Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is one of India's premier engineering institutions, established in 1951 and holding NAAC A++ accreditation. The institute offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across engineering, technology, management, and law disciplines. With over 100+ courses spanning BTech, MTech, MBA, BA LLB, and MSc levels, IIT Kharagpur combines rigorous academic training with world-class research opportunities, preparing graduates for leadership roles in academia, industry, and innovation.

Undergraduate Programmes

IIT Kharagpur's undergraduate offerings are primarily B.Tech programmes across diverse branches including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics, Chemical, and Metallurgical Engineering, along with 4-year BTech-MTech dual-degree options. The institute also offers a 5-year BA LLB programme combining legal education with foundational studies. Admission to all UG programmes is through JEE Advanced, with counselling conducted via JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority). The 4-year BTech experience emphasises theoretical knowledge, practical laboratory work, internships, and industry collaboration, making graduates highly sought-after by top employers globally.

Postgraduate Programmes

At the postgraduate level, IIT Kharagpur offers M.Tech programmes across 25+ specialisations, an MBA programme with specialisations in finance, operations, and marketing, and MSc programmes in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. M.Tech admissions are merit-based through GATE scores followed by institute-specific counselling, while MBA admissions are CAT-based. Most PG programmes span 2 years, with opportunities for thesis research and industrial collaboration. The postgraduate education is research-oriented, providing students with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and faculty working on cutting-edge problems in their respective domains.

Fee Structure & Financial Aid

SC/ST/OBC fee concessions and government-backed education loan schemes available. Institutional merit-cum-means scholarships and fee waivers based on academic performance and financial need.

Eligibility & Admission Process

Category-wise relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms. Applications typically open February, counselling concludes June-July.