IIT Kharagpur Admissions 2025: Dates, Courses, Eligibility, and Scholarship Details

IIT Kharagpur, being one of the top five premier institutes in India, has an extensive admission process for the various courses it offers. Yearly,1000s of students seek admission with an acceptance rate of just 13%

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IIT Kharagpur Admissions Overview

Latest Update: IIT Kharagpur has released the academic calendar for the session 2025-2026 for all students. Students can check out their official website to access the calendar for detailed activities and events of the autumn and spring semesters.

Ranked among the top 5 engineering institutes, getting admission into IIT Kharagpur is highly competitive. Aspirants need to score high marks and ranks in JEE Advanced, GATE, and JAM to get enrolled in the famous courses of IIT Kharagpur, like B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering), M.Tech., and other programs. 

For undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses at IIT Kharagpur, students have to clear the cutoff of a variety of national-level examinations such as the JEE Advanced, JAM, and GATE. The admission process and structure will be different depending on which course they are applying to. 

For LLB and LLM in IIT Kharagpur, the admission procedure, admission eligibility criteria, and admission schedule are going to be very different from the MHRM (Master of Human Resource Management) or MMST (Master in Medical Science and Technology programs) while applying for admission.

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Check Out Important Admission Dates of IIT-KGP

IIT Kharagpur Important Admission Dates}

Details

    Application Start: December 2024 (via JEE )

    Application Deadline: January 2025

    Accepted Exam(s):JEE Advanced

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD & MBA)

Admission to undergraduate courses offered at IIT Kharagpur happens through the IIT Joint Entrance Examination. After clearing the cutoffs, candidates can take admission in a four-year B.Tech or five-year B.Arch program as per their choice. However, with the nature and number of brilliant applicants in these programs, the selection process is extremely competitive. 

To understand the IIT Kharagpur B.Tech 2025 admission dates in detail, please refer to the timeline given below. 

Event

Date (Tentative)

JEE Advanced registration

April 23, 2025

Result Declaration

June 2, 2025

JoSAA Registration Begins

June 3, 2025

Choice Filling Ends

June 12, 2025

Round 1 Seat Allotment

June 14, 2025

Reporting Date

July 21, 2025

Orientation 

22-20 July, 2025

Registration

28 July, 2025

Commencement of Class

31 July, 2025

-This table is based on the JoSAA, JEE 2025 admission timelines available on the official websites and news reports. 

What are the advantages of getting into IIT Kharagpur for a Bachelor's Degree?

The applicants can take admission in IIT Kharagpur’s Bachelor's program after clearing the qualifying examinations, which will be based on the rank acquired and seat availability. 

There are numerous benefits you can avail after getting into IIT Kharagpur, which proves to be an Institute of National Importance. Let's discuss the significant features or advantages of IIT Kharagpur in brief. 

Top Five Advantages of Getting Admission in IIT Kharagpur

  1. IIT Kharagpur offers various programs in its undergraduate program apart from B.Tech. They offer B.Arch., Dual Degree, fourteen Micro-Specializations courses, LLB, and many more.
  1. Another notable advantage of IIT Kharagpur is its commendable performance in the QS World University rankings 2025, ranked 222nd position, by focusing on various aspects like international research network and academic excellence. 
  1. The interdisciplinary approach available in IIT Kharagpur will provide greater exposure and holistic development of the country’s talented minds to excel in diverse fields. 
  1. IIT Kharagpur provides top recruiters in the market to their UG students for higher placement with exclusive packages and internship opportunities. 
  1. IIT Kharagpur’s smart infrastructure and facilities, with 21 halls of residence, a health and wellness centre, vibrant events and festivals, techno-management events, and many more, offer a comfortable and exciting learning environment.

What are the Admission Requirements & Eligibility? 

There are a few eligibility criteria that a student needs to understand to get admission to IIT Kharagpur’s Bachelor’s degree. The marks and ranks scored in the IIT-Joint Entrance Examination play a vital role in getting enrolled in the IIT Kharagpur B.Tech program. 

Basic Admission Requirements in IIT Kharagpur 2025: 

  • Candidates should have cleared 10+12 with a Physics, Chemistry, and Maths background.
  • The minimum marks required for admission in the B.Tech program at IIT Kharagpur are 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD)
  • A candidate must score well in national-level entrance examinations, i.e., JEE Mains and JEE Advanced.
  • Students must have a valid government identification number while registering for the examination. 

