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IIT Kharagpur Courses 2027

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IIT Kharagpur Courses 2027

IIT Kharagpur courses fall into three groups: undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral. The IIT Kharagpur UG courses are the B.Tech, B.S., B.Arch, dual degree and the ITEP B.Sc-B.Ed. The IIT Kharagpur PG courses include the M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, MHRM, LLB, LLM and more. These IIT Kharagpur degree courses use different entry exams, as the IIT Kharagpur courses list shows, so pick the exam first and the course next.

17

B.Tech Branches in JoSAA 2026

Four years, JEE Advanced

6

B.S. Programmes in JoSAA 2026

Four years, JEE Advanced

21

Departments

Plus 11 schools and 26 centres, CDC brochure 2025-26

The curriculum of IIT Kharagpur UG courses has changed since the 2024 intake. Three options sit on top of the regular degree in all IIT Kharagpur degree courses at UG level.

📚From 2024 EntryDouble MajorJEE-admitted UG students can earn a second major in another branch. You can opt at the end of the 2nd semester with a CGPA of 7.0 and no backlog.🎓Extra CoursesHonours or MinorAn Honours degree in your own department or a Minor in another needs extra specially selected courses. A Minor needs a CGPA of 7.0 and no backlog.✈️7th SemesterSemester Away ProgrammeB.Tech and four-year B.S. students can spend the 7th semester on a full-time internship in India or abroad. You apply on ERP in the 6th semester.

Branch Change Was Scrapped from the 2024 Admission Year

A student admitted through JEE Advanced from 2024 cannot move to another branch. Choose your IIT Kharagpur branch with care in JoSAA. A double major or a dual degree is the way to add a second field.

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How Many Courses Does IIT Kharagpur Offer?

IIT Kharagpur courses at UG level number 24 through JoSAA: 17 B.Tech, 6 B.S. and one B.Arch. The Career Development Centre brochure also counts 35 dual degree programmes and 67 M.Sc., M.Tech and MS programmes. The courses in IIT Kharagpur do not share one entry route, so check the exam in the list below.

What Is New in IIT Kharagpur Courses 2027?

Biomedical Engineering is a B.Tech in the JoSAA 2026 list that has no 2025 or 2024 closing rank to compare. The 2024-25 intake brought a double major and a Semester Away Programme, and the institute scrapped branch change that year.

Does IIT Kharagpur Offer UG Courses?

Yes. IIT Kharagpur UG courses are the B.Tech, B.S., B.Arch, dual degree and ITEP B.Sc-B.Ed. The B.Tech, B.S. and B.Arch need JEE Advanced and JoSAA, and the ITEP needs NCET. These courses in IIT Kharagpur suit students who want a degree after Class 12.

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IIT Kharagpur Courses List 2027

The IIT Kharagpur courses list below names each degree, its areas and the exam you need. This IIT Kharagpur courses list covers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees. Use the IIT Kharagpur courses list to compare areas and entry exams. It leaves out short certificate programmes, which sit under IIT Kharagpur online courses. IIT Kharagpur UG courses need JEE Advanced or NCET, with a dual degree chosen later. The best courses in IIT Kharagpur at UG level all start from this route. IIT Kharagpur PG courses need GATE, JAM, CAT or the institute's own test. The IIT Kharagpur PG courses in management and law use their own steps.

CourseAreasEntry through
B.Tech (Hons.)17 branchesJEE Advanced and JoSAA
B.S.Mathematics and Computing, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Geology, Exploration GeophysicsJEE Advanced and JoSAA
B.ArchArchitecture, five yearsJEE Advanced and AAT, then JoSAA
Dual degreeB.Tech and M.Tech, or B.S. and M.S.Chosen after year 2 or 3
ITEP B.Sc-B.EdPhysics, Chemistry, MathematicsNCET
M.Tech, MCPEngineering, science and city planningGATE
M.Sc. (two years)Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in science departmentsJAM
MBAVinod Gupta School of ManagementCAT, written aptitude test and interview
Executive MBAFor working professionalsSee the Executive MBA page of the school
MHRMHuman resource managementCAT, group discussion and interview
LLB and LLMIntellectual Property Law schoolOwn computer-based test
MPPLGPublic policy, law and governanceOwn written test and interview
MMSTMedical science and technologyFor MBBS graduates
PGDBABusiness analytics with ISI Kolkata and IIM CalcuttaSee the PGDBA admission page
MS (Research), Ph.D.All departments, schools and centresDepartment selection
  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural and Food
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biomedical
  • Biotechnology and Biochemical
  • Chemical
  • Civil
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical
  • Electronics and Electrical Communication
  • Industrial and Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Manufacturing Science
  • Mechanical
  • Metallurgical and Materials
  • Mining
  • Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture

Which Is the Best Course in IIT Kharagpur?

