Why is IIT Kharagpur Electrical Engineering department so deadly? How do they differ from others' IIT Electrical Department?

My brother had offers from IITs to choose any branch except CSE and chose Electrical Engineering in IIT KGP. To date, he does not regret his decision. There are ups and downs in every Institute; it just takes time to adapt yourself to such situations. It is true that some professors overdo it and push you to the extreme, but if you look at this in a positive manner, it’s their pushing that eventually helps you succeed. There are many seniors who might make fun of your tiny efforts in the labs but trust me, today when they will look back, they will surely be regretting the time they wasted watching movies or series. My brother told me that Electrical Engineering gave him so many friends and experiences that make him yearn for college life today. The labs are old-fashioned and lack much activity in contrast to a SigNet lab/ Power Systems lab. Curriculum: The primary aim of the course curriculum offered in Electrical Engineering at IIT KGP is to impart to students tools and skills that will make it possible for them to excel in departments such as Electronics, Communication, Computers, Aerospace, and Energy. Job prospects: An important point to note is that Electrical Engineering does not prepare you for a job but for higher education in the respective areas. Many people from the department pursue M.S. in Aerospace and Material Sciences. Faculty: While many may not agree, the faculty is excellent except for a few. The cream faculty include Prof. D Das, Prof TKB, Prof S Patra, and Prof S Chattopadhyay among others. Interacting with them might change your opinion regarding the IIT KGP faculty. Research: The research is obviously not at par with that conducted in CS or EC, but it surely does justice to the department itself. I think it’s high time people clear misconceptions about Electrical Engineering and develop a positive opinion about it. We should stop running after jobs and companies and in turn let companies seek us.

How is the MSc in economics in IIT Kharagpur?

The Economics branch is slowly becoming one of the best branches of IIT Kharagpur. Integrated M.Sc. (5 years) in Economics opens with JEE rank 3615 and closes at 5439 as per JoSAA 2022. However, it’s not necessary to evaluate a course on the basis of its opening and closing rank because you can get your branch changed on the basis of your performance in the first year. A student has to obtain around 8.73 CGPA in order to get their branch changed to Economics. You will have to work very hard to get a high CGPA for branch change. Curriculum: I have entailed some topics covered over the semesters. For a detailed list, you can visit the official website. Indian Economy Public Finance and Policy Regression and Time Series Model Economics of Growth Applied Economics Banking Theory and Practice You can easily go for Finance and Consulting jobs provided that you study well during these 5 years. The coursework of this department is always industry relevant to cope up with recent trends. Placements The Integrated BSc and MSc Economics Median salary stands at INR 15 LPA and the top recruiters include CapGemini Cipla Cognizant Genpact IBM ICICI just dial Oil India Limited YesBank

What are the tuition fee and hostel fee for 1 year for CSE at IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Kanpur?

The semester-wise hostel and tuition fees for 1 year at CSE at IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Kanpur have been tabulated below Institute Tuition Fee Hostel Fee Total Fee IIT Bombay INR 1,19,750 INR 13000 INR 9,50,000 IIT Delhi INR 1,12,142 INR 12,175 INR 1,84,536 IIT Kharagpur INR 1,48,700 INR 25,100 INR 10,00,000

What are the best branches at IIT Kharagpur?

Generally speaking, the best branches at IIT Kharagpur are considered to be CSE and ME. The choice of a branch depends on many factors and is mostly a matter of personal preference rather than the demand of the branch. Irrespective of the branch you join, IIT provides the following to any IIT student Infrastructure Academic environment Course-structure Choice of subjects Geniuses in the form of peers All these things that groom are given to an IITian irrespective of his branch and makes him worthy either of employment to any industry or a good candidate for higher studies in top foreign universities. This is mainly because of the IIT tag. There are many instances where students from Agricultural & Food Engineering (the least demanded branch) were able to get admission to Robotics’ at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), or the MS program of the University of Rochester, New York to study Computational Linguistics. Ultimately it’s not your branch that determines your worth but Your academic performance Knowledge and skills gained through productive activities done by faculty and peers Communication skills developed during your time at IIT. These are much more important and come before your branch preference.

What is the scope of a 5-year integrated Economics course from IIT Kharagpur?

