IIT Kharagpur B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to IIT Kharagpur is very competitive, requiring candidates to clear both JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. The seat allocation process is managed by JoSAA, based on JEE Advanced ranks, not JEE Main results. Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is India's oldest IIT, known for its excellent academic standards and strong alumni network. The faculty is highly qualified, with an overall faculty-to-student ratio of about 1:10, although teaching methods and curriculum updates vary.

The BTech program costs approximately INR 3.16 lakhs over four years, with first-year fees at INR 82,070 and annual costs around INR 2 lakhs. Tuition and hostel fees are roughly INR 1.1 lakh and INR 30,000 per semester, respectively. Fees are reduced based on parental income, with significant reductions for lower-income families and SC/ST students. Financial assistance includes scholarships and loans. Placement opportunities are outstanding, with over 200 companies visiting annually, securing 1,300 to 1,600 job offers.

Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, and Tata Steel, offering packages up to 2.78 crore INR per annum. The average package is 10 to 35 lakhs INR annually, with over 90% placement success. Internships provide stipends from 10,000 to 1.5 lakh INR per month. Scholarships and financial aid focus on merit and need, offering fee waivers and full scholarships for lower-income families and top JEE performers. Educational loans are available from banks like SBI and PNB.

The overall annual cost for general category students is around INR 3 lakhs, including tuition, hostel, and mess fees.