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Overview of IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur: Latest News & Updates
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GATE COAP 2025 Registrations are currently open for admissions into M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programs. The Round 1 Offer List will be released on May 17, 2025. Candidates holding valid GATE scores from 2025, 2024, or 2023 can register at gate.iisc.ac.in/coap2025. Please note that aspirants must also apply separately to each participating institute.
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JEE Advanced 2025 Registration will be open from April 23 to May 2, 2025, as per the official website jeeadv.ac.in. The exam is scheduled for May 18, 2025. Only the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers of JEE Main 2025 will be eligible to appear for the Advanced exam.
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The JOAPS Counselling 2025 Schedule for M.Sc admissions at IIT Kharagpur, based on IIT JAM scores, has been released. Candidates can submit their applications on the JOAPS portal between March 26 and April 9, 2025.
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PhD Admissions (Autumn Semester 2025-26) - The application deadline was March 9, 2025, and written tests and interviews will take place from May 8 to May 20, 2025 in the respective departments. Interested applicants can apply online at iitkgp.ac.in.
IIT Kharagpur, established in 1951, was the first IIT in India and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. According to the NIRF 2024 report, it ranks 5th among the top engineering colleges in India. The institute has over 16,590 students and more than 950 staff members, with its campus sprawling across 2,100 acres.
IIT Kharagpur is renowned for its 4-year B.Tech program, which is based on JEE Advanced scores and JoSAA counseling. The B.Tech program is available in 15 specialisations, with cutoffs ranging from 261 to 19,542 for general category students. The first-year fees for the B.Tech program at IIT KGP are approximately INR 2.24 Lakhs.
In the 2024 placement season (second phase), 6 students secured annual CTCs exceeding INR 1 crore. Prominent recruiters include Apple, Airbus, McKinsey, EXL Servi
Overview of IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur: Latest News & Updates
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GATE COAP 2025 Registrations are currently open for admissions into M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programs. The Round 1 Offer List will be released on May 17, 2025. Candidates holding valid GATE scores from 2025, 2024, or 2023 can register at gate.iisc.ac.in/coap2025. Please note that aspirants must also apply separately to each participating institute.
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JEE Advanced 2025 Registration will be open from April 23 to May 2, 2025, as per the official website jeeadv.ac.in. The exam is scheduled for May 18, 2025. Only the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers of JEE Main 2025 will be eligible to appear for the Advanced exam.
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The JOAPS Counselling 2025 Schedule for M.Sc admissions at IIT Kharagpur, based on IIT JAM scores, has been released. Candidates can submit their applications on the JOAPS portal between March 26 and April 9, 2025.
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PhD Admissions (Autumn Semester 2025-26) - The application deadline was March 9, 2025, and written tests and interviews will take place from May 8 to May 20, 2025 in the respective departments. Interested applicants can apply online at iitkgp.ac.in.
IIT Kharagpur, established in 1951, was the first IIT in India and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. According to the NIRF 2024 report, it ranks 5th among the top engineering colleges in India. The institute has over 16,590 students and more than 950 staff members, with its campus sprawling across 2,100 acres.
IIT Kharagpur is renowned for its 4-year B.Tech program, which is based on JEE Advanced scores and JoSAA counseling. The B.Tech program is available in 15 specialisations, with cutoffs ranging from 261 to 19,542 for general category students. The first-year fees for the B.Tech program at IIT KGP are approximately INR 2.24 Lakhs.
In the 2024 placement season (second phase), 6 students secured annual CTCs exceeding INR 1 crore. Prominent recruiters include Apple, Airbus, McKinsey, EXL Services, Google, and DE Shaw.
IIT Kharagpur has established collaborations with various international universities for training programs, semester exchanges, and joint doctoral programs. Additionally, it has signed 10 academic partnerships with organisations such as ONGC Limited, Tata Medical Centre Kolkata, and DRDO.
IIT Kharagpur Highlights
| Particulars | IIT Kharagpur Highlights |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1951 |
| Location | Kharagpur, West Bengal |
| Campus Area | 2100 Acres |
| Institute Type | Public |
| NIRF Ranking 2024 | Engineering: 5th |
| NIRF Ranking 2023 | Engineering: 6th Overall: 7th Architecture: 3rd Law: 9th |
| Top Courses | B.Tech, M.Tech |
| Students | 16,590+ |
| Faculty | 760+ |
| Staff | 950+ |
| Official Website | https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/ |
IIT Kharagpur Courses & Fees
IIT Kharagpur offers a range of top courses, including BTech, BArch, LLB, LLM, MBA, and MSc programs. These programs are conducted by 19 departments, 13 schools, and 9 centers of excellence within the institute. Admission to these courses is based on various entrance examinations such as JEE Advanced, AAT, GATE, and CAT.