The integrated economics Course from IIT Kharagpur has a wide scope. This course comes under the umbrella of the humanities and social science department. Some of the many prospects offered by this course are Higher studies: A student who is inclined towards higher studies can opt for Masters in Economics from any prestigious college in India and abroad and can even get a PhD degree provided that he has sufficient knowledge of economics, a stable GPA and some excellent publications. Government jobs: The scope of the score spreads to the government sector as well with jobs like RBI, Indian economic service or civil services that help you serve your country. The best part about these jobs is that you can also apply for study leave and pursue higher studies on official holidays. Software developer: Unlike the general misconception that only CS, E,C, EE students can become software developers, this course too can help you become one. While it is true that the top companies like Google and Microsoft won’t let you sit for placements, you can become a software developer for average banks. Later, you can target technical giants that don’t judge employees on the basis of the branch. MBA: This is a very common combination. Many economic students target IIMs or other business schools to pursue MBA. Moreover, with a non-engineering background, you can always have an upper hand in B-school admissions. Data Analyst/Scientist: This is the most common job profile of IIT Kharagpur students who have done an economics majors. Moreover, with the increased demand for AI and machine learning, this has become one of the most appealing fields today. Finance: The integrated economy course at IIT Kharagpur has many subjects related to finance and mathematics. This makes the student suitable for finance roles and you are likely to become a quantitative analyst. Consulting/operations: Consulting and Operation roles are available to random students, irrespective of their branch. The best part about the economics degree is that you have a lot of free time at your hand and can explore other fields, unlike engineering students who are always busy with their coursework. Moreover, if you’re not sure about any particular branch, then Economics can definitely be a good choice.

Which is a better choice among industrial systems engineering at IIT Kharagpur and electrical engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar?

It is tough to choose one institute over the other as all institutes have a different approach to teaching, subject curriculum, etc. I can say with my personal experience that Industrial Systems Engineering at IIT Kharagpur is better than Electrical Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar. IIT Kharagpur is one of the oldest and best engineering colleges in India. For the Industrial Systems Engineering branch, top recruiters like American Express, Capillary Technologies, Bosch, Tata Motors, etc. offer an average package between 13 LPA to 15 LPA, and the average placement rate for this course is over 75%. Even though the statistics for Electrical Engineering placements at IIT Bhubaneswar are better, IIT KGP offers a much stronger alumni network and a richer legacy. To add to this, the flexible curriculum of IIT KGP makes sure that its students can easily fit into any sector. After considering all the factors, I would suggest you choose Industrial Systems Engineering at IIT KGP over Electrical Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar. But I would also point out that you must ultimately choose the branch which interests you the most.

Which dual course is better, IIT Kharagpur’s manufacturing science and engineering or IIT Bhubaneswar mechanical engineering?

IIT Kharagpur’s manufacturing science and engineering course is better than IIT Bhubaneswar’s mechanical engineering. IIT Kharagpur is well-recognized nationwide for offering excellent academics. IIT KGP held Rank 6 in the NIRF Engineering Ranking for 2023. Its Manufacturing Science and Engineering course will open plenty of career opportunities for you in the US and Europe. This subject is very much sought after in foreign markets. IIT Kharagpur has a very well-structured academic curriculum for the students, it offers excellent research facilities along with a highly qualified faculty. The course curriculum for Manufacturing Science and Engineering at IIT KGP has subjects related to manufacturing processes, materials, automation, quality control, and more. IIT KGP offers practical learning alongside rich academics to help its students excel in their career. IIT KGP will provide you unparalleled exposure. Even though Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bhubaneswar is also a good option, I would recommend you choose Manufacturing Science and Engineering at IIT Kharagpur.

I have complete bsc in industrial chemistry, can i do msc in industrial chemsitry?

The answer will vary depending on the particular institution and its requirements if you have earned a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and would like to pursue an M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry. IIT Kharagpur does not, however, provide an M.Sc. programme that focuses on "Industrial Chemistry." Instead, applicants who have finished a B.Sc. with a specific number of chemistry subjects are eligible to apply for an M.Sc. in Chemistry (and integrated M.Sc.+Ph.D. in Chemistry). Eligibility forIIT Kharagpur’s M.Sc in Chemistry: B.Sc (Chemistry) or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized university. Candidates must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level. For integrated M.Sc+Ph.D. Similar criteria apply, but some programs may require a certain CGPA for progression to the Ph.D. phase

As I have completed my diploma in food technology so how to get admission or what is the process of getting admission in iit karaghpur for btech ?

Applications for IIT Kharagpur's B.Tech programme, which is based on JEE Advanced (after qualifying JEE Main), are only accepted from those who have completed or are studying for their 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as subjects. Eligibility for B.Tech Admission Step Requirement/Process Eligibility 10+2 with PCM, JEE Main qualified, JEE Advanced qualified Diploma Route Not eligible for B.Tech at IITs unless you also have 10+2 PCM Entrance Exams JEE Main ? JEE Advanced Counselling JoSAA counselling, seat allotment Admission Accept seat, complete formalities at IIT Kharagpur With only a diploma in food technology (without 10+2 PCM), you are NOT eligible for B.Tech admission at IIT Kharagpur or any other IIT via JEE Advanced. If you wish to pursue B.Tech at IIT Kharagpur, you must complete 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, qualify for JEE Main, and then JEE Advanced

What is the Total hostel fees + mess in 1 year ?

