Is IIT Kharagpur ranked?
The first of the 16 institutes created within the IIT system is the Indian Institute of Technology at Kharagpur. One of the best public institutions in Kharagpur, India, is IIT-KGP. According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, it is placed #271. However, the QS WUR Ranking for the subject is
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Yes, IIT Kharagpur is highly ranked among universities in India and around the world. Here are some examples:
National Rankings:
- NIRF Ranking 2024: Ranked #2 in the Engineering category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
World Rankings:
- QS World University Rankings 2024: Ranked #271
Upvote IIT Kharagpur has been ranked by NIRF 2025 under various categories which include Engineering, Law, overall, and others. Candidates can go through the below table for information on IIT Kharagpur rankings:
| Ranking Body | Ranks |
|---|---|
QS World University Rankings 2025 | 222 |
NIRF 2025 under the Overall category | 6 |
NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category | 5 |
QS World University Rankings 2024 under the Southern Asia category | 5 |
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024 | 59 |
QS World University Rankings 2024 under the Top Global Universities category | 271 |
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The IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 is expected to be released in June 2026. The students who are waiting for the 2026 cutoff can check the previous years cutoff to get a clear idea. In 2025 the overall BTech cutoff ranged from 466 to 11111 for students belonging to the General AI quota.
The IIT Kharagpur placements for the year 2026 are still ongoing. The the highest package in 2026 is INR 2.44 Crore per Annum and. 5 offers above INR 2 Crore per Annum and 16 offers between INR 90 LPA and 200 LPA were made in 2026.
The highest package offered during IIT Kharagpur placements 2026 (phase 1) was INR 2.44 Crore per Annum. 5 offers with salary package above INR 2 Crore per Annum were made in 2026. 16 offers were between INR 90 LPA and INR 2 Crore per Annum.
The phase 1 of IIT Delhi placement drive 2026 is completed. As per reports, more than 1500 offers were made. In addition, 15 international offers were received during IIT KGP placements 2026. The highest package stood at INR 244 LPA.
Companies across sectors such as Engineering, Tech, Core Engineering, Consulting, BFSI, IT, etc., visit the campus every year during IIT KGP placements.
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