Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kharagpur 2024: Courses, Fees & Admissions

IIT KHARAGPUR COURSES AND FEES

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has a total of 431 courses to offer.  251 courses offered by IIT Kharagpur are available in online mode and 180 of them are full-time courses. The best courses at IIT Kharagpur are BTech, BAch, LLB, LLM, MBA, and MSc programs. The Institute delivers these courses through 19 Departments, 13 Schools, and 9 Centers of Excellence.

Let's now have a look at the different IIT Kharagpur courses and fees.

IIT Kharagpur MBA

• The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIT Kharagpur, the flagship program of the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM), is a two-year residential program where students gain managerial experience in leading companies and administration.
• IIT Kharagpur MBA program requires a minimum of 4 years of bachelor's degree.
• The IIT Kharagpur MBA program requires a Minimum of 60% marks for the General/EWS/OBC category.
• The IIT Kharagpur MBA program requires a Minimum of 55% marks for the SC/ST/PWD category.
• Candidates must clear the CAT entrance exam to qualify for other admission procedures.

IIT Kharagpur MTech

• IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission is provided by GATE.
• The duration of the MTech program is 2 years and the M.Tech fee is INR 2,32,000 (per year).
• To be admitted to the IIT Kharagpur M.Tech program, one must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or equivalent with a minimum of 60% mark or a 6.5 CGPA.

IIT Kharagpur PH.D

• IIT Kharagpur Ph.D. program offers advanced management programs leading to a master's degree.
• IIT Kharagpur offers three-year PhD programs in 19 departments.
• If you meet certain criteria, you can complete the IIT Kharagpur Ph.D. program in two years.
• Currently, 60 students at the Vinod Gupta School of Management are at various stages of their undergraduate studies.
• PhD students are admitted to VGSoM through an admission process conducted by IIT Kharagpur.

IIT Kharagpur LLM

• IIT Kharagpur LLM is a two-year LLM program through the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law.
• The Master of Laws (LLM) is a two-year law degree.
• The IIT Kharagpur LLM program offers specializations including criminal law, international law, corporate law, and commercial law.
• Law school fees range from INR 1,00,000 to 2,50,000.
• Interested candidates must have an LLB or Law degree with 50% marks in aggregate to pursue further in the IIT Kharagpur LLM program.

IIT Kharagpur MHRM

• The Masters in Human Resource Management (MHRM) is the postgraduate program of the Department of Human Resources and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.
• IIT Kharagpur MHRM program is a two-year full-time program (4 semesters) offered by HSS at IIT Kharagpur.
• 4-year Graduation Degree in Engineering, or a Postgraduate degree in any subject OR Master's degree in any subject.
• IIT Kharagpur MHRM program eligibility criteria for the GE/ NC-OBC category should have a minimum of 60% marks.

IIT Kharagpur Admission Process for 2024

IIT Kanpur offers more than 100 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels. IIT Kanpur admissions are based on JEE Advanced scores for admission to its flagship BTech program. In addition to its flagship program, IIT Kharagpur offers students BSc/BS, integrated MTech, integrated MSc, LLM, MBA and E-MBA programs, and Ph.D. Candidates must clear the JEE Main exam before appearing for JEE Advanced. IIT Kanpur course admissions to the MBA program accept CAT scores. Admission to all courses at IIT Kharagpur is based on the marks obtained in entrance exams like GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT exams.

Let’s have a look at the different IIT Kharagpur admission processes along with its eligibility criteria and entrance exam.

Admission Process

IIT Kharagpur offers several graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral programs. IIT Kharagpur admission is offered for courses like B.Tech, B.S, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.Sc, B.Tech M.Tech, M.Sc, And Ph.D. programs. IIT Kharagpur course admission has a multi-step admission process that students must go through to get into the university. Let's have a look at them step-by-step.

• Step 1: Submit an online application form for course-specific programs.
• Step 2: Apply and sit for the course-based entrance exam, followed by a selection round (if any).
• Step 3: Merit lists for PhD, LLM, and MBA, are released on the IIT Kharagpur’s official website
• Step 4: Selected candidates can submit the admission fee and confirm their admission to the relevant courses at IIT Kharagpur.

IIT Kharagpur Ranking for 2022

IIT Kharagpur is one of the most prestigious universities in our country. The IIT Kharagpur ranking has proven it to be a nationally and internationally gained name for its academic excellence. IIT Kharagpur ranking is one of the top 5 public universities in India according to India Today 2024. Let's have a look at the 2023 IIT Kharagpur ranking, nationally and internationally.

