M.Tech. in Food Process Engineering 

at IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur

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. 

For 2022, cut off was 4991 for General category candidates in All India quota for Integrated BTech (Hons) in Industrial Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management at IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in General category under All India quota, 12126 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

The cutoff trend for B.Tech at IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology has been increasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 526. In 2023, it increased to 632. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 326 to 345 for OBC, 143 to 175 for SC, 79 to 75 for ST, 102 to 111 for EWS, 36 to 31 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

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. 

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.