IIT Kharagpur Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exams, Process

Entrance exams accepted

CAT
JEE Advanced
GATE
IIT JAM
GATE/ CEED/ JEST/ CSIR JRF/ UGC/ NBHM/ DBT/ ICAR/ ICMR/ ICPR or DST INSPIRE Fellowship
JEE Main
NATA
AAT

How to apply

IIT Kharagpur admits B.Tech students through JEE Advanced and JoSAA, M.Tech students through GATE and MBA students through CAT, subject to the cutoffs the institute releases.

Eligibility & fees by programme

IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology eligibility and fees
Programme	Minimum marks	Total fee
B.E. / B.Tech	Class 12: 75%	₹8,00,000
M.E./M.Tech	Graduation: 60% · Class 12: 75%	₹39,850
B.Sc.	Class 12: 75%	₹8,00,000
M.Sc.	Graduation: 55% · Class 12: 75%	₹30,000 to ₹10,00,000
MBA/PGDM	Graduation: 60%	₹5,00,000 to ₹25,00,000
Ph.D.		₹30,000
B.Arch	Class 12: 75%	₹10,00,000
M.Arch	Graduation: 60%	-
M.Plan	Graduation: 60%	₹39,850
LL.M.	Graduation: 60%	₹2,80,000
LL.B.		-
Executive MBA/PGDM	Graduation: 60%	₹8,00,000

Admission overview

Fees and seats

The JoSAA seat matrix carries 1,919 seats, of which 1,323 are for B.Tech. The BS has 319 seats, B.Arch 44, M.Tech 1,088 and MBA 140.

Entrance exams and eligibility

The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees. A valid score in the matching entrance test is needed, and applicants must reach the cutoff the institute publishes.

B.Tech and B.Arch: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 75 percent (65 percent for reserved categories), and a JEE Advanced result, then JoSAA counselling.
M.Tech: 60 percent in a four-year bachelor's or a master's degree (55 percent for reserved categories) and a GATE score; shortlisted candidates then complete document verification and fee payment. M.Sc: 55 percent (50 percent for reserved categories).
MBA: a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering, technology or pharmacy, or a master's degree in mathematics or statistics, with a CAT score; foreign applicants may use GMAT.
PhD: a relevant master's degree with qualifying marks from a recognised university.

How to apply

Fill in the form for your course through the IIT Kharagpur admission portal. Undergraduates register separately for JoSAA. Once a seat is offered, complete the fee payment to keep it.

Admission details

Admission details
Exam/Program	Registration Close	Exam Date	Counselling Start
JEE Main (Session 1)	Nov 27, 2025	Jan 21-30, 2026	June 2026
GATE	Oct 2025	Feb 2026	April 2026
CAT	Sep 2025	Nov 30, 2025	Jan 2026
IIT JAM	Oct 2025	Feb 2026	April 2026
PhD Spring	Oct 2025	Nov 2025 (Interview)	Dec 2025

Admission details

Admission details
Branch	Open Seats	EWS Seats	OBC-NCL Seats	SC Seats	ST Seats
Computer Science	40	10	27	15	8
Mechanical Engineering	48	12	32	18	9
Electrical Engineering	38	9	25	14	7

Admission details

Admission details
Degree/Course Name	Title	Date
B.Tech	Orientation & Commencement of Classes	Late August 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Orientation & Classes Begin	Mid-August 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Partial Admission Fee (PAF)	Late July 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Physical Reporting at NIT Surathkal	Mid-August 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Choice Locking Deadline	Late June 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	JoSAA Registration Starts	Early June 2026 (Tentative: June 10) (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Partial Admission Fee (PAF) Payment	Late July 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	CSAB Special Rounds (Optional)	Early August 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Choice Filling Window	Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Physical Reporting at NIT Trichy	Mid-August 2026 (Approx. Aug 10-14) (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Choice Filling & Locking	Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed)

Admission details

Admission details
Degree/Course Name	Title	Date
MBA	IIT Kharagpur Important Admission Dates 2026	2026-01-01 to 2026-02-05 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates	Apr 02, 2026 â€“ Apr 09, 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Session 2 Application Correction	Feb 27 â€“ Feb 28, 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Session 2 Admit Card Release	Late March 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	JEE Main Session 2 Exams	Apr 2 - Apr 9, 2026 (Confirmed)
B.Tech	JEE Main Final Results & AIR	Late April 2026 (Around Apr 20) (Confirmed)
B.Tech	Session 2 Result & All India Rank	Late April 2026 (Confirmed)

Admission helpline

For further guidance or assistance needed for the IIT Kharagpur admission 2026, refer to the following IITKGP admission contact details.

Admission FAQs

When is IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission process?

IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission is offered based on the scores of GATE entrance exam. Candidates are required to meet the GATE cutoff and need to register for Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and centralised counselling process.

What is IIT Kharagpur admission criteria for M.Sc?

For IIT Kharagpur M.Sc admissions, candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria and appear for JAM entrance examination. Candidates with valid score in entrance need to register themselves for the counselling and seat booking process.

What is IIT Kharagpur admission criteria for PhD?

Candidates applying for IIT Kharagpur PhD admissions need to meet eligibility criteria of the course and fill up the application form. The candidates are shortlisted based on the information provided by them in the application form. The shortlisted candidates are required to appear for written test and interview conducted by the respective department.

Can I get direct admission to IIT Kharagpur for MBA?

To get admission in MBA courses in Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, students have to qualify the CAT exam. Based on the score obtained in the CAT exam and personal interview, students will get admission. The admission will depend on the performance of the students in the PI and CAT Score.

How to apply for the undergraduate program at IIT Kharagpur?

Students who wish to study in the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur need to qualify the IIT-JEE exam. It is a national level examination conducted every year, students have to clear JEE mains and advance to get admission.

How can candidates fill the IIT Kharagpur application form?

The application form can be filled out by visiting the admission portal of the institute in online mode. Candidates interested in applying for IIT Kharagpur admissions need to register for entrance exams like JEE Advanced/GATE/JAM/GMAT and more.

Do I have to appear for GATE for admission to M.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?

Yes, candidates need to sit for GATE and obtain valid scores for admission to M.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

How many courses are offered for IIT Kharagpur admissions?

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur admissions are offered for a total of 532 courses. The institute offers 182 degree courses, 367 certificate courses and a diploma course.

How many seats are available for M.Tech Earth System Science and Technology at IIT Kharagpur?

A total of 38 seats are available for M.Tech Earth System Science and Technology at the institute. Candidates applying for M.Tech Earth System Science and Technology need to appear for GATE entrance exam and meet cutoff score.

What is the admission process for B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?

Admission to B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is offered based on marks obtained in IIT-JEE (Advanced) followed by the JoSAA counselling process.

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How to apply

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Entrance exams accepted

How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

Fees and seats

Entrance exams and eligibility

How to apply

Admission details

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Admission details

Admission details

Admission helpline

Admission FAQs