| Course | Fees | Details |
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| BTech (17 Courses) | ₹2.62 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 Exam: JEE Advanced Counselling: JoSAA Counselling |
| B.Arch | ₹2.24 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 Exam: AAT Counselling: JoSAA Counselling |
| MTech (62 Courses) | ₹27,650 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation Exam: GATE + COAP Counselling |
| MSc | ₹82,600 (Total Fees) | Graduation; Exam: IIT JAM + JOAPS Counselling |
| LLB | ₹124 (1st Year Fees) | IIT Kharagpur LLB Entrance Test |
| MBA (7 Courses) | ₹6.45 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation Exam: CAT + PI |
| L.L.M | ₹2.8 Lakhs (Total Fees) | LLB; Exam: IIT KGP LLM Entrance Test |
| PhD (27 Courses) | INR 1.50 Lacs | Post Graduation Exam: GATE/ UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET/ INSPIRE/ ICAR or ICMR score OR Written Test and Interview |
IIT Kharagpur Cutoff 2024
The cutoff for IIT Kharagpur 2024 has been released by JoSAA for various B.Tech courses. The JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is 226 – 414 for general category students, with 226 as the opening rank and 414 as the closing rank in Round 1. This year, JoSAA will release cutoffs in five rounds based on JEE Advanced scores for various courses offered by IIT Kharagpur.
IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff (Round-wise)
The JEE Advanced 2024 cutoff for IIT Kharagpur has been released. The table below provides the Round 1 Opening Ranks and Round 5 Closing Ranks for various academic programs:
| Program | Round 1 Opening Rank | Round 5 Closing Rank |
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| Computer Science and Engineering | 226 | 415 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 2716 | 4745 |
| Agricultural and Food Engineering | 5515 | 10770 |
| Applied Geology | 10069 | 12893 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 434 | 898 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 5505 | 7972 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3905 | 4848 |
| Chemistry | 7869 | 12488 |
| Civil Engineering | 4900 | 6992 |
| Economics | 3176 | 5263 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1300 | 2016 |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 516 | 1448 |
| Exploration Geophysics | 9290 | 12413 |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering | 2915 | 4364 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2022 | 2481 |
| Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 4523 | 6067 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 971 | 1329 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2160 | 3613 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 5472 | 7104 |
| Mining Engineering | 7429 | 10218 |
| Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture | 7253 | 17790 |
| Physics | 2957 | 9672 |
IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Cutoff 2024
IIT Kharagpur's M.Tech admissions are determined by GATE scores, followed by COAP Counseling. The table below displays the GATE cutoffs from the previous year for general category applicants to the M.Tech program at IIT Kharagpur (Round 1):
| Courses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
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| M.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 694 | 749 | 693 |
| M.Tech Chemical Engineering | 482 | 487 | 560 |
| M.Tech Biomedical Engineering | 495 | 630 | NA |
| M.Tech Aerospace Engineering | 509 | 625 | 644 |
| M.Tech Transportation Engineering | 629 | 688 | 723 |
IIT Kharagpur Admission 2025
IIT Kharagpur Admission 2025 is currently open for MSc, BArch, and MTech programs. For its flagship BTech course, the institute considers JEE Advanced scores for admission. To appear for JEE Advanced, candidates must first qualify JEE Main.
For MBA admissions, CAT scores are required. In addition to its core BTech program, IIT Kharagpur also offers a range of courses including BSc/BS, Integrated MTech, Integrated MSc, LLM, MBA, E-MBA, and PhD programs. Admission to these courses is primarily based on performance in national-level entrance exams such as GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, and others.
Students aiming to pursue BTech at IIT Kharagpur must begin by registering for JEE Main, appear for the exam, and participate in the JoSAA counselling process.
Here is a list of entrance exams accepted by IIT Kharagpur for various programs:
| Course | Entrance Exam |
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| B.Tech | JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced |
| M.Tech | GATE |
| M.Sc | IIT JAM |
| MBA | CAT |
| LL.B./ LL.M. | IIT Kharagpur Entrance Test |
The table below shows the seat intake and female supernumerary seats for various B.Tech specialisations at IIT Kharagpur:
| Course | Seat Intake | Female Supernumerary Seats |
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| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 68 | 12 |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 66 | 13 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 69 | 11 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 77 | 10 |
| B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering | 41 | 03 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 84 | 15 |
| B.Tech Mining Engineering | 49 | 10 |
IIT Kharagpur Placements 2025
The official placement report for IIT Kharagpur 2025 is yet to be released, but key highlights have emerged from media sources. According to recent updates, the highest package offered so far has reached INR 2.14 crore per annum. Additionally, 13 students have received international offers, and over 800 offers have been made in total.