IIT Kharagpur Internship for 2023

IIT Kharagpur internship is organized for 8 weeks of summer training (end of 3rd year of B Tech/end of 4th year of B.S, M Tech dual degree program, 4th year of 5-year integrated core program, end of 1st year of M. Tech) which is a compulsory course. At IIT Kharagpur internship program is of 2/4 credits. Through career development centers and support from various departments, efforts are made to place eligible students in the best universities in India and abroad for summer training.

Following are the key stats for the Summer Internship IIT Kharagpur Placement for Master Of Human Resource Management (MHRM).

IIT Kharagpur Cutoff

IIT Kharagpur cutoff has been released for the major entrance exams that are conducted before the admissions of UG, PG, and Doctoral programs. IIT Kharagpur cut-off 2024  is majorly based on JEE Advanced score and JoSAA counseling. Here is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff list of various programs.

IIT Kharagpur Scholarships

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur offers scholarships as financial aid for undergraduate, postgraduate, and other programs. The faculty of the institute also awards research grants and scholarships to deserving students. Apart from scholarships, IIT Kharagpur also provides financial assistance to cover living, research, institutional, and travel expenses for various competitions. Let’s have a look at some of the IIT Kharagpur scholarships.

Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship

• All students are offered 4 years B.Tech. (Hons.), 5 years of dual degree, 5 years of B.Arch. (Hons.) and 5 years of M.Sc. integrated Students of four-year BS programs, excluding SC and ST students (who are eligible for the post-matriculation scholarship of their respective countries) and who meet the conditions specified below, are eligible for the award of Cum-Means Scholarship (MCM).
• This scholarship is awarded to more than 25% of students entering undergraduate and double degree programs each year.
• The value of this scholarship will be determined from time to time by the Trustee.
• All MCM Scholars are eligible for a tuition waiver.
• For first-cycle students, students must score 60% or more of the total marks in the JEE Advanced qualifying exam.

BP Poddar Scholarship

• The B.P. Poddar Scholarship is awarded to the most deserving B.Tech/, B.Arch, or dual degree student who obtains the highest CGPA at the end of the semester.
• The scholarship is INR 1000 per month, payable for 10 months.

K.K. Agarwal Memorial Scholarship

• The K.K. Agarwal Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the best eligible students in the final year of B.Tech/ Dual Degree programs in Agriculture and Food Engineering.
• Students will receive an amount of INR 400 per month for 10 consecutive months under this scholarship scheme.

Madan Sundar Sahu Lal Memorial Scholarship

• The scholarship is awarded to second or final-year students enrolled in a B.Tech or dual degree program based on the CGPA obtained by the student in the second semester of the purpose.
• Also, students applying for the Madan Sundar Sahu Lal Memorial Scholarship must have an annual family income of less than INR 2.5 lakhs.
• An amount of INR 2100 will be given monthly to the students as a scholarship.

Kumud Manorama Scholarship

• The Kumud Manorama Scholarship is awarded to third-year students of the B.Tech program and students pursuing dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering based on the academic merit of the students.
• A scholarship of INR 1000 per month for 10 months is provided

IIT Kharagpur Campus Life Overview

• An institution has to be more than academics and IIT Kharagpur has set a perfect example of a dynamic institution.
• IIT Kharagpur campus combines experience, rich cultural heritage, and the energy and enthusiasm of young students to create a dynamic and memorable experience.
• IIT Kharagpur campus is just 120 kms from west of Kolkata.
• The campus is located 5 km from Kharagpur railway station in West Midnapore district.
• IIT Kharagpur area in acres is 2,100.
• IIT Kharagpur campus also provides various facilities and amenities for the convenience of students including restaurants, banks, stadiums, sports halls, hospitals, post offices and railway booking counters, schools, markets, many travel agencies, clubs, and swimming pools.

IIT Kharagpur Notable Alumni

IIT Kharagpur has some renowned alumni as it aims to create some great minds. Let’s see some of the IIT Kharagpur Notable alumni:

Yogesh Ramadas

• Analog/Mixed Signal Systems and Circuit Design Engineer at Texas Instruments.
• He is one of the IIT Kharagpur Notable Alumni.

Bedabrata Pain

• He is the winner of the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director for the film “Chittagong” and an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur.

Malli Mastan Babu

• The incredible feat of climbing the highest peaks of seven continents in 172 days, the fastest to date, inspires millions of young people.

Ajoy Kumar Ray

• Director, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), former Professor, Bengal University of Engineering and Science, Shibpur, IIT Kharagpur.

Sandipan Deb

• Former Managing Editor of Outlook and The Financial Express
• He is one of the IIT Kharagpur Notable Alumni.