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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur [IITKGP]
Kharagpur, West Bengal · Est. 1951
About IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology [IITKGP] (est. 1951) is a prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) located in Kharagpur, West Bengal. Approved by AICTE, UGC, NBA.
Quick Info
Courses & Fees
Admission 2026
What Students Love
- ✓NIRF #5 and India's first IIT (est. 1951) — carries the most prestigious legacy in Indian engineering.
- ✓Largest IIT campus (2100 acres) with the most diverse set of departments, schools and programs.
- ✓Excellent placements with 92% rate, average ₹24.30 LPA and highest package ₹2.4 Cr.
- ✓Best campus life among all IITs — Spring Fest (cultural) and Kshitij (tech fest) are nationally renowned.
- ✓Strong alumni network of 60,000+ spanning every major industry globally.
Areas of Improvement
- ✕Kharagpur is a small town with limited city conveniences and entertainment options outside campus.
- ✕Very large campus size means a lot of cycling — getting around can be tiring initially.
- ✕Academic pressure is intense and cut-throat competition can affect mental health.
- ✕Connectivity to major cities is moderate — mostly dependent on rail travel.
- ✕Some hostels are older and lack modern amenities compared to newer IITs.
Courses & Fees (2 programs)
| Course | Duration | Degree | Fees | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech Computer Science and Data Processing | 2 Years | Full Time | ₹32K | - |
| M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 2 Years | Full Time | ₹32K | - |
Admission 2026
ME/M.Tech
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Mar 19, 2026
BE/B.Tech
JEE Advanced Registration Dates
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
Apr 23, 2026
– May 02, 2026
Last date for fee payment of registered candidates
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 04, 2026
JEE Advanced Exam Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Admit Card Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 11, 2026
– May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Result Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
Jun 01, 2026
Mock Seat Allocation of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 09, 2026
– Jun 11, 2026
Registration and Choice Filling, Pre-Payment of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 03, 2026
– Jun 12, 2026
B.Arch
JEE Advanced Registration Dates
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
Apr 23, 2026
– May 02, 2026
Last date for fee payment of registered candidates
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 04, 2026
JEE Advanced Exam Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Admit Card Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 11, 2026
– May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Result Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
Jun 01, 2026
Mock Seat Allocation of JoSAA 2026 [B.Arch]
Jun 09, 2026
– Jun 11, 2026
Registration and Choice Filling, Pre-Payment of JoSAA 2026 [B.Arch]
Jun 03, 2026
– Jun 12, 2026
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Placements
Average Package
₹24.30 L
per annum
Highest Package
₹2.4 Cr
per annum
Median Package
₹21.38 L
per annum
Placement Rate
92%
batch placed
Total Offers
1,800
job offers
Recruiters
400
companies
Branch-wise Placement Statistics (2025–2026 Batch)
Verified DataOfficial branch-level CTC packages, highest offers, and placement success rates
| Branch / Specialization | Avg Package | Median Package | Highest Package | Placement % | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Economics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Manufacturing Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Agricultural and Food Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Exploration Geophysics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Applied Geology (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
| Biomedical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ₹24.00 L | ₹20.66 L | ₹2.14 Cr | 78% | — |
Source: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) Placement Report 2024 & NIRF; highest ₹2.14 Cr, avg ₹24 LPA, median ₹20.65 LPA, 1800 offers (iitkgp.ac.in)
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Course-wise Placement Data
| Course | Year | Avg Package | Highest Package | Median Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME/M.Tech | 2025 | - | ₹61.00 L | - |
| 2024 | - | - | ₹14.00 L | |
| MBA/PGDM | 2024 | - | - | ₹20.65 L |
| 2023 | - | - | ₹24.50 L | |
| 2022 | - | - | ₹18.08 L | |
| M.Arch | 2024 | - | - | ₹6.00 L |
| LLM | 2024 | - | - | ₹8.00 L |
| LLB | 2024 | - | - | ₹15.00 L |
| BE/B.Tech | 2024 | - | - | ₹19.76 L |
| 2023 | - | - | ₹18.75 L | |
| 2021 | - | - | ₹18.75 L | |
| B.Arch | 2024 | - | - | ₹12.33 L |
Students Placed
ME/M.Tech · 2025
67 / 84 admitted
80% placement rate
ME/M.Tech · 2024
471 / 815 admitted
58% placement rate
MBA/PGDM · 2024
124 / 125 admitted
99% placement rate
MBA/PGDM · 2023
150 / 185 admitted
81% placement rate
MBA/PGDM · 2022
97 / 97 admitted
100% placement rate
M.Arch · 2024
18 / 44 admitted
41% placement rate
LLM · 2024
22 / 34 admitted
65% placement rate
LLB · 2024
30 / 34 admitted
88% placement rate
BE/B.Tech · 2024
517 / 679 admitted
76% placement rate
BE/B.Tech · 2023
422 / 670 admitted
63% placement rate
B.Arch · 2024
25 / 37 admitted
68% placement rate
Recruiting Companies
Infosys
Wipro
Accenture
IBM
Amazon
Deloitte
ICICI Bank
Dell
Siemens
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
ITC
PWC
Juspay
PlanetSpark
ZS Associates
VMware
Optum
BristleCone
Schindler Ltd.
WELLS FARGO
Tresvista Financial Services
Medtronics
Crompton
Oxane Partners
Agri LifeRankings & Recognition
Government & Official
NIRF
NIRF Innovation
International
QS
CWUR
US News
THE
ARWU
Indian Media
India Today
Outlook
IIRF
Financial Express
Student Reviews (758)
758 reviews
Campus Gallery (26 photos)
News & Articles
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