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IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology M.Sc. Admission: Fees, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

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• Updated on 19 Dec, 2025 by Kanishk Aggarwal

M.Sc. Courses at IIT Kharagpur

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IIT Kharagpur M.Sc. Upcoming Important Dates 2025

IIT Kharagpur M.Sc. Important Events

EventsDates
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date21 Jan, 2026 - 30 Jan, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Date12 Feb, 2026 - 12 Feb, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date2 Apr, 2026 - 9 Apr, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Date 20 Apr, 2026 - 20 Apr, 2026
Exam Date17 May, 2026

IIT Kharagpur M.Sc. Expired Events

EventsDates
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration31 Oct, 2025 - 27 Nov, 2025
JEE Advanced 2025 scorecard25 Jul, 2025
JoSAA 2025 starts10 Jun, 2025
JEE Advanced 2025 final answer key and result declaration2 Jun, 2025
JEE Advanced 2025 answer key challenge window26 May, 2025 - 27 May, 2025

IIT Kharagpur M.Sc. Cutoff 2025

The IIT Kharagpur 2025 cutoff refers to the minimum ranks required for admission to various courses offered by IIT KGP. These cutoffs vary based on the entrance exam (JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM, CAT, or CCMN), the program, and the candidate’s category. For B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Sc courses in IIT Kharagpur, the JEE Advanced cutoff ranges from rank 450 to 19,141. For M.Tech IIT Kharagpur admissions, GATE cutoffs range between 379 and 773 marks across popular branches such as Electrical Engineering, Food Technology, Aerospace Engineering, and Biotechnology. The M.Sc + Ph.D. programs at IIT KGP through JAM have cutoff ranks from 71 to 599, while the MBA IIT Kharagpur (VGSoM) cutoff via CAT requires at least a 50 percentile. For CCMN counselling, cutoffs for EWS candidates range between 120 and 832 ranks. These cutoffs provide students with clarity on admission chances across engineering, management, architecture, law, AI & ML, and interdisciplinary programs at IIT Kharagpur.

 

Table of Contents

  1. IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025
  2. IIT Kharagpur GATE Cutoff 2025
  3. IIT Kharagpur Cutoff- IIT JAM
  4. IIT Kharagpur CAT Cut Off
  5. IIT Kharagpur CCMN Cut Off
  6. How to Check Cutoff
  7. IIT Kharagpur Counselling Process
  8. IIT Kharagpur Cutoff FAQs

 

IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025

The IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff differs for each course and category across all rounds of JoSAA counselling. The closing rank range is between 450 and 19,141. Highly competitive programs such as Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Kharagpur, Artificial Intelligence IIT KGP, and Mathematics & Computing have the lowest closing cutoffs, while branches like Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, and Architecture IIT Kharagpur close at higher ranks. The following table displays the Round 6 closing ranks for IIT Kharagpur courses in JEE Advanced 2025. The detailed subject-wise IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2025 is as follows:

 

Computer Science and Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 238 466
OPEN AI Female-only 1202 1908
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 18 22
OPEN (PwD) AI Female-only 70 70
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 45 78
EWS AI Female-only 224 236
EWS (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 7 8
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 94 212
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 583 842
OBC-NCL (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 21 21
SC AI Gender-Neutral 46 108
SC AI Female-only 316 404
SC (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 6 8
ST AI Gender-Neutral 43 68
ST AI Female-only 94 138
ST (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 4 4

 

Artificial Intelligence

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 461 953
OPEN AI Female-only 2901 3194
OPEN (PwD) AI Female-only 117 117
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 104 143
EWS AI Female-only 342 342
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 218 381
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 1056 1146
OBC-NCL (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 40 40
SC AI Gender-Neutral 144 268
SC AI Female-only 463 659
ST AI Gender-Neutral 66 90
ST AI Female-only 144 144

 

Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 419 1485
OPEN AI Female-only 3229 4734
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 55 64
OPEN (PwD) AI Female-only 123 123
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 132 263
EWS AI Female-only 504 541
EWS (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 4P 4P
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 415 646
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 1467 1798
OBC-NCL (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 44 56
SC AI Gender-Neutral 100 393
SC AI Female-only 299 892
ST AI Gender-Neutral 61 192
ST AI Female-only 346 392

 

Electrical Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 1492 1985
OPEN AI Female-only 4721 5393
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 138 159
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 230 333
EWS AI Female-only 644 694
EWS (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 21P 21P
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 700 884
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 2267 2711
OBC-NCL (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 75 75
SC AI Gender-Neutral 327 560
SC AI Female-only 1290 1412
ST AI Gender-Neutral 194 246
ST AI Female-only 624 643

 

Mechanical Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 2773 4016
OPEN AI Female-only 7605 10333
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 195 238
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 513 681
EWS AI Female-only 1412 1617
EWS (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 36P 36P
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 1040 1700
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 3627 4820
SC AI Gender-Neutral 294 1054
SC AI Female-only 1670 2083
ST AI Gender-Neutral 354 544
ST AI Female-only 1153 1218

 

Civil Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 6188 7774
OPEN AI Female-only 13875 15272
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 244P 244P
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 1017 1243
EWS AI Female-only 2137 2375
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 2456 3042
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 4969 6283
SC AI Gender-Neutral 1233 1768
SC AI Female-only 2379 2669
ST AI Gender-Neutral 503 583
ST AI Female-only 727 781

 

Aerospace Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 3830 4872
OPEN AI Female-only 10128 12034
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 143P 143P
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 784 951
EWS AI Female-only 1802 1802
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 1818 2264
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 4002 4993
SC AI Gender-Neutral 153 1225
SC AI Female-only 2074 2146
ST AI Gender-Neutral 484 593
ST AI Female-only 1112 1112

 

Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 6774 9224
OPEN AI Female-only 7274 14841
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 205P 205P
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 1357 1464
EWS AI Female-only 2580 2580
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 3286 3746
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 6803 7510
SC AI Gender-Neutral 1715 2287
SC AI Female-only 3063 3218
ST AI Gender-Neutral 812 1275
ST AI Female-only 1729 1729

 

Chemical Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 4379 5222
OPEN AI Female-only 7574 11358
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 174P 223P
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 814 963
EWS AI Female-only 1736 1930
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 1906 2325
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 4139 5343
SC AI Gender-Neutral 985 1359
SC AI Female-only 1667 2423
ST AI Gender-Neutral 625 721
ST AI Female-only 1306 1372

 

Mathematics & Computing

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 519 1336
OPEN AI Female-only 3754 4563
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 47 47
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 177 270
EWS AI Female-only 559 559
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 523 751
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 1968 2575
OBC-NCL (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 80P 80P
SC AI Gender-Neutral 416 565
SC AI Female-only 965 1136
ST AI Gender-Neutral 252 342
ST AI Female-only 602 602

 

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 5552 7708
OPEN AI Female-only 13680 15297
OPEN (PwD) AI Gender-Neutral 280P 280P
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 1285 1371
EWS AI Female-only 2511 2553
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 2389 3389
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 6558 6973
SC AI Gender-Neutral 1651 2097
SC AI Female-only 2973 3343
ST AI Gender-Neutral 868 960
ST AI Female-only 1423 1423

 

 Mining Engineering

Category Quota Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN AI Gender-Neutral 7833 10765
OPEN AI Female-only 17757 20249
EWS AI Gender-Neutral 1473 1647
EWS AI Female-only 3177 3181
OBC-NCL AI Gender-Neutral 3182 4043
OBC-NCL AI Female-only 7623 8146
SC AI Gender-Neutral 2061 2505
SC AI Female-only 3483 3745
ST AI Gender-Neutral 886 1170
ST AI Female-only 1219 1243

 

IIT Kharagpur GATE Cutoff 2025

The GATE 2025 cutoff for IIT Kharagpur is not yet released. The IIT Kharagpur GATE 2024 M.Tech cutoff ranges between 379 to 773 marks. The Computer Science cutoff is the highest, while others such as Embedded Systems and Industrial Engineering, are lower than the Computer Science cutoff. The marks indicate how much mark a student should achieve for admission. The table depicts GATE 2024 cutoff marks for IIT Kharagpur M.Tech courses.

