IIT Kharagpur (IIT-KGP): Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Rankings, Placements, Cutoff

The total fee of BSc at IIT Kharagpur ranges between INR 8 and INR 10 Lacs for Integrated MSc programmes. This fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students are advised to reach out to the admission office for details. Apart from this, students are required to pay the JEE Main application fee which is INR 625 (for boys) and INR 325 (for girls). For JEE Advanced, the application fee ranges from INR 1,400 to INR 2,800 for different category students.

The 2024 list of recruiters included renowned names from various sectors. Some of the popular companies are mentioned below:

IIT Kharagpur Placements 2024: Top Recruiters
Ford	Tata Steel	Shell
Accenture	American Express	HUL
IBM	Amazon	Goldman Sachs
KPMG	Sony	Barclays

 Students seeking admission to the IIT KGP LLB programme must apply online on the official website. Selected students are required to appear for an entrance test followed by a personal interview for final selection. 

IIT Kharagpur offers a four-year BSc course along with a five-year Integrated MSc course across six specialisations each. Those willing to pursue a postgraduate integrated course can take admission in BSc-MSc Integrated, criteria and admission process of which is same as that of BSc. Admission to both these programmes is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA counselling. Aspirants seeking admission must qualify for both the entrance exams for admission to IIT Kharagpur. Read IIT-KGP BSc course details here. 

According to unofficial online sources, the majority of IIT Kharagpur alumni are placed in the Engineering domain with a 35% share. The other top domains that involve a large share of alumni are Business Development and Research. The infographic below illustrates the domain-wise distribution of alumni:

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. 

The 2023 number of recruiters is not available as of now. Earlier, 68 recruiters participated in the BTech CS placement session 2022, which was the highest count among all the BTech branches. The table below represents the BTech branch-wise number of recruiters for IIT Kharagpur placements 2022:

BTech Branch	No. of Recruiters (2022)
CS	68
ME	60
EC	54
CH	54
EE	52

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 presents a substantial academic opportunity with a comprehensive offering of 2992 seats across various specializations for Joint MTech/MCP PhD courses. This extensive seat availability reflects the institute's commitment to accommodating a diverse range of students pursuing advanced degrees. Aspiring scholars can explore a multitude of disciplines within the Joint MTech/MCP PhD programmes at IIT Kharagpur.

IIT Kharagpur's MBA/PGDM programme provides a total of 38 seats. Notably, the Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) course was discontinued in June 2023, leading to the removal of the corresponding 38 seats.

{Source: Ph.D. students & alumni}

Is it worth pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Kharagpur?

Here's a summary of the key points:

Research Opportunities: Pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Kharagpur provides opportunities for intensive research in various fields, publishing technical papers, and gaining expertise in specialised subjects.

Course Curriculum: The course curriculum is industry-oriented, preparing students for campus placements and ensuring they're equipped for challenges in life.

Faculty Members: Faculty members are knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding, guiding students throughout their research journey.

Campus Life: The campus offers a unique blend of greenery, recreational facilities, and a vibrant community, allowing students to balance academics and personal life.

Placement Record: While Ph.D. students might face lower direct recruitment rates compared to other courses, about 50% of students pursue Ph.D. to secure jobs directly through campus placements.

Salary Package: One of the respondents' friend received a salary package of INR30 Lacs per annum (around $40,000 USD) after completing his Ph.D.

Conclusion: Pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Kharagpur can be a worthwhile experience for those passionate about research and academia. With a strong focus on research, excellent faculty guidance, and a lively campus atmosphere, IIT Kharagpur provides a supportive environment for aspiring scholars.

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Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Hall of Residence is the largest hostel in terms of area and facilities. Lal Bahadur Shastri Hall of Residence construction completed in 2010 is a modern state-of-the-art hostel. It is a very spacious hostel and has many blocks in it. Apart from LBS Hall of Residence, there are several other hostels on the campus of IIT Kharagpur.

Admission to the course is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores. Students seeking admission must qualify both these entrance exams for admission to IIT Kharagpur. After the application process is over; students have to go through various selection rounds for final admission. For BTech, JEE Advanced scores are considered for the selection of candidates followed by JoSAA Counselling which is conducted for seat allotment to BTech. Candidates shortlisted under it need to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. Read more here.

The answer is both yes and no. It is possible to get admission in any IIT without JEE, but in other courses than BTech. A student can enter into IITs via IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test) for MSc, GATE for MTech, via UCEED and CEED for BDes and MDes and via CAT for MBA. So, if the dream is just to enter into IITs, there are various courses one can pursue except for BTech. However, admission to IIT Kharahpur for the flagship BTech programme is subject to a valid score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA Counselling. Additionally, students must have also completed their Class 12 with 75% aggregate (for the General category). For more details on the subject, students can reach out to the admission office.

Candidates seeking for admission to IIT Kharagpur BTech course must appear for JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced. It is possible to get IIT Kharagpur admission in BTech with 6000 rank. Although the most popular courses like BTech in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering and Electrical Engineering stood closed between range of 261 to 1144 for JoSAA initial round , but there are courses for which ranks have crossed 6000 rank. For more details regarding IIT Kharagpur cutoff check the table below: 

JEE Advanced Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course	2023
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering	6442
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	6738
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering	7751
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture	8360
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mining Engineering	8904
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Agricultural and Food Engineering	9371

 

IIT Kharagpur is one of the oldest and reputed institution in the country known for its Engineering education. However, the brand name is also a key factor for candidates while choosing it to pursue higher education in the field of Management, i.e., MBA. To support its reputation, ranking received by VGSOM (B-School of IIT Kharagpur) for MBA over the past three years by NIRF is as follows:

Ranking Body	2021	2022	2023
NIRF	9	14	14

Other than the ranking, the key highlights related to IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2023 via VGSOM are tabulated below:

Particulars	Statistics
Total students placed	94
the highest salary	INR 43.37 LPA
Average salary	INR 21.04 LPA
Median salary	INR 22.13 LPA
Top recruiters	Accenture, Amazon, Berger, IBM, etc.

{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.

IITs are some of the top institutions in the country for Engineering education. However, their undergraduate programme in Architecture is also ranked well by NIRF. As per the NIRF 2023 rankings for Architecture colleges, IIT KGP ranked at the third position. With respect to placements, the institute has not released any BArch specific placements data. However, as per the data collated frmm various sources on the internet, the median package for BArch students at this college is close to INR 12.62 LPA. Additionally, as per the verified students’ reviews on Shiksha, top recruiters, such as Auctus Advisors, Uniworks, Flipkart, etc. visit the campus for placement opportunities. Read more reviews on IIT Kharagpur BArch here.