Institutional Overview
IIT Kharagpur is the oldest and largest IIT, established in 1951 at the site of Hijli Detention Camp where freedom fighters were imprisoned. With 2,100 acres, it's a self-contained township with the largest number of departments (over 20) and the highest student intake. IIT Kharagpur offers unique programs like Law, Architecture, and Medicine (through its medical school). The Spring Fest at IIT KGP is Asia's largest college social and cultural fest.
Academic Programs & Specializations
IIT Kharagpur offers undergraduate B.Tech curricula across the following core and interdisciplinary programs:
| Program Discipline | Duration | Seat Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science | 4 Years | 120 |
| B.Tech Electronics & Comm | 4 Years | 135 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | 180 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 Years | 90 |
| B.Arch (Architecture) | 5 Years | 35 |
| Dual Degree (Various) | 5 Years | 300+ |
Tuition Fees & Cost of Living
Audited breakdown of tuition and campus residential charges for undergraduate scholars:
JoSAA Closing Rank Reference (2025)
Official Round 6 closing ranks across standard reservation categories:
| Branch | OPEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 425 | 198 | 92 | 45 |
| ECE | 1,256 | 612 | 278 | 142 |
| ME | 3,125 | 1,523 | 712 | 356 |
Campus Placement Records & Recruiter Network
IIT Kharagpur sustains consistent placement metrics with prominent global engineering and financial enterprises:
Campus Life & Residential Infrastructure
IIT Kharagpur is like a mini-city with 23 hostels, hospital, stadium, shopping complex, and even its own post office. The Gymkhana (student activities) is very active with 100+ clubs. Spring Fest and Kshitij (tech fest) are mega events. The hall culture and inter-hall competitions are legendary.