 

IIT Kharagpur Cutoff- IIT JAM

The IIT JAM Cutoff for Kharagpur has not been released yet. The IIT Kharagpur 2024 cutoff ranks for M.Sc + Ph.D. programs vary from 71 to 599. Geology had the lowest rank cutoff, i.e., it was most competitive, and Geophysics had the highest. These ranks indicate the last admitted student in each round. The table indicates IIT JAM 2024 cutoff ranks for IIT Kharagpur programs.

 

IIT Kharagpur CAT Cut Off

For IIT Kharagpur in 2024, candidates must have scored at least 50 percentile in the CAT test to apply for MBA, MHRM, and PG Diploma in Business Analytics. This implies students must be above 50% of the test-taker score to be eligible for admission. This table presents CAT 2024 cut-offs for IIT Kharagpur management programs.

 

IIT Kharagpur CCMN Cut Off

In 2024, students belonging to the EWS category required 120 to 832 ranks in the CCMN examination to join M.Sc + Ph.D. programs in IIT Kharagpur. These ranks were needed in subjects such as Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Geophysics. The following table illustrates CCMN 2024 cutoffs for EWS category in IIT Kharagpur.

 

How to Check Cutoff

Once the JEE Advanced results are out, students can verify the IIT Kharagpur cutoff to determine whether they qualify for admission. The cutoff is course and category-wise. It provides opening and closing ranks and assists students in preparing for the JoSAA counseling process.

  1. Visit JoSAA Website: Visit https://josaa.nic.in once JEE Advanced results are declared. JoSAA publishes official cutoff ranks.
  2. Visit the IIT Kharagpur Website: You may also check the official IIT Kharagpur website for cutoff details by program and category.
  3. Understand Program Cutoffs: Cutoff ranks vary for every B.Tech course such as CSE, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
  4. Check Category-Wise Cutoffs: Cut-offs vary by each category – General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST.
  5. Register for JoSAA Counseling: If your rank is acceptable as per cut-off, enroll in JoSAA counseling and select your first-choice course in IIT Kharagpur.

 

IIT Kharagpur Counselling Process

To get into IIT Kharagpur, students must follow a step-by-step counselling process after passing the JEE exams. This process is managed by JoSAA and includes registration, seat allotment, fee payment, and document verification.

  1. You must first appear for the JEE Main exam and qualify it.
  2. After qualifying JEE Main, you can take the JEE Advanced exam.
  3. If you get a good rank in JEE Advanced, register on the JoSAA website for counselling.
  4. Fill in your choices by selecting the IITs and B.Tech courses you want.
  5. JoSAA will show a mock seat allotment to help you guess your possible seat.
  6. After checking the mock result, lock your final course and college choices.
  7. JoSAA will then allot you a seat based on your rank and choices.
  8. If you’re satisfied with the allotted seat, pay the seat acceptance fee.
  9. Upload your documents and complete the verification process.
  10. Once verified, pay the full college fee to confirm your admission to IIT Kharagpur.

 

IIT Kharagpur Cutoff FAQs

What is the cut-off rank for IIT Kharagpur?

In JoSAA 2024 counselling (Round 6), the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) General (AI) category closing ranks ranged from 450 in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE IIT Kharagpur) to 19,141 in Architecture IIT KGP. This variation reflects high demand for CSE, Artificial Intelligence, and core engineering branches like Electrical and Mechanical, while programs like Agriculture and Architecture had comparatively higher closing ranks.

Can I get IIT Kharagpur with 5,000 rank?

Yes, a JEE Advanced rank of around 5,000 is sufficient for admission into many B.Tech IIT Kharagpur courses. With this rank, candidates may secure branches like Civil Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Science, Mining, and some B.Sc. courses at IIT KGP. However, highly sought-after programs like CSE, Artificial Intelligence, and Mathematics & Computing IIT Kharagpur are not accessible at this rank.

