Which is better for BArch: IIT Kharagpur or NIT Calicut?
IIT Kharagpur and NIT Calicut are both excellent options for pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree in India. Here is a comparison of the two institutes based on ranking, salary, and fees:
Aspect | IIT Kharagpur | NIT Calicut |
NIRF Ranking (Architecture) | 3rd in 2023 | 2nd in 2023 |
Placement Average Salary | INR 16 LPA (2023) | INR 13.77 LPA (2023) |
Placement Top Recruiters | Microsoft, Dell, Rubrik, Morgan Stanley, Uber, Samsung, Goldman Sachs, Tata Steel, Qualcomm | Deloitte, HCL, AMDOCS, Honeywell, Accenture, IQVIA |
Tuition Fees | INR 10 Lakhs | INR 6.3 Lakhs |
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A comparison of the top-ranked (NIRF 2023) colleges for their BArch programme on the basis of multiple components, such as fee and seats are tabulated below:
Architecture Colleges | NIRF Ranking 2023 | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
IIT Kharagpur | 3 | INR 12.62 LPA | INR 10 lakh |
2 | INR 3.5 LPA | INR 6.25 lakh |
As per the above table, it can be concluded that while the ranking of NIT Calicut is better, the median salary offered to its BArch students co
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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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