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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur / IIT KGP) is a public technical university and the first IIT to be established in India, founded on August 18, 1951. Located in Kharagpur, West Bengal, IIT Kharagpur is an Institute of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961, and operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is autonomous and empowered to award its own degrees.
As per NIRF 2025, IIT Kharagpur is ranked 5th in Engineering. As per NIRF 2024, IIT Kharagpur is ranked 6th Overall, 2nd in Architecture, 7th in Law, and 19th in Management.
The campus spans 2,100 acres in Kharagpur, West Bengal, 120 km southwest of Kolkata. It is one of the largest university campuses in Asia, with 19 academic departments, 8 multi-disciplinary centres, 13 schools of excellence, and a self-contained residential township for faculty, staff, and students.
- B.Tech across 16 disciplines: CSE, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and ECE, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Agricultural and Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Instrumentation Engineering, AI, and Manufacturing Science
- Also offered as 5-year Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) across most disciplines with additional specialisations in Financial Engineering and Entrepreneurship Engineering
- B.Arch: 5-year undergraduate architecture programme (also available as Dual Degree)
- B.S.: 4-year science undergraduate degree in Applied Geology, Chemistry, Economics, Exploration Geophysics, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, and Physics (also available as integrated B.S. + M.S.)
- M.Tech: 60+ postgraduate engineering and technology programmes (2 years) across all departments
- M.Sc: 2-year postgraduate science degrees in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Geophysics, Medical Physics, Nuclear Medicine, and related fields
- MBA: 2-year MBA at the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM)
- Law: Integrated LLB (Hons) in Intellectual Property Law, LLM programmes (Constitutional, IPR, International, Criminal Law), and integrated MA + LLM at the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law
- PhD: Doctoral programmes across all 19 departments and interdisciplinary centres
B.Tech total fees are INR 15.61 Lakhs for 4 years. The Dual Degree B.Tech + M.Tech costs INR 19.46 Lakhs for 5 years. MBA at VGSoM is INR 13.04 Lakhs for 2 years.
IIT Kharagpur provides full fee waivers for students from families with annual income below INR 1 Lakh and a two-thirds fee waiver for families with income between INR 1 Lakh and INR 5 Lakhs under the Ministry of Education fee-exemption policy.
The highest offer in the 2024-25 placement season was INR 2.14 CPA. A total of 1,811 offers were made across all programmes, with the B.Tech UG median CTC at INR 19.76 LPA per NIRF 2025 data.
IIT Kharagpur Admission Dates 2027
IIT Kharagpur admissions for the 2026 batch have concluded. B.Tech and Dual Degree admissions were conducted through JEE Advanced 2026 and the JoSAA centralised counselling process. The 2027 admission cycle opens with JEE Main 2027 registration, expected in November 2026, followed by JEE Advanced 2027 in May 2027.
| Event | Details (2026 Cycle - Concluded) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Sessions | January 2026 and April 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 | May 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | July 2026 |
| Admission Status | Concluded |
The 2027 cycle follows the same pattern. Tentative key dates are listed below based on the prior-year schedule.
| Event | Expected Date (2027 Cycle - Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Opens | November 2026 (Session 1) |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | April 2027 |
| JEE Advanced 2027 | May 2027 |
| JoSAA Counselling 2027 | June to July 2027 |
PG and doctoral admissions follow separate schedules. GATE 2027 (for M.Tech) and JAM 2027 (for M.Sc) are expected in February 2027, with IIT KGP admissions through COAP and JAM counselling in April to June 2027.
