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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
4.0
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
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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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Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Kharagpur?
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The highest package offered during IIT KGP placements 2026 was INR 2.44 Crore per Annum.

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:   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:   How are the BTech placements of IIT Kharagpur?
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IIT KGP BTech placements 2026 are ongoing. After the first phase of placements 2026, more than 1500 offers have been made at overall level and the highest package stood at INR 2.44 Crore per Annum.

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IIT Kharagpur Admission Updates 2026

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
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1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26
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Q:   How many schools of study are there under the IIT Kharagpur?
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IIT KGP, through various departments and schools of study, offers UG, PG, PhD, and other courses to students across the Law, Management, Engineering, and various other streams. The below-mentioned table reflects on the IIT Kharagpur departments:

IIT Kharagpur Departments
Aerospace EngineeringAgricultural and Food EngineeringArchitecture and Regional Planning
Artificial Intelligence

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering
Cryogenic Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

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Note: Reach the official site for other department details.

Q:   What is the average package offered to the BArch students of IIT Kharagpur?
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The institute has not released any BArch specific placements data. However, as per the data collated from various sources on the internet, the median package (which at times is considered close to the average salary package) for BArch students at this college is approximately INR 12.62 LPA. This data is for the year 2022.

In addition to the package details which are collated from unofficial sources, some of the verified students’ reviews on Shiksha also mentions some leading recruiters, such as Auctus Advisors, Uniworks, Flipkart, etc. as the ones who visit the campus for placement opportunities. Read more about IIT Kharagpur BArch and other course placements data here

Q:   What is IIT Kharagpur BTech fees?
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IIT Kharagpur BTech fees is between INR 8 lakh. Students also need 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

Q:   Is IIT Kharagpur good for MBA?
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IIT Kharagpur is one of the oldest and reputed institution in the country known for its Engineering education. However, the brand name is also a key factor for candidates while choosing it to pursue higher education in the field of Management, i.e., MBA. To support its reputation, ranking received by VGSOM (B-School of IIT Kharagpur) for MBA over the past three years by NIRF is as follows:

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NIRF

12

As per the report, the highest package offered was INR 37.63 LPA. The average and median package received during IIT Kharagpur MBA placement 2025 was INR 22.75 LPA and INR 22.15 LPA, respectively. 

Q:   What is IIT Kharagpur IIT JAM cutoff?
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IIT JAM 2026 cutoff for IIT Kharagpur is available online. GEN category students with JAM rank between 9 and 605 were offered admission in round 1. Candidates can check the JAM cutoff for IIT Kharagpur on the website jam2026.iitb.ac.in.

Q:   Does IIT Kharagpur accept GATE score?
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Yes, IIT Kharagpur does accept GATE scores for admission to its M.Tech programme. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to the discipline of their qualifying degree. In cases where there is no specific GATE paper available for a particular discipline, XE/XL/XH papers of the GATE examination can be considered. GATE is the accepted entrance exam for admission to IIT Kharagpur's M.Tech programme.

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?
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The minimum CAT percentile required for admission to the MBA programme at VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur) is 90 for the General category. For NC-OBC and SC/ST/PwD, the minimum CAT percentile required is 80 and 75, respectively
 
VGSOM also considers post-qualification work experience in organizations. According to Quora, VGSoM also emphasizes work experience and past academics. 
 
To be admitted to the MBA programme at VGSOM, candidates must qualify for the CAT, followed by a Group Discussion and personal interview round. VGSOM only accepts the CAT exam. 
Q:   How can students get admission at IIT Kharagpur?
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For Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur admissions, candidates need to clear the entrance exams and should also fulfill the other eligibility criteria. The entrance exams accepted include JEE Advanced / GATE/ CAT for BTech and BSc. The admission process is completely conducted by JoSAA after students appear for their JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam. Also, the eligibility for admissions is that candidate should have passed Class 12 or graduation with a minimum of 50-60% aggregate. JEE Advanced 2023 Dates are out. Hence, check the dates and prepare accordingly. For more information please click here.