Looking back at the 2024 placement drive, data from the official brochure reveals that 1,747 students were successfully placed. Among these:
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546 out of 685 registered BTech students were placed
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20 BArch, 442 Dual Degree, and 143 MSc (5-year/6-year) students secured placements
Top recruiters included ITC Limited, Gartner, Barclays, Oracle, and several other reputed companies.
IIT Kharagpur Placements 2024 Phase 2 took place from early January to the end of April 2024. According to media reports, IIT KGP extended over 700 job offers (including PPOs) across sectors such as software, analytics, finance, banking, consulting, and core engineering. Among the offers, 19+ students received international job offers, and 6 students secured annual CTCs exceeding INR 1 Crore. More than 61 companies participated in the placement drive, with top recruiters including Apple, Capital One, DE Shaw, Google, Microsoft, McKinsey, and Databricks.
Here are the placement highlights for IIT Kharagpur:
| Particulars | IIT Kharagpur Placement 2024 |
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| Number of Job Offers | 700 |
| International Offers | 19 |
| Students with CTC over INR 1 Crore | 6 |
| Companies Participated | 61+ |
| Top Recruiters | Apple, Airbus, EXL Services, Microsoft, Rubrik, Square Point |
The overall placement report for IIT Kharagpur 2024 has not yet been released.
IIT Kharagpur Ranking 2024
IIT Kharagpur is ranked as follows by NIRF:
- 5th in the "Engineering" category in 2024
- 6th in the "Engineering" category in 2023
- 19th in the "Management" category in 2024
- 14th in the "Management" category in 2023
- 7th in the "Overall" category
- 3rd in the "Architecture" category
- 9th in the "Law" category
In the NIRF Innovation rankings, IIT Kharagpur is placed 11th overall among all Indian colleges for 2023. On the global stage, IIT Kharagpur is ranked 271st in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
The table below details the rankings of IIT KGP:
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
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| NIRF 2024 | Engineering | 5 |
| Management | 19 | |
| QS World University Ranking 2024 | Overall | 271 |
| QS World University Rankings: Southern Asia 2024 | Overall | 05 |
| QS Asia University Rankings 2024 | Overall | 59 |
IIT Kharagpur Campus Life & Events
IIT Kharagpur's campus is situated 120 kilometers west of Kolkata, in the West Midnapore district, just five kilometers from Kharagpur Railway Station. Covering an expansive 2100 acres, it is one of the largest IIT campuses. The area is known for its lush greenery and natural surroundings.
The campus provides a variety of facilities, including restaurants, banks, stadiums, a gym, hospitals, a post office, and a railway reservation counter. The Student Activity Center, also known as the Technology Students' Gymkhana, serves as the focal point for numerous extracurricular and co-curricular activities, from sports to cultural events.
IIT Kharagpur Hostels
IIT Kharagpur features 21 hostels, with 16 designated for boys and 7 for girls. The Patel Hall of Residence is notable as the first IIT hostel established in India. The institution also organises inter-hall competitions throughout the year to promote the overall development of its residents.
IIT Kharagpur Scholarships 2025
IIT Kharagpur offers scholarships for B.Tech (Hons.), Dual Degree, B.Arch, BS, and Integrated M.Sc programs, funded by the institute. These scholarships are not available to SC/ST students who are eligible for Post Matric Scholarships from their respective state governments. Each year, only 25% of students receive this scholarship. Other scholarships available at IIT Kharagpur include:
- Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (including tuition fee waiver)
- Scholarship for 2-year M.Sc. students in the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. Program
- Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship – UGC
- INSPIRE DST Scholarship
- KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) – DST
- Central Sector Scholarship Scheme
- NHFDC Scholarship
- NEC Scholarship
- NTS Scholarship
- MHRD Assistantship
- AICTE Scholarship (for J&K students)
Faculty at IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur boasts a distinguished faculty with over 760 members and a support staff of over 950. The institute has introduced several initiatives to foster faculty development:
- New faculty members are eligible for up to INR 25 lakhs under the Institute Scheme for Innovative Research and Development (ISIRD).
- Faculty members can receive INR 3 lakh for consumables, contingency, and travel expenses.
- A Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) of INR 3 lakh is provided every three years to cover costs related to national and international conferences, professional body memberships, and other related expenses.
- Newly recruited faculty members receive an interest-free soft advance of INR 50,000.
- An additional INR 50,000 is offered to faculty members attending conferences abroad.
- Faculty members who have received the S.S. Bhatnagar Prize or are fellows of at least two National Academies are awarded an honorarium of INR 15,000 per month.
IIT Kharagpur Collaborations and Partnerships
To enhance international exposure for its students, IIT Kharagpur offers a range of programs including Foreign Training Programs, Semester Programs, Student Exchange Programs, Joint Doctoral Programs, and the Duo India Fellowship Programs.
