IIT Kharagpur is among the top technical and research institutions in India and the world. The institute has been ranked by different agencies like NIRF and India Today for its research and academic excellence. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, IIT Kharagpur achieved a remarkable ranking of 7 in the overall category. In addition, the institute has achieved the 3rd, 6th, and 9th ranks in the Architecture, Engineering, and Law departments.
Apart from national rankings, IIT Kharagpur has also achieved a place in the international reach. The QS World University Rankings 2024 has awarded the institute 271 rank with a total score of 37.4. Additionally, IIT Kharagpur ranked 5th as per the QS South Asia University Rankings 2023.
Indiatoday Ranking
IIT Kharagpur is ranked #4 in India for B.Tech in 2024, retaining its position as the best college in West Bengal. It has been ranked in the top 5 consistently in the last few years, reflecting its excellent academic reputation. This table reflects IIT Kharagpur's rankings in B.Tech and overall in various years.
| Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | 2024: #4 out of 284 in India, #1st in West Bengal |
| 2023: #4 out of 35 in India | |
| 2022: #4 out of 10 in India | |
| Overall | 2023: #4 out of 281 in India, #1st in West Bengal |
NIRF Ranking
IIT Kharagpur has been consistently ranked top in various streams. In 2024, it is ranked highest in Architecture (#2), Law (#7), and B.Tech (#5) nationally. It is the highest-ranked institute in West Bengal in multiple categories. This table provides IIT Kharagpur's rankings in various streams and years.
| Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 2024: #2 out of 40 in India, #1st in West Bengal |
| 2023: #3 out of 30 in India, #1st in West Bengal | |
| 2022: #3 out of 30 in India, #1st in West Bengal | |
| Law | 2024: #7 out of 39 in India, #2nd in West Bengal |
| 2023: #9 out of 30 in India, #2nd in West Bengal | |
| 2022: #6 out of 30 in India, #2nd in West Bengal | |
| B.Tech | 2024: #5 out of 300 in India, #1st in West Bengal |
| 2023: #6 out of 200 in India, #1st in West Bengal | |
| 2022: #5 out of 300 in India, #1st in West Bengal | |
| MBA | 2022: #12 out of 125 in India, #2nd in West Bengal |
| Overall | 2024: #6 out of 200 in India, #1st in West Bengal |
| 2023: #7 out of 200 in India, #1st in West Bengal | |
| 2022: #6 out of 200 in India, #1st in West Bengal |
Outlook Ranking
IIT Kharagpur has good rankings in Outlook. It is ranked #4 for B.Tech in India in 2024, 2023, and 2022. The overall rank was #6 out of 15 in India in 2022. This table shows IIT Kharagpur's Outlook rankings for B.Tech and overall categories over years.
| Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | 2024: #4 out of 25 in India |
| 2023: #4 out of 25 in India | |
| 2022: #4 out of 25 in India | |
| Overall | 2022: #6 out of 15 in India |
IIRF Ranking
IIT Kharagpur is ranked #1 in Architecture for 2023, 2024, and 2025 by IIRF. The MBA is ranked #23 in India for 2025, and B.Tech consistently ranks in the top 4. This table shows IIT Kharagpur's IIRF rankings in different streams for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
| Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 2025: #1 out of 48 in India |
| 2024: #1 out of 30 in India | |
| 2023: #1 out of 30 in India | |
| Law | 2024: #7 out of 40 in India |
| 2023: #6 out of 39 in India | |
| B.Tech | 2024: #4 out of 160 in India |
| 2023: #4 out of 170 in India | |
| MBA | 2025: #23 out of 100 in India |
| 2024: #18 out of 46 in India, #3rd in West Bengal | |
| 2023: #20 out of 44 in India |
NIRF Innovation Ranking
IIT Kharagpur is #9 in India for innovation in 2024, up from #11 in 2023. It also ranks #1 in West Bengal for innovation. This table demonstrates IIT Kharagpur's NIRF Innovation rankings in 2023 and 2024.
| Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2024: #9 out of 50 in India |
| 2023: #11 out of 312 in India | |
| #1st in West Bengal |
THE Ranking
IIT Kharagpur's 2020 global rankings reflect marked improvement. B.Tech rose from #251-300 in 2019 to #201-250 in 2020, and overall ranking rose to #401-500 from not being listed in 2019. This table reflects IIT Kharagpur's global rankings for various streams in 2019 and 2020.
| Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
|---|---|
| Social Science | 2020: #301-400 out of 601 in International |
| Science | 2020: #501-600 out of 801 in International |
| 2019: #501-600 out of 800 in International | |
| B.Tech | 2020: #201-250 out of 800 in International |
| 2019: #251-300 out of 800 in International | |
| Overall | 2020: #401-500 out of 1000 in International |
QS Ranking
IIT Kharagpur's overall QS World University ranking for 2024 is #271 among 1498 institutions in India. This is an improvement from its 2023 ranking of #270 globally, which was also an improvement from its 2021 ranking. This table shows IIT Kharagpur's overall QS World University rankings for 2021, 2023, and 2024.
| Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2024: #271 out of 1498 in India |
| 2023: #270 out of 1400 in International | |
| 2021: #314 out of 5500 in International |
US News Ranking
IIT Kharagpur's overall ranking by US News for 2022 is #764 out of 2000 international institutions. It decreased marginally from #733 in 2021, but its ranking is still strong among foreign universities, maintaining stable performance over the years. This table presents IIT Kharagpur's overall US News rankings for 2020, 2021, and 2022.
| Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2022: #764 out of 2000 in International |
| 2021: #733 out of 1467 in International | |
| 2020: #722 out of 1599 in International |
IIT Kharagpur Ranking FAQs
What is the NIRF 2023 ranking of IIT Kharagpur for overall performance?
IIT Kharagpur stands at 7th position in the overall category in NIRF 2023 rankings.
Where does IIT Kharagpur stand in B.Tech as per India Today?
IIT Kharagpur is ranked 4th in India for B.Tech for 2024, and has been consistently ranking in the top 5 for the last few years.
What is IIT Kharagpur's QS World University Ranking in 2024?
IIT Kharagpur ranks 271 in the QS World University Rankings of 2024, an improvement from 270 in 2023.
What has been the performance of IIT Kharagpur in the Outlook rankings for B.Tech?
IIT Kharagpur ranks 4th in India for B.Tech as per Outlook in 2024, 2023, and 2022.
What is IIT Kharagpur's NIRF ranking in 2024 for architecture?
IIT Kharagpur is ranked 2nd for Architecture in India as per the NIRF 2024 rankings.
What is the overall ranking of IIT Kharagpur in the IIRF 2025 for architecture?
IIT Kharagpur is ranked 1st in India for Architecture in the IIRF 2025 rankings.
In which position does IIT Kharagpur stand in innovation as per NIRF 2024?
IIT Kharagpur is ranked 9th in India for innovation in the NIRF 2024 rankings.
Where is IIT Kharagpur ranked in the THE World University Rankings 2020 for B.Tech?
IIT Kharagpur ranks between 201-250 globally for B.Tech in the 2020 THE rankings.
Where is IIT Kharagpur placed in the US News 2022 rankings?
IIT Kharagpur ranks 764th globally in the US News 2022 rankings.
Where is IIT Kharagpur placed in the IIRF 2024 for MBA?
IIT Kharagpur ranks 18th in India for MