Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Manufacturing Science and Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management 

at IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur

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 2022. JoSAA Round 6 Seat Allotment for IIT Kharagpur admissions 2022 to BTech course has been released on Oct 16. Candidates can check the JoSAA R6 closing ranks (CRs) on this page and on JoSAA's official website. Tabulated below are the JoSAA R6 closing ranks for IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2022 (for some of the popular specialisations), along with 2021 and 2020 cutoffs for the General category students, to get clarity on past year trends:

Popular Specialisations	JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2020	JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2021	JoSAA R6 Closing Ranks: General (All India) 2022
Computer Science and Engineering	293	285	303
Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering	1137	1132	1145
Electrical Engineering	1622	1620	1805
Instrumentation Engineering	2447	2281	2533
Mechanical Engineering	2579	2896	3350

Candidates seeking for admission to IIT Kharagpur BTech course must appear for JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced. It is possible to get IIT Kharagpur admission in BTech with 6000 rank. Although the most popular courses like BTech in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering and Electrical Engineering stood closed between range of 261 to 1144 for JoSAA initial round , but there are courses for which ranks have crossed 6000 rank. For more details regarding IIT Kharagpur cutoff check the table below: 

JEE Advanced Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course	2023
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering	6442
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	6738
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering	7751
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture	8360
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mining Engineering	8904
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Agricultural and Food Engineering	9371

 

IIT Kharagpur BTech fees is between INR 8 Lacs and INR 10 lakh. However, this fee is been sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students can reach out to the admission office. Other than this, students are required to pay the JEE Main application fee which is INR 625 (for boys) and INR 325 (for girls). For JEE Advanced, the application fee ranges from INR 1,400 to INR 2,800 for different category students. Read more about IIT-KGP BTech fee and other details here. 

To answer the second question of whether IIT Kharagpur BTech fee is expensive or not, the fee for all IITs is almost similar to each other. However, it is comparatively less than top private BTech colleges such as BITS where the BTech tuition fee goes up till INR 19 lakh. 

To get admission into IIT Kharagpur, the JEE Advanced closing Cutoff rank for the female candidate (General Category) ranged between 1661 and 24653 for different BTech courses. Since BTech (Hons) in CSE was the toughest course to get into, therefore the Cutoff for the same was the lowest cutoff rank i.e. 1661. For the Female Candidates (OBC category), the JEE Advanced Cutoff ranged between 601 and 9222, with the cutoff for BTech (Hons) in CSE being 601. For the SC Female category and the ST Female category, the Cutoff ranks to secure a seat in CSE were 414 and 206, respectively. 

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.

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:

4-year UG or PG degree with 55%

Popular Courses at IIT-KGP	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with 75% aggregate
Integrated MTech	Class 12 with 75% aggregate
MTech MCP-PhD	UG degree with 60% aggregate
BArch	Class 12 with 75% aggregate
BSc	Class 12 with 75% aggregate
PhD	LLB degree with 55%
BTech
E-MBA	UG degree with at least 60% + 3 years of experience
PhD	Master's degree with 55%

Read more on IIT KGP Admission Process here.

Yes, IIT Kharagpur accepts CAT scores for admission to its MBA programme. The selection process involves a Personal Interview (PI) with a 40% weightage, Application Rating (AR) contributing 20%, and CAT score accounting for 40% at the final selection stage. The Aggregate Score, derived from these components, determines the candidates' selection, emphasising the importance of their CAT performance. Admission decisions are based on the ranks achieved in the Aggregate Score.

The application fee is INR 1,500 for General/ EWS/ OBC Male/ Transgender candidates and INR 750 for all female or SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.

The number of students placed over the past three years' of IIT KGP placements indicates a fluctuating trend. It increased by almost 4% from 2022 to 2023 and dropped by almost 4% from 2023 to 2024. See the table below showcasing the IIT Kharagpur placement trends from 2022 to 2024:

Source: Official placement brochure 2024-25

{Source: B.Sc. students & alumni}

Infrastructure and Amenities

* Good infrastructure with well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities
* Free Wi-Fi available throughout the campus
* Decent hostel facilities with hygienic mess food
* Medical facilities available 24/7

Faculty and Course Curriculum

* Highly qualified and experienced faculty members
* Relevant and updated course curriculum that prepares students for industry and research
* Emphasis on hands-on learning and practical knowledge
* Semester exams are moderately challenging

Placements and Career Opportunities

* Average salary package offered is around INR22 LPA
* the highest salary package offered is around INR1.69 CPA
* Top recruiters include Microsoft, Google, and ONGC
* Many students get internships and research opportunities
* Scope for further education and research in prestigious organizations like ISRO

Student Life

* Vibrant campus life with various extracurricular activities and events
* Popular fests like Spring Fest and Kshitij attract renowned personalities
* Many clubs and societies available for students' interests

Overall, IIT Kharagpur seems to be a good option for B.Sc. students, providing a strong foundation in academics, research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life. However, students may face challenges in adjusting to the competitive environment and demanding coursework.