Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP)

About the university

IIT Kharagpur is the oldest and largest IIT, founded in 1951 as India's first Institute of Technology. Offers the widest range of academic programs including Law, Management, Architecture, and Medical Science alongside traditional engineering. 22 departments and 11 multi-disciplinary centers on a 2100-acre campus. Produces India's most successful startup founders and global tech leaders.

Key information

  • Location: Kharagpur, IN
  • Ranking #222
  • QS #222
  • National ranking #4
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Computer Science
  • Architecture
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Law
  • Management
  • Civil Engineering

Programs (11)

  • Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Law
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Economics

Student body

  • Total students: 22,000
  • International students: 4%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $350 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 93%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • JEE Advanced

Minimum GPA: 3.4

Tuition costs

  • $2,000 - $7,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 3.00%
  • Scholarships available: Merit-cum-Means scholarship, ICCR scholarships, industry-sponsored fellowships, GATE fellowship for PG students, excellence awards for international applicants.
  • Additional costs: Living costs ~$150-350/month — one of the lowest among top IITs as it's a self-contained township.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1951
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Study formats: offline

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