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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is a government institution in Kharagpur, West Bengal, established in 1951. B.Tech, B.Arch and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks; B.Arch also needs the Architecture Aptitude Test. M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA at the Vinod Gupta School of Management uses CAT.

  • Main entrance JEE Advanced
  • Type Government
  • Location Kharagpur, West Bengal
  • Established 1951
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Key facts

Type
Government: Institute of National Importance
Established
1951
Main entrance
JEE Advanced
Official website
iitkgp.ac.in

Admission route

The usual path into IIT Kharagpur's main undergraduate or flagship programme.

  1. Class 12 with PCM
  2. JEE Main
  3. JEE Advanced
  4. JoSAA counselling
  5. Seat allotment and reporting

The first IIT, set up in 1951.

Programmes

Programmes at IIT Kharagpur. Check the official website for the full list, seat matrix and current fees.

ProgrammeLevelEnquire
B.TechUndergraduateEnquire: B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
B.ArchUndergraduateEnquire: B.Arch at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Dual degreeIntegratedEnquire: Dual degree at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
M.TechPostgraduateEnquire: M.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
M.ScPostgraduateEnquire: M.Sc at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
MBAPostgraduateEnquire: MBA at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
PhDDoctoralEnquire: PhD at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Entrance exams IIT Kharagpur accepts

  • JEE AdvancedB.Tech and BS at the IITs
  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • GATEM.Tech, PhD and public-sector jobs
  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools

Questions about IIT Kharagpur

How do I get admission to IIT Kharagpur?

B.Tech, B.Arch and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks; B.Arch also needs the Architecture Aptitude Test. M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA at the Vinod Gupta School of Management uses CAT.

Which entrance exams does IIT Kharagpur accept?

IIT Kharagpur uses JEE Advanced, JEE Main, GATE and CAT, depending on the programme. B.Tech, B.Arch and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks; B.Arch also needs the Architecture Aptitude Test. M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA at the Vinod Gupta School of Management uses CAT.

Is IIT Kharagpur a government or private institution?

IIT Kharagpur is a government institution (Institute of National Importance).

Where is IIT Kharagpur?

IIT Kharagpur is in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.

When was IIT Kharagpur established?

IIT Kharagpur was established in 1951. The first IIT, set up in 1951.

Last reviewed 14 Oct 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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