Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
The oldest IIT, with the widest range of disciplines.
Overview
The first and largest IIT, spanning engineering, science, law, management and a vast research portfolio.
Highlights
- NIRF #5 · Engineering · Institute of National Importance
- Median salary ₹24.0 L
- 11 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1951 · Kharagpur, West Bengal
Courses offered
11 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 140 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 120 |
| B.Tech — Artificial Intelligence & ML | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — JoSAA / CSAB / state counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹24.0 L, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1951, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is located in Kharagpur, West Bengal, with a student community of around 15,862.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 11 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹2,28,000 / yr | 140 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹50,000 / yr | 120 |
| B.Tech — Artificial Intelligence & ML | — | — |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | — | — |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | — | — |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | — | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | — | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get into IIT Kharagpur?
B.Tech admission is via JEE Advanced (after JEE Main), with seats allotted through JoSAA counselling on rank. Class 12 needs 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top-20 percentile. Verify current criteria on the official website.
Is IIT Kharagpur the oldest IIT?
Yes. IIT Kharagpur, established in 1951, is the first and oldest of the IITs. It is also among the largest by campus size and number of departments. See the institute site for its history.
What JEE Advanced rank is needed for IIT Kharagpur?
Cutoffs vary by branch: Computer Science closing ranks are usually within a few hundred, other branches admit higher ranks. Figures change yearly by round and category, so check the official JoSAA closing ranks.
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Kharagpur?
Tuition is roughly two to two-and-a-half lakh rupees per year for general/OBC students, and about eight to ten lakh rupees for the four-year B.Tech with other charges. SC/ST/PwD and low-income students receive large waivers. Confirm current fees officially.
How are placements at IIT Kharagpur?
IIT Kharagpur, with many departments and a large student body, sees broad recruiter participation. Placement outcomes vary by branch and year and not every student is placed. Refer to official placement reports for figures.
What is IIT Kharagpur's NIRF ranking?
IIT Kharagpur regularly ranks among the top engineering institutions in India in the NIRF rankings, usually in the top 6. Check the latest NIRF list for the current year's exact position.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website