IIT Kharagpur does not rank its courses. The best courses in IIT Kharagpur for you depend on your rank and interest, so any list is only a guide. Ask which of the best courses in IIT Kharagpur fits your goal. Computer Science and Engineering closes at the lowest rank, 509 in JoSAA 2026 Round 5, which shows the highest demand. Other IIT Kharagpur UG courses such as Mathematics and Computing and Electronics follow it. The [IIT Kharagpur cutoff(https://msmunify.com/in/college/iit-kharagpur/cut-offs) page lists every branch, and the placement page shows how each course placed. The best courses in IIT Kharagpur for jobs differ from those for research. Pick among the best courses in IIT Kharagpur after you see your rank, and read the IIT Kharagpur courses list again. Among IIT Kharagpur degree courses, the B.Tech has the most seats. IIT Kharagpur courses with high demand fill early.

Does IIT Kharagpur Offer a B.Tech in AI?

Yes. The Department of Artificial Intelligence runs a four-year B.Tech in AI. IIT Kharagpur courses in AI also include an interdisciplinary dual degree in AI, machine learning and applications, started in 2024. The Master of Artificial Intelligence is one of the new IIT Kharagpur PG courses. The M.Tech is the main one among IIT Kharagpur PG courses in engineering. Other interdisciplinary programmes listed by the institute include the Master of Financial Engineering and the Master of Engineering Entrepreneurship.

What Is the Dual Degree at IIT Kharagpur?

The dual degree is one of the IIT Kharagpur degree courses you choose after admission. It is open to most IIT Kharagpur UG courses. It is a five-year integrated B.Tech and M.Tech, and it also exists as B.S. and M.S. You switch over after the second or third year, not at JoSAA. You need a minimum GPA of 6.00 in the coursework so far. You can take it in your parent department or in an interdisciplinary programme.

Interdisciplinary dual degreeOpen toSwitch over
Financial Engineering, Engineering EntrepreneurshipAny B.Tech or B.S. branchEnd of year 2
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAny B.Tech or B.S. branchEnd of year 3
Petroleum EngineeringMechanical, Chemical, Mining, Geology and GeophysicsEnd of year 2, if seats remain

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Master of Business Administration (MBA - VGSoM)

Degree

MBA

IIT Kharagpur's Master of Business Administration builds managerial and analytical skills through core courses, electives and industry projects. It leads to careers in consulting, finance, marketing, operations and general management.

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₹13.6 L
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2 years
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IIT Kharagpur Online Courses

IIT Kharagpur online courses are NPTEL web and video courses and short certificate programmes. Most IIT Kharagpur courses that lead to a degree run on campus, including the B.Tech. Courses in IIT Kharagpur for degrees are not online. The Office of Continuing Education and Technology runs the certificate programmes and short-term courses.

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NPTEL Courses

July to October 2024, institute NPTEL page

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NPTEL Courses

January to April 2025, institute NPTEL page

IIT Kharagpur Online Courses Carry No Degree

Online and certificate courses give a certificate only. A B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA or Ph.D. needs admission through the exams in the courses list.

Does IIT Kharagpur Offer Online Courses for Working Professionals?

Yes. IIT Kharagpur online courses on NPTEL and part-time degrees both serve working people. The Executive MBA is meant for working professionals. The Vinod Gupta School of Management runs it at Kolkata and Jamshedpur with weekend classes. It took 3 years till the 2023-26 batch and takes 2 years from the 2024-26 batch. Joint M.Tech or MCP and Ph.D. admission has a route for sponsored candidates. Check the Office of Continuing Education and Technology for open batches of IIT Kharagpur online courses. Each of the IIT Kharagpur online courses has its own fee and dates.

IIT Kharagpur Courses Eligibility Criteria

IIT Kharagpur courses eligibility depends on the degree. B.Tech needs 75% in Class 12 and a JEE Advanced rank. The MBA needs 60% in a four-year bachelor's degree, and M.Tech needs a GATE score. Read the row for your course before you apply for any of the IIT Kharagpur courses. The IIT Kharagpur courses eligibility rows follow the official pages.

CourseMinimum eligibilityEntry
B.Tech, B.S., B.ArchClass 12 with 75%, or 65% for SC, ST and PwDJEE Advanced
MBAFour-year B.Tech, B.E. or B.Pharm, or a master's with Maths or Statistics, at 60% or 6.5 CGPACAT
MHRMFour-year bachelor's in engineering, technology, pharmacy or medicine, or any master's, at 60% or 6.5 CGPACAT
MPPLGFour-year bachelor's degree at 65% or 7 CGPA, first class throughoutOwn test
LLBFirst-class engineering, technology or medicine degree, or a first-class master's in science or pharmacyOwn test
LLMFirst-class five-year LLB, or a three-year LLB with a bachelor's degreeOwn test
MMSTMBBSCheck the MMST admission notice

Reserved Categories Need Lower Marks

SC, ST and PwD candidates need 55% or 6.0 CGPA for the MBA and the MHRM. They need 60% or 6.5 CGPA for the MPPLG. If a degree does not state a class, these IIT Kharagpur courses in law need 60% or 6.5 CGPA. The five-year dual degree counts as a four-year bachelor's degree for the MBA.

