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IIT Kharagpur - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

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IIT Kharagpur admission to B.Tech will be conducted through JoSAA 2024 counselling The round 1 seat allotment has been released by JoSAA and the second round was on June 28, 2024. The round 3 seat allotment will be out on July 4. The annual fee for B.Tech is Rs 2 lakh. IIT Kharagpur offers B.Tech courses in various specialisations such as Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering among others.
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LocationKharagpur (West Bengal)
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NIRF Rank#7
Highest Package2.68 Crore
Year of Establishment1951
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Updated on - Jun 25, 2024 12:15PM IST

IIT Kharagpur Latest Updates

June 20, 2024
JEE Main JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment Result has been released on June 20, 2024. Candidates can visit josaa.admissions.nic.in to check results online.
June 15, 2024
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority has released JoSAA first mock seat allotment Result 2024 on June 15, 2024. Check more details here!
June 05, 2024

JoSAA 2024 schedule has been released on the official website - josaa.nic.in. Click here to check the JoSAA schedule for the year 2024.

June 05, 2024
JoSAA Counselling Dates 2024 has been released. The JEE Main 2024 counseling will begin from June 10, 2024 with registration/ choice filling. Check full schedule here!
June 05, 2024

IIT Kharagpur ranked 222nd in the world with a 43.7 overall score by QS World Rankings 2025.

About IIT Kharagpur

Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is popularly known as IIT KGP. The institute has its own curriculum, which focuses on the overall development of the students. IIT Kharagpur placement cell has, over the years, helped thousands of students to secure jobs in top companies. IIT Kharagpur has a wide alumni network, which supports the Institute whenever required. At the same time, the institute's alumni mentor the incoming students in diverse aspects. 

IIT Kharagpur courses that are most popular include B.Tech, MBA, MCCP, PhD, M.Tech, LLM, PGDBA, etc. IIT Kharagpur has 18 academic departments. Currently, IIT Kharagpur has about 550 faculty members, 1700 employees, and 9000 students on campus. The IIT Kharagpur campus is spread across 2100 acres.

IIT Kharagpur was ranked 7th, 5th, 6th, 14th, 9th, and 3rd  in NIRF 2023 in the Overall category, Research Institutions, Engineering, Management, Law, and Architecture & Planning, respectively. IIT Kharagpur has been ranked 270 in QS World Rankings 2023. IIT Kharagpur is one of the top premier institutes in India for pursuing various courses. 

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IIT Kharagpur Highlights

IIT Kharagpur Placements

IIT Kharagpur Placement Stats 2023

Highest Package
2.68 Crore
No of offers
1600
No of PPO
500
No of companies visited
300

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IIT Kharagpur Courses and Admissions 2024

The course-wise eligibility criteria of IIT Kharagpur is provided in the table below. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for admission.

ProgramEligibility CriteriaEntrance Exam
MBABachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering or Master's degree in Economics, Science or Commerce (with Maths or Stats at Bachelor's level) with at least  60% marks (55% marks for reserved categories)CAT
M.TechGraduated from a recognised university with a Bachelor's in Technology/ Engineering/ Architecture/ MSc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE etc.) with at least 60 % aggregate (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale) and 55 % aggregate for SC/ST/PWDGATE
B.TechPassed 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with at least 75% aggregateJEE Main and JEE Advanced
PGDBACandiates should have graduated or hold a master's degree from a recognised university with a minimum 60 % aggregate marksNA
MMSTMBBS Degree recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI) with at least 55% aggregate with Mathematics in class 12NA
B.ArchPassed class 12 from a recognised board with at least 75 % aggregate (65% aggregate marks for SC/ST) in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or have secured toa position in the top 20 percentileNA
MHRMGraduate in Engineering, or Postgraduate in any subject with at least 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale). Those who belong to Bachelor'sSC/ ST/ PWD categories must have secured 55% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale)CAT
EMBAAt least 3 years of experience (as on 31st July 2021) and a 1st class bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering or a first-class master's degree in Economics, Science, or Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at the Bachelors degree level)NA
LLB

First Class bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering / Medicine or equivalent.

