IIT Kharagpur B.Tech + M.Tech Mining Engineering + Safety Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

IIT Kharagpur offers a robust academic experience with highly qualified faculty and a favorable student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring good interaction between students and professors. In the first year, students are divided into 20 sections of around 100 students each, with teaching support from PhD or research scholars. Students are eligible for campus placements and research opportunities from their 7th semester, with top companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft visiting annually. In the latest cycle, 367 offers were made to 361 students, with 50% receiving offers on the first day.

The highest package for the mining department was 50 LPA, with overall offers reaching up to 1.64 crores per annum. Notably, the 2024-25 cycle saw a CS branch student secure a package of nearly 2.5 crores per annum. Internships, mandatory at the end of the third year, can pay up to 1 lakh per month and last up to 8 months. Placement eligibility requires a CGPA above 8.5 and no disciplinary issues.

Various scholarships, including private ones from alumni and Reliance, are offered. Tuition fees for general category students are around Rs 100,000 per semester, while SC students receive a tuition waiver but pay Rs 40,000 for hostel and mess fees. Educational loans are available at low interest rates. The five-year dual degree course costs about Rs 1,500,000, with an initial payment of Rs 40,000 and additional annual fees. Semester fees, including tuition and other costs, total Rs 105,750, while hostel fees range from Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per semester.