IIT Kharagpur Integrated MTech Admission 2022: Eligibility, Fee, Cutoff & Seats

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IITKGP offers a five-year Integrated MTech programme across 16 specialisations. Admission to this course is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced score followed by JoSAA counselling. Students seeking admission must qualify both the entrance exams for admission to IIT Kharagpur.

IIT Kharagpur Integrated MTech Admission 2022: Eligibility, Fee & Seats

Some of the key highlights around IIT KGP Integrated BTech-MTech programme around its fee, eligibility, cutoff and seats for all specialisations are as follows:

  • Total fee: INR 10.6 for Integrated MTech
  • Number of specialisations: 16 in Integrated MTech
  • Total seats: 1,869 (for Integrated BTech-MTech including Gender Neutral and Female seats)
  • Eligibility: Aspirants who have completed Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCM are eligible to pursue BTech courses
  • Selection: JEE Main + JEE Advanced

NOTE:

  • The total fee is inclusive of a one-time refundable deposit of INR 2,000 and is not inclusive of any charges related to the hostel.
  • The fee mentioned is for the year 2019. Hence, is indicative. The actual fee might vary.

Below-mentioned are the IIT Kharagpur Integrated MTech specialisations along with their seat intake:

Integrated MTech Specialisation

Seat Intake

Aerospace Engineering (Curriculum)

26

Agricultural and Food Engineering (Curriculum)

45

Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (Curriculum)

34

Chemical Engineering (Curriculum)

36

Civil Engineering (Curriculum)

32

Computer Science and Engineering (Curriculum)

60

Electrical Engineering (Curriculum)

33

Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering (Curriculum)

60

Mechanical Engineering (Curriculum)

73

Industrial and Systems Engineering and Management (Curriculum)

29

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Curriculum)

31

Mining Engineering (Curriculum)

28

Mining Safety Engineering (Curriculum)

26

Ocean Engineering Design and Naval Architecture 

34

Quality Engineering Design and Manufacturing (Curriculum)

20

Manufacturing Science and Engineering (Curriculum)

22

Download now: Sub-specialisations in Integrated MTech

Note: In the absence of an official update, the seat intake is sourced from JoSAA counselling 2022.

IIT Kharagpur Integrated MTech Cut off Trends

In the graphs given below, the Round 6 closing ranks of 2021 for Integrated MTech specialisations are compared with Round 6 closing ranks of 2020 and Round 7 2019 for General category (Gender Neutral) candidates.

Q:   Can I get into IIT Kharagpur without JEE?

A:

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.

Q:   How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?

A:

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.

Q:   Who is eligible for M.Tech at IIT Kharagpur?

A:

To be eligible for IIT Kharagpur's Joint MTech/MCP PhD programme, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to their qualifying discipline, and in the absence of a specific GATE paper, XE/XL/XH papers can be considered. NET-qualified candidates with a fellowship in MA/MSc Economics/Sociology/Geography, having studied Mathematics/Statistics, are eligible for MCP-PhD. A master's in Science requires a 60% or above aggregate (55% for Arts/Social Science subjects). GATE is the accepted entrance exam.

Integrated MTech Specialisation

2019 Last Round

2020 Last Round

2021 Round 6

Aerospace Engineering 

4440

4876

4929

Agricultural and Food Engineering

10278

9737

9387

Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

8312

8203

8008

Chemical Engineering

4713

5418

5348

Civil Engineering

6124

6668

7029

Computer Science and Engineering

441

504

451

Electrical Engineering

1924

1923

2066

Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering

1436

1516

1624

Industrial and Systems Engineering

5177

4887

4908

Manufacturing Science and Engineering 

5940

6376

6070

Mechanical Engineering

3154

3929

4485

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

6833

7050

7377

Mining Engineering

8696

8754

9002

Mining Safety Engineering 

9563

10587

10202

Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture

8497

9078

8985

Download now: IIT Kharagpur Curriculum for all UG courses

IIT Kharagpur Integrated MTech Admission Dates 2022

Some of the important dates regarding Integrated MTech admission are as follows:

IMPORTANT DATES

1 Mar '22 -

31 Mar '22

JEE Main 2022 registration- 1st session

8 Apr '22 -

3 May '22

JEE Main 2022 registration- 2nd session

21 Apr '22 -

4 May '22

Commencement of JEE Main 2022- 1st session

24 May '22 -

29 May '22

Commencement of JEE Main 2022- 2nd session

3 Jul '22

JEE Advanced

IIT Kharagpur Integrated MTech Application Process 2022

In order to apply for Integrated MTech at IIT Kharagpur, students are required to apply via JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced application. The process of application for JEE Mains 2022 consists of three steps, i.e registration, form filling & documents upload followed by payment of application fees.

Step 1: Open the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and click on the ‘Registration for JEE (Main) 2022’ link.

Step 2: Fill the registration form with the required information followed by clicking on the submit button.

Step 3: Fill the detailed application form and upload scanned images and documents.

Step 4: Pay the application fees.

The application form is automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees. Read more details around JEE Main application form and fee 2022 here.

Q:   Can I join M.Tech in mining without qualifying GATE?

A:
Note that the IIT graduates having CGPA of 8.0 or above will be eligible for direct admission at IIT Kharagpur without a GATE score 2023. The institute has scrapped the written tests/interviews of shortlisted candidates. The admissions will be conducted on the basis of the GATE 2023 score only.

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the LLM programme at IIT Kharagpur?

A:

For candidates looking to dive into the LLM programme at IIT Kharagpur, having a robust LLB/BL background is a must, and it should be crowned with a first-class degree from a recognised university. If you've opted for the three-year LLB/BL journey, ensure you also showcase a first-class bachelor's degree in Humanities/Science/Commerce or a related field, scoring a minimum of 60% or a respectable CGPA of 6.5 on that 10-point scale.

Q:   Can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur in BTech CSE if my rank is between 0 and 5000?

A:

The cut off rank in Round 6 for B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering is 279 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology.

Q:   Can I join IIT Kharagpur after 12th?

A:

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.

Q:   What is Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2025?

A:

Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2025, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2025 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2025. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2025 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2025 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.

Documents required to fill JEE Main 2022 application form

Before the JEE Main 2022 registration process, students must keep the following documents and information ready for a smooth application process:

  • Valid email-id and mobile number
  • Academic details related to the Class 10 and Class 12 qualifying exams
  • Scanned copy of category certificate (if applicable)
  • Scanned copy of PwD certificate (if applicable)
  • Scanned photograph and signature as per the specification mentioned by the NTA
  • Net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI details for application fee payment

After qualifying JEE Main, students seeking admission to IIT Kharagpur are required to apply for JEE Advanced. Check out JEE Advanced Application Process 2022 here.

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