IIT Kharagpur BS Exploration Geophysics: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The college boasts a knowledgeable faculty with many holding PhDs, contributing to significant research in prestigious journals. The faculty-student ratio stands at 950:16000, including PhDs. A Faculty Advisor program supports students, and while attendance is not strictly enforced, grading remains stringent. Noteworthy professors include Bhatnagar Awardee Prof. S K Nath, despite controversial teaching methods. Challenging courses like Probability and Statistics have high failure rates. IIT Kharagpur excels in placements, with an average salary of 17-18 LPA and offers between 30-35 LPA.

The highest package reached 2.5 Crores on-campus and 4 Crores off-campus. In 2024-25, around 2800 students participated in placements, with 1400 placed in Phase 1, aiming for 1900 by Phase 2's end. Major recruiters include Google and Microsoft, covering various fields. Approximately 80-90% secure placements, while internships begin in the second year, with limited success—only 300 of 1500-2000 applicants secure internships through campus. Tuition fees for general and OBC students are Rs.

1,00,000 per semester, with SC/ST students receiving full waivers. The total cost, including hostel and mess fees, is about Rs. 1.5 lakh per semester. Scholarships and financial aid, including merit-cum-means scholarships and government-funded INSPIRE SHE, are available. Fee waivers depend on family income, with students below Rs. 2.5 lakh receiving full waivers. The total educational cost is around Rs. 12 lakhs, with no current fee hikes. Over 50 scholarships are accessible based on various criteria.

The Career Development Center aids in securing internships and placements, with over 300 companies participating annually.