OR First Class master's degree in Science or Pharmacy or equivalent.

OR First Class MBA Degree with any of the above

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LL.MLL.B./B.L. (5 years) or LL.B./B.L.(3 years) with at least 60% marks along with a Bachelor's Degree  in Science/ Humanities/ Commerce or equivalentNA

The admission process of IIT Kharagpur is strict and rigid, and the premier institute always tries to attract the best. Various entrance test scores are accepted for different levels of programmes. As far as research output is concerned, IIT Kharagpur has turned out to be a huge contributor in various fields. The research labs and facilities at IIT Kharagpur are one of the best in India.

Students at IIT Kharagpur get a chance to experience the best world-class teaching. Each class has students from diverse backgrounds, and the premier institute tries to make sure that it enrolls students from diverse backgrounds in various courses. International students are also enrolled in various courses at IIT Kharagpur, and scholarships are also provided to international students.

IIT Kharagpur admission 2024 is ongoing for UG and PG courses. Aspiring B.Tech students are required to qualify for JEE Advanced for admission at IIT Kharagpur. However, they need to clear JEE Main to appear for JEE Advanced. Moreover, admission to the MTech programme at IIT Kharagpur is based on GATE scores. Candidates interested in MBA admission at IIT Kharagpur need to appear for CAT. 

IIT Kharagpur admission is granted to students who pass the entrance exam set for a specific course and are eligible to apply for admission. When a student passes an entrance exam, then they need to apply for admission, and a cut-off list will be prepared based on the exam. If the marks or rank obtained by the student is more than the cut off, then they can get IIT Kharagpur admission.

IIT Kharagpur Admission Dates 2024: JoSAA Counselling Schedule

EventsDates
Round 1 Seat AllocationJune 20, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 1)June 24, 2024
Round 2 Seat AllocationJune 27, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 2)July 1, 2024
Round 3 Seat AllocationJuly 4, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 3)July 8, 2024
Round 4 Seat AllocationJuly 10, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 4)July 15, 2024
Round 5 Seat AllocationJuly 17, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 5)July 22, 2024
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IIT Kharagpur Cut Off 2024

IIT Kharagpur cutoff for 2024 based on JEE Advanced was released on June 20, 2024, for round 1. The cutoffs is released in the form of opening and closing ranks. As per the list shared by JoSAA, IIT Kharagpur cutoff neutral gender was 414 for CSE programme. IIT Kharagpur cut off was recorded at 4590 rank for Chemical Engineering programme. The closing rank was 795 for Artificial Intelligence programme for open category under neutral gender. IIT Kharagpur cutoff female for Chemical Engineering was 10984 under open category. 

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B.Tech in Industrial Engineering (Engineering)

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B.Arch in Architecture (Engineering)

B.Tech+M.Tech

B.Tech+M.Tech in Manufacturing Engineering (Engineering)
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IIT Kharagpur Reviews

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Shubh Guwalani • B.Tech + M.Tech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 2025 | 1 month ago
The college is a great place to be in with state of the art academic facilities and best placements and internships in India. there are a lot of extracurricular activities in all the domains including sports, cultural and technology. There are fests like spring fest, kshitij and shaurya for enjoyment of the students. There are dedicated grounds for all the sports and games including athletics, cricket, badminton, basketball, etc. There is a great swimming pool with canteens and restaurants spread around the campus.
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Harishankar • B.Tech + M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering | 2021 | Mar 17, 2024 19:54:43
First of all, for the people who are reading this if you are planning to join this college, then congrats on getting into one of the best colleges our country could offer, IIT KGP was a dream college of mine, and has lived upto my expectations too
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Rahul Yadav • B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering | 2019 | Feb 28, 2024 18:02:00
As a student of IIT, Kharagpur, I can confidently appeal say that my experience has been enriching and rewarding. IIT Kharagpur has established itself as a reputable institution in the region known for the academic excellence and holistic approach to education in this field.
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Abhishek Tripathi • B.Tech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 2022 | Feb 28, 2024 17:59:49
As a student of IIT, Kharagpur, I can confidently appeal say that my experience has been enriching and rewarding. IIT Kharagpur has established itself as a reputable institution in the region known for the academic excellence and holistic approach to education.
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Anmol Gupta • B.Tech in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 15:30:35
IIT Kharagpur has a beautiful 2100-acre campus filled with greenery and energy. IIT Kharagpur is more than just academics as we have our largest cultural Fest the Spring Fest and Tech Fest Kshitij giving students an unforgettable experience.
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IIT Kharagpur FAQs

