, the opening and closing ranks for MSc Physics  are 11 and 248, respectively. Also, for MSc Geology, the opening and closing ranks stood at 11 and 63, respectively. Tabulated below are IIT JAM 2023 Opening Ranks (ORs) and Closing Ranks (CRs) for various MSc specialisations offered by IIT Kharagpur: 

MSc/ MSc - PhD Specialisation ORsCRs
Chemistry37219
Geology1163
Mathematics83226
Physics10248
Geophysics106139
Geophysics397726
Medical Physics260558
Nuclear Medicine123424
Molecular Medical Microbiology2528
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IIT Kharagpur Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
19.76 - 21.28 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
14 - 21.28 LPA
B.Sc.
19.76 - 21.28 LPA
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Oil India Limited
IBM
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Both in core & non-core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in outside India

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Love being in college

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Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Kharagpur?
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The IIT Kharagpur salary details for 2025 placements have not been released officially. As per the data fetched from multiple media reports, the IIT Kharagpur highest package offered so far during 2025 placements was above INR 2.14 crore per annum. As per official brochure, 1,811 offers were made to the 2025 batch.

Q:   Which is the best course at IIT Kharagpur for placements?
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The course-wise number of students placed during IIT Kharagpurplacements 2025 is showcased below:

CourseNo. of Students Placed (2025)
UG1,085
MTech393
Q:   How are the placements for MTech-PhD at IIT Kharagpur?
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As per the verified students' reviews on Shkisha, the salary package offered to M.Tech students at IIT Kharagpur ranges between INR 6 Lacs and INR 15 lakh. Companies, such as Samsung, Mastercard, IBM visit the college for recruitment. Officially, the key highlights related to IIT Kharagpur placements 2023 for M.Tech are tabulated below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2022

Median Salary

INR 13.5 LPA

Top recruiters 

Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Samsung, etc. 

 

IIT Kharagpur Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Does IIT Kharagpur offer scholarships?
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IIT Kharagpur provides MCM or Merit-cum-Means Scholarships to students. Candidates pursuing BTech Dual Degree, BArch, Integrated MSc or BSc can apply. This scholarship provides tuition fee exemption to up to 25% students every year and have a minimum academic requirement.

Q:   How many BTech students get scholarships at IIT Kharagpur?
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IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-means scholarships are offered to award and support meritorious students. Under this scheme, every year, the college awards these scholarships to 25% of the students admitted to the undergraduate courses.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for availing BSc scholarships at IIT Kharagpur?
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In order to be eligible for the IIT Kharagpur Merit cum Means scholarship, the student should have obtained at least 60% marks in aggregate or a grade corresponding to 60% marks in the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced. For subsequent renewals, the student’s performance in the two consecutive semesters of the preceding session, i.e GPA, as updated after the supplementary/summer quarter examination, must not be lower than 7.00.

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IIT Kharagpur Courses and Fees 2026

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B.E. / B.Tech(55 courses)
8 L - 8.4 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
M.E./M.Tech(91 courses)
39.9 K - 8.4 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATEJEE Main+1 More
B.Sc.(8 courses)
8 L - 10 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
M.Sc.(8 courses)
30 K - 10 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
Graduation : 55 %
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)
5 L - 25 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : CAT
Ph.D.(10 courses)
Exams : IIT JAMGATE
B.Arch(1 course)
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : JEE MainNATA+1 More
M.Arch(1 course)
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Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
M.Plan(1 course)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
LL.M.(7 courses)
2.8 L
Graduation : 60 %
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Q:   How costly is IIT Kharagpur?
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At the undergraduate level, IITKGP offers four to five-year BTech, BSc, five-year B.Arch, and various other courses to students. At the postgraduate level, the IITKGP offers MTech,  MSc, and various other courses to students. Kharagpur IIT also provides PhD, IIT Kharagpur Law, and Continuing Education courses to students. The below-mentioned is the IIT Kharagpur fee details:

CoursesTuition Fees
B.E. / BTech
8 L - 10 L
MBA/PGDM
5 L - 25 L
BSc
8 L - 10 L
Q:   How can I get admission to the IIT Kharagpur BTech course?
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Candidates willing to get admission to the BTech course must first register for the JEE Main exams. Then appear for the JEE Mains exams. Then take part in the counselling round and pay the fee at the selected and the allotted college. The fee must be paid timely to avoid the late charges. 

