Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
(IIT Kharagpur)Last Updated: Jul 31, 2026
Established
1951
Campus Size
2100.00 Acres
Total Students
13,000
Faculty
700
Student-Faculty
19:1
IIT Kharagpur Fees: Affordable Education at India's Premier Institute
IIT Kharagpur, as India's first IIT (established 1951), offers the widest range of programmes among all IITs - spanning engineering, architecture, law, medicine, management, and sciences. As a centrally funded institution, all programme fees are heavily subsidised. IIT KGP is unique among IITs in offering MBBS, BA LLB, and B.Arch programmes alongside traditional engineering degrees.
Programme-wise Fee Structure (2025-26)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition (Total) | Est. Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 Years | ₹8,00,000 | ₹10-12 Lakh |
| Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) | 5 Years | ₹10,00,000 | ₹13-15 Lakh |
| B.Arch | 5 Years | ₹8,00,000 | ₹11-13 Lakh |
| B.S. (Research) | 4 Years | ₹8,00,000 | ₹10-12 Lakh |
| BA LLB | 5 Years | ₹5,00,000 | ₹8-10 Lakh |
| MBBS | 5.5 Years | ₹5,00,000 | ₹8-10 Lakh |
| M.Tech | 2 Years | ₹2,00,000 | ₹3-4 Lakh |
| MBA (VGSoM) | 2 Years | ₹11,43,000 | ₹14-16 Lakh |
| LLB | 3 Years | ₹3,00,000 | ₹5-6 Lakh |
| LLM | 2 Years | ₹2,00,000 | ₹3-4 Lakh |
| Integrated PhD | 5 Years | ₹3,50,000 | Stipend covers costs |
| PhD | 3-5 Years | ₹2,50,000 | Stipend covers costs |
*Estimated total cost includes tuition, hostel, mess charges, and other fees. Actual amounts may vary.
Annual Cost Breakdown (B.Tech - Approximate)
- Tuition Fee: ₹2,00,000/year (waived for SC/ST/PwD categories)
- Hostel & Establishment: ₹15,000-20,000/semester (22 halls of residence)
- Mess Charges: ₹30,000-40,000/semester (consumption-based, varies by hall)
- Gymkhana & Technology Fees: ₹5,000-10,000/semester
- Medical Insurance: ₹2,000-3,000/year
- One-time Charges: ₹5,000-10,000 (admission, library deposit, etc.)
Fee Waivers & Concessions
- SC/ST/PwD: Complete tuition fee waiver as per Government of India policy. Only hostel and mess charges apply.
- EWS (Family income < ₹5 LPA): Full tuition fee waiver under the government's income-based support scheme.
- Income ₹5-10 LPA: 2/3rd tuition fee waiver for families in this income bracket.
- MBBS Students: Fees subsidised by the Government of India; SC/ST students receive additional waivers.
Scholarships at IIT Kharagpur
- Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Full tuition waiver plus ₹1,000/month stipend for students with family income below ₹5 LPA.
- Institute Free Studentship: Tuition waiver for economically disadvantaged students across all programmes.
- INSPIRE Scholarship (DST): ₹80,000/year for top JEE Advanced rankers in science and engineering.
- Aditya Birla Scholarship: ₹65,000/year for top rankers across all IITs.
- M.Tech/PhD Stipend: GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive ₹12,400/month; PhD scholars receive ₹31,000-35,000/month.
- Alumni & Heritage Foundation Scholarships: IIT KGP's large alumni network has established multiple endowed scholarship funds through the Heritage Foundation.
Education Loan Options
- Vidyalakshmi Portal: Government portal connecting students with education loan schemes from 40+ banks.
- SBI Scholar Loan: Collateral-free up to ₹20 lakh at concessional rates (~8.5-9.5%).
- Central Sector Interest Subsidy: Full interest subsidy during moratorium for family income below ₹4.5 LPA.
- VGSoM MBA Loans: MBA students can access dedicated education loans with deferred repayment starting after graduation.
