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The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur accepts JEE Advanced score, followed by JEE Advanced counselling process for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 279 and 10280, among which Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive specialisation. During the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2022, the BTech cutoff ranged between 303 and 17664 for the Last Round. Comparing the 2022 Last Round closing rank for the General category candidates with 2023 cutoff, IIT Kharagpur witnessed an improving trend for BTech. So, candidates seeking admission to IIT Kharagpur must secure over and above 200 and 17700 for BTech.  Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the Last Round closing ranks for IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2023 to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute: CourseLast Round Closing Rank 2023B.Tech. (Hons.) in Aerospace Engineering4773B.Tech. (Hons.) in Agricultural and Food Engineering10280B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering8389B.Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering7177B.Tech. (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering4944B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering279B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering1205B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering1833B.Tech. (Hons.) in Instrumentation Engineering2335B.Tech. (Hons.) in Industrial and Systems Engineering3918B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering3294B.Tech. (Hons.) in Manufacturing Science and Engineering6317B.Tech. (Hons.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering7325B.Tech. (Hons.) in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture9668B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mining Engineering9827Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.)23337Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering5184Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering632Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering + M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering and Management8769Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering6477Integrated B.Tech.(Hons.) + M.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering9958Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Agricultural and Food Engineering + M.Tech. in Food Process Engineering11757Integrated B.Tech.(Hons.) in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Machines Drives and Power Electronics2240Discontinued (Sep 2022)- Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Telecommunication System Engineering1639Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Industrial Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management5435Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering + M.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering4827Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Quality Engineering Design and Manufacturing + M.Tech. in Quality Engineering Design and Manufacturing with Industrial Electronics Vertical8168Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering + M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering9115Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering11458Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mining Engineering + M.Tech. in Safety Engineering12780Integrated B.Tech. (Hons.) + M.Tech. in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture10681

Pros of IIT Kharagpur for freshersIt is one of the oldest IITs present in India, hence students will feel privilaged studying from here. The academic environement is quite excellent here.IIT Kharagpur follows a research oriented approach and is good with placements. The college is visited by top companies such as ITC Limited, Goldman Sachs, HUL, and others. The best student will recieve above INR 2.68 crore per annum of package. IIT Kharagpur faculty is good and motivates students to work hard. IIT Kharagpur is said as the mother of all IITs and hence has been always there on the list of top 10 IITs ranked by NIRF. This makes IIT KGP as one of the top most choices of students who are willing to pursue engineeringThe mess and hostel facilities are also very goodA fresher can enjoy the events and fests arranged by the senior studentsCons of IIT Kharagpur for freshersSince, the best student will recieve above INR 2.68 crore per annum of package, the competition between the students is quite high. As a fresher adjusting the college life and competiting becomes tough in the initial years.The climate becomes a problem for a new student. 

South Indian students have various things in mind when they come to study in a Northern College such as IIT Kharagpur. After knowing the college and people they mostly have positive feedback. A lot of students find that north Indians are interested to know about the South Indian culture. Cinema has a major role in ending this cultural barriers. The south Indian hindi dubbed movies have formed a connection between the north and south. The problem that students may face is that a lot of teachers give lectures in hindi but this is not a major issue in IIT kharagpur. IIT Kharagpur faculty are well versed with english and give lectures in best suited language covering all the students. South Indian student may find the difference in cuisine and eating habits but worry not with days every thing will become good. Overall, humans adapt quite well in different environment and with positivity in mind one can achieve wonders. 

Candidates must have the following documents handy while applying for IIT JAM exam:Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.)Address for communication (including PIN code)Eligibility degree detailsCollege name and address with PIN codeJAM paper (s) codeChoice of JAM examination citiesHigh-quality passport size photographHigh-quality image of the candidate’s signatureScanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) Certificate (if applicable) in PDF formatScanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in PDF formatDetails of the valid Identity Document (ID). Candidates should carry this original ID proof to the exam centre.Net-banking/ debit card/credit card details for fee payment

The total fee is INR 51,755 (All students admitted to the Joint MSc-PhD are given waiver of tuition fee for first two years of MSc). The total fee is inclusive of a refundable caution money deposit and is not inclusive of the hostel and mess charges. Also, this is sourced from the official website of IIT JAM.

IIT Kharagpur, the oldest of the IITs, has a large and attractive campus, making it a popular choice among students. The institute distinguishes itself by offering a varied range of courses, including unusual ones like Agriculture and Food Engineering, Applied Geology, and Exploration Geophysics. Notably, its five-year Architecture course and the highly sought-after Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering programs underscore its academic excellence. A five-year integrated MSc programme in Mathematics and Computing is also quite popular. To secure admission to CSE, a rank under 250 is advisable, while for ECE, aiming for around 900 is recommended. Furthermore, IIT Kharagpur's global outreach is evident through 30+ MOUs, fostering student exchanges and collaborative research with renowned universities in France, Germany, Spain, Australia, and the UK.

The 2023 course-wise placement data is not out yet. According to the official report, Dual Degree emerged as the top course during IIT Kharagpur placements 2022 with 577 students placed. The second in the sequence was BTech with 468 students placed. Refer to the below infographic depicting course-wise students placed during 2022 placements:Source: Official placement brochure 2022-23

Yes, such students are eligible. Such candidates must upload their previous (last available) semester grade sheet showing their percentage of marks in the application portal. If selected, their admission will be subjected to meeting the required eligibility criteria.