M.Tech. in Computer Science and Data Processing 

at IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur

 The application fee is INR 500 for GE/EWS/OBC Male/ Transgender candidates and INR 250 for all Female or PwD/SC/ST candidates. Additionally, candidates are required to pay the GATE application fee, while application. The same is as follows:

IIT Kharagpur offers a joint MTech/ MCP PhD programme to students who have completed their UG degree in the relevant stream. Under this programme, at the end of the first year, interested students with a CGPA of 8.0 and above are eligible to appear for a written test and/or interview to check their suitability to enrol for PhD. Those who do not qualify for PhD can continue with their two-year MTech/MCP programme. Students selected for PhD will have to complete the two-year academic requirements of MTech/ MCP programme before enrolment for PhD. For these students, the MTech/MCP and PhD degrees will be awarded together upon successful completion of PhD. The programme is open to students of all categories with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ MSc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE, etc.) with a valid GATE score.

As per the last three-year trends, IIT Kharagpur has not moved from its position as per the NIRF ranking under the Engineering category. Ranking trends for IIT Kharagpur for its Engineering programmes (BTech and MTech) are as follows:

As per the above trend, IIT Kharagpur can be cosidered a good option for Engineering courses in India. Additionally, as per the verified students' reviews on Shkisha, the salary package offered to M.Tech students at IIT Kharagpur ranges between INR 6 Lacs and INR 15 lakh. Companies, such as Samsung, Mastercard, IBM visit the college for recruitment. With all these facts, IIT Kharagpur can be considered a good option for M.Tech in India. 

The total fee for M.Tech courses at IIT KGP ranges from INR 20,000 to INR 10 lakh. This fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students are advised to reach out to the admission office for details. Additionally, candidates who receive offers from IIT Kharagpur (based on GATE score and opt for “Accept & Freeze” on the “Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP)” have to pay a seat booking fee of INR 30,000 as per the existing rules of the institute.

Additionally, the application fee for GATE is INR 500 for GE/EWS/OBC Male/ Transgender candidates and INR 250 for all Female or PwD/SC/ST candidates.

IIT Kharagpur offers 15 specialisations under Integrated M.Tech programme and most of these have various sub-specialisations under them. Some of the key specialisations offered by IIT Kharagpur for BTech include Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural & Food Engineering, Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering and Manufacturing Science and Engineering, among others. 

Admission to the M.Tech programme at IIT Kharagpur through GATE involves securing a GATE score and applying individually to each IIT. Shortlisting occurs, followed by interviews that might clash with different IITs. The number of applicants, shortlisted candidates, available seats, and interview performance impact the final selection. Some courses consider only GATE scores, and selected candidate lists are available on IIT portals or through COAP, a centralised platform for locking seats. Successful admission requires thorough preparation for technical interviews and adherence to specific procedures outlined by IIT Kharagpur.

The application journey for candidates applying to the Joint M.Tech/MCP PhD Programme at IIT Kharagpur is a multi-step process. Initially, candidates are required to complete their registration using their valid GATE and COAP registration details along with other pertinent information. Following a successful registration, they can access the application form, where they furnish personal and academic details while uploading essential documents. These include the Date of Birth Certificate, a passport-sized photograph, the candidate's signature, qualifying degree certificate, mark sheet, and category certificate. The online payment of the application fee, which falls between INR 250 and INR 500, is a crucial step. Upon the final submission, candidates have the option to generate a printout of their online application for future reference.

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.