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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:

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FordTata SteelShell
AccentureAmerican ExpressHUL
IBMAmazonGoldman Sachs
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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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Q:   How can I get into BSc at IIT Kharagpur?
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The Science and the HSS Department of IIT Kharagpur started four-year BSc programme admission to which is subject to a valid rank in JEE Advanced exam.  Aspirants seeking IIT Kharagpur BSc and Integrated MSc admission need to qualify for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams to get shortlisted. For eligibility, candidates are required to have completed their Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate. Those who would like to earn an MSc degree are given the option to do so at the end of the sixth semester of the BSc programme. Accordingly, the seventh and eighth semesters are planned so that a candidate gets an MSc degree at the end of the tenth semester.

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 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 WAT 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:

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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. 

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
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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.
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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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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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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.
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B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering - Batch of 2029
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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.
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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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IIT Kharagpur Cutoff 2026

MBA/PGDM CAT Cut Off 2025: Year-Wise percentile

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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.

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:   Has there been any fall in the JEE Advanced cutoff rank for CSE at IIT Kharagpur over the years?
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Yes, there has been a fall in the JEE Advanced cutoff rank for CSE at IIT Kharagpur over the past three years. As per the IIT Kharagpur CSE cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 509. In 2025 and 2024, the cutoffs for the same round were 450 and 414, respectively. The higher the rank, the lower the competition. For other categories, the scenario might be different. 

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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IIT Kharagpur Rankings 2026

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Q:   Is IIT Kharagpur ranked?
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Students can go through the table below for information on IIT Kharagpur rankings:

IIT Kharagpur West Bengal Ranking BodyIIT Kharagpur West Bengal Ranks
QS Asian University Rankings 202677

QS World University Rankings 2026

215

QS Sustainability Ranking 2026

236

NIRF 2025 under the Overall category

6

NIRF 2025 under the Architecture category

3

India Today 2025 under the Engineering category

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NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category

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NIRF 2025 under the Innovation category

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Q:   Is IIT Kharagpur a Tier 1 college?
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Yes, IIT Kharagpur is a tier 1 Engineering college because of all the facilities available in the college for students. IIT Kharagpur popular programmes are BTech & MTech. After doing BTech from IIT Kharagpur West Bengal, students can become Computer Science Engineers, Civil Engineers, Ceramic Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Production Engineers, & others. BTech is the flagship programmes in IIT Kharagpur.

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IIT Kharagpur Placements 2026

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Students can work with faculty on research projects

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

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

IIT Kharagpur Scholarships 2026

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Yes, IIT Kharagpur does offerscholarships to its students. The scholarship type may vary between UG and PG level with different eligibility criterias for students to meet. The below-mentioned table reflects on the various scholarships offered by IIT Kharagpur:

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Merit cum Means Scholarship

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IIT Kharagpur Vs Other Colleges: Which is better?

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

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

IIT Kharagpur Application Process 2026

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Q:   Can I get direct admission to IIT KGP?
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IIT Kharagpur conducts admissions to the majority of its courses via the entrance test method. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur West Bengal accepts the scores from the JEE Main exam for admission to its flagship BTech programme. The institute also gives admissions to PG and PhD programmes. Admissions for these are done on the basis of IIT JAM, GATE, and other exams.

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 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:   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:   Does IIT Kharagpur offer hostel facilities?
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Hostels at IIT Kharagpur are furnished with beds, tables, chairs, 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.

Also, some halls (hostel is referred to as hall of residence at IIT Kharagpur and hostellers as boarders) have washing machine facilities and some don’t. Laundry service is available at a reasonable price.

Q:   Which is the largest hostel in IIT Kharagpur?
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Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Hall of Residence is the largest hostel in terms of area and facilities. Lal Bahadur Shastri Hall of Residence construction completed in 2010 is a modern state-of-the-art hostel. It is a very spacious hostel and has many blocks in it. Apart from LBS Hall of Residence, there are several other hostels on the campus of IIT Kharagpur.

