IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

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.

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.

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.

Based on verified student reviews on Shiksha, it can be said that IIT Kharagpur has a highly qualified and experience faculty departments for its BSc courses. The teachers are extremely helpful and try and include practical concepts in the curriculum. They ensure that students become industry ready and adopt necessary skills. Following are few quotes from IIT Kharagpur BSc students’ reviews on Shiksha:“All the professors are well-qualified and friendly. Their teaching quality is excellent.” (BSc in Physics - Batch of 2027)“The course curriculum is the best and all-around develops the students.” (BSc in Applied Geology - Batch of 2026)

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.

IIT Kharagpur BSc scholarships are subject to renewal every year. Any student who wants to continue availing scholarship benefits in the second year, will have to fulfill a certain eligibility criterion. 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.

Student reviews on Shiksha suggest that IIT Kharagpur boasts a lively campus experience for its BSc students. The college has many amenities such as dedicated labs, digital classrooms, library, huge sports grounds dedicated to individual sports. Every year college organises fests such as Kshitij and a Springs fest. Both these fests are popular throughout India and considered to be one of the biggest in the country. Following are few quotes from IIT Kharagpur BSc students’ reviews on Shiksha:“IIT Kharagpur organises one of India's the largest entrepreneurial summits and global entrepreneurship summit.” BSc in Physics - Batch of 2025)“We have got many stadiums, which are designed for particular sports such as cricket, hockey, football, etc.” (Integrated BSc (Hons) + MSc in Applied Geology - Batch of 2018)

ICN Business School in France and IIT Kharagpur in India are renowned institutions offering MBA programs. ICN Business School offers an MBA programme with a strong international focus and offers students the opportunity to study at international partner institutions. The school is part of the PGP Exchange Programme, where students can study at other international partner universities such as EM Lyon, EM Normandy, and the IAE Aix Graduate School of ManagementOn the other hand, IIT Kharagpur offers an MBA in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and, a Ph.D. Activities across a range of business functions, including finance, accounting and control, information systems, marketing management, organizational behavior and human resources, quantitative and process management, and strategic planning.