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What is IIT Kharagpur ranking in NIRF?

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Shreya Posted On : June 19th, 2024
student at IIT KGP

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-

  • It is the oldest IIT, and it has excellent facilities.
  • The faculty here are highly qualified and friendly. 
  • IIT KGP offers top placement opportunities.
  • IIT Kharagpur has a strong alumni network.

IIT Kharagpur is one of the most reputed higher education institutions in India. It achieves top positions in NIRF Rankings every year. 

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Who are IIT Kharagpur's notable alumni?

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Rohit Posted On : June 19th, 2024
student at IIT Kharagpur

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-

  • Subir Kumar Banerjee- Emeritus and Founding Director, Institute of Rock Magnetism
  • Hirak Kumar Sen- Founder and CEO, H. K. Sen & Associates
  • Sarbari Gupta- President and CEO, Electrosoft
  • Anand Sen- Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Tata International Limited
  • Ajit Jain- President, Berkshire Hathaway
  • Sundar Pichai- Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet
  • Suresh Chandra Mishra- Former Chairman, Naval Research Board at DRDO
  • Veerendra Kumar Jaitly- Chairman, C_Cube Consultants
  • Mohan Rao- Chief Science Officer, Rainos Consulting USA
  • Krishna Mohan Khanna- Chairman & Founder, i watch think tank & foundation
  • Mukund Padmanabhan- President and Founder, Guru Krupa Foundation

These are just some of the many notable alumni of IIT KGP. 

http://alumni.iitkgp.ac.in/

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What is IIT Kharagpur MBA cutoff?

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Nidhi Posted On : June 19th, 2024
MBA student at IIT Kharagpur

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-

  • An online PI round. The shortlisting of candidates for an interview round is based on their CAT scores, past academic performance, professional qualification, and work experience. 
  • Candidates who are shortlisted for PI are invited through email/ERP portal.
  • The final selection is done on the basis of a combined score comprising Application Rating (AR), CAT performance, and Personal Interview (PI) performance. 

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

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What is IIT Kharagpur fees for B.tech?

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Neha Posted On : June 19th, 2024
B.Tech student at IIT KGP

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.

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What is IIT Kharagpur campus area in acres?

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Rishi Posted On : June 19th, 2024
B.Tech CSE student at IIT KGP

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. 

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What is iit kharagpur cutoff for all branch and category?

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Raghav Posted On : June 19th, 2024
B.Tech CSE student at IIT Kharagpur

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

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What is the syllabus for IIT Kharagpur LLM entrance exam?

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Sayad Mustafa Posted On : June 3rd, 2024
Studies at IIT Kharagpur

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.

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How was IIT Kharagpur spring fest 2024?

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Aisha Jaiswal Posted On : June 3rd, 2024
Studies at IIT Kharagpur

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. 

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Does IIT Kharagpur have uniforms?

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Rohini Basu Posted On : June 3rd, 2024
Studies at IIT Kharagpur

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.

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How much rank is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?

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Raj Verma Posted On : June 3rd, 2024
Studies at IIT Kharagpur

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.

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