Q:   Why is IIT Kharagpur so famous?
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Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur is a top government institute situated in West Bengal, known for its flagship programme BTech. Some of the major USPs of IIT Kharagpur are as follows:

  • IIT Kharagpur West Bengal has been ranked 215 by the QS World University Rankings, 77 by the QS Asian University Rankings, and 236 by the QS Sustainability Rankings in 2026.
  • The the highest package offered in 2026 stood at INR 2.44 Crore per Annum5 offers above INR 2 Crore per Annum and 16 offers between INR 90 LPA and 200 LPA were made in 2026.
  • Campus: IIT Kharagpur has facilities like Advanced VLSI Laboratory, Centre for Railway Research,  and others.
  • The University of Warwick (WMG),  National Tsing Hua University (NTHU),  Purdue University, and the University of Torino have entered into collaborative agreements with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Q:   How can I join IIT Kharagpur for law?
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Check eligibility for LL.B (Hons.) or LL.M 
Complete online application on official website 
Pay specified application fee
Current LL.B (Hons.) students with a CGPA of 8.5 or above will be considered. 
Choose your LLM specialisation, wait for admission results, and confirm admission by paying the required fees if selected. 

Q:   What is the CAT cut off for IIT Kharagpur?
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IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2024 for MBA course is based on CAT scores. The institute offers admission through VGSOM. Tabulated below are the CAT scores for candidates seeking admission to the MBA course offered at IIT Kharagpur for last few years for the General category All India candidates:

Section202220232024
Overall909090
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
Q:   How many acres is the IIT KGP campus?
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IIT Kharagpur has one of the largest college campuses. It is even bigger than the IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur campuses combined. The IIT Kharagpur campus is spread across 8.5 km (2100 acres). IIT Kharagpur is located at a distance of 120 km from Kolkata. There are 21 halls or residences (hostels) at IIT Kharagpur out of which 16 are for boys and 5 are allocated for girls and approximately 10,000 students live on the campus.

Q:   What are the different type of PhD programmes available at IIT Kharagpur?
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The different PhD programmes available at IIT KGP campus include:

  • Regular with institute assistantship
  • Ph.D with individual fellowship (INSPIRE, UGC NET, etc.)
  • Sponsored PhD
  • PhD through sponsored research projects
  • PhD programme (Regular, Sponsored, Working Professionals, CSIR/UGC, INSPIRE Fellowship) 
Q:   How is the faculty at IIT Kharagpur?
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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has experienced faculty who are degree, diploma, and PhD holders. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has experienced Professors, Assistant Professors, and also invites visiting faculty. Kharagpur IIT also invites faculty for guest lectures and hence tries to provide an opportunity for postgraduate and undergraduate students to talk with some of the best personalities and therefore learn from them.

Q:   Does IIT Kharagpur consider sectional or overall cut-offs for MBA admission?
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The institute has given weightage to all the sections in CAT cut-off for the final shortlisting of the students. For General category candidates, the minimum CAT overall percentile is 90. This is relaxed for reserved category students and stands at 81 percentile for NC-OBC category students and 60 for SC, ST and PwD students. However, for final admisison, there is only an overall cutoff. For General category candidates, minimum CAT percentile is 90. This will be relaxed for category students as per the Government of India norms.

Q:   What is the final selection process for MBA at VGSOM (IIT KGP) takes place?
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The selection of candidates for admission to the MBA programme at VGSoM (IIT Kharagpur) is a two-step procedure. Applicants, who are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria are called for WAT and online Personal Interview (PI). Final admission to the MBA programme is then offered on the basis of a cumulative score of the application rating (AR), performance score in CAT, and the candidate's performance in the WAT and online PI process. 

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. 
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.

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Updated on Jun 5, 2026

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