IIT Kharagpur Admission 2021

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (Also known as: IIT Kharagpur)

IIT Kharagpur offers a plethora of programs in the undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctoral levels. The IIT Kharagpur admission process and eligibility criteria for each of the programs are different. However, there are some common steps in the IIT Kharagpur admission processes such as a qualifying entrance examination, certain minimum percentage or CGPA in the previous degree, personal interaction round in some cases as well as a statement of research may be required for doctoral programs.

IIT Kharagpur Admissions:

1.  B.Tech, B.Arch  and B.Tech/M.Tech  Dual Degree

This is the Bachelor’s degree in Engineering offered by IIT Kharagpur. There are multiple specialisations available and students can choose their preferred specialisation after qualifying in the IIT JEE (Advanced) Entrance Examination and then selecting their preferences in the JoSAA counselling rounds.

IIT Kharagpur B.Tech Eligibility:

Sr. No.		Degree Name	Eligibility
1		B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering	Min. 75% marks for General, NC-OBC  65% for SC/ST categories in 10+2 (Chemistry ,Physics, Mathematics) or  part of class top 20 percentile + JEE Advanced exam qualified + JoSAA portal formalities completed
2	B.Tech and M.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Integrated)		Min. 75% marks for General, NC-OBC  65% for SC/ST categories in 10+2 (Chemistry ,Physics, Mathematics) or  part of class top 20 percentile + IIT JEE (Advanced) exam qualified + JoSAA portal formalities completed

IIT Kharagpur B. Tech Admission Steps:

1. Qualify the IIT-JEE (Advanced) Entrance Examination

2. The qualifying candidates must participate in the JoSAA counselling by registering on the official website of Joint Seat Allocation Authority.

3. In the JoSAA counselling, the candidates must fill their choices and choose IIT Kharagpur as first preference. The filled choices are locked and candidates are allotted seats based on the choices they have filled.

4. After the seats are allotted, the candidates have to get their documents verified from said authorities and pay the requisite fees for confirming their admissions.

5. Based on the score in JEE Advanced, participation in J0SAA counselling, choice locking & filling, verification of documents and fees payment, final confirmation of admission is given to the eligible candidates.

2. B.Arch 

This is the Bachelor’s degree in Architecture offered by IIT Kharagpur. IIT Kharagpur has been ranked as the No.1 Architecture college in the country by the NIRF 2020 rankings. TO get admission in these programmes, students need to Clet the IIT-JEE (Advanced) exam and qualify in the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT).

IIT Kharagpur B. Arch Eligibility

Degree Name	Eligibility
B.Arch	Min. 75% marks for General, NC-OBC  65% for SC/ST categories in 10+2 (Chemistry ,Physics, Mathematics) or  part of class top 20 percentile + IIT JEE (Advanced) exam qualified + AAT Qualified + JoSAA portal formalities completed

IIT Kharagpur B. Arch Admission Steps:

1. Qualify the IIT-JEE (Advanced) Entrance Examination

2. Qualified candidates must appear for Architecture Aptitude Test

3. The qualifying candidates must participate in the JoSAA counselling by registering on the official website of Joint Seat Allocation Authority.

4. In the JoSAA counselling, the candidates must fill their choices and choose IIT Kharagpur as first preference. The filled choices are locked and candidates are allotted seats based on the choices they have filled.

5. After the seats are allotted, the candidates have to get their documents verified from said authorities and pay the requisite fees for confirming their admissions.

6. Based on the score in JEE Advanced, participation in J0SAA counselling, choice locking & filling, verification of documents and fees payment, final confirmation of admission is given to the eligible candidates.