| Programme | Qualifying Exam | Counselling / Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / Dual Degree / B.Arch | JEE Advanced | JoSAA Centralised Counselling |
| B.S. | JEE Advanced | JoSAA Centralised Counselling |
| M.Tech | GATE | COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) |
| M.Sc | JAM | JAM Centralised Counselling (JOAPS) |
| MBA (VGSoM) | CAT | Direct IIT KGP admission process |
| LLB (Hons) / LLM | CLAT | Direct IIT KGP admission process |
| PhD | GATE / NET / CEED | Department-level written test and interview |
IIT Kharagpur Courses and Fees
IIT Kharagpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral programmes across engineering, science, architecture, law, management, and medical sciences. The fee structure below reflects total costs for the full programme duration as per the current fee schedule.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all branches) | 4 years | JEE Advanced qualified | INR 15.61 Lakhs |
| Dual Degree B.Tech + M.Tech | 5 years | JEE Advanced qualified | INR 19.46 Lakhs |
| B.Arch | 5 years | JEE Advanced + AAT | INR 19.46 Lakhs |
| B.S. (Science) | 4 years | JEE Advanced qualified | INR 15.61 Lakhs |
| Integrated B.S. + M.S. | 5 years | JEE Advanced qualified | INR 14.73 Lakhs |
| M.Tech | 2 years | B.Tech + GATE | INR 4.06 Lakhs |
| M.Sc | 2 years | B.Sc + JAM | INR 82,600 per year |
| MBA (VGSoM) | 2 years | Graduate + CAT | INR 13.04 Lakhs |
| LLB (Hons) | 3 years | Graduate + CLAT PG | INR 7.63 Lakhs |
| LLM | 2 years | LLB + CLAT PG | INR 5.95 Lakhs |
| PhD | 3 years (minimum) | Master’s degree + GATE/NET/CEED | INR 1.50 Lakhs |
| PGDBA | 1 year | Working professionals | INR 27.10 Lakhs |
Fee waivers are available for B.Tech and Dual Degree students. Students from families with annual income below INR 1 Lakh receive a full tuition waiver. Students from families with income between INR 1 Lakh and INR 5 Lakhs receive a two-thirds tuition waiver under the Ministry of Education fee-exemption scheme. SC and ST students are exempted from tuition fees regardless of income.
IIT Kharagpur Admission Process
B.Tech, Dual Degree, B.Arch, and B.S. Programmes
All undergraduate admissions at IIT Kharagpur are conducted through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). The qualifying exam is JEE Advanced, which candidates must qualify after clearing JEE Main. For B.Arch, candidates must additionally pass the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) conducted by IIT KGP after JEE Advanced result declaration.
The selection process involves:
- JEE Main qualification (top 2.5 lakh candidates eligible for JEE Advanced)
- JEE Advanced written examination
- JoSAA online registration, choice filling, and seat allotment rounds
- Document verification, provisional admission, and fee payment
IIT KGP CSE and Electrical Engineering (General Category) closing ranks have historically ranged from 350 to 1,200 in JEE Advanced, with core engineering branches (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical) closing between 1,500 and 3,500. Mining Engineering and Naval Architecture branches typically close at higher ranks, offering access to JEE Advanced qualifiers who may not secure seats at IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi.
M.Tech Programmes
M.Tech admission at IIT KGP requires a B.Tech or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10, and a valid GATE score. Shortlisted candidates attend a written test or interview conducted by the respective department. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a stipend of INR 12,400 per month from MHRD.
MBA (VGSoM)
The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) at IIT KGP offers a 2-year MBA based on CAT score. Eligibility requires graduation with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). Shortlisted candidates are called for a group discussion and personal interview. Work experience is valued but not mandatory for the full-time MBA. The PGDBA, offered jointly with ISI Kolkata and IIM Calcutta, requires working professionals with at least 3 years of experience.
M.Sc, LLB, LLM, and PhD Programmes
M.Sc admissions are through JAM (Joint Admission test for M.Sc), with centralized seat allocation through JOAPS. LLB (Hons) and LLM at the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law require a valid CLAT PG score. PhD candidates apply directly to IIT KGP with GATE, NET, or CEED scores and go through a department-level written test and interview.
IIT Kharagpur Placements
IIT Kharagpur placement 2024-25 recorded a highest offer of INR 2.14 CPA. A total of 1,811 offers were made across all programmes from over 400 companies, with 1,085 UG students and 393 M.Tech students placed. The B.Tech UG median CTC stood at INR 19.76 LPA per NIRF 2025 data.
The placement season for 2025-26 (Phase 1) opened with a highest offer of INR 2.44 CPA, indicating strong demand for IIT KGP’s graduating batch. Key international and domestic recruiters include Apple, Google, Microsoft, DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Flipkart, McKinsey, and leading core engineering firms.
| Metric | 2024-25 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Highest CTC | INR 2.14 CPA | Not published |
| UG Median CTC (B.Tech) | INR 19.76 LPA | Not published |
| Total Offers | 1,811 | Not published |
| UG Students Placed | 1,085 | Not published |
| M.Tech Students Placed | 393 | Not published |
| Companies Participated | 400+ | Not published |
Software, AI/ML, consulting, and finance verticals dominate offers from technology companies and investment banks. Core engineering placements are strong in sectors including automotive (Tata Motors, Mahindra), oil and gas (ONGC, Schlumberger), and infrastructure (L&T). The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) MBA batch records separate placement outcomes, with consulting and BFSI as the top hiring sectors.