Is IIT KHARAGPUR recognized by the UGC?

Yes, IIT KHARAGPUR is recognized by the UGC.

What is the NIRF ranking for IIT KHARAGPUR ?

The NIRF Ranking for IIT KHARAGPUR are as follows : In 2018 for Law : 4 .In 2018 for Engineering : 4 .

When was the college , IIT KHARAGPUR established ?

IIT KHARAGPUR was established in the year 1950.

Is IIT KHARAGPUR a government college?

IIT KHARAGPUR is Public college.
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IIT Kharagpur Rankings 2023

  • IIT Kharagpur has been ranked 270 in QS World Rankings 2023.
  • In the NIRF 2023 rankings, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur secured the 7th rank in the Overall category, the 5th rank in Research Institutions, the 6th rank in Engineering, the 14th rank in Management, the 9th rank in Law, and the 3rd rank in Architecture & Planning.
  • IIT Kharagpur QS World University Ranking 2022 (Asia Region) is 61.
  • Ranked fifth in NIRF Rankings 2022 for Engineering, Management, and Overall Category
  • Ranked first in NIRF Rankings 2022 in Architecture Category
  • Ranked fifty-eighth in QS Asia Rankings 2021 and forty-fourth in QS Subject Rankings 2021
  • Ranked as the top institution in India by URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance)
  • Outlook India ranked IIT Kharagpur first among the top engineering colleges in 2009 and 2010
  • Dataquest ranked IIT KGP the best engineering college in India (2009)
  • Ranked fifty-eighth in the QS Asian University Rankings of 2013
  • Ranked third by India Today
  • Rated as the best Technology School by Dataquest-IDC survey (2008)
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Ranking Publisher NIRF

  • Overall#7
  • Law#9
  • Management#14
  • Engineering#6
  • Research#5

IIT Kharagpur Overall NIRF Ranking 2024

  • OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.
    71.82GOOD
  • TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.
    73.29GOOD
  • RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.
    72.25GOOD
  • GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.
    76.75GOOD
  • OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.
    57.44GOOD
  • PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.
    70.68GOOD

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IIT Kharagpur Faculty

IIT Kharagpur Seat Reservation

Gender Male Female
General 0 0
OBC 23 2
SC 2 0
ST 54 71
Muslim 0 0
PWD 0 0

IIT Kharagpur Contact Details

College Location

  • addressGANDHIVIDHYAPITH VEDCHHITALUKA VALOD , DIST. TAPI
  • emailchairjee@adm.iitkgp.ernet.in
  • telephone+91-3222-282101
  • telephonewww.gandhividhyapith.com

Related Questions

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Mekhla Mahesh Shet.
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When the admission process of b.tech aerospace engineering will start?? And what are the criteria for admission?

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Akshay Singh •  Nov-16-2023
The admissions process has been started for session 2024 and the eligibility rriteria to be eligible, candidates must achieve a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in their 10+2 examination, with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English as subjects. Alternatively, they can qualify through the JEE Mains, LPUNEST, or CUET exams. However, if a candidate has not studied English as a subject, the requirement for English may be waived off if the candidate has studied in English medium in their qualifying exam. There is a 5% relaxation in aggregate marks for candidates from North-East states, Sikkim, or for Defence Personnel and their Dependents, as well as Wards of Kashmiri Migrants. LPUNEST will not be required if the candidate's JEE Mains Percentile is equal to or above 80 Percentile. For more information you may viisit ofiicial website of LPU or you can also call them on thier toll free number.
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Rahana Rasheed k
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Did IIT kharagpur discontinued nuclear medicine, molecular medical microbiology and chemical & molecular biology?

