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IIT Kharagpur: Admission Process, Seat Matrix, Opening and Closing Rank

by PW Gulf
March 1, 2024
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IIT Kharagpur offers multiple courses across UG, PG, and PhD levels. For admission to the highly sought-after BTech program, the institute considers JEE Advanced scores. Aspiring candidates must first clear the JEE Main exam, qualify for JEE Advanced, and meet the opening and closing cut-off rank for each counselling round.

The JoSAA 2025 counselling schedule is expected to be announced shortly after the declaration of JEE Advanced results.

IIT Kharagpur B.Tech Admission 2025

To secure admission to the B.Tech program at IIT Kharagpur, candidates must meet specific academic and entrance exam requirements. Applicants should have completed their class 12 studies with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. Additionally, they should secure a minimum of 50-60% aggregate marks in the class 12 final exam.

The admission process begins with qualifying for the JEE Main (Paper 1) exam. Further, candidates who make it to the JEE Main rank list are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is the mandatory entrance exam for B.Tech admissions at IIT Kharagpur. Clearing JEE Advanced is essential for progressing further in the admission process.

IIT Kharagpur Key Highlights 

The table below presents key highlights of IIT Kharagpur:

IIT Kharagpur Highlights

Particulars

Details

Year of Establishment

1951 (Public/Government)

Popularly Known As

IIT KGP

National Rankings 2024

 

5th in NIRF (Engineering)

2nd in NIRF (Architecture)

International Rankings 2025

 

4th in QS Southern Asia Rankings

222nd in QS World University Rankings

202nd in QS Sustainability Rankings

Popular Courses

 

 

 

 

 

 

BTech

MTech

MBA

MSc

PhD

LLM

BArch

No. of Faculty Members

740+

Official Website

iitkgp.ac.in

IIT Kharagpur Notable Courses 

IIT Kharagpur offers a wide range of programs across undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral levels. The institute provides over 120 courses across various disciplines. The UG curriculum includes nearly 70 programs. B.Tech courses that are highly sought after at IIT Kharagpur typically span four years. Additionally, IIT Kharagpur offers a five-year B.Arch program, a five-year integrated B.Tech and M.Tech dual degree, and a five-year integrated M.Sc program.

Here are the details of the notable courses available at IIT Kharagpur:

List of Courses Offered at IIT Kharagpur

Program Level

Course Name

Duration

Specialisations

Undergraduate (UG)

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

4 Years

  • Aerospace Engineering

  • Agricultural and Food Engineering

  • Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Instrumentation Engineering

  • Manufacturing Science and Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

  • Mining Engineering

  • Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture

Undergraduate (UG)

Bachelor of Science (B.S)

4 Years

  • Chemistry

  • Economics

  • Mathematics and Computing

  • Physics

Undergraduate (UG)

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

5 Years

-

Postgraduate (PG)

Master of Science (M.Sc)

2 Years

  • Chemistry

  • Geology

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

Dual Degree (UG+PG)

Integrated M.Sc

5 Years

  • Chemistry

  • Economics

  • Exploration Geophysics

  • Geology

  • Mathematics and Computing

  • Physics

Postgraduate (PG)

Master of Technology (M.Tech)

2 Years

-

Postgraduate (PG)

Master of Laws (LL.M)

2 Years

-

Postgraduate (PG)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2 Years

-

Doctoral (Ph.D.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Varies

-

Postgraduate (PG)

Master in Medical Science and Technology (MMST)

3 Years

-

IIT Kharagpur Course-Wise Accepted Entrance Exams

The admission process for various programs at IIT Kharagpur is conducted through national-level entrance exams. Below are the accepted entrance exams for various courses:

  • B.Tech/B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree)/B.Arch: Candidates must clear JEE Main or JEE Main Paper-II and JEE Advanced exams.

  • B.Arch: In addition to JEE Main Paper-II, candidates must also appear for the AAT Exam.

  • M.Sc: Applicants must register and clear the IIT JAM exam.

  • M.Tech: Candidates must qualify for the GATE examination.

  • Other Programs: For remaining courses, candidates need to fill out the application form directly on the official IIT Kharagpur website. The admission authority provides offer letters based on candidates’ applications.

IIT Kharagpur Admission Process for B.Tech/BE Programs

Here are the admission process candidates must follow for B.Tech and BE programs:

  • Apply for JEE Main through the official NTA website.

  • Candidates who clear the JEE Main need to appear for the JEE Advanced exam.

  • After clearing the JEE Advanced exam, candidates need to enrol for JoSAA counselling for seat allocation.

  • During the JoSAA counselling, seats are assigned based on the candidate's rank, preferences, and category reservation.

  • Once candidates are allotted a seat, they must finalise the admission process by verifying documents and completing fee payments.

IIT Kharagpur Program-Wise Seat Matrix

Candidates aiming to secure admission to IIT Kharagpur must review the detailed seat matrix to determine their chances of securing admission across various programs. The table below presents the number of available seats for both gender-neutral and female-only categories, including supernumerary seats for various courses available at IIT Kharagpur:

IIT Kharagpur Seat Matrix

Program Name

Gender-Neutral Seats

Female-Only (Incl. Supernumerary)

Total Seats

Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech)

57

13 (3 Supernumerary)

65

Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering (B.Tech)

30

6 (2 Supernumerary)

34

Agricultural & Food Engineering (B.Tech)

40

8 (2 Supernumerary)

46

Civil Engineering (B.Tech)

72

15 (10 Supernumerary)

77

Chemical Engineering (B.Tech)

65

14 (13 Supernumerary)

66

Electrical Engineering (B.Tech)

66

14 (11 Supernumerary)

69

Computer Science & Engineering (B.Tech)

66

14 (12 Supernumerary)

68

Instrumentation Engineering (B.Tech)

36

8 (3 Supernumerary)

41

Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering (B.Tech)

74

16 (13 Supernumerary)

77

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (B.Tech)

51

11 (7 Supernumerary)

55

Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech)

82

17 (15 Supernumerary)

84

Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture (B.Tech)

38

8 (5 Supernumerary)

41

Mining Engineering (B.Tech)

48

11 (10 Supernumerary)

49

IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced Opening and Closing Ranks

The JEE Advanced cut-off ranks for IIT Kharagpur are announced separately for every counselling round. The overall cut-off range for admissions to B.Tech courses ranges from 414 to 19348. Below is the detailed list of IIT Kharagpur 2025 expected cut-off rank for the general category based on the previous year's trends:

IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced Cut-off

Program Name

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Artificial Intelligence (B.Tech)

434

795

Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech)

2716

4385

Applied Geology (B.Sc.)

10069

12024

Agricultural and Food Engineering (B.Tech)

5515

9906

Chemical Engineering (B.Tech)

3905

4590

Architecture (B.Arch.)

16634

19348

Civil Engineering (B.Tech)

4900

6465

Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (B.Tech)

5505

7428

Economics (B.Sc.)

3176

5055

Chemistry (B.Sc.)

7869

11179

Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering (B.Tech)

516

1446

Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech)

226

414

Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.Tech)

2915

4099

Electrical Engineering (B.Tech)

1300

1880

Manufacturing Science and Engineering (B.Tech)

4523

5964

Exploration Geophysics (B.Sc.)

9290

10995

Mathematics and Computing (B.Sc.)

971

1253

Instrumentation Engineering (B.Tech)

2022

2473

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (B.Tech)

5472

6784

Mining Engineering (B.Tech)

7429

9225

Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech)

2160

3301

Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture (B.Tech)

7253

8545

Physics (B.Sc.)

2957

6553

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IIT Kharagpur FAQs

Q1. How much rank is needed to get admission in IIT Kharagpur?

Ans. To strengthen one’s chances of securing admission to B.Tech courses in IIT Kharagpur, candidates must aim to score at least 415 rank in the JEE Advanced exam.

Q2. Which BTechbranch is best in IIT Kharagpur?

Ans. CSE is considered the best BTech branch in IIT Kharagpur.

Q3. How can I join IIT Kharagpur after 12th?

Ans. To secure admission to IIT Kharagpur after class 12, candidates must qualify for JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams.

Q4. When will IIT Kharagpur start BTech admission in 2025

Ans. IIT Kharagpur will start the BTech admission process in 2025 after the announcement of JEE Advanced results.

Q5. What is the highest salary offered to BTech graduates at IIT Kharagpur?

Ans. During IIT Kharagpur 2024 placements, the highest salary offered to BTech graduates was INR 2.14 CPA.

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