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M.Tech Chemical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 70 seats.

The total fees for the M.Tech Chemical Engineering program at IIT Kharagpur is ₹ 63,800.
Students need to pay ₹ 39,000 in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Chemical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur are primarily based on GATE. Candidates must have completed Graduation + GATE to be eligible for admission. The overall GATE cutoff for the M.Tech Chemical Engineering program is 237 - 452 across all categories. Check IIT Kharagpur Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, IIT Kharagpur ranks 5 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1599 out of 2000 and a placement score of 633 out of 1000. India Today Engineering ranking 2025, ranks IIT Kharagpur at 4 out of 269 in India.

Find detailed IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Chemical Engineering fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Application Date:May 17, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 63,800
median package	₹ 14 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Chemical Engineering Fees

IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Chemical Engineering fees 2025 is ₹ 63,800 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 44,200, Caution Fees of ₹ 6,000, Other Fees of ₹ 13,600.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 39,000 in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 43,800.

Earlier, M.Tech Chemical Engineering fees at IIT Kharagpur was ₹ 49,150 (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 14,650 over the year.

Compare IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Chemical Engineering Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Tech Chemical Engineering from similar colleges such as IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur. Similar to IIT Kharagpur, M.Tech Chemical Engineering at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 2 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at IIT Delhi is the highest with ₹ 3.81 Lakhs. This is followed by IIT Madras with ₹ 1.82 Lakhs and IIT Bombay with ₹ 1.24 Lakhs. Among these, IIT Kharagpur has the lowest fee for M.Tech Chemical Engineering with ₹ 63,800.

College	M.Tech Chemical Engineering Total Fees
IIT Delhi	₹ 3.81 Lakhs
IIT Madras	₹ 1.82 Lakhs
IIT Bombay	₹ 1.24 Lakhs
IIT Kharagpur	₹ 63,800

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹44,200
caution fee*	₹6,000
other fee	₹13,600
total academic fee	₹63,800
hostel fee	₹48,360
total fee	₹1.12 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

Fees As Per Official Website-

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Important Dates for M.Tech Chemical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification	Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025

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IIT Kharagpur: Students' Opinion

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Admission to IIT Kharagpur's graduate programs requires passing the GATE exam, followed by a written test and interview. For undergraduate programs, candidates must clear JEE-Advanced. Faculty at IIT Kharagpur are highly qualified, contributing significantly to student preparation through diverse teaching methods. The semester fee is approximately 1.5 lakhs INR, covering various educational amenities, with scholarships and loans available to mitigate costs. Previously, the fees were 30,000 INR per semester, but they have increased, pending finalization.

The institute is renowned for its robust placement opportunities, particularly for B.Tech students, with an average package offer of 10 LPA. Over 500 students receive pre-placement offers annually, with major companies like Google and Microsoft recruiting on campus. While B.Tech students access numerous internships, M.Tech students face limited on-campus internship opportunities. Scholarships such as the B. P. Poddar and Kumund Monorama scholarships, along with the 'Batch of 85' scholarship, support around 1000 students annually.

Loan facilities through on-campus bank branches further aid in financial assistance.

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IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Chemical Engineering Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 20.65 Lakhs.Check IIT Kharagpur Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of IIT Kharagpur, about 99% of the M.Techstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 20.65 Lakhs.

Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Particulars	2024
Median Package	₹14.00 Lakhs

IIT Kharagpur M.Tech Chemical Engineering Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Kharagpur ranks 5 out of 500 colleges in India and 1st in state West Bengal for its M.Tech Chemical Engineering program.