IIT Kharagpur Admission 2026 - Dates, Form, Online Process, Fees

To get admission in IIT Kharagpur for 2026, start by qualifying entrance exams like JEE Advanced for B.Tech or GATE for M.Tech, followed by centralised counselling. As India's first IIT with 19 departments offering 206 programs, IIT Kharagpur admitted over 3,000 students in 2025 across UG, PG, and PhD levels, emphasising research and industry ties. For 2026, new talent-based pathways allow entry without JEE ranks for select B.Tech/BSc seats, targeting Olympiad winners or exceptional talents.

Key IIT Kharagpur admission dates 2026 align with national exams.

IIT Kharagpur B.Tech admission 2026 requires clearing JEE Advanced after JEE Main, with JoSAA allocating seats based on ranks. In 2025, the institute filled 1,800 seats across 15 branches like Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering.

• Eligibility Criteria: Passed Class 12 with 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized board; born on or after October 1, 2001 (relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST/PwD).
• Selection Process: JEE Main qualification, then JEE Advanced rank; counseling via JoSAA with 6 rounds.
• Application Process: Register on NTA for JEE Main (fee Rs 1,000 for males, Rs 800 for females/SC/ST/PwD); qualify for Advanced (fee Rs 3,200 for males, Rs 1,600 for females/SC/ST/PwD); apply via JoSAA portal.
• Important Dates: JEE Main Session 1 registration closes November 27, 2025; exam January 21-30, 2026; JEE Advanced May 2026; JoSAA counseling June-July 2026.
• Seat Intake: 1,800 total (including supernumerary); Computer Science 92 seats, Electrical 92, Mechanical 117.

For IIT Kharagpur M.Tech admission 2026, GATE scores drive selections, with COAP handling offers. In 2025, 1,000 seats were offered across 50 specialisations like Aerospace and AI.

• Eligibility Criteria: B.Tech/BE with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD); valid GATE score.
• Selection Process: GATE rank-based shortlist; interview for some departments; final allocation via COAP.
• Application Process: Apply on the GATE portal (fee Rs 2,000 general, Rs 1,000 reserved); then COAP registration (free); submit preferences.
• Important Dates: GATE registration closed October 2025; exam February 2026; results March 2026; COAP rounds April-May 2026.
• Seat Intake: 1,000 total; Aerospace 25, Biotechnology 30, Computer Science 60.

Assistantships of Rs 12,400/month available for GATE qualifiers, covering tuition.

IIT Kharagpur MBA admission 2026 at Vinod Gupta School of Management uses CAT scores, with a focus on diverse backgrounds. The 2025 batch had 140 students, 35% women, average work experience 24 months, from engineering (60%), commerce (20%), and sciences (20%).

• Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's degree (4 years) or Master's with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD); final year students eligible.
• Selection Process: CAT percentile (minimum 90 overall); shortlist for GD/PI based on academics, work experience; final merit list.
• Application Process: Apply via CAT portal (fee Rs 2,400 general, Rs 1,200 SC/ST/PwD); then IIT Kharagpur portal (fee Rs 1,600 general, Rs 800 reserved).
• Important Dates: CAT registration closed September 2025; exam November 30, 2025; applications open January 2026; PI February-March 2026.
• Seat Intake: 140; no branch-wise split.

Batch profile highlights: 85% engineers, average CAT 92 percentile, placements at Rs 22.13 LPA average in 2025.

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IIT Kharagpur MSc admission 2026 relies on IIT JAM scores, with JOAP for counselling. Programs like Physics and Chemistry filled 300 seats in 2025.

• Eligibility Criteria: BSc with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) in relevant subjects.
• Selection Process: JAM rank; preferences submitted via JOAP.
• Application Process: JAM registration (fee Rs 1,800 for two papers general, Rs 900 reserved); JOAP free.
• Important Dates: JAM registration closes October 2025; exam February 2026; results March 2026; counselling April 2026.
• Seat Intake: 300 total; Physics 60, Chemistry 60, Mathematics 40.

IIT Kharagpur PhD admission 2026 occurs in Autumn and Spring semesters, with written tests and interviews. Over 500 seats filled in 2025 across 19 departments.

• Eligibility Criteria: Master's with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) or B.Tech with 70%; valid GATE/NET/INSPIRE.
• Selection Process: Application screening; department test/interview.
• Application Process: Online via ERP portal (fee Rs 1,000 general, Rs 500 reserved).
• Important Dates: Spring 2025-2026 applications close October 2025; interviews November 2025; Autumn 2026 opens March 2026.
• Seat Intake: Varies by department; Engineering 200+, Sciences 150+.

Stipends Rs 37,000/month for the first two years.

The IIT Kharagpur admission process 2026 starts with exam registration, followed by results and counselling. Documents needed: Class 10/12 marksheets, category certificate, and photo ID.

• Register for the entrance exam (JEE/GATE/CAT/JAM).
• Appear and qualify.
• Apply via the centralised portal (JoSAA/COAP/JOAP).
• Pay fees and report.

For non-exam pathways: Submit achievements directly to the admissions office by February 2026.

IIT Kharagpur admission eligibility 2026 varies by program: UG needs 75% in Class 12, PG requires 60% in a bachelor's. Relaxations for reserved categories apply uniformly.

• B.Tech: 75% PCM, JEE qualified.
• MTech: 60% BTech, GATE score.
• MBA: 60% graduation, CAT 90+ percentile.
• PhD: 60% Master's, valid fellowship.

IIT Kharagpur admission fees 2026 include application and tuition. Exact figures from 2025-26, subject to minor revisions.

• Application Fees: JEE Advanced Rs 3,200 (males), Rs 1,600 (females/reserved); GATE Rs 2,000 general.
• Tuition Fees: BTech Rs 1,00,000/sem (waived for SC/ST/PwD, partial for income <5 lakh); MTech Rs 5,000/sem; MBA Rs 2,17,500/year.
• Other Fees: Registration Rs 3,100, medical Rs 700, one-time caution Rs 6,000.

IIT Kharagpur admission 2026, upload: Admit card, scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, category certificate if applicable, and medical fitness. Reference JEE/GATE information bulletin on nta.ac.in for formats.