
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur is also known as IIT Kharagpur (IITKGP). It was established in 1951 by the Government of India. This institute offers various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses. UG courses are B.Arch, LLB, B.Tech (Hons.), B.Tech (Hons.)+M.Tech. PG courses are M.Tech, EMBA, MHRM, MMST and LL.M, M.Sc, MBA. The institute also offers PhD courses in various specialization.
Undergraduate Admissions
Admission to all the undergraduate courses is on the basis of written entrance examination. Candidates who have qualified IIT-JEE can apply for B.Tech, B.Arch, Dual Degree (Integrated Bachelor and Master of Technology), and five years integrated MSc.
Seat Reservation: 15% for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST candidates, 27% for Other Backward Classes.
Postgraduate Admissions
Doctoral degree: PhD
Following are the several categories of the PhD programme:
Admission to this programme is through Department Based Test which is followed by Academic performance, work experience, and interview. Candidates who have qualified GATE/ NET/ CSIR/ UGC or SLET are also eligible for admission.
JEE Main 2019 Important Dates
Application Start Date |
September 1, 2018 |
Application End Date |
September 30, 2018 |
Online Mock Test Release Date |
September 8, 2018 |
Fee Payment Last Date |
October 1, 2018 |
Exam Date |
January 6 to 20, 2019 |
Result Date |
January 31, 2019 |
GATE 2019 Important Dates
Application Start Date |
September 1, 2018 |
Application End Date |
October 1, 2018 |
Admit Card Release Date |
January 4, 2019 |
Exam Date |
February 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2019 |
Result Date |
March 16, 2019 |
IIT JAM 2019 Important Dates
Application Start Date |
September 05, 2018 |
Application End Date |
October 10, 2018 |
Exam Date |
February 10, 2019 |
Result Date |
March 20, 2019 |
Application Procedure: M.Tech/MCP-Ph.D Programme
Admission Criteria: JEE Mains score- 208 JEE Advanced Score- Approx 45% This college is one of the most pioneering colleges in the country. Along with providing exposure, it has one of the most widespread Alumni network all around the world being the oldest of the IITs.
Admission Criteria: I got AIR 2206 and was interested in going for ECE/ME/Physics only. After discussing it with parents , seniors and other helpful sources i finally resolved myself to opt for mechanical eng. course and was alloted IIT Kharagpur for the same.
Admission Criteria: my AIR is 3741 in JEE Advanced, i want to join civil engineering
Admission Criteria: 2832, Because I'm interested in Aerospace and wish to pursue this field.
Admission Criteria: interested in ocean engineering.. had to chose over kgp or madras..so chosen this because madras is polluted a bit