Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
- Fees / year
- ₹2L
- Courses
- 27+
- Median salary
- ₹19.76 LPA
- Placed
- 77.4%
- NIRF Engineering
- #5
- Established
- 1951
About Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1951
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Affiliation
- Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
- Approvals
- AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NBA
- NIRF 2025
- #5 Engineering, #6 Overall, #3 Architecture
- Programmes
- 27Engineering, Science, Architecture
- UG fees
- ₹2L a year
- Median salary
- ₹19.76 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 77.4%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 12,0362023–24
- Website
- iitkgp.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
- #3ArchitectureScore 77.38 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #5EngineeringScore 78.69 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #5ResearchScore 71.61 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #6LawScore 74.09 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #6OverallScore 73.99 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #12ManagementScore 66.97 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
27 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 20 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 6 | — |
| Bachelor of Architecture | Undergraduate | 1 | — |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Seats here are filled on JEE (Advanced) ranks. JEE (Advanced) 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 509 | 74 | 258 | 146 | 73 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,043 | 143 | 432 | 263 | 118 |
| Mathematics and Computing (Bachelor of Science) | 1,428 | 221 | 709 | 492 | 245 |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 1,660 | 266 | 735 | 417 | 232 |
| Electrical Engineering | 2,190 | 350 | 946 | 623 | 293 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2,600 | 443 | 1,348 | 994 | 637 |
Closing rank is the last JEE (Advanced) category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Placements
4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
77.4%
Placement rate
₹19.76 LPA
Median salary
517
placed of 668 graduates
83
went on to higher studies
517 of the 668 students who graduated from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (77.4%), at a median salary of ₹19.76 LPA. 83 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
38.4%
of students reimbursed
4,617
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 4,617 of 12,036 students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur (38.4%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
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(10)Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur is ranked #3 in Architecture, #5 in Engineering, #5 for research, #6 in Law, #6 overall and #12 in Management. NIRF lists it as Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
How are placements at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur?
In the data Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur submitted to NIRF 2025, 517 of the 668 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (77.4%), at a median salary of ₹19.76 LPA. Another 83 went on to higher studies.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur closed at JEE (Advanced) rank 509 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 217). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 74, OBC-NCL 258, SC 146 and ST 73.
What is the fee at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur?
First-year tuition at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur is ₹2,00,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur offer?
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur offers 27 programmes in Engineering, Science and Architecture, including Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Architecture.
Which entrance exams does Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur is through JEE Advanced.
Is Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur a government or private institution?
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur is a government institution in Kharagpur, West Bengal, established in 1951. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.
Which bodies approve or accredit Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur?
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur lists approval or accreditation from AICTE, UGC, NAAC and NBA.
Do students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 4,617 of its 12,036 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 4,617 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur?
12,036 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 18.6% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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