What Is the Eligibility for the IIT Kharagpur MBA?

The IIT Kharagpur MBA needs a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering, technology or pharmacy. A master's in Science, Economics or Commerce also qualifies with Maths or Statistics at bachelor's level. The 2026-28 batch needed 60% or 6.5 CGPA for General, EWS and OBC candidates. CAT 2025 shortlist cut-offs were the 90th percentile for General and EWS candidates. They were the 81st for OBC and the 60th for SC, ST and PwD. For the next batch, watch CAT 2026 and the school's notice.

Can an Engineer Join the IIT Kharagpur LLB?

Yes. The IIT Kharagpur LLB in Intellectual Property Law is a graduate course among the IIT Kharagpur courses. A first-class engineering degree qualifies. The school was set up in 2006 for lawyers with technical skill. The courses in IIT Kharagpur for law sit there. The LLM can specialise in Intellectual Property Law, International Law or Criminal Law, and you cannot change the choice later.

IIT Kharagpur Courses Fees

IIT Kharagpur courses fees run from nil tuition for SC, ST and PwD B.Tech students up to Rs 2,50,000 a semester for the MBA. The fee depends on the course and on your family income. The tuition figures below are per semester for the full rate. The IIT Kharagpur fees page has the full table with hostel and other charges.

Rs 1,00,000

B.Tech Tuition

Per semester at the full rate

Rs 3,000

ITEP Tuition

Per semester

Rs 2,50,000

MBA Tuition

Per semester, 2026-28 batch

Rs 5,00,000

MHRM Fee

Admission and tuition for two years

The two-year MHRM fee leaves out hostel, mess and establishment charges. SC, ST and PwD students are exempt from tuition in the MHRM. Ask the department about an assistantship before you plan a budget for IIT Kharagpur PG courses. IIT Kharagpur courses fees for the Ph.D. are covered by a fellowship in most cases.

IIT Kharagpur Courses Duration

IIT Kharagpur courses duration is four years for the B.Tech and B.S. It is five years for the B.Arch and dual degree, and two years for the M.Tech. The table follows the Career Development Centre brochure for these IIT Kharagpur courses. IIT Kharagpur courses duration can vary by one year for a dual degree.

CourseDurationInternship or project
B.Tech, B.S.4 years8 weeks internship
B.Arch5 years4 months internship
Dual degree5 years8 weeks internship, 1-year project
M.Tech2 years2 months internship, 10-month project
MCP, M.Sc.2 years8 weeks internship
MS (Research)2 to 3 yearsResearch thesis
Ph.D.4 to 5 yearsOriginal doctoral thesis

The ITEP is a four-year integrated dual major programme with one major in Education.

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How Long Is the IIT Kharagpur B.Tech?

The IIT Kharagpur B.Tech takes four years. JoSAA lists every B.Tech and B.S. among the IIT Kharagpur courses 2027 intake as a four-year programme, so IIT Kharagpur courses 2027 UG seats are four years long. A dual degree adds a fifth year, and you opt for it after year 2 or 3.

How Long Does the IIT Kharagpur Ph.D. Take?

The IIT Kharagpur Ph.D. takes 4 to 5 years with a fellowship, and it is the longest of the IIT Kharagpur degree courses. It needs an original thesis that adds to the field. A Joint M.Tech and Ph.D. route lets you finish both degrees in one programme.

How Long Is the IIT Kharagpur MBA?

The IIT Kharagpur MBA and the MHRM run for two years in four semesters. The MMST takes three years. The Executive MBA takes two years from the 2024-26 batch.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: Is an M.Tech in biomedical engineering one of the IIT Kharagpur courses?

Yes. The School of Medical Science and Technology introduced an M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering in 2017. Admission uses GATE. Data Sources: IIT Kharagpur School of Medical Science and Technology page and the M.Tech admission page.

Q: Who can join the MMST among IIT Kharagpur courses?

MBBS graduates. The MMST is a three-year postgraduate programme that teaches science and engineering skills to doctors. Data Sources: IIT Kharagpur MMST admission page.

Q: Which specialisations do IIT Kharagpur courses in law offer?

The LLM offers Intellectual Property Law, International Law and Criminal Law. You pick one in the application form, and admission follows merit within each. Data Sources: IIT Kharagpur LLB and LLM admission page, 2026.

Q: Can IIT B.Tech graduates join the Joint M.Tech and Ph.D. programme directly?

Yes, if they have a CGPA above 8.0 on a 10-point scale. GATE and sponsored routes also exist. Data Sources: IIT Kharagpur M.Tech and MCP admission page.

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