IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

IIT Kharagpur seat intake for its various BSc courses is 638. Out of these 638 seats, 15% of the seats are reserved for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST). In addition, 27% separate reservation exists for the Other Backward Classes. Tabulated below is category wise seat reservation for BSc courses:CategorySeats reservedSC15% (96 seats)ST7.5% (47)

IIT Kharagpur has a total of 638 seats for its BSc courses. Out of these 638 seats, 15% of the seats are reserved for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST). In addition, 27% separate reservation exists for the Other Backward Classes. Tabulated below is category wise seat reservation for BSc courses:CategorySeats reservedSC15% (96 seats)ST7.5% (47)OBC27% (172)

IIT Kharagpur curriculum for BSc courses differs for each specialisation. However, some common topics taught in the first year of each specialisations are Mathematics, Programming and Data Structures Tutorial and Laboratory, Electrical Technology, Physics Lab, Chemistry Lab, Engineering Drawing and Computer Graphics, Induction Program and more.

IIT Kharagpur offers one of the top BSc courses in India. The college provides variety of BSc courses spread across different specialisations. These specialisations include, Physics, Geology, Mathematics and Computing and many more. Job prospects differ for each subject. However, a BSc degree in general, helps a student get jobs in various industries such as scientific research and development, healthcare and Medicine, Education and Academia,  Information Technology,  Environmental Science, and Quality Assurance and Control. Tabulated below are few job profiles that can be pursued after completion of BSc:Job ProfilesResearch AnalystLaboratory TechnicianData ScientistBiostatisticianiOS DeveloperResearch Scientist

In order to be eligible to apply for BSc courses at IIT Kharagpur, candidates must have completed Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Moreover, candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1999. Five years’ age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1994.

Based on IIT Kharagpur NIRF 2024 Overall Report, the median packaged offered to UG students in 2023 stood at INR 24 LPA. In 2022, the median package offered to UG students was INR 18 LPA. This shows that IIT Kharagpur placements witnessed a remarkable hike of 25%.

Yes, IIT Kharagpur has set an upper age limit for BSc admissions. Candidates born on or after October 1, 1999 are eligible to apply. Five years’ age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1994.

In order to be eligible for the IIT Kharagpur Merit cum Means scholarship, the student should have obtained at least 60% marks in aggregate or a grade corresponding to 60% marks in the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced. For subsequent renewals, the student’s performance in the two consecutive semesters of the preceding session, i.e GPA, as updated after the supplementary/summer quarter examination, must not be lower than 7.00.

Yes, in order to take admission in BSc at IIT Kharagpur, candidates need to appear qualify JEE Advance. JEE Advance or Joint Entrance Examination is conducted by one of the IITs every year by rotation under the supervision of a Joint Admission Board, which comprises of representatives from all the IITs. Interested students must first qualify JEE Mains in order to appear for JEE Advance.

IIT Kharagpur admits students to its BSc courses on the basis of JEE Advanced marks. Thus, interested candidates must register and appear for JEE Advanced exam. The fee for JEE Advanced exam is INR 1,600 for all female, SC, ST and PwD candidates. For all other candidates, application fee is INR 3,200.