3. MBA

Through this program students can get the Master’s in Business Administration Degree from IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur MBA Eligibility

Degree Name	Eligibility
MBA	4 year's Bachelor's degree in Medicine / pharmacy/ engineering with min. 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA for general and NC-OBC category and 55% marks or min. 6 CGPA for other categories or 5 years Master's degree in economics/science/commerce min. 60% makes or 6.5 CGPA for general and NC-OBC category and 55% marks or min. 6 CGPA for other categories and qualify in CAT entrance exam

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission Process:

1. Appear for CAT qualifying entrance exam. Overseas candidates need to appear for GMAT exam instead of CAT.

2. Apply online on the IIT Kharagpur’s Vinod Gupta School of Management website by completing the application form and paying application fees

3. Appear for WAT PI process of shortlisted

4. Final selection is made on CAT/GMAT Score, Academic background and performance in the WAT-PI process.

4. M.Tech:

IIT Kharagpur offers M.Tech degree in a multitude of specialisations.

IIT Kharagpur M. Tech Eligibility:

Sr. No.	Degree Name	Eligibility
1	M.Tech	Qualify GATE exam + 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in 4 years Bachelor's degrees or master's degree for general and NC-OBC category (55% marks or 6 CGPA for other categories)

IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Admission Process:

1. Interested candidates need to apply for and qualify the GATE exam. Candidates who have completed their B.Tech Degree from any of the IITs can directly apply for admission without appearing for GATE

2. After application, admissions may be offered to candidates only based on GATE score, or the institute may conduct a round of interviews

3. Selected candidates will be intimates, and after payment of fees and document verification, admissions will be given

5. Executive MBA:

IIT Kharagpur offers and MBA Program for working professionals called the Executive MBA Program

IIT Kharagpur Executive MBA Eligibility:

Degree Name	Eligibility
Executive MBA	Minimum 3 years work experience + Graduation with min. 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA for general and NC-OBC category and 55% marks or min. 6 CGPA for other categories

IIT Kharagpur Executive MBA Admission Process:

1. Fill in Application form on IIT Kharagpur website

2. Appear for Written exam and interview

3. Selected candidates will be conveyed by IIT Kharagpur and admission will be confirmed after document verification and Payment of fees

6. M.Sc 

Masters of Science degree is offered at IIT Kharagpur in a number of specialisation as seen below

IIT Kharagpur M. Sc Eligibility

IIT Kharagpur M. Sc Admission Process:

1. Aspiring candidates need to appear for Joint Admission Test (JAM) 

2. Once they clear the entrance exam, candidates will need to be a part of the counselling process

3. Selected candidates will be conveyed by IIT Kharagpur via email/SMS and will also be displayed on the online portal. 

4. After an offer for admission is made, students have three subset options in the online portal.

5. Accept and Freeze 

6. Accept with Upgrade

7. Reject and Quit

8. Withdraw

5. Admission will be confirmed after document verification and Payment of fees.

7. PhD Programmes:

Doctoral programs are offered at IIT Kharagpur in a variety of specialisations.

IIT Kharagpur  Ph. D. Eligibility:

Sr. No.	Degree Name	Eligibility
1	Ph.D. Biotechnology	Graduation in relevant subject with Min. 60% for general, NC-OBC category and 55% marks for other categories

IIT Kharagpur Ph. D. Admission Process:

1. Apply online on the website of IIT Kharagpur. Provide all requisite details and pay application fees.

2. Appear for Entrance test and Person Interview

3. Candidates are finally selected based on their overall academic performance and their performance in the entrance test and interview.

4. Selected candidates will be conveyed by IIT Kharagpur and admission will be confirmed after document verification and Payment of fees.

8. Diploma Program:

IIT Kharagpur offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics.

IIT Kharagpur PG Diploma Eligibility:

Degree Name	Eligibility
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics	Min. 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in 4 year's graduation or 5 years post-graduation or min. 55% or marks 6 CGPA  in similar degrees for SC/PwD ST candidates + Performance in Personal Interaction + Work Experience

IIT Kharagpur PG Diploma Admission Process:

1. Apply online on the website of IIT Kharagpur. Provide all required details and pay application fees.

2. Appear for Entrance test and Person Interview

3. Candidates are finally selected based on their overall academic performance and their performance in the entrance test and interview.

4. Selected candidates will be conveyed by IIT Kharagpur and admission will be confirmed after document verification and Payment of fees.