Q:   How can I get admission to the IIT Kharagpur BTech course?
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The modes of IIT Kharagpur course admissions are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and scores of entrance tests. The accepted entrance exams are GATE, JEE Main,  JEE Advanced, and others. Candidates must first visit the JEE Main website. Then appear for the JEE Main exams. Then take part in the counselling round and with valid scores pay the admission fee in the selected and the allotted college. 

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₹ 19.76 LPA - 21.28 LPA₹ 8 L - 8.4 L#5 NIRF, 2025
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Q:   Which is better for a B.Tech in Civil Engineering: IIT Kharagpur or IIT Bombay?
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The B.Tech in civil engineering at IIT Kharagpur and IIT Bombay is equally good. 1. Raking: In the 2022 rankings, IIT Kharagpur is ranked fifth, while IIT Bombay is ranked third by NIRF. 2. Fees: Both institutions charge about Rs. 8 Lacs as their course fee for B.Tech CE. However, the hostel fee at IIT Bombay is 2.8 Lacs, compared to 1.32 Lacs at IIT Kharagpur. 3. Facilities: Both universities have amazing facilities. The hostel and campus at IIT Bombay are better and more student-friendly than those at IIT Kharagpur. 4. Popularity: The CE branch of IIT K is more popular than IIT B. 5. Placement: The placement rate at IIT-K is better than that at IIT-B for civil engineering. Almost 95 percent of CE graduates were placed at IIT-K in previous batches. The IIT-B placement rate for the CE branch was close to 85%. Therefore, from a placement perspective, IIT Kharagpur is better than IIT Bombay.
Q:   Which college among IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee is best for pursuing BSc?
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IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee are all premier colleges of India offering BSc courses. Admissions to all these colleges are made based on scores in JEE Mains followed by JEE Advanced. These college can be comapred on the basis of fees, median package and top recruiters. Tabulated below is a comparison on these basis:

College

Fees

Median Package

Top Recruiters

IIT Kharagpur

INR 8 lakhs- 10 lakhs

INR 22 LPA

Cisco, BSNL, Amazon

IIT Bombay

INR 8 lakhs

INR 18.8 LPA

Google, Microsoft, Colgate-Palmolive

IIT Roorkee

INR 10 lakhs

INR 19.6 LPA - 22.5 LPA

Qualcomm, Samsung, Goldman Sachs

IIT Kharagpur Application Process 2026

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Q:   How to prepare to get admission at IIT Kharagpur BTech course?
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JEE Main session - II exam has gone LIVE. A correct approach accompanied by a well-built preparation strategy is everything a student needs to ace JEE Main 2023. A last-minute preparation tips for the exam is mentioned below:

While the short-term objective must be to clear JEE Main, the ultimate goal must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the preparation strategy for JEE Advanced.

Q:   Can I join IIT Kharagpur directly?
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Direct admissions are not possible for courses offered at IIT Kharagpur. The accepted entrance exams are JEE Advanced,  JEE Main, and others. Candidates who have missed the JEE Main exams must not worry. These candidates can apply again the next year. Candidates willing to get admission must take part in the IIT Kharagpur admission process before the last date of application. Candidates must know their eligibility criteria and apply accordingly. Follow the IIT Kharagpur application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Main.

Step 2: Appear for the JEE Main exams.

Step 3: Take part in the counselling round.

Step 4: Pay the admission fee at the selected and allotted college.

Q:   How can I apply for admission to IIT Kharagpur?
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The application process for a few popular courses is completely online. Candidates seeking admission must apply via the following websites:

  • BTech and BSc/ BS aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 625 and INR 325 for girls. Read more 
  • MTech candidates are required to register for GATE through the official website of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (appsgate.iitd.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 1,500 and INR 750 for girls. Read more
  • For MSc, candidates need to register for IIT JAM through the official website (iitr.ac.in). The application fee for others is INR 1,800 for other and INR 900 for female (all categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD for one test paper. Read more
  • For MBA, LLM and PhD, candidates are required to apply via the official website of IIT Kharagpur. 
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Q:   How are the campus facilities at IIT Kharagpur?
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur is built over an area of 8.7-square-kilometre (2,100-acre) campus and has a number of facilities for the students. The facilities include one of the largest and the finest technical libraries in Asia, eateries (Subway, Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Parlour), Gym, Techno Film Society, Bank/ ATM, Medical facility, etc. Also, the college has 22 halls of residences where 15 are for boys, 5 for girls, and 2 for general. The facilities of these halls of residence include kitchen and mess.