Q:   How satisfied are students with the facilities provided by IIT Kharagpur?
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According to Shiksha verified reviews, IIT Kharagpur has been rated 4.5 for 'Infrastructure' and 4.6 for 'Value for Money'. The institute has a number of facilities for students. The facilities include a Techno Film Society, one of the largest and the finest technical libraries in Asia, a medical facility, a gym, a bank/ ATM, and others. Also, the college has various halls of residence. The halls of residence are equipped with a kitchen and a mess. Overall the institute provides all the necessary facilities to students.

Q:   What is the name of girls hostel at IIT Kharagpur?
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There are five halls of residence (hostels) allocated for girls at IIT Kharagpur campus. Here is the list of girls hostel at IIT Kharagpur:

  1. Mother Teresa Hall of Residence
  2. Sister Nivedita Hall of Residence
  3. Rani Laxmibai Hall of Residence
  4. SAM Hall of Residence
  5. Sarojini Naidu – Indira Gandhi Hall of Residence

Girl's hostels are located near the academic centre, playground, police station and auditorium.

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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:

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Aerospace EngineeringAgricultural and Food EngineeringArchitecture and Regional Planning
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Computer Science and Engineering

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Q:   What is the IIT Kharagpur JAM cutoff?
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IIT Kharagpur JAM cutoff 2026 was declared for round 3 for 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 3 cutoff ranged from 100 to 713. To know the cutoff for other categories, students can refer to the table below. 

CategoryIIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026
General100 - 713
OBC206 - 1162
ST517 - 4969
SC337 - 2578
EWS170 - 1473
PWD 961 - 1669
Q:   Can I participate in JoSAA counselling if I don't have 75% marks in class 12?
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No, if you do not belong to the reserved categories. For this category, students should have scored at least 60% marks in class 12.

For the unreserved categories, it is 75% minimum marks for admission to the IITs, IIITs, NITs and GFTIs. Students should only apply for the JoSAA counselling process if they fulfil the eligibility criteria. 

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:

Popular CoursesCommon Eligibility
BTech (Hons)

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 75% aggregate

Integrated MTech

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 75% aggregate

LLM

First class or equivalent LLB/ BL (5 years)

LLB/ BL (3 years) from a ny recognised university with Bachelor's degree (not less than 3 years) in Humanities/ Science/ Commerce or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA

MBA

Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year in Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy or Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST/ PwD)

E-MBA

Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year in Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST/ PwD)

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:   How can I get into IIT KGP for BTech?
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Admission to the course is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores. Students seeking admission must qualify both these entrance exams for admission to IIT Kharagpur. After the application process is over; students have to go through various selection rounds for final admission. For BTech, JEE Advanced scores are considered for the selection of candidates followed by JoSAA Counselling which is conducted for seat allotment to BTech. Candidates shortlisted under it need to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. Read more here.

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:   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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2025

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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:   Is BSc available at IIT Kharagpur?
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IIT Kharagpur offers a four-year BSc course along with a five-year Integrated MSc course across six specialisations each. Those willing to pursue a postgraduate integrated course can take admission in BSc-MSc Integrated, criteria and admission process of which is same as that of BSc. Admission to both these programmes is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA counselling. Aspirants seeking admission must qualify for both the entrance exams for admission to IIT Kharagpur. Read IIT-KGP BSc course details here. 

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:   What is the IIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff for SC category?
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The IIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff 2026 ranged from 337 to 2485 in the first round. The IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for several AI quota categories for admission to the MSc courses. 

As per the first round, MSc + PhD in Geology and MSc + PhD in Nuclear Medicine were the most and least competitive courses for admission. Students can see the table below to know the IIT Kharagpur branch-wise cutoff 2026 for the SC AI category. 

CourseIIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff 2026 (Round 1)
M.Sc. + PhD in Chemistry1484
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physics1926
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Mathematics1062
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geophysics1803
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geology337
M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Medical Physics1791
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Nuclear Medicine2485
Q:   How can I get a seat in IIT Kharagpur for the MSc course?
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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. The IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 has been released for round 1 for admission to the MSc course. Different categories have different cutoffs.

For eg, for the General AI category, the overall cutoff from round 1 to the third round ranged from 97 to 713. For the OBC AI category, the cutoffs from round 1 to round 3 varied between 184 and 1162. 

  • To know more about IIT JAM exam, click here. 
  • To know more about the accepted ranks at this institution, 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 Annum. 5 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:   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:   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:   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 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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