- Foreign Training Program: Students are given the opportunity to gain research-intensive experience abroad during their summer breaks.
- Semester Away Program: Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students can spend up to one year at a partner university overseas.
- Short-Term Visits: IIT KGP arranges short-term visits for UG and PG students to international partner institutions.
The table below highlights IIT Kharagpur’s academic collaborations:
IIT Kharagpur Academic Collaborations
| Partner |
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| DRDO Centre of Excellence |
| Tata Medical Centre |
| Indo-Korea Science and Technology |
| ONGC Limited |
| Odisha Rural Development & Marketing Society |
| Research for Resurgence Foundation (RFRF) |
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Adani Group |
| Thermo Fisher India Pvt. Ltd |
| IEEE YP Affinity Group |
IIT Kharagpur International Partnerships
| Partner |
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| Curtin University, Australia |
| University of MINHO, Portugal |
| The University of Manchester, UK |
| University of Waterloo, Canada |
| University of Tokyo, Japan |
| Singapore Management University |
IIT Kharagpur FAQs
Q: When was IIT Kharagpur established and where is it located?
A: IIT Kharagpur, established in 1951, was the first Indian Institute of Technology. It is located 120 km west of Kolkata, near Kharagpur railway station in the West Midnapore district of West Bengal. Besides its main campus in Kharagpur, the institute also has an extension campus in Kolkata, which offers some full-time UG and PG courses.
Q: Is IIT Kharagpur a public or private institution?
A: IIT Kharagpur is an autonomous public institution established in 1951 and recognised as an Institute of National Importance. According to the NIRF 2024 rankings, it is 5th among the top engineering colleges in India.
Q: How is the campus life at IIT Kharagpur?
A: Campus life at IIT Kharagpur is vibrant and dynamic. The expansive 2100-acre campus provides a scenic environment. The institute hosts various events, including Kshitij (a tech fest), Spring Fest (a cultural and social festival), and Shaurya (a sports festival).
Q: Who are some notable alumni of IIT Kharagpur?
A: Notable alumni include:
- Sundar Pichai - CEO of Google & Alphabet
- Arvind Kejriwal - Chief Minister of Delhi
- Vinod Gupta - Founder of InfoUSA and CEO of Infofree
- Biswa Kalyan Rath - Stand-up comedian
- Duvvuri Subbarao - Economist and former RBI Governor
- Arjun Malhotra - Co-founder of HCL Technologies
- Pushpak Bhattacharyya - Director of IIT Patna
- Suresh Vaswani - President of Dell Services
- Supriyo Datta - Professor at Purdue University
- Anuradha Acharya - Co-founder and CEO of Mapmygenome
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for admission to IIT Kharagpur?
A: Eligibility criteria are as follows:
- B.Tech: 75% marks in Intermediate or Class 12. Admission is based on JEE Advanced scores and JoSAA counseling.
- MBA: A bachelor’s degree with 60% marks and a valid CAT score, followed by a GD-PI round.
- M.Tech: A BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks. Admission is based on GATE scores and COAP counseling.
Q: Does IIT Kharagpur offer international exchange programs?
A: Yes, IIT Kharagpur offers various international exchange programs for UG, PG, and Ph.D. students, including:
- The Foreign Training program, which provides research-intensive experiences abroad.
- The semester-away program, allowing students to spend a year at an international partner university.
- Short-term visits for UG and PG students to partner universities abroad.
Q: What research opportunities are available for UG students at IIT Kharagpur?
A: UG students at IIT Kharagpur can pursue research after completing 4 semesters. They can form departmental or interdisciplinary groups and submit research proposals under faculty supervision.
Q: What housing options are available for students at IIT Kharagpur?
A: IIT Kharagpur has 21 hostels—16 for boys and 5 for girls—accommodating up to 12,000 students. The hostels offer both single and double sharing rooms. The institute is fully residential, and all full-time students are required to live on campus.
Q: What B.Tech programs are offered at IIT Kharagpur?
A: IIT Kharagpur offers B.Tech programs in 15 specialisations:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Agriculture & Food Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Manufacturing Science Engineering
- Biotech and Biochemical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Metallurgical & Material Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture
Q: How are the placements at IIT Kharagpur?
A: In Phase 2 of the 2024 placements, IIT Kharagpur made over 700 job offers, including PPOs, in fields such as software, analytics, finance, consulting, and core engineering. Over 19 students received international offers, with 121 diverse profiles. Six students secured annual CTCs exceeding INR 1 Crore. More than 61 companies participated, with top recruiters including Apple, Capital One, DE Shaw, Google, Microsoft, McKinsey, and Databricks.