Q:   Is BArch available at IIT Kharagpur?
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Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur offers a BArch programme of five-year duration to students who have qualified JEE Main (paper-II) followed by JEE Advanced. Aspirants qualifying the JEE Advanced exam need to qualify Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) conducted by IIT Kharagpur for admission to the BArch programme followed by JoSAA counselling. In order to apply for BArch at IIT Kharagpur, students are required to apply via JEE Main. The process of applying for JEE Mains 2023 consists of three steps, i.e., registration, form filling & document upload followed by payment of application fees. Check out more on IIT Kharagpur BArch course here.

Q:   What are the facilities of Kharagpur IIT?
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IIT Kharagpur hostels offer various facilities for its residences such as uninterrupted Wi-Fi, canteens, stationery shop, juice centres, night canteens, tea shops, common room with TV, swimming pool, bank, market, gym facilities, and many other facilities.

Almost every room in each hall of residence is furnished with a bed, table, chair, high-speed LAN ports, fans, lights and adequate electricity ports. The quantity of the aforementioned things may vary depending upon the occupancy of the room whether it’s single room, double sharing or triple occupancy sharing.

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Q:   Is IIT Kharagpur a good option for M.Tech admission?
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As per the last three-year trends, IIT Kharagpur has not moved from its position as per the NIRF ranking under the Engineering category. NIRF ranking trends for IIT Kharagpur for its Engineering programmes (BTech and MTech) are as follows:

Ranking Body (Category: Engineering)202320242025
NIRF655

As per the above trend, IIT Kharagpur can be cosidered a good option for Engineering courses in India. Additionally, as per the verified students' reviews on Shkisha, the salary package offered to M.Tech students at IIT Kharagpur ranges between INR 6 Lacs and INR 15 lakh. Companies, such as Samsung, Mastercard, IBM visit the college for recruitment. With all these facts, IIT Kharagpur can be considered a good option for M.Tech in India. 

Q:   Is BArch from IIT Kharagpur worth it?
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IITs are some of the top institutions in the country for Engineering education. However, their undergraduate programme in Architecture is also ranked well by NIRF. As per the NIRF 2025 rankings for Architecture colleges, IIT KGP ranked at the third position. With respect to placements, the institute has not released any BArch specific placements data. However, as per the data collated frmm various sources on the internet, the median package for BArch students at this college is close to INR 12.62 LPA. Additionally, as per the verified students’ reviews on Shiksha, top recruiters, such as Auctus Advisors, Uniworks, Flipkart, etc. visit the campus for placement opportunities. Read more reviews on IIT Kharagpur BArch here.

Q:   What are the category-wise cutoffs in JEE Advanced (for CSE) to get into IIT Kharagpur?
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IIT Kharagpur offers BTech and Integrated BTech courses based on JEE Advanced scores. Based on candidates' scores, the institute released the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2024 for various categories belonging to the All India quota. As per the last-round, the JEE Advanced cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering programme stood at 415 for the General AI category candidates. To check category-wise cutoffs, candidates can check out the table below: 

All India Categories2024
General415
OBC209
SC137
ST67
PWD22
EWS67

 

Q:   Which branch should I choose at IIT Kharagpur? Are the placements better than other similarly ranked IITs?
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IIT Kharagpur, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Guwahati are three similarly-ranked Engineering institutes in India that are closely ranked by the NIRF Ranking Institution. Needless to say, these institutes have outstanding academic and placement achievements. Students look for informed decisions while choosing between the three. In NIRF Engineering ranking 2025, IIT Kharagpur stands at 5th position, whereas, IIT Guwahati and IIT Hyderabad are ranked at 8th and 7th position, respectively. Thus, indicating a close competition between the three.

IIT Kharagpur outshines IIT Hyderabad and IIT Guwahati for having the largest campus area and being the oldest IIT. IIT Kharagpur came into existence in 1951, whereas, IIT Guwahati and IIT Hyderabad were established in 1994 and 2008, respectively. Comparing the institutes on academic grounds, IIT Kharagpur (108) offers a larger number of full-time courses than IIT Hyderabad and IIT Guwahati. 

