Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
About IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur, founded in 1951, is the first of the IITs and has the largest campus among them. Located in Kharagpur, West Bengal, it offers engineering, science, management, law and architecture programs.
It is home to the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and the Vinod Gupta School of Management. Undergraduate admission is through JEE Advanced.
- Established
- 1951
- Type
- Institute of National Importance
- Ownership
- Government
- Approved by
- Govt. of India
- Location
- Hijli, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
- Exams accepted
- JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM
- Streams
- Engineering, Science, Management, Law
- Programs
- 6 programs
IIT Kharagpur courses & fees 2026
| Course | Duration | Fees | Eligibility | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 years | ₹2.3 L/yr | 10+2 with PCM; JEE Advanced rank via JoSAA | |
| M.Tech | 2 years | ₹90,000/yr | B.Tech or B.E.; GATE score | |
| MBA | 2 years | ₹5 L/yr | Graduation; CAT score | |
| LLB | 3 years | ₹1.5 L/yr | Graduation; entrance test | |
| M.Sc. | 2 years | ₹60,000/yr | B.Sc.; IIT JAM score | |
| PhD | 3-5 years | ₹50,000/yr | Master's degree; GATE or NET and interview |
Fees are indicative per-year figures and can change every session. Please confirm the latest fee structure with the college or a CollegeDream counsellor.
IIT Kharagpur admission 2026
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Step 1:
Check eligibility
Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and meet the JEE eligibility criteria.
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Step 2:
Write JEE Main
Appear for JEE Main, conducted by NTA in two sessions every year.
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Step 3:
Qualify JEE Advanced
Top JEE Main rankers become eligible for JEE Advanced, which is required for IIT admission.
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Step 4:
JoSAA counselling
Register on the JoSAA portal, fill your choices and track the seat allotment rounds.
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Step 5:
Report & pay fees
Accept your seat, verify your documents and pay the fee to confirm admission.
IIT Kharagpur placements
Top recruiters
Google
Microsoft
A
Amazon
G
Goldman Sachs
T
Tata Steel
Q
Qualcomm
I
Intel
I
ITC
Placement figures are indicative and based on recent placement seasons. Check the latest placement report with the college.
IIT Kharagpur campus & facilities
IIT Kharagpur: frequently asked questions
Admission to IIT Kharagpur is based on JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT and IIT JAM, depending on the program. Check the eligibility for each course on this page, or request a call back and a CollegeDream counsellor will guide you through the process for free.
IIT Kharagpur offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, LLB, M.Sc. and PhD.
The B.Tech fee at IIT Kharagpur is about ₹2.3 L per year. Fees can change every session, so confirm the latest fee structure before you apply.
The average package at IIT Kharagpur is around ₹19 LPA. Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Goldman Sachs.
Yes. IIT Kharagpur offers hostel accommodation, along with facilities such as library, wi-fi campus and labs.