Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)

The JEE Advanced cutoff for IIT Kharagpur varies by course. Computer Science typically closes around rank 450, while other branches close around 700-1400. Electrical Engineering closes at 700, Mechanical at 900, Civil at 1150, and Chemical at 1400. Check the cutoffs section for detailed course-wise ranks.

The annual fee for B.Tech at IIT Kharagpur is approximately ₹2,30,000. Hostel fees are around ₹18,000 per semester. The total cost including tuition, hostel, and other expenses is approximately ₹2,66,000 per year.

IIT Kharagpur has excellent placements with an average package of ₹25 LPA and highest package of ₹1.6 CPA. Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and Tesla. The placement rate is around 92%.

IIT Kharagpur is ranked #5 in the NIRF Engineering category for 2025. It is the oldest IIT (established 1951) and consistently maintains top rankings.

Admission to IIT Kharagpur is through JEE Advanced rank followed by JoSAA counselling. You need to qualify JEE Advanced and secure a rank within the closing rank for your desired branch. Eligibility requires 75% marks in 12th (65% for SC/ST).

IIT Kharagpur offers world-class facilities including one of the largest technical libraries in Asia, state-of-the-art research laboratories, Olympic-size stadium, 13 hostels with excellent facilities, 320-bed hospital, and technology business incubator.