Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Established in 1951 as India’s first IIT, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is a premier public research university located in Kharagpur, West Bengal. Spread across 2,200 acres, it is known for excellence in engineering, management, law, and interdisciplinary research.

Admissions 2025

• Undergraduate Programs (B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Sc): Admission is through JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced and JoSAA counseling.

• Postgraduate Programs (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA): Based on GATE for M.Tech, JAM for M.Sc, and CAT for MBA along with department-specific criteria.

• PhD and Law Programs: Admission is based on GATE, NET, or institute entrance exams for research; law programs have separate admission tests.

Eligibility

• B.Tech: 10 2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and minimum 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile, plus valid JEE Advanced rank.

• M.Tech/M.Sc: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, and a valid GATE or JAM score.

• MBA: Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks and a valid CAT score.

• Law: LL.B for LL.M, or an Engineering/Science degree for LL.B, with entrance exam and minimum marks as required by the department.

Placement Highlights 2025

IIT Kharagpur’s 2025 placement season recorded over 1,800 job offers, including 409 pre-placement offers and 25 international roles.

• Highest package: ₹2.14 crore per annum

• Median B.Tech package: ₹19.76 LPA

• Around nine students received packages above ₹1 crore.

Top Recruiters

Recruiters span across tech, consulting, finance, and core sectors. Some of the major names include:

• Apple

• Google

• Microsoft

• Amazon

• IBM

• Flipkart

• Goldman Sachs

• McKinsey

• DE Shaw

• Tata Steel

• Boeing

• EY

• Morgan Stanley

  International Collaboration

  IIT Kharagpur has active MoUs with over 100 international universities. Students benefit from exchange programs, dual degrees, and joint research projects with institutions in the US, Europe, and Asia.

  Notable Alumni

  IIT Kharagpur boasts an illustrious alumni network that includes CEOs, entrepreneurs, scientists, and civil servants. Some notable names include:

  • Arvind Kejriwal (Chief Minister of Delhi)

  • Sundar Pichai (CEO, Google) – completed a summer course

  • Vinod Gupta (Entrepreneur and philanthropist)

  • K. Radhakrishnan (Former ISRO Chairman)

  Rankings and Recognition

  • NIRF India Rankings 2024: 5th in Engineering, 6th overall

  • QS World University Rankings 2025: Ranked 222 globally

  • ARIIA (Atal Ranking): Among the top institutions for innovation

  • NAAC Accreditation: Grade A

  Research & Innovation

  IIT Kharagpur is heavily research-oriented with sponsored projects from ISRO, DRDO, DST, MHRD, and private companies.

  • Strong publication record in high-impact journals

  • Ongoing patents and tech-transfer projects

  • Participation in national missions like Smart Cities, Digital India, and GIAN