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Ashish Aditya •  Aug-28-2023

Dear student, The IIT Kharagpur does offer Joint MSc PhD Programmes in Molecular Medical Microbiology, Medical Physics, and Nuclear Medicine. These courses are offered under the Head School of Medical Science and Technology. Currently, the Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine courses at IIT Kharagpur are paused because the courses have pending Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) approval.

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Vipul Kumar
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What is the age limit for admission to B.Tech at IIT Kharagpur?

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Diksha Sharma •  Aug-06-2020

Dear Student,

The maximum age limit to apply for admission to B.Tech program at IIT Kharagpur is 25 years (30 years for SC/ST) at the time of application.

If you are confused about the right B.Tech specialisations to choose, check How to Choose a Right Specialization/Branch in B.Tech after Class 12th?

To learn about the admission process, eligibility, selection process, and fees for B.Tech, also read Engineering (BE/ B.Tech) Admission Process 2020.

If you are looking to take direct admission to B.Tech and have no score in any entrance exam, you can also check Direct B.Tech Admission 2020.       

You can also fill the Common Application Form on our website for admission-related assistance. You can also reach us through our IVRS Number - 1800-572-9877.

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Anirudh Agrawal
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I have got the option of the Agriculture Department in IIT Kharagpur. I want to know it's scope in practical life and the average package students get after graduating in this department.

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Navneet •  Dec-05-2022
BSc in Agriculture is a broad-based course with great potential. It deals with things like food production, horticulture, animal rearing, rural economy and rural development, environmental health, etc. Other industries may face downsizing but agriculture can never fall prey because “food” is the basic necessity for life. Feeding the world will never face a recession or a slowdown. In fact, the development in technology, research, and innovation has multiplied the scope of agriculture in a big way. BSc Agriculture is a 4-year undergraduate professional course offered by various government and private universities in India. The demand for graduates with a degree in agriculture is increasing every day in India and abroad. Course fees are also considerably lower in comparison to other professional degrees, while rewarding with good jobs and a better package. Best colleges/Universities for BSc. Agriculture are IIT, Kharagpur, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Lovely Professional University A degree in agriculture will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage business farms and agriculture business or to work in areas such as food production agriculture sales and farming journalism. B.Sc. in Agriculture is considered a professional degree. The graduates from this degree can find jobs in both public and private sectors. The importance of agriculture is growing rapidly and thereby is increasing the job prospects in the field of agriculture. Today graduates with B.Sc. in Agriculture are readily accepted in the government projects. Agricultural departments, Extension services, Research organizations, Commercial farming etc. are some of sectors where graduates of this field can find job opportunities in.
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SunkaraSriharika
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What is the average package of Electrical Engineering students at Kharagpur IIT?

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Priya •  Nov-22-2022
LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Instead of using old school books and lectures, LPU has experimented with books, interactive problem-solving interactions and working through real-world applications. The university has been ranked high by various outer agencies with regard to placements. LPU is conferred with National Employ-ability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the highest Employ-ability rates. The university provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. Special inputs in the form of placement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. The university leaves no stone unturned to shape the future of its students. It is definitely the first choice of both national and international students. LPU has become the landing place of many leading industries for recruitment. It has many top rankings in placements. Companies which recruit from IIT's, IIM’s also recruit the students of LPU. Companies like Bosch, Samsung, Voltas, Lava, Vodafone, ,L&T Infoetch, PEGA, hp,LG Soft India, Capgemini, Hind Rectifiers,Verizon, Hitachi Power, Videocon, L&T Technology Services, Ericsson, HCL Technologies, Asahi India, Ceasefire Industries, Sandhar Technologies, Indus tower, KEC International and many more visit lpu for placement of students
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