Thetotal hostel and mess fee for one year at IIT Kharagpurfor regular Indian students (not international) is typically calculated as follows, based on recent and official sources: Hostel Overhead:?880 per semester Hall Establishment Charges:?18,300 per semester Mess Charges:?14,000 per semester Hostel Admission Fee:?1,000 (one-time, likely per year or at admission) Hostel Caution Deposit:?4,000 (refundable, one-time at admission ForIndian students, the accurate annual hostel and mess fee is about ?66,000–?71,000,depending on how one-time charges are counted. International studentshave higher fees, ranging from ?50,000–?1,00,000 per semester for hostel and mess, depending on accommodation and menu choice.

IIT Kharagpur M.Tech: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

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GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
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GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

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

The Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Hydraulics & Water Resource Engineering at IIT Kharagpur offers a comprehensive program with a strong emphasis on research and practical applications. Admission is primarily based on the GATE exam, where a score of 700+ for general candidates significantly boosts chances. The application fee is around Rs. 1700 for general candidates and Rs. 850 for females and reserved categories. The program spans two years, with a total fee of approximately INR 2.2 lakh.

The first semester costs INR 61,330, while subsequent semesters range from INR 45,000 to INR 55,000. GATE-qualified students receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 for 22 months, and scholarships are available for SC/ST/PwD students, including tuition fee waivers. Hostel and mess fees are covered within the semester fees, with additional support for economically weaker sections. The faculty is highly qualified, with many holding PhDs, and the faculty-to-student ratio ranges from 1:10 to 1:15.

The curriculum includes four semesters; the first two focus on theory, and the latter two on projects. The placement record is impressive, with notable companies like Google, IBM, and Microsoft recruiting graduates. During the 2022-2023 session, over 1,600 job offers were made, with M.Tech. graduates receiving packages up to ‚Ç?70 lakh per annum. The average package for M.Tech. students ranges between ‚Ç?10-12 lakh, with some reports suggesting averages of ‚Ç?25-30 lakh.

Around 70-90% of students secure placements, often in software development, data science, or consultancy roles. There is a strong internship culture, with stipends ranging from ‚Ç?20k to ‚Ç?100k per month. The Career Development Center supports placement and internship processes, ensuring students receive comprehensive guidance. Overall, IIT Kharagpur's M.Tech. program provides robust academic and career prospects.

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Particulars	Number of Seats
Computer Science And Data Processing	41
Computer Science And Engineering	84
Signal Processing & Machine Learning	25
Vision and Intelligent Systems	34
Food Process Engineering	38
Microelectronics And Vlsi Design	38
Cryogenic Engineering	12
Biotechnology And Biochemical Engineering	29
Entrepreneurship and Innovations	20
Wireless Communication & Sensor Networks	24
Agricultural Systems And Management	15
Artificial Intelligence	40
Medical Imaging and Informatics	20
Infrastructure Design and Management	40
Health, Safety And Environment Engineering	11
Chemical Engineering	70
Biomedical Engineering	20
(Agricultural Biotechnology	16
Renewable Energy	20
Rf And Microwave Engineering	34
Power And Energy System Engineering	22
Mechanical System Design	54
Rubber Technology	32
Aerospace Engineering	29
Industrial Engineering & Management	24
Farm Machinery And Power Engineering	24
Communication And Signal Processing	34
Thermal and Fluid Engineering	41
Environmental Engineering And Management	25
Control Systems	22
Instrumentation and Integrated Electronics	22
Material Science And Engineering	38
Structural Engineering	25
Functional Materials and Devices	25
Qualify and Reliability Engineering	25
Data Analytics	20
Ocean Engineering And Naval Architecture	25
Power Electronics & Machine Drives	22
Transportation Engineering	25
Land and Water Resources Engineering	22
Water Engineering and Management	14
Manufacturing Science & Engineering	32
Geotechnical Engineering	22
Aquacultural Engineering	14
Earth System Science And Technology	15
Exploration Geoscience	22
Geomechanics for Mineral and Energy Resources	11
Hydraulics & Water Resource Engineering	22
Cyber Physical Systems	22
Safety Engineering and Analytics	15
Fluid Electric Transportation	15

Specialisation	Package	2025	2024
Computer Science And Engineering	Highest Package	₹61.00 Lakhs	-
Median Package	-	₹14.00 Lakhs
Average Package	₹24.30 Lakhs	-

Yearly Students Placed
Student Admitted	84	815
Students Placed	67	471

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	#4 out of 160 (2025) #1st West Bengal	#4 out of 160 (2024)
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Ingeet Pal

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M.Tech, Biotechnology And Biochemical Engineering

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

M.Tech in IIT KGP - What you need to know.

