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    Updated on Jun 18 2026, 05:08 PM IST by Varunika Verma
    IIT Kharagpur News and Notifications

    IIT Kharagpur has been ranked at 205th position in 2027 QS World University Rankings.

    JoSAA has released the round 1 seat allotment results 2026.

    JEE Advanced results 2026 has been released officially on June 1, 2026.

    IIT JAM third merit list will be released on July 26, 2026.

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    About IIT Kharagpur

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur was established in 1951 by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. IIT Kharagpur offers courses at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The courses at IIT Kgp are offered in the streams of Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, and more. 

    • IIT Kharagpur ranking - The college has been ranked at 64th position under Engineering and Technology stream by QS Ranking 2026.
    • Courses offered by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur are B.Tech, BS, B.Sc M.Sc, B.Arch, BS MS, B.Tech M.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, and PhD.
    • There are many facilities like hostels, medical, library, auditorium, sports, cafeteria, and more are available at IIT Kharagpur campus.
    • Admission criteria of IIT Kgp - Students get admissions at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur on the basis of marks scored in JEE Advanced/GATE/JAM/CLAT PG/CAT/GMAT.
    • Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur cutoff 2025 - The round 1 cutoff for B.Tech CSE is 450.
    • Placement highlights of IIT Kgp - According to NIRF 2026, IIT Kharagpur median package offered to UG 3 year placed students was Rs 20 LPA, UG 4 year was Rs 20,65,556 per annum, UG 5 year was 22 LPA, PG 2 year was 15 LPA, and PG 3 year was 26 LPA.
    • Candidates can sign in into the zimbra IIT KGP to get connected with institute via email for all kind of updates.

    Some of the IIT Kharagpur courses are B.Tech, BS, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Arch, BS MS, B.Tech M.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, and PhD. Candidates seeking IIT Kharagpur admission must meet the eligibility criteria for the desired course and appear for the entrance examination. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur accepts scores of JEE Advanced/GATE/JAM for admission to its courses. Admission to B.Tech courses is done through JoSAA counselling in several rounds. 

    The MBA course at IIT Kharagpur is offered by VGSOM IIT Kharagpur. To know more about the admission process can visit IIT Kharagpur college list and fill up the application form. To proceed with the next stage of the admission process the candidates should meet the cutoff requirement of IIT Kharagpur. The candidates will be shortlisted for IIT Kharagpur admissions based on the scores secured in the entrance examination. IIT Kharagpur fees vary from course to course. 

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    IIT Kanpur QS Ranking 2027

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has been ranked at 205th position by QS World University Rankings 2027. IIT Kanpur QS ranking comparison for latest and previous years has been mentioned below in the table.

    IIT Kanpur QS Ranking Highlights

    Academic YearRank
    2027205
    2026215

    IIT Kharagpur NIRF Ranking 2025

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur secured 6th position in the overall category and 3rd in Architecture as per NIRF ranking 2025. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, IIT Kharagpur has been ranked at 5th position in the Engineering and Research category. IIT Kharagpur has been ranked at 4th position as per NIRF ranking 2025 in Innovation. Candidates can check the details of IIT Kharagpur NIRF ranking details mentioned below.

    IIT Kharagpur NIRF Ranking Comparison

    Category20252024
    Overall66
    Engineering55
    Architecture32
    Management1219
    Research55
    Innovation49

    IIT Kharagpur NIRF Score Analysis

    CategoryNIRF Score 2025NIRF Score 2024
    Overall73.9974.77
    Engineering78.6976.88
    Architecture77.3880.71
    Management66.9761.03
    Research71.6172.65

    IIT Kharagpur Recognition & Accreditation

    IIT Kharagpur has been recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The institute is also recognised as Institute of Eminence and approved by  Council of Architecture. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has also been ranked at 6 (Public) among universities by Careers360 in 2025. The institute is also rated with AAAAA by Careers360 in 2025.

    IIT Kharagpur Cutoff 2026

    The NIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 will be released soon. NIT Kharagpur B.Tech cutoff differs from year to year based on the candidates' category and the specialisation selected by the candidates. The details of round 1 IIT Kharagpur cutoff for JEE Advanced is mentioned below.

    IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced Cutoff Analysis

    IIT Kharagpur Placement 2026

    According to NIRF 2026 overall report, during IIT Kharagpur placements in 2025, a total of 699 students from PG 2 year programme got placement with a median package of Rs 15 LPA. More details related to IIT Kharagpur placements are mentioned below in the table.

    IIT Kharagpur Placements 2025 Highlights

    CoursesStudents PlacedMedian Package
    UG 3 Year30Rs 20,00,000
    UG 4 Year535Rs 20,65,556
    UG 5 Year714Rs 22,00,000
    PG 2 Year699Rs 15,00,000
    PG 3 Year1Rs 26,00,000

    IIT Kharagpur Location

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is located at Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302.

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    IIT Kharagpur Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established1951
    ExamGATE, CAT, JEE Advanced +2 more
    Courses 15 Degrees and 185 Courses
    Institute TypeInstitute of National Importance
    Special StatusInstitute of Eminence
    ApprovalsCouncil of Architecture
    GenderCo-ed
    Student Count11943
    Faculty Count895
    Campus Size2100 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 79% and Female 21%
    Students from Outside the State 87%

    IIT Kharagpur Rankings / Accreditations

    NIRF Ranking

    300 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Engineering
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    Key takeaways from IIT Kharagpur's Ranking Statistics

    • IIT Kharagpur ranks higher than 36 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIT Kharagpur ranks higher than 17 IITs for the year 2025, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIT Kharagpur rank remains consistent since last year.

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    Female Percentage
    124 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Management
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    Key takeaways from IIT Kharagpur's Ranking Statistics

    • IIT Kharagpur ranks higher than 51 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIT Kharagpur ranks higher than 6 IITs for the year 2025, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIT Kharagpur jumped by 7 position in 2025 from previous year.

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    Female Percentage
    40 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Law
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    Key takeaways from IIT Kharagpur's Ranking Statistics

    • IIT Kharagpur ranks higher than 17 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIT Kharagpur jumped by 1 position in 2025 from previous year.

    Show me the data for adjacently ranked institutions against

    Female Percentage
    200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Overall
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    Key takeaways from IIT Kharagpur's Ranking Statistics

    • IIT Kharagpur ranks higher than 30 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIT Kharagpur ranks higher than 12 IITs for the year 2025, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • IIT Kharagpur rank remains consistent since last year.

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    IIT Kharagpur Placements

    The placement activities of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is managed by its Careers Development Centre. As per NIRF 2026 of IIT Kharagpur, UG 4 year median package offered was Rs 20,65,556 per annum. During IIT Kharagpur summer placements 2024-26, the average package offered was Rs 1.79 lakhs.According to NIRF 2026, IIT Kharagpur median package offered to UG 3 year placed students was Rs 20 LPA, UG 5 year was 22 LPA, PG 2 year was 15 LPA, and PG 3 year was 26 LPA.As per the IIT kgp placements 2025 report, a total number of UG student...

    Domain

    Engineering and Architecture

    Level

    UG

    Year

    4 Years

    Statistics for Academic Year 2024-25

    ParticularsStatistics
    First year total students intake (2021-22)943
    Total students admitted (2021-22)951
    Total Graduated Students (2024-25)882
    Total Placed Students (2024-25)438
    Placement Percentage (2024-25)85.05%
    Total student gone for higher studies (2024-25)367
    Median Salary (2024-25)20.74 L

    Placement yearly trends

    Placement Percentage
    Source Data NIRF 2025

    Key takeaways from IIT Kharagpur's Placement Statistics

    • The Placement Percentage of IIT Kharagpur has decreased by 53.33 %
    • The Median salary of IIT Kharagpur has increased by 4.73 %
    • The Median salary of IIT Kharagpur is better than 3 colleges that are ranked higher
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    Student Diversification at IIT Kharagpur

    Education Level
    Demographic Representation
    Data Source: NIRF 2026

    Courses offered by IIT Kharagpur

    IIT Kharagpur Courses and Fees 2026Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur courses are offered at three levels which include UG, PG, and Doctoral courses. The courses at IIT Kharagpur are offered in Sciences, Arts, Humanities, and many other streams.Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur course list - The courses of IIT Kharagpur include B.Tech, B.S, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, and more. Some of IIT Kharagpur online courses include Basics of Mental Health and Clinical Psychiatry, Introduction to internet of things, and more.Indian Institute of Technol...