Fees Structure at IIT Kharagpur
Lowest Fees
₹200,000
Highest Fees
₹1,283,000
Courses with Fees
69
| Course | Duration | Total Fees (Approx) | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B.Tech Electrical Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Civil Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Chemical Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Biotechnology Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Mining Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Agricultural and Food Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Industrial and Systems Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Manufacturing Science and Engineering Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.Tech Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Computer Science Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Electrical Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Mechanical Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Civil Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Chemical Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Aerospace Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Structural Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Transportation Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Mining Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Food Process Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Cryogenic Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Exploration Geosciences Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Rubber Technology Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Steel Technology Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Farm Machinery and Power Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Mining Safety Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Nanotechnology Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Infrastructure Design and Management Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Quality and Reliability Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Water Engineering and Management Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Safety Engineering and Analytics Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Railway Engineering Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Wireless Communications and Networks Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
MBBS Full Time |
5 Years | ₹500,000 | - |
|
MBA Full Time |
2 Years | ₹1,143,000 | - |
|
Executive MBA Part Time |
3 Years | ₹600,000 | - |
|
BA LLB Full Time |
5 Years | ₹500,000 | - |
|
LLB Full Time |
3 Years | ₹300,000 | - |
|
LLM Full Time |
2 Years | ₹200,000 | - |
|
M.Sc Full Time |
2 Years | - | - |
|
B.Arch Full Time |
5 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.S. (Research) Chemistry Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.S. (Research) Economics Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.S. (Research) Statistics and Data Science Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.S. (Research) Physics Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.S. (Research) Mathematics and Scientific Computing Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.S. (Research) Applied Geology Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
B.S. (Research) Exploration Geophysics Full Time |
4 Years | ₹800,000 | - |
|
PhD Full Time |
5 Years | ₹250,000 | - |
|
Integrated PhD Full Time |
5 Years | ₹350,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Chemical Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Mining Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Electrical Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Aerospace Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Civil Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Agricultural and Food Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Computer Science and Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Electronics and Communication Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Mechanical Engineering Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,000,000 | - |
|
Integrated M.Sc Full Time |
5 Years | ₹1,283,000 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions - IIT Kharagpur Fees
Q: What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Kharagpur for 2025-26?
The total B.Tech fee at IIT Kharagpur for 4 years is approximately ₹8-10 lakhs for General category students, including tuition, hostel, mess, and other charges. The annual tuition is around ₹2 lakhs. IIT KGP's fees are standardised with other IITs and significantly lower than private engineering colleges.
Q: Is there a fee waiver for SC/ST students at IIT Kharagpur?
Yes, SC, ST, and PwD students receive complete tuition fee waiver at IIT Kharagpur. Students from families with annual income below ₹5 lakhs also receive full tuition waiver. These students only pay hostel, mess, and nominal institutional charges, making IIT KGP education essentially free for economically disadvantaged meritorious students.
Q: What is the fee for IIT Kharagpur's 5-year programmes?
IIT Kharagpur offers several 5-year programmes including B.Arch, Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech), and Integrated M.Sc. The total fee for these 5-year programmes is approximately ₹10-13 lakhs for General category. The additional year adds roughly ₹2-2.5 lakhs. Dual Degree students get both B.Tech and M.Tech degrees at a combined cost lower than doing them separately.
Q: What is the MBA fee at IIT Kharagpur VGSoM?
The MBA programme at Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), IIT Kharagpur, has a total fee of approximately ₹12-14 lakhs for 2 years. While higher than IIT Delhi DMS or IIT Kanpur IME, VGSoM offers a dedicated B-school experience with a separate campus, and the fee is still 50-70% lower than top IIMs.
Q: Are scholarships available at IIT Kharagpur?
Yes, IIT Kharagpur provides Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships, SC/ST/PwD tuition waivers, the Institute Free Studentship scheme, and various alumni-funded scholarships. The institute also supports the INSPIRE, KVPY, and national-level fellowship programmes. IIT KGP's large alumni network (one of the largest among IITs) has established multiple endowed scholarship funds.
Q: What is the hostel fee at IIT Kharagpur?
Hostel accommodation at IIT Kharagpur costs approximately ₹15,000-25,000 per year. Mess charges are around ₹3,000-4,000 per month. IIT KGP has 22 halls of residence on its 2,100-acre campus - the largest residential campus among Indian institutes. All students are provided on-campus accommodation.
Disclaimer: Fee structures listed for IIT Kharagpur including tuition, hostel and other charges are compiled from publicly available sources and are subject to revision each academic year. Actual fees may vary by programme and category. Confirm current fee details on the official IIT Kharagpur website before making any financial decisions.