IIT Kharagpur Rankings
IIT Kharagpur holds strong rankings across multiple disciplines under the NIRF framework. It is the only IIT ranked in all five discipline-specific categories evaluated by NIRF, reflecting its breadth across engineering, architecture, law, management, and sciences.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 5 | 5 |
| NIRF | Overall | Not confirmed | 6 |
| NIRF | Architecture and Planning | Not confirmed | 2 |
| NIRF | Law | Not confirmed | 7 |
| NIRF | Management | Not confirmed | 19 |
| QS World University Rankings | Overall (Global) | 222 | Not published |
IIT Kharagpur consistently ranks among India’s top 6 institutions overall across NIRF cycles. Globally, its QS 2025 rank of 222 makes it one of the highest-ranked Indian universities by international standards, alongside IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi.
IIT Kharagpur Campus and Infrastructure
The IIT Kharagpur campus covers 2,100 acres in Kharagpur, West Bengal, 120 km southwest of Kolkata. Built on the site of the former Hijli Detention Camp, the campus includes academic buildings, student halls of residence, faculty quarters, staff housing, a hospital, schools, and a market complex. It functions as a self-sustaining township.
The campus houses 19 academic departments, 8 multi-disciplinary centres, and 13 schools of excellence. Notable facilities include the Technology Incubation Park (TIP), the Ranbir and Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management, the School of Medical Science and Technology, and the National Remote Sensing Centre satellite station. The P.K. Sinha Centre for Bioenergy and Renewables and the G.S. Sanyal School of Telecommunications support advanced research activity. Total enrolment is 14,764 students, with 870 faculty members.
The student residence system uses a halls-of-residence model, with 21 halls providing accommodation for undergraduates, postgraduates, and doctoral students. Sports infrastructure includes cricket grounds, football fields, a swimming pool, and a multi-purpose gymnasium. The Gymkhana student union manages more than 40 technology, cultural, and sports clubs.
IIT Kharagpur vs IIT Roorkee vs IIT Kanpur
JEE Advanced qualifiers frequently compare IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Kanpur when their rank falls in a range where all three are accessible for at least one branch. These three IITs cluster closely on NIRF Engineering rankings and serve a similar pool of top JEE Advanced aspirants.
| Parameter | IIT Kharagpur | IIT Roorkee | IIT Kanpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Kharagpur, West Bengal | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Established | 1951 | 1847 (IIT status 2001) | 1959 |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 5 | 4 | Not confirmed 2025 |
| NIRF Overall 2024 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Campus Area | 2,100 acres | 365 acres | 1,055 acres |
| UG Enrollment | 8,452 | Not published | Not published |
| QS World Rank 2025 | 222 | Not published | Not published |
| B.Tech Total Fees | INR 15.61 Lakhs | Similar (govt. funded) | Similar (govt. funded) |
| UG Median CTC (B.Tech) | INR 19.76 LPA (NIRF 2025) | Not published | Not published |
| Programme Breadth | Engineering, Arch, Law, Mgmt, Medical | Engineering, Arch, Sciences, Management | Engineering, Sciences, Management, Design |
IIT Roorkee holds NIRF Engineering #4 and its legacy as the oldest technical institution in Asia. IIT Kanpur is the smallest of the three in UG intake and is known for its research output and NIRF Overall #5 position. IIT Kharagpur offers the widest programme portfolio and the largest campus, with unique schools in law and medical science not available at the other two.
IIT Kharagpur FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Kharagpur in 2025?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, IIT Kharagpur is ranked 5th in Engineering. As per NIRF 2024, it is ranked 6th Overall, 2nd in Architecture, 7th in Law, and 19th in Management. IIT Kharagpur is one of the few institutions in India ranked across five NIRF discipline categories.
Ques. What is the JEE Advanced cutoff for IIT Kharagpur?