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    IIT Kharagpur Scholarship

    IIT Kharagpur scholarships are provided in the form of financial assistance so that deserving students can get a quality education without having to worry about the lack of funds. Students can get access to financial assistance provided by IIT Kharagpur, by the alumni, by various government and private bodies to pursue their education at IIT Kharagpur. Financial assistance is also provided for international travel for research and participating in competitions. Students can use the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur financial assistance that they get for accommodation, academics, entrepreneurship and other valid and approved causes. Educational loans and assistance for availing these educational loans are also facilitated at IIT Kharagpur.

    • IIT Kharagpur scholarships are offered to the students with good academic performance and poor financial conditions.
    • Interested students can apply for the particular scholarships by filling out the IIT Kgp scholarship form.
    • The amount of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur scholarship varies according to the eligibility criteria.

    The huge alumni network at IIT Kharagpur also funds multiple scholarships each year. Special International travel assistance in the form of a grant has been instituted and gives assistance to students to travel for research, volunteer projects, competitions and conferences. Entrepreneurial ventures of students are supported through incubation grants at IIT Kharagpur. The details of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur scholarships are tabulated below.

    IIT Kharagpur Scholarships

    IIT Kharagpur Scholarships mainly fall in the categories of tuition fee waivers, travel grants, endowments, fellowships, earn and learn schemes and awards.

    IIT Kharagpur Scholarship Scheme and Benefits

    Name of ScholasrhipOffered ByDetails

    Merit cum Means Scholarship

    IIT Kharagpur

    Includes Tuition fee waiver

    Inspire Scholarship

    Central Government Ministries/Organisations

    Students Pursuing Programmes in basic sciences

    KVPY(Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) –DST

    Central Government Ministries/Organisations

    Students Pursuing Programmes in Basic Sciences.

    Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship

    AICTE

    Single girl child pursuing postgraduate programme in Sciences.

    Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

    Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

    All SC students securing admission through JEE.

    Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

    Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Education Department Government of India

    All ST students securing admission through JEE.

    National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation

    Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.

    N.A.

    North Eastern Council (NEC)Scholarship

    State of North Eastern Region

    Financial support to the students of North Eastern Region for Higher Professional Courses

    National Talent Search Scholarship

    National Council of Educational Research & Training 

    Scholarship of Rs. 2000 per month for UG and PG

    Note: Deserving students also get grants to support their mess fees and earn some pocket allowance. Students who meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to avail the benefits of IIT Kharagpur scholarships. 

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    Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

    UG (4 years): 1244/3783
    UG (3 years): 10/115
    UG (5 years): 2097/3540
    PG (2 years): 59/317

    Data Source: NIRF 2026

    IIT Kharagpur Admission

    IIT Kharagpur admissions are offered to a diverse range of UG, PG and doctoral programmes. Candidates applying for admissions at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur need to obtain a valid score in the entrance examination and appear for the counselling process.

    • JEE Advanced results 2026 for IIT Kharagpur B.Tech admission has been released on June 1, 2026.
    • IIT Kharagpur admissions 2026 are offered on the basis of students' performance in entrance examination.  
    • The application form for particular admissions can be filled through IIT Kharagpur admission portal.
    • The total number of seats available as per Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur JoSAA seat matrix 2026 is 1919.
    • B.Tech seat intake in IIT Kharapur - There are a total of 1323 seats available for the B.Tech programme at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
    • To get MBA admissions at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, students are required to have a bachelors degree in a relevant field with qualifying marks and clear CAT examination.
    • IIT kgp PhD admission 2026 are offered to the students who have completed a masters degree in a relevant field with qualifying marks from a recognised university.

    Candidates applying for admission at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur should meet the cutoff score released by the authority. Candidates applying for IIT Kharagpur courses should follow the admission criteria and complete the fee payment process.

    IIT Kharagpur Admission 2026 Highlights 

    Candidates can check the details of required eligibility criteria, entrance exams, and the counselling process based on which Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur admission 2026 are offered.

    IIT Kharagpur Admission 2026 Criteria

    CourseAdmission Criteria

    B.Tech 

    Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with PCM

    Entrance Exam: JEE Advanced

    Counselling: JoSAA

    M.Tech

    Eligibility Criteria: B.Tech or equivalent

    Entrance Exam: GATE

    Counselling: COAP

    M.Sc

    Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc or equivalent

    Entrance Exam: JAM

    Counselling: CCMN

    How to Register for IIT Kharagpur Admissions 2026?