In terms of placements, IIT Guwahati has released the overall statistics for BTech. IIT Kharagpur wins the race with the highest package of INR 2.40 crore per annum. The second slot is taken by IIT Guwahati with the highest package of INR 1.20 crore per annum. Then comes, IIT Hyderabad highest package of INR 90 LPA. The table below represents the IIT Kharagpur highest package comparison with other closely ranked IITs for the BTech placements:

IIT NameBTech (Highest Package)
IIT KharagpurINR 2.40 crore per annum
IIT Guwahati

- INR 1.20 crore per annum (domestic)

- INR 72 LPA (international)

IIT HyderabadINR 90 LPA

Students looking for more elaborated branch-wise placement information can read the below section comparing IIT Kharagpur and IIT Hyderabad. The highest package grabbed by the CE batch 2022 during the IIT Kharagpur phase-I placements was INR 55 LPA. The IIT Hyderabad CE highest package was very close and stood at INR 52 LPA. For other branches, such as CH, CS, EE, and ME, IIT Kharagpur beats IIT Hyderabad in terms of the highest package offered. The table below compares some of the common branches of IIT Kharagpur and IIT Hyderabad for placements 2022:

BTech Branch

IIT Kharagpur (Highest Package)IIT Hyderabad (Highest Package)

CE

INR 55 LPAINR 52 LPA

CH

INR 58.45 LPAINR 51.03 LPA

CS

INR 160 LPAINR 90 LPA

EE

INR 60.72 LPAINR 51.03 LPA

ME

INR 82.69 LPAINR 47.95 LPA

MS

INR 16 LPAINR 36 LPA

Now let's compare the branch-wise median packages of the two institutes. CS emerged as the top branch in IIT Hyderabad and IIT Kharagpur with the highest median package of INR 28.48 LPA and INR 29.21 LPA, respectively. For more elaborated details refer to the table below:

BTech Branch

IIT Kharagpur (Median Package)

IIT Hyderabad (Median Package)

CE

INR 15 LPA

INR 11 LPA

CH

INR 16 LPA

INR 18 LPA

CS

INR 29.21 LPA

INR 28.48 LPA

EE

INR 21.28 LPA

INR 23.50 LPA

ME

INR 16 LPA

INR 18.25 LPA

MS

INR 15 LPA

INR 15.84 LPA

 NOTE: The statistics mentioned against IIT Kharagpur are for combined details for BTech and MTech and are for Phase-I placements.

Q:   Does IIT Kharagpur provide 100% placements for LLM?
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The institute has not released the placement percentage. However, the number of students placed during IIT Kharagpur placements 2024 for LLM has been released, which is mentioned below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Registered students

33

Students placed

3

Q:   Is IIT Kharagpur placement report out?
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The official placement brochure for the 2025-26 academic year has been released on the official website of the institute. To download the report, visit the CDC link available at IIT Kharagpur official website. Click on the 'Proactive Disclosure and Tender' dropdown. The IIT KGP placements and internship reports for the past few years will be disclosed. Click on the desired report and download it. 

Q:   Can I join M.Tech in mining without qualifying GATE?
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Note that the IIT graduates having CGPA of 8.0 or above will be eligible for direct admission at IIT Kharagpur without a GATE score 2023. The institute has scrapped the written tests/interviews of shortlisted candidates. The admissions will be conducted on the basis of the GATE 2023 score only.
Q:   How are the BTech placements of IIT Kharagpur?
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The course-wise placement details for the Class of 2025 are yet to be released on the official website of IIT Kharagpur. As per the media reports, over 400 recruiters visited the IIT Kharagpur campus for 2025 placements and offered over 1,800 job offers, including 409 PPOs and 25 international offers to the students. The key highlights of IIT Kharagpur placement for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2025)
the highest package1,747
Total Offers1,800
Total PPOs409
International offers25
Total recruiters400+

Earlier, a total of 685 BTech students registered for the IIT Kharagpur placement session 2024. Out of these, 546 were successfully placed during IIT Kharagpur BTech placements 2024.