Fees and Financial Aid:

Yearly tuition fees is 22,100 rupees. Caution money and other deposits include a total of 6000 rupees. A one time fee of 7200 rupees must be paid during admission. Hostel fees are 37,710 rupees per semester including mess fees. Teaching Assistantship is provided for GATE qualified candidates which amounts to rupees 12400 per month.

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Akriti

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M.Tech, Environmental Engineering And Management

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Master's at IIT Kharagpur

The Master's of Environmental Engineering and Management course has an approximate fees of ?50000/per semester (including hostel and mess charges) which is in total approx 2 lakhs and offers a monthly stipend of ?12,400.

ADARSH

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M.Tech, Cryogenic Engineering

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

IIT KHARAGPUR KA TEMPO HIGH HAI

The yearly tution/college fee that any general student need to pay for Mtech courses at IIT Kharagpur would be around 90000. This includes the tution fee 20000, caution fee of 6000, other fees like lab fee, development fee,other compulsory charges etc of around 25000 per semester. The SC/ST category students are exempted from the tution fee paument. But rest fees all the students need to pay per semester either be of any category.

Sweta kumari

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Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

A student's perspective.

For Mtech. Biotechnology yearly fee structure - Approx.114000 ( including hostel & mess). If you are GATE qualified student than you will get 12400 per month of stipend. From that stipend you may also pay your addmission fee and other expenses.

BODA VINESH

M.Tech, Aerospace Engineering

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

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The fees are also highly subsidised for students, especially for those belonging to economically weaker sections, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and other backwards classes (OBC). For SC ST students fee may be 40,000 to 50,000 per semister and Overall, the approximate fee paid per semester by a general or OBC student comes to 50,000 to 55,000 per semister.

Sayantan Mandal

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M.Tech, Computer Science And Engineering

Reviewed on May 23, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

IIT Kharagpur Experience: Academics, Culture, and Beyond

In two years total fees around 2 lakh. In first sem it's much ,later it becomes little less.each sem approx fees is 50k .for reserved candidates their tution fees are waived. In mtech you will get 12400 each month in the two year tenure.their are certain others scholarship but you have to apply seperately for that. Like daad and some institute scholarship.

BHASKAR

M.Tech, Signal Processing & Machine Learning

Reviewed on May 17, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

You can Learn life if you pursue M.tech -- trust me from all aspects.

Yearly 120000 40000 is tuition fee and rest is Hostel fee No scholorship is available here. There are many students here SC,ST,EWS, general. There are some scholoship available for those who want to purues P.hd , here it is named as DAARD scholoship. when your CG is more than 8.5 then you are eligible to pursue for higher education in Germany.

Pruthviraj Ravikiran Khopade

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A Balanced Blend of Academics and Campus Life at Its Best

Total Fee is around 1,15,000/year.But For M.tech students (GATE qualified) get stipend RS. 12,400/- per month. Tution fee is less but hostel fees is more. Stipend will start after 2 months after the date of admission.

Saurabh

Reviewed on May 16, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Mtech cse at IIT kgp

This is the best college. It's an IIT and the fees is too less. You'll get good resources, internships and placements. You'll get scholarship cum stipend of 12400 every month. The over-all rating of this college would be 10/10

yajnadatta nayak

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M.Tech, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Reviewed on May 9, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

IIT kharagpur experienced by me@yajnadatta

The yearly fees i have given to this institutions is around 1 lakhs and 6 thousands in course of master of technology in material science and engineering in which the tuition fees is around 12000,caution fees of 6000 lab fees of 2000.For categories like sc/st the fees structure reduces by 5-6 thousand. I got the mhrd scholarship amounting 12400 per month

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aparna das

Mar 19, 2024 12:21

has IIT Kharagpur launched MBBS Course?

nanda

Jul 30, 2022 02:17

Does IIT Kharagpur offers M.Sc in Microbiology course ?

Ashish Ramtari

Aug 3, 2022 07:15

IIT Kharagpur offers an integrated course M.Sc. + PhD. in Molecular Medical Microbiology. The total fee of the course is INR 45,900. Admission to the course is done on the basis of IIT JAM.

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Institute	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee	Total Fee
IIT Bombay	INR 1,19,750	INR 13000	INR 9,50,000
IIT Delhi	INR 1,12,142	INR 12,175	INR 1,84,536
IIT Kharagpur	INR 1,48,700	INR 25,100	INR 10,00,000

Step	Requirement/Process
Eligibility	10+2 with PCM, JEE Main qualified, JEE Advanced qualified
Diploma Route	Not eligible for B.Tech at IITs unless you also have 10+2 PCM
Entrance Exams	JEE Main ? JEE Advanced
Counselling	JoSAA counselling, seat allotment
Admission	Accept seat, complete formalities at IIT Kharagpur