IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur is the inaugural IIT established in India. It is also recognized as one of the premier IITs, renowned for its flagship programs such as BTech, MBA, and MTech. Here are the key highlights of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur:

• IIT Kharagpur BTech and MTech Fees: The total tuition fee for the BTech program is INR 8 lakh. The fees for MTech at IIT Kharagpur range from approximately INR 20,000 to 39,850.
• Admission 2026: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and other entrance tests are accepted for UG admissions. For PG, exams such as IIT JAM, CAT, GATE, and others are recognized.
• Placements: The average package for IIT Kharagpur for 2026 or 2025 has not yet been disclosed. It will be updated here once available. However, the highest package for the 2026 batch reached INR 2.44 crore per annum. The median package offered to BTech students in 2025 was INR 20.75 LPA.
• Cutoff 2026: The IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff for 2026 has been announced for Round 5 admissions to the BTech and other programs. For BTech, the Round 5 cutoff varied from 509 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering to 12603 for BTech in Agricultural and Food Engineering. BTech in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive branch for IIT Kharagpur admissions.
• Ranking: IIT Kharagpur in West Bengal has been ranked 3rd in the Engineering category by Media 2026. It is also ranked 5th under the Engineering category and 3rd under Architecture by the NIRF Ranking 2025.
• Immersion Program: The institute offers an international immersion tour at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB), Singapore Management University. Students enrolled in the MBA and Executive MBA programs at VGSoM are eligible for the 1-week immersion program.
• IIT-Kharagpur has introduced a new BTech program in Biomedical Engineering. The institute has also recently launched an Innovative Applied AI School focusing on Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Smart Systems.
• Collaborations: The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has partnered with the University of Warwick (WMG), National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Purdue University, and the University of Torino, among others, for research and innovation.
• Scholarships: IIT KGP offers a merit-cum-means scholarship of INR 1,000 per month and a tuition fee waiver to 25% of the total admitted students across all courses.

IIT Kharagpur provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The available programs include B.Arch, B.E. / B.Tech, B.Sc., and more. With such a diverse range of courses, students can choose their desired program without the need to look for another college or university. For more information on the courses, see the details below: