IIT Kharagpur offers a favorable faculty-to-student ratio of approximately 1:30, with most faculty holding PhDs from esteemed institutions like IITs and NITs. Faculty support is available outside class hours, though teaching quality varies. The examination process is rigorous, including mid-semester and end-semester exams, class tests, and assignments, but passing is possible with last-minute studying. The placement record is strong, with 70-80% of students securing jobs annually. Top companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon visit for recruitment, offering the highest salary package of around 1.2 crore INR and an average package of 25 lakh INR.
Placement starts from the 7th semester and is facilitated by the College’s CDC in two phases. Internships are available from the 2nd year, with opportunities at leading tech firms, supported by the placement cell's global connections. The annual study cost is approximately ?3,00,000, covering tuition, hostel, and miscellaneous expenses. Scholarships and fee waivers are provided based on family income and merit, such as full tuition waivers for incomes below ?1 lakh and two-thirds waivers for incomes between ?1 lakh and ?5 lakh.
Merit-based and need-based scholarships like MCM, KVPY, and Indira Gandhi scholarships are available, with support for obtaining them through ERP. While no scholarships currently exist for BSc. B.Ed students, future provisions are expected. Educational loans and campus placements provide additional financial support.
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