According to the NIRF ranking for 2023,IIT Kharagpur has attained the 6th position among top engineering colleges in India.
Here are the NIRF rankings of IIT KGP in 2023, for various categories-
| Category | NIRF Ranking 2023 |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 6 |
| Overall | 7 |
| Management | 14 |
Here are the reasons for choosing IIT Kharagpur-
IIT Kharagpur is one of the most reputed higher education institutions in India. It achieves top positions in NIRF Rankings every year.
IIT Kharagpur is one of the oldest and most prestigious IITs in India. It is a top choice of JEE aspirants, and is ranked 6th in the NIRF 2023 Engineering Ranking.
Our college has a strong legacy and alumni network to boast of. From the long list of notable personalities who have graduated from IIT KGP, here are the names of some of them-
These are just some of the many notable alumni of IIT KGP.
IIT Kharagpur offers an MBA program at the Vinod Gupta School of Management. The selection of candidates for admission into MBA at IIT KGP is based on-
Here is the CAT 2023 cutoff for 2024 Admissions (the minimum percentile to expect an invite for interview)-
CAT 2023 Cutoff for MBA 2024 Admissions at IIT KGP-
| Category | Minimum Overall Percentile for Eligibility |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 90 |
| OBC | 81 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 60 |
| PwD | 60 |
The MBA 2024 admissions have already been conducted, the first round of admissions concluded on 5th May, 2024 .The CAT 2024 is set to take place on November 24, 2024. This exam will be considered for the 2025 admissions.
For more information, you can visit https://som.iitkgp.ac.in/MBA/selectionprocess.php
IIT Kharagpur is one of the top-ranked Engineering colleges in India. It was ranked 6th as per the NIRF 2023 Ranking for Engineering.
The semester-wise fee structure for B.Tech at IIT KGP is tabulated below for your reference:
| Particulars | Fee Per Semester |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 1 lakh (for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL with income limit > 5 LPA) INR 33,335 (for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL with income limit <= 5 LPA) |
| Refundable Fee | INR 6000 |
| One-time Fee | INR 5,700 |
| Total Course Fee (including Tuition Fee and other expenses like Registration Fee, Exam Fee, etc.) | INR 1,05,750 (for those with tuition fee= INR 1 lakh) |
| Hostel Fee and Related Charges | INR 28,855 |
| Students’ Brotherhood Fund and Insurance Premium | INR 200 and INR 2500 respectively (every year) |
The tuition fee is INR 0 for students from UR/EWS/OB-NCL category with income < INR 1 LPA, and students from SC/ST/PwD categories.
In total, the B.Tech fee is INR 1,49,005 each semester for students who have to pay the tuition fee of Rs 1 lakh per semester.
IIT Kharagpur has the largest campus among all IITs. The IIT KGP campus is stretched across 2100 acres (8.7kilometers), and is home to 22,000 residents.
Located 120 km west of Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur is India's major academic and technological hub. The Kharagpur Railway Station is within 5 km radius of the university, in the West Midnapore area.
The 2024 cutoff for B.Tech admissions at IIT KGP has not been announced as yet.
Here is the 2023 JEE Advanced cutoff for IIT KGP (General Category):
| B.Tech Branch | Cutoff 2023 ( Round 6, Gender-Neutral Seats) |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 4773 |
| Agricultural and Food Engineering | 10280 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 8389 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4944 |
| Civil Engineering | 7177 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 279 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1833 |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 1205 |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering | 3918 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2335 |
| Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 6317 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3294 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 7325 |
| Mining Engineering | 9827 |
| Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture | 9668 |
You can check the 2023 cutoff for other categories by visiting- https://josaa.admissions.nic.in/applicant/seatmatrix/openingclosingrankarchieve.aspx
IIT Kharagpur LLM entrance exam syllabus includes what you have learned in your graduation. The written paper consists of multiple-choice questions based on law. This is based on BCI approved LLB syllabus. This exam does not have any negative markings. The marks you will obtain in CBT will determine your final selection at IIT Kharagpur.
LLM is a 2-year degree with 4 semesters. You are eligible to apply for an LLM degree when you are in the final semester of your LLB. The course fee per semester of LLM is INR 1,00,000.
IIT Kharagpur Spring Fest is the awaited event of the year for all IIT Kharagpur students. Every year thousands of students from all over the country attend this event and take part in the different events that are organized by the fest committee. Students of IIT Kharagpur are encouraged to actively participate in the fest either to plan the event or to take part in the different events. In 2024, the 65th edition of IIT Kharagpur Spring Fest was held. The theme was 'Downtown Delirium – A Kaleidoscope of Urban Vision. ' It was held from January 26th to 28th. There were about 100 events which transcend boundaries. Some of the events conducted were fashion, dance, dramatics, music, literature, quiz, film, culinary arts and humor. The boat was the official title sponsor for the fest.
No there are no uniforms for students, both boys and girls at IIT Kharagpur. You can wear whatever you want at your convenience as long as it is decent and follows the basic norms. There is no compulsion that you are bound to wear a particular uniform while you are interested in the campus. You can dress according to your choice. Jeans tops, t-shirts, shirts, formalities and more are allowed on campus. However, if you wish you can always wear t-shirts provided to the students with the IIT Kharagpur logo and name on the campus as per your preferences. There is no restriction regarding the clothing for boys or even girls on the campus or in the hostels respectively. IIT Kharagpur values your personal choice and does not impose any uniforms on its students.
Admission at IIT Kharagpur is very competitive and you should clear the joint Entrance Exam to be able to apply for admission to IIT Kharagpur. The cut-off required for admission to IIT Kharagpur may vary from year to year depending on the difficulty of the entrance exam, the number of applicants sitting for the exam and the number of seats that are available for each department. To be able to get to the first round of counselling for IIT Kharagpur by appearing in JEE Advanced you should hold a rank in the top 1000 students. However, as explained earlier the cut-off varies each year depending on the different parameters. You must aim to crack a higher rank in your JEE Advanced to increase your chances of getting admission.