    Candidates seeking admission to the courses like BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, MS, and PhD at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in the year 2026 can refer to the table below. 

    IIT Kharagpur Application Process 2026

    IIT Kharagpur CourseIIT Kharagpur Registration Process 2026

    B.E/B.Tech

    1. Candidates should register for JoSAA counselling.

    2. Then complete the registration process by filling out the required information.

    3. Finally, report to IIT Kharagpur for the document verification process. 

    M.E/M.Tech

    1. Fill out the IIT Kharagpur M.Tech application form from the official website and register for COAP.

    2. Complete the IIT Kharagpur M.Tech application process by payment of the application fee Rs 150 for (female/transgender/SC/ST/ PwD), and for all other categories, the application fee is Rs 300.

    M.Sc

    1. Candidates should register for CCMN counselling.

    2. Applicants should complete the registration process by filling out the required information. 

    3. Pay the IIT Kharagpur application fee along with the submission of the required documents. 

    MBA

    1. Candidates should obtain a valid score in the CAT entrance examination and fill up the application form. 

    2. The filled-up application form has to be submitted with all the required details and the application form.

    MS

    1. Fill out an IIT Kharagpur application form and upload the required documents.

    2. Pay the IIT Kharagpur application fees and submit the form.

    PhD

    Also see: IIT Kharagpur College List

    Important Dates for IIT Kharagpur Admissions 2026

    The details of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur admission dates for entrance examinations such as JEE Advanced is mentioned in the table below.

    IIT Kharagpur B.Tech Admission Dates for JEE Advanced 2026

    EventsDates
    Begin of application form fillingApril 23, 2026
    Last date to fill the JEE Advanced 2026 application fromMay 02, 2026
    Release of JEE Advanced admit card 2026May 11, 2026
    JEE Advanced 2026 exam dateMay 17, 2026
    Results for JEE Advanced 2026June 1, 2026

    IIT Kharagpur Login Portal

    The candidates can access the IIT Kharagpur login portal by giving the details of roll no, date of birth, and a valid captcha. After entering the details, click on the send OTP icon. The OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number/mail id. To proceed with the next stage of IIT Kharagpur login, the candidate should enter the OTP. The IIT Kharagpur login portal contains the details of the syllabus, academic calendar, admission status, and many others. 

    IIT Kharagpur Admissions 2026 for UG 

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur UG admissions are available for B.Tech, B.S, and B.Arch. IIT Kharagpur UG admissions are offered for a total of 77 courses. IIT Kharagpur B.Tech admissions are offered for courses in different specialisations for a duration of four years. Candidates are required to follow the IIT Kharagpur admission process for B.Tech and meet the cutoff score. 

    IIT Kharagpur Admission Eligibility Criteria and Seat Intake for UG Courses

    CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

    B.Tech

    1323

    Students must have scored at least 75% marks in 10+2 examinations with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (65% marks for the reserved category) + IIT JEE (Advanced) entrance exam.

    B.S

    319

    B.Arch

    44

    Aspirants must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 75% marks (65% marks for the reserved category) + IIT JEE Advanced entrance exam 

    B.Tech M.Tech

    557

    Class 10+2 examination with the qualifying marks from a recognised board. + JEE Advance.

    IIT Kharagpur Admission Process for UG

    • Candidates must meet the IIT Kharagpur eligibility criteria. 
    • Next, aspirants are required to appear for JEE Advanced.
    • Candidates who meet IIT Kharagpur cutoff requirements should register for the JoSAA counselling process. 
    • The JoSAA counselling process for IIT Kharagpur includes registration, choice filling, locking of choices, seat allotment, and payment of seat acceptance fee. 
    • Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in JEE Advanced and preferences made during the counselling process.
    • After seat allotment, students must get their documents verified and pay the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur course fee.

    Also see: IIT Kharagpur Placements

    IIT Kharagpur Admissions 2026 for PG

    IIT Kharagpur PG admissions are offered for courses in different specialisations. Some of the PG programmes are M.Tech, M.Sc, Dual Degree, and B.Tech M.Tech. Admission to IIT Kharagpur PG courses ranges from 2 to 5 years. 

