I completed Diploma course in mechanical engineering this year. Can I take admission directly in the second year of B.Tech engineering?
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Naturally, older IITs like IIT Kharagpur have a vast alumni network and much higher salary packages, with peaks reaching over ₹2 crore, compared to Dharwad's the highest package of approximately ₹40-52 LPA. However, for an average student, IIT Dharwad provides competitive median salaries around ₹11.
Yes, admissions at IIT Kharagpur are possible with 94% as the basic eligibility criteria is pass in Class 12th with a minimum of 75% aggregate. The accepted entrance tests are JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and others.
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has signed MoUs with various industries and organisations. The below-mentioned table reflects on the IIT Kharagpur collaborations:
| IIT Kharagpur Collaborations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sonargaon University, Bangladesh | Ben-Gurion University | The Faculty and Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University |
| University of Tokyo | - | - |
IIT KGP, through various departments and schools of study, offers UG, PG, PhD, and other courses to students across the Law, Management, Engineering, and various other streams. The below-mentioned table reflects on the IIT Kharagpur departments:
| IIT Kharagpur Departments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | Agricultural and Food Engineering | Architecture and Regional Planning |
| Artificial Intelligence | Chemical Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Cryogenic Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | - |
Note: Reach the official site for other department
Students can go through the table below for information on IIT Kharagpur rankings:
| IIT Kharagpur West Bengal Ranking Body | IIT Kharagpur West Bengal Ranks |
|---|---|
| QS Asian University Rankings 2026 | 77 |
QS World University Rankings 2026 | 215 |
QS Sustainability Ranking 2026 | 236 |
NIRF 2025 under the Overall category | 6 |
NIRF 2025 under the Architecture category | 3 |
India Today 2025 under the Engineering category | 4 |
NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category | 5 |
NIRF 2025 under the Innovation category | 4 |
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