IIT Kharagpur (General) Cutoff for each course: 

Course Name

Opening Rank (General)

Closing Rank (General)

Computer Science and Engineering

238

450

Artificial Intelligence 

461

839

Electrical Engineering

1441

1885

Aerospace Engineering

3740

4487

Chemical Engineering

3742

4818

Civil Engineering

5615

7079

Bachelor's Scholarships

IIT Kharagpur provides scholarships to eligible and meritorious students coming from different backgrounds. It eases the financial burden for the students and promotes inclusivity in the institute. 

Scholarship Name

Eligibility

Benefit

Merit-Cum-Means scholarship

  • Should be admitted to B.Tech/B.Arch/Dual Degree.
  • 60% aggregate marks in JEE Advanced.
  • Annual Family Income certificate

Exemption from paying the tuition fee. 

Endowment and Alumni Funded Scholarship 

The student who scores the highest CGPA in the semester exam. 

May include a monthly stipend, fee waiver, and travel grants for academic purposes. 

INSPIRE- DST

Students who come from the economically weaker section of society. 

Full or partial tuition fee waiver

Note: Scholarship availability, eligibility, and benefits can be revised by IIT Kharagpur or respective funding bodies. Data based on the official website of IIT-Kharagpur. 

To know more about the institute’s placement, check out upGrad’s IIT Kharagpur Placements’ page. 

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

The admission in IIT Kharagpur for UG courses students need to clear JEE Mains and Advanced, followed by JoSAA counselling. GATE, IIT-JAM, and CAT are required to get enrolled in the Master’s program at IIT Kharagpur, along with a personal interview conducted by specific departments. 

Illustration of Admission Process in IIT Kharagpur

A Step-by-Step Admission Process

  1. Register for relevant entrance exams-
  • UG: Register for JEE Main and appear for JEE Advanced.
  • PG (M.Tech): Register for GATE
  • PhD: Appear for GATE/NET/GRE/JEST or IIT Kharagpur’s internal written test. 
  1. Appear for the entrance test- Candidates need to appear for the test to test their knowledge and efficiency, and qualify for the exam.
  1. Check eligibility and cutoff scores- Check the scorecard and cutoff scores required for admission. 
  1. Apply via institute or centralized portals- Apply to your desired institute through portals like JoSAA, COAP, etc.
  1. Department-level Screening /Interview (if applicable)- Appear for Departmental Screening or Interviews for some PG and PhD courses. 
  1. Receive admissions offer- Selected candidates will receive a Provisional Admission Offer. 
  1. Payment of Fees- To confirm your seat, make the required payment online for admission. 
  1. Complete document verification- Upload the documents like marksheets, valid ID cards, and other necessary documents, and complete the physical verification. 
  1. Participate in the Orientation- Students need to participate in the Orientation Program for successful enrollment in the program.


Support Services

Admissions 2025

IIT Kharagpur offers support and guidance to the students from the admission process to placements, making their academic journey smooth. There are dedicated reception units to solve the queries related to admission. Initiatives like SARTH (Support, Acceptance, Resilience, Therapy, Healing), an online counselling service started by IIT Kharagpur, provide 24/7 assistance to the students. 

Student Support Services provided in IIT Kharagpur: 

  • International Office: IIT Kharagpur has an International Relations Cell, under the Office of International Relations, that takes care of student exchange and Foreign Training Program for research and internships abroad. 
  • Academic Counselling: There are Advisors from the Departmental Faculty and ERP who guide the students in course selection and other queries related to the academic policy. 
  • Mentorship Programs: IIT Kharagpur offers Joint doctoral mentorship in international programs where students are supported to collaborate with the supervisors and partner universities. 
  • Wellness Support: ITT Kharagpur’s healthcare facilities include therapy sessions, medication through the Student Counselling Centre available on campus. 
  • Orientation Services: There are induction and orientation services for the courses offered in IIT Kharagpur to assist students and promote peer engagement. They also provide a “welcome kit” for foreign students. 
  • Career and Placement support: IIT Kharagpur has the Career Development Centre that handles and provides placement and internship opportunities for students. It organizes several training programs, hosts placements from top recruiters offering high packages.

FAQs for Admissions

To get admission in IIT Kharagpur, you need to clear national-level entrance examinations like JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM, and CAT, depending on the course you want to pursue.

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