IIT Kharagpur was set up in 1951. It has 9 Centers of Excellence, 13 Schools, and 19 Departments. It has received rankings from NIRF, IIRF, and many other top-ranking agencies. IIT Kharagpur is well-known for its B.Tech and research courses. It also offers UG, PG, and PhD programs in science, business administration, and architecture. It allows students to promote innovation and creativity. Many top leaders, CEOs, and political leaders are from IIT Kharagpur. Students from IIT Kharagpur have got placements in leading technical and consulting firms in the country and around the world.
IIT Kharagpur Highlights
Of all the IITs, IIT Kharagpur has the largest campus. It is a government college and has more than 722 faculty members. Below are the highlights of IIT Kharagpur’s highlights mentioned.
| Year of Establishment | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Type of Institute | Public/government |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, and PhD |
| Number of students enrolled in 2024 | 11,943 |
| Number of faculty members | 722+ |
| Campus Area | 2100 acres |
IIT Kharagpur Rankings
Various ranking agencies such as NIRF, IIRF, QS, etc have given top rankings to IIT Kharagpur in many categories. Below are a few rankings of IIT Kharagpur mentioned.
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Overall | 6 (1st in West Bengal) | 2024 |
| Architecture | 2 (1st in West Bengal) | ||
| B.Tech | 5 (1st in West Bengal) | ||
| Law | 7 (2nd in West Bengal) | ||
| NIRF-Innovation | Overall | 9 | 2024 |
| IIRF | Architecture | 1 | 2024 |
| B.Tech | 4 | ||
| Law | 7 | ||
| MBA | 18 | ||
| QS Rankings | Overall | 222 out of 1400 | 2025 |
| 271 | 2024 | ||
| Outlook | B.Tech | 4 | 2024 |
IIT Kharagpur Programs Offered
At IIT Kharagpur, along with engineering courses, B.Arch, and B.Sc are also offered. To get admission at the institute one has to be eligible for that and scores of JEE Advance, GATE, NATA, CAT, etc exams are mandatory. The information about the programs that IIT Kharagpur offers is provided below.
| Programs | Total Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Up to INR 10 Lakhs | 75% in 12th + JEE Advance |
| M.Tech | INR 70,000 to INR 3 Lakhs | 60% in BE/B.Tech + GATE |
| B.Arch | Up to INR 10 Lakhs | 50% in 10+2 + NATA/JEE Mains Paper 2 |
| MBA | INR 5 Lakhs to INR 8 Lakhs | 60% in Bachelor’s degree + CAT |
| LL.M | INR 3 Lakhs | 60% in graduation |
IIT Kharagpur Admission Process
To get admission at IIT Kharagpur in the desired programs, one has to check the eligibility first and if the candidate is eligible, then proceed with the below-mentioned steps.
- Create an account and complete the application on IIT Kharagpur's official website.
- Enter your details such as personal details, parent's details, academic details, etc.
- Upload all the necessary documents including the scorecard PDF if available and pay the required fees.
- Appear in the entrance test if you haven't appeared.
Candidates who are taking admissions in B.Tech programs also have to register at JOSAA. Students are advised to check the entrance test details as without valid scores in entrance exams, candidates will not be admitted to the institute. Also, to get updates related to entrance exams that are conducted at the national level, students should check the websites of entrance test conducting authorities as without appearing in the entrance, candidates won’t be eligible for admission at the institute.
IIT Kharagpur Campus
The campus of IIT Kharagpur has academic, residential, labs, etc facilities.
- It has lecture halls and classrooms with smart boards and audio-visual facilities.
- It has research labs for artificial intelligence, robotics, materials science, and nanotechnology.
- The residential facilities for students, faculties, and other staff members have been provided.
- It has sports and recreational facilities including a gymkhana.
- The campus has a healthcare facility for students, staff members, and faculties. It has B.C. Roy Technology Hospital which provides medical care, emergency services, and regular health checkups.
- At the campus of the institute, annual fests and various other cultural events are conducted.
- At the campus of IIT Kharagpur, the Nehru Museum of Science and Technology is set up.
- The library of IIT Kharagpur has more than 2.7 lakh books, e-journals, and other academic books. The campus library provides various services to its students.
IIT Kharagpur Fees and Scholarships
The fees for courses at IIT Kharagpur are similar to other IITs. The fees are different for all the programs. The institute also offers scholarships, financial aid, and assistantships to its students.
Fees
The UG, PG, and PhD fees of IIT Kharagpur are mentioned below.
| Programs | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| UG | INR 10 Lakhs |
| PG | INR 4 Lakhs |
| PhD | INR 2 Lakhs |
Scholarships
At IIT Kharagpur, the central government scholarships are also given to students. A few scholarships that are offered at IIT Kharagpur are mentioned below.
- Merit cum Means scholarship
- INSPIRE scholarship
- AICTE, MHRD, and NTS scholarships.
IIT Kharagpur Placements
At IIT Kharagpur, pre-placement training is provided to students. The pre-placement training includes resume building, skill enhancement, interview preparation, and career guidance. Companies register at IIT Kharagpur's Career Development Center (CDC), which is in charge of placements. A Job Announcement Form (JAF), which includes job descriptions, qualifications, and pay scales, is submitted by organizations. Through the CDC site, interested students sign up for the placement procedure. Students use the placement portal to submit their resumes to companies. Resumes and eligibility requirements, such as academic performance or particular skill sets, are used by companies to screen applicants. Short-listed attend written test followed by interview and GD. Those who pass each stage get offers from the companies. The stats of 2024 placements at IIT Kharagpur are mentioned below.
| Particulars | Stats |
|---|---|
| Highest Package Offered | INR 2.68 Crores |
| Top recruiters | Sony, Accenture, Barclays |
IIT Kharagpur Alumni
Leaders, innovators, and changemakers from a wide range of industries, including technology, business, academia, politics, and the arts, make up IIT Kharagpur's esteemed alumni network. Graduates from IIT Kharagpur can register themselves on its website as alumni. The institute invites its alumni during placements for guest lectures. Some top alumni of IIT Kharagpur are listed below.
- Sundar Pichai- CEO of Google
- Vinod Gupta- Businessman and Investor
- Arvind Kejriwal- Former Chief Minister of Delhi