Q:   What are the key takeaways from IIT Kharagpur placements in recent years?
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The key highlights of IIT Kharagpur placement for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2025)
Total Offers1,811

See the table below showcasing the IIT Kharagpur placement trends from 2023 to 2025:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)
No. of students placed1,8221,7471,811
Q:   How are IIT Kharagpur internships?
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The internship details for 2023 are not disclosed by the institute. However, the companies that were part of IIT Kharagpur internships over the past few years are listed below:

IIT Kharagpur Internships: Top Recruiters
AdobeAmazon SDEBajaj Auto
CarDekhoCiscoJSW Group
Just DialJPMorgan Chase & Co.Mastercard
NutanixSalesforceTCS
Q:   Who were the top recruiters at IIT Kharagpur placements?
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The list of top recruiters across various sectors. Some of the popular companies are mentioned below:

IIT Kharagpur Top Recruiters
FordTata SteelShell
AccentureAmerican ExpressHUL
IBMAmazonGoldman Sachs
KPMGSonyBarclays
Q:   Who are the top recruiters for MBA at IIT Kharagpur?
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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 Recruiters
FordTata SteelShell
AccentureAmerican ExpressHUL
IBMAmazonGoldman Sachs
KPMGSonyBarclays
Q:   How many LLB students were placed during the recent IIT Kharagpur placement?
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The IIT Kharagpur placement details for the LLB Class of 2025 have not been released on the official website yet. Earlier, out of 32 LLB students who registered for the IIT Kharagpur placement session 2024, 16 were placed across different participating companies. The same is tabulated below:

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Students Placed16
Students Registered32
Q:   How are the BArch placements at IIT Kharagpur?
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The course-wise placement details for the Class of 2025 are yet to be released on the official website of IIT Kharagpur. Earlier, a total of 37 BArch students registered for the IIT Kharagpur placement session 2024. Out of these, 20 were successfully placed during IIT Kharagpur BArch placements 2024. So, the placement percentage was 54%. The key highlights of IIT Kharagpur BArch placement for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

ParticularsBArch Placement Statistics (2025)
Students Registered37
Students Placed20
Placement rate54%.
Q:   What is IIT Kharagpur BTech fees?
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IIT Kharagpur BTech fees is between INR 8 Lacs and INR 10 lakh. However, this fee is been sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students can reach out to the admission office. Other than this, students are required to pay the JEE Main application fee which is INR 625 (for boys) and INR 325 (for girls). For JEE Advanced, the application fee ranges from INR 1,400 to INR 2,800 for different category students. Read more about IIT-KGP BTech fee and other details here

To answer the second question of whether IIT Kharagpur BTech fee is expensive or not, the fee for all IITs is almost similar to each other. However, it is comparatively less than top private BTech colleges such as BITS where the BTech tuition fee goes up till INR 19 lakh. 

Q:   Where are IIT Kharagpur alumni placed?
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According to unofficial online sources, the majority of IIT Kharagpur alumni are placed in the Engineering domain with a 35% share. The other top domains that involve a large share of alumni are Business Development and Research. The infographic below illustrates the domain-wise distribution of alumni:

IIT Kharagpur alumni
 
Q:   How may MSc students were placed during the recent IIT Kharagpur placements?
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The IIT Kharagpur placement details for the MSc Class of 2025 have not been released on the official website yet. Earlier, a total of 227 MSc students registered for the IIT Kharagpur placement session 2024. Out of these, 143 were successfully placed during IIT Kharagpur MSc placements 2024. The same is presented below:

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Students Placed227
Students Registered143
Q:   How many LLM students were placed during the recent IIT Kharagpur placements?
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A total of 33 LLM students registered for the IIT Kharagpur placement session 2024. Out of these, 3 were successfully placed during IIT Kharagpur LLM placements 2024. The same is tabulated below:

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Students Placed3
Students Registered33
Q:   How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?
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The minimum percentage required for admission to IIT Kharagpur is different for different courses. However, IIT Kharagpur admission is completely entrance-based. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. The below table mentions the minimum percentage required by the students in the last qualifying degree to be eligible for some of the popular IIT KGP courses:

4-year UG or PG degree with 55%

Popular Courses at IIT-KGP

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Integrated MTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

MTech MCP-PhD

UG degree with 60% aggregate

BArch

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

BSc

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

PhD

LLB degree with 55%

BTech

E-MBA

UG degree with at least 60% + 3 years of experience

PhD

Master's degree with 55%

Read more on IIT KGP Admission Process here.

Q:   Can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur in BTech CSE if my rank is between 0 and 5000?
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The cut off rank in Round 6 for B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering is 279 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology.

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