    IIT Kharagpur Admission Criteria and Seat Intake for PG Courses

    CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

    M.Tech

    1088

    A minimum of 60% marks in 4 years of a bachelor's degree or master's degree for general and NC-OBC category (55% marks for other categories) + GATE

    M.Sc

    -

    Graduation in relevant subjects with at least 55% marks for general, NC-OBC category and 50% marks for other categories.

    MBA

    140

    Candidates with 4 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy or a Master’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics at graduation level. 

    IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Admissions 2026

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur admissions is offered for total of 62 courses in full-time mode. IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admissions is offered for duration of two years in branches of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Systems Design, City Planning, Food Process Engineering, Materials Science, and Engineering and more. 

    IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Admission Process 2026

    • Aspirants must meet the IIT Kharagpur eligibility criteria. 

    • Eligible candidates must apply and appear for GATE. 

    • Next, the authorities will also announce the qualifying IIT Kharagpur GATE cutoff along with the results.

    • Candidates must meet the cutoff to qualify for GATE. 

    • Based on the GATE scores, aspiring candidates are shortlisted. 

    • The shortlisted candidates must appear for the document verification process and pay the specified course fee to complete the IIT Kharagpur admission process. 

    Also see: IIT Kharagpur Facilities

    IIT Kharagpur M.Sc Admissions 2026

    IIT Kharagpur M.Sc admission is offered for the duration of two years in six specialisations. IIT Kharagpur M.Sc admissions are offered for M.Sc Geology, M.Sc Geophysics, M.Sc Mathematics, M.Sc Physics, M.Sc Chemistry and M.Sc Chemical and Molecular Biology in full-time mode. 

    IIT Kharagpur M.Sc Admission Process 2026

    • Candidates must first meet the eligibility requirements.

    • Aspiring candidates must appear for the Joint Admission Test (IIT JAM

    • Candidates must participate in the counselling process after obtaining a valid score in the entrance exam.

    • Candidates who meet the cutoff requirement of the course are eligible to participate in the CCMN counselling process and move further with the application process. 

    • The shortlisted candidates can proceed with the admission procedure and appear for the document verification process. 

    • Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur admission is confirmed after the fee payment process. 

    IIT Kharagpur MBA Admissions 2026

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur MBA admissions are offered for duration of two years in full-time mode. IIT Kharagpur MBA course focuses on research areas like Accounting Analytics, Banking Regulations, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Information Security, Investment Management, Services Marketing, and more. 

    IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission Process 2026

    • Candidates applying for IIT Kharagpur courses should meet the eligibility criteria of the MBA programme. 

    • The eligible candidates interested in IIT Kharagpur MBA admission should appear for the CAT entrance test and obtain a valid score.

    • Candidates who meet the IIT Kharagpur MBA cutoff based on CAT entrance exam scores can proceed with the further admission process. 

    • The shortlisting of the candidates is based on CAT scores, personal interviews, previous academic records (application rating) and work experience, if any.

    • The selected candidates can confirm their admission after payment of fees.

    IIT Kharagpur PhD Admissions 2026

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur doctoral admissions are available for a total of 29 courses in different specialisations. IIT Kharagpur PhD admissions are offered for full-time courses for a duration of 6 years. 

    IIT Kharagpur PhD Admission Eligibility Criteria 

    CoursesEligibility Criteria

    PhD

    Graduation in relevant subjects with at least 60% marks (55% marks for the reserved categories).

    IIT Kharagpur PhD Admission Process 2026

    • Candidates applying for IIT Kharagpur PhD admissions must meet the eligibility criteria. 
    • Next, aspirants must apply online on the website of IIT Kharagpur with all required details and IIT Kharagpur pay application fees.
    • Next, candidates must appear for the entrance test and personal interview.
    • Candidates are chosen based on their overall academic performance as well as their performance in the entrance exam and interview.
    • IIT Kharagpur will notify selected candidates, and admission will be confirmed after document verification and payment of fees.

    IIT Kharagpur Counselling Procedure

    IIT Kharagpur has sought online support from 'Your Dost', which provides free, confidential online counselling services 24/7. The candidates should give valid details along with the submission of required documents during the IIT Kharagpur counselling process.