Ans. JEE Advanced closing ranks at IIT KGP vary widely by branch. CSE and Electrical Engineering (General Category) typically close between 350 and 1,200. Core branches such as Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering close between 1,500 and 3,500. Mining and Naval Architecture branches close at higher rank numbers, making IIT KGP accessible for students with ranks above 4,000 in those branches.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Kharagpur?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at IIT Kharagpur is INR 15.61 Lakhs for 4 years. Fee waivers are available: students from families with annual income below INR 1 Lakh receive a full tuition waiver, and those from families with income between INR 1 Lakh and INR 5 Lakhs receive a two-thirds waiver. SC and ST students are exempted from tuition fees.
Ques. What is the highest placement package at IIT Kharagpur?
Ans. The highest offer in the 2024-25 placement season was INR 2.14 CPA. In the 2025-26 Phase 1, a highest offer of INR 2.44 CPA was recorded. The B.Tech UG median CTC for 2024-25 was INR 19.76 LPA as per NIRF 2025 placement data.
Ques. Is IIT Kharagpur good for non-engineering programmes like MBA or Law?
Ans. Yes. The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) at IIT KGP is NIRF-ranked in Management (19th in 2024) and admits students through CAT. The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law offers LLB (Hons) and LLM programmes admitted through CLAT, and is NIRF-ranked 7th in Law in 2024. Both schools benefit from the wider IIT KGP research and industry network.
Ques. When does IIT Kharagpur admission open for 2027?
Ans. JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration is expected to open in November 2026. JEE Advanced 2027 is expected in May 2027, followed by JoSAA counselling in June to July 2027. M.Tech admissions through GATE 2027 and M.Sc admissions through JAM 2027 follow a parallel timeline, with results and counselling in April to June 2027.
Ques. Does IIT Kharagpur have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. IIT Kharagpur has 21 halls of residence providing accommodation for UG, PG, and doctoral students on its 2,100-acre campus. All undergraduate students are required to reside in the halls during their programme. Hostel fees are included in the overall fee structure.
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For IIT Kharagpur B.Tech admissions 2026, the JEE Advanced exam is expected in May 2026, with registrations in April–May and results in early June. Admissions are strictly based on JEE Advanced merit and JoSAA counselling. There is no management quota or paid seat option for undergraduate engineering courses at IIT Kharagpur
The IIT Kharagpur is located at Kharagpur- 721302, West Bengal, India
No, IIT Kharagpur does not offer management quota seats for B.Tech admissions. All undergraduate seats are filled through JEE Advanced merit and JoSAA counselling based on rank and reservation categories. There is no paid or management-seat category available for engineering programmes at IIT Kharagpur.
The fees for the Btech courses are mentioned below:
Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur offers courses related to sound engineering through programs like M.Tech in Media and Sound Engineering and Audio System Engineering. These courses cover acoustics, audio technology, multimedia processing, and signal systems, helping students build careers in sound design, recording, broadcasting, and audio research.
The fee for the Biotechnology course is mentioned below:
* Fees are refundable
The fee for the courses is mentioned below:
B.Tech
Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B.] {Hons.} (Intellectual Property Law)
M.Tech
Ph.D
M.Sc
L.L.M
B.Tech + M.Tech
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Business Analytics)
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
BS
Securing admission to IIT Kharagpur's M.Tech programs with a GATE score of 360 under the SC category may be challenging, as the previous years cutoff were higher than this score.
The candidate must have completed or be appearing in their final year of a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline for IIT JAM exam.
Yes, IIT Kharagpur provides placement support for its Executive MBA (EMBA) program through the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM).
Shortlisting for the LLB course at IIT KGP is done based on merit obtained in the qualifying exam as well as the marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the university.
How i get seat for mtech?
The admission to the IIT kharagpur M.tech. is based on the following process:
The admission process and fee details of IIT Kharagpur varies from one course to another. Click here to get the course wise admission process and fee details of IIT Kharagpur.
As per the guidelines of UGC and BCI, LLB course can not be offered in online mode to the students. There can only be regular mode LLB course offered to the students.
The hostel fee has been charged seperately by IIT Kharagpur. The average per year hostel fee of IIT kharagpur is INR Twenty four thousand one hundred eighty.
The IIT Kharagpur B.Tech. Computer Science fee (for one year) is INR Two lacs for SAARC nationals. The M.Tech. Computer Science fee is INR Fifty thousand (for one year).
Yes, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur offers the B.Tech in Agricultural and Food Engineering.
The candidates must have passed a 10+2 degree with aggregate marks of 75% (or 65% for SC, ST, and PwD) from a recognized board.
Selection – JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
The year wise fee details of IIT Kharagpur Bachelor of Technology are given below: