Postgraduate
Fee waiver + INR 15,000/mo
II
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, India
"The first IIT, with India's widest range of engineering and professional courses"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#215 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur was established in 1951 as the first of the IITs. It is a public Institute of National Importance in Kharagpur, West Bengal. Besides engineering and science, it offers architecture, law, management and medical science programmes. Foreign nationals join B.Tech, dual degree, integrated M.Sc. and B.Arch through JEE (Advanced), and M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, LL.M and PhD through the international relations office.
Rankings & Recognition
#215
Ranked #215 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #205 in QS 2027. #5 in Engineering in India's NIRF 2025.
Accreditations & Memberships
Institute of National Importance
Institution of Eminence
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
42.5#
Employer Reputation
78.6#
Faculty / Student
10.6#
Citations / Faculty
97.0#
Intl. Students
1.3#
Intl. Research Network
70.1#
Employment Outcomes
47.7#
Sustainability
77.8#
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Key Facts
1951
Founded
14,620
Total Students
65
International Students
811
Faculty
Kharagpur, West Bengal
Campus
Popular Programs
Computer Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Architecture
Management (MBA)
Law (LL.M)
Application Details
UG Route
JEE (Advanced)
PG Route
Video interview or GATE / JAM
Master's Application Fee
INR 500
PhD Application Fee
Waived for foreigners
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (AARDO MS)
|
6.5 |
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TOEFL (AARDO MS)
|
80 |
|
English (Master's / PhD)
|
Assessed in video interview |
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 811
International Staff — 3%
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Notable Alumni
Sundar Pichai (CEO, Google)
Arvind Kejriwal (former Chief Minister of Delhi)
Campus & Location
IIT Kharagpur's residential campus is in Kharagpur, West Medinipur district, West Bengal, about 120 km west of Kolkata.
Campus Details
1
main residential campus
14620
students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (May): 26 to 36 C
Coldest (Jan): 14 to 27 C
Climate: Tropical savanna
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Halls: On-campus halls of residence
Dining
Hall messes: Plus campus eateries
Health & Wellness
Hospital: B.C. Roy Technology Hospital
Activities & Clubs
Kshitij
Spring Fest
Student clubs
Sports
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
14,620
International Students
65
Undergraduate
61.4%
Postgraduate
38.6%
Cost Deep-Dive
UG tuition non-SAARC (2022-23)
INR 6,00,000 / year
UG tuition SAARC (2022-23)
INR 2,00,000 / year
M.Tech / M.Sc. (2022-23)
INR 10,000-50,000
MBA / LL.M / MHRM (2022-23)
INR 1,40,000-3,00,000
Intakes & Deadlines
Undergraduate admission for foreign nationals is once a year through JEE (Advanced) for the July (Autumn) semester. Master's applicants are shortlisted for a video interview or admitted on GATE/JAM scores. PhD rounds are announced by the international relations office.
Scholarships at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Grade 12 PCM; JEE (Advanced)
Postgraduate
Strong record + interview or GATE/JAM; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 (AARDO)
English Proficiency
IELTS (AARDO MS)
TOEFL (AARDO MS)
English (Master's / PhD)
Assessed in video interviewRequired Documents
Passport copy (6+ months validity)
Academic transcripts
Degree / completion certificates
English proficiency proof
Statement of purpose (PG)
Recommendation letters (PG / PhD)
Financial evidence
Passport photographs
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for eligibility, tests and seats for foreign nationals.
2
Apply online
Apply via JEE (Advanced) for UG or international.iitkgp.ac.in for PG.
3
Pay fee
Pay the INR 500 (Master's) application fee if charged.
4
Selection
Take the entrance test or interview and wait for the merit list or offer.
5
Admission letter
Accept the offer, pay the first fees and get the admission letter.
6
Student visa
Apply for an Indian student visa (e-Student / S), then register with the FRRO within 14 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
IIT Kharagpur's residential campus is in Kharagpur, West Medinipur district, West Bengal, about 120 km west of Kolkata.
Bachelor's
1
Master's
4
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
📍 Kharagpur
Master's
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech)
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
📍 Kharagpur
Master's
Integrated M.Sc.
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
📍 Kharagpur
Master's
M.Tech
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