    Documents Required for IIT Kharagpur Admissions 2026

    • Qualifying examination mark sheet
    • Entrance exam scorecard
    • ID proof
    • Birth certificate
    • Passport-size photographs
    • Transfer certificates
    • Migration Certificate
    • Caste certificate if required

    Note: The candidates should submit the above-mentioned documents as mentioned by the institute for the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur admission process.

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    IIT Kharagpur Facilities

    IIT Kharagpur facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls, a library, cafeteria, classrooms and labs, sports, auditoriums and many more. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur also has sports facilities for students who want to participate in sports. IIT Kharagpur sports facilities include hockey, football, cricket, athletics, and many others.Apart from these, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur campus also has a fully modernised aquatic centre for sports like swimming and water polo. All everyday necessities can be found ...
    Girls Hostel
    Medical/Hospital
    Library
    Sports
    I.T Infrastructure
    Cafeteria
    Auditorium
    Alumni Associations
    Wifi
    Laboratories
    Guest Room/Waiting Room
    Convenience Store
    Gym
    Banks/ATMs
    Boys Hostel

    Student Reviews for IIT Kharagpur

    College Infrastructure: 4.5/5
    Academics: 4.1/5
    Placements: 4.4/5
    Value for Money: 2.8/5
    Campus Life: 4.7/5

    The review provides a teaching phase

    College Infrastructure

    Academic facilities are generally well arranged and help students carry out their coursework without major difficulties. However upgrading older equipment and improving the upkeep of shared spaces would contribute positively to campus life.

    The infrastructure need to be improved that's it.

    College Infrastructure

    The college has established a solid foundation of infrastructure that meets basic educational requirements. Students have access to essentials facilities, though a few buildings and common spaces could be renovated to improve convenience, appearance, and functionality.

    Nice experience to give review to my college

    College Infrastructure

    The college has all the basic facilities needed for studies, and they serve their purpose well. That said a few areas could be upgraded and maintained better to make the campus experience more enjoyable for students.

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    I got iit guwahti fluid thermal engineering in round 4 of coap 2026 and I retained it but I want iit kgp design or thermal what should I do in rpund 5 if no other offer comes or should I go with nit design

    Hello Dear Student,
    In COAP Round 5 (and subsequent rounds), only Accept & Freeze or Reject are available; there is no "Retain and Wait". If no better offers from IIT Kharagpur come, Accept & Freeze at IIT Guwahati or move to an NIT depends entirely on your interest in Design

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    1: What is the stream-wise IIT Kharagpur QS ranking 2026?

    IIT Kharagpur has been ranked at 150th position under Business and Management Studies stream, 169th under Economics and Econometrics streams, 176th under Natural Science by QS Ranking 2026.

    2: What is IIT Kharagpur QS ranking 2026?

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has been ranked at 64th position under Engineering and Technology stream with 77.9 score by QS Ranking 2026.

    3: What is the total seat intake for M.Tech City Planning at IIT Kharagpur?

    The total seat intake for M.Tech City Planning is 52. The IIT Kharagpur M.Tech seat varies from specialisation to specialisation. 

    4: What is IIT Kharagpur fees of the M.Sc Exploration Geophysics Integrated course?

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur fee of the M.Sc Exploration Geophysics Integrated programme is Rs 10.58 lakhs.

    5: How many courses are offered at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?

    The institute offers all its 532 courses in online, full time and part-time mode. The institute offers 182 degree courses, 367 certificate courses and 1 diploma course. 

    6: What is the campus size of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?

    The campus of the college covers an area of 2100 acres. IIT Kharagpur has been given the status of the autonomous university and provides excellent infrastructure and a number of campus facilities to students. 

    7: What is the duration of the B.Tech and M.Tech Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture programme at IIT Kharagpur?

    The duration of the B.Tech and M.Tech Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture programme is 5 years. The seat intake of the course is 34. 

    8: How many specialisations of B.Tech are offered by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?

    The institute provides B.Tech degree in 16 different specialisations. IIT Kharagpur B.Tech courses are offered in full time mode. The seat intake differs from specialisations. 

    9: How many seats are available for the IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering course?

    There are a total of 67 seats in the M.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering programme of IIT Kharagpur admission to M.Tech course is offered based on the scores of GATE entrance exam. 

    10: What facilities are available at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?

    IIT Kharagpur facilities include a library, gym, hostels, cafeteria, sports, auditorium, medical facilities, gurst room, convenience store, and more.

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