Which IIT has the lowest cutoff?

Compared to older IITs like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras, the IIT Kharagpur cutoffs are relatively higher for some programs. For instance, CSE IIT KGP closed at 450 in 2024, while IIT Bombay CSE and IIT Delhi CSE typically close within the top 100 ranks.

What is the highest package of IIT Kharagpur in 2025?

In the 2024–25 placement season, the IIT Kharagpur highest package touched approximately ₹2.14 crore per annum, with over 1,800 offers including 25 international and 409 PPOs. The placements highlight strong demand in Computer Science, AI IIT Kharagpur, and core engineering programs like Aerospace, Biotechnology, and Electrical Engineering, with top recruiters being global tech and consulting firms.

What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff for CSE?

In JoSAA 2024 Round 6, the IIT Kharagpur CSE cutoff was: General – 450, OBC-NCL – 209, EWS – 78, SC – 108, and ST – 68. This makes Computer Science at IIT KGP the most competitive branch, consistently attracting top scorers of JEE Advanced across categories.

What is the IIT Roorkee cutoff?

In JoSAA 2024 counselling, IIT Roorkee CSE closed at All India Rank 481 for General, 206 for OBC-NCL, 89 for EWS, 136 for SC, and 73 for ST categories. This makes IIT Roorkee CSE slightly less competitive compared to the IIT Kharagpur CSE cutoff, which closed at 450 for the General category.

What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff percentile?

Since admissions to IIT KGP B.Tech programs are based on JEE Advanced ranks, percentiles are not published. Securing CSE at IIT Kharagpur (closing rank ~450) typically requires being among the top 0.2% of JEE Advanced candidates, while other branches like Civil, Mining, or Agricultural Engineering allow ranks up to 7,000–10,000.

What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff for OBC category?

For OBC-NCL candidates in 2024, the IIT KGP cutoffs varied: CSE – 209, AI – 352, Electrical Engineering – 884, Mechanical – 1590, Civil – 3042, and Agricultural Engineering – 4752. This shows strong demand for CSE, AI, and Electrical Engineering IIT Kharagpur, while Agriculture and Civil closed at higher ranks.

What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff in JEE Advanced?

In JoSAA 2024 Round 6, the IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoffs for General category were: CSE – 450, AI – 953, Electrical – 1985, Mechanical – 4016, Chemical – 5222, Civil – 7774, Architecture – 19141. These demonstrate demand differences between CSE, AI, Biotechnology IIT Kharagpur, and other branches.

What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff in JEE Mains?

Admissions to IIT Kharagpur B.Tech courses are not based on JEE Main cutoffs but solely on JEE Advanced ranks. Candidates must first qualify JEE Main (typically above the 90th percentile) to sit for JEE Advanced, after which admission to IIT KGP courses is decided by JEE Advanced rank.

What is the IIT Kanpur cutoff?

In JoSAA 2024 counselling, IIT Kanpur CSE closed at rank 237 for General, with OBC-NCL closing at 133 and EWS at 58. Electrical closed near 1240 and Mechanical at 2784 for General category. Compared to this, IIT Kharagpur CSE cutoff (450) is less competitive, though both institutes remain top choices for engineering aspirants.

What is the IIT Kharagpur cutoff for 2025?

The 2024 JoSAA General category cutoffs for IIT Kharagpur admissions ranged from 450 in CSE and 953 in AI to 4016 in Mechanical, 7079 in Civil, and 19141 in Architecture. This shows that Computer Science, AI, and Mathematics & Computing at IIT KGP are among the most competitive, while Architecture and Agricultural Engineering IIT Kharagpur remain less competitive.

IIT Kharagpur IIT JAM Year Wise Cutoff (Rank)

Courses202420232022
M.Sc. in Chemistry--216
M.Sc. in Geology--64
M.Sc. in Physics--265
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Chemistry214219-
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geology8163-
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geophysics599616-
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physics290248-

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