Masters in City Planning (MCP) 

at IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur

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.

Yes, IIT Kharagpur does accept GATE scores for admission to its M.Tech programme. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to the discipline of their qualifying degree. In cases where there is no specific GATE paper available for a particular discipline, XE/XL/XH papers of the GATE examination can be considered. GATE is the accepted entrance exam for admission to IIT Kharagpur's M.Tech programme.

Yes, you can join IIT Kharagpur after completing your 12th grade. To be eligible for B.Tech, B.A, or B.Arch admissions at IIT Kharagpur, students must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board with a minimum of 75% marks in the Science stream. The admission process involves shortlisting based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Once shortlisted, students need to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling for final seat allocation.

No, IIT Kharagpur does not offer direct admission to the students. Admission to all the courses is either entrance-based or is subject to rigorous selection rounds inclusive of Personal Interviews conducted by the institute. The institute accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission to BTech. Candidates are required to qualify JEE Main exam prior to appearing for JEE Advanced. Apart from its flagship program, IIT Kharagpur offers BSc/BS, Integrated MTech, Integrated MSc, LLM, MBA, E-MBA, along with PhD programmes to the students and admission to all courses is based on scores obtained in the entrance examinations such as GATE, IIT JAM and CAT exams, among others. 

To join IIT Kharagpur's Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, follow these steps: check eligibility for LL.B (Hons.) or LL.M, complete the online application on the official website, pay the specified application fee, and be aware of any required entrance tests. Current LL.B (Hons.) students with a CGPA of 8.5 or above may have special admission consideration. Choose your specialisation for the LL.M program, wait for admission results, and confirm your admission by paying the required fees if selected.

The IIT Kharagpur salary details for 2025 placements have not been released officially. The placement session 2025 is still ongoing. As per the data fetched from multiple media reports, the IIT Kharagpur highest package offered so far during 2025 placements was above INR 2.14 crore per annum. The batch has received over 800 job offers, including PPOs. Further, 13 students secured international offers during the 2025 drive.