The fee structure at IIT Kharagpur is organized into five primary categories. These categories consist of security deposits, one-time fees, semester fees, hostel fees, and miscellaneous charges. Security deposits and one-time fees are required to be paid only once during the admission process. Additionally, miscellaneous charges, which include the student brotherhood fund and insurance premium, are paid annually. Students are required to pay the semester and hostel fees each semester.
The semester fee varies for different categories of students at IIT Kharagpur. It is waived for SC/ST/PwD candidates across all courses. Candidates whose parental annual income is below INR 1 lakh are exempt from paying any semester fee for BTech/BArch/BS programs. Furthermore, candidates with a parental annual income between INR 1 lakh and INR 5 lakh are subject to reduced semester fees.
The total tuition fee at IIT Kharagpur for all courses ranges from INR 20,000 to INR 25 lakh, with the highest fees associated with flagship programs such as MBA, BTech, and BArch. Conversely, the most economical courses offered by the institute are MTech and PhD. The hostel fees range from INR 39,460 to INR 41,780.
IIT Kharagpur Hostel Fees 2026
The hostel fees at IIT Kharagpur comprise various components. Below is the breakdown of the hostel fees:
| Particular | Amount (per semester) |
|---|
Hostel Overhead | INR 1,177 |
Hostel Establishment Charges | INR 24,354 |
Mess Advance | INR 14,500 |
IIT Kharagpur Fee Refund Policy 2026
Below are the refund guidelines for all courses at IIT Kharagpur (excluding JoSAA/JAM programs):
Particular | Refund Amount |
|---|
Pre-admission | Acceptance fee (with a deduction of INR 1,000) |
Post admission | Only caution money, mess fee refunded on a pro-rata basis |
JoSAA Fee Refund Policy 2026:
During the JoSAA counseling process, candidates must pay a seat acceptance fee (SAF) to secure their seats. The SAF is INR 30,000 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and INR 15,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Below is the refund policy for BTech/BArch/BS courses:
Particular | Refund Amount |
|---|
Voluntary withdrawal before final round | INR 23,000 (Gen/ EWS/ OBC) INR 8,000 (SC/ ST/ PwD) |
System cancellation | INR 25,000 (Gen/ EWS/ OBC) INR 10,000 (SC/ ST/ PwD) |
IIT JAM Fee Refund Policy 2026:
Particular | Refund Amount |
|---|
Withdrawal before deadline | Seat booking fee (with a deduction of INR 6,000) |
Withdrawal after deadline | No refund |
Below are the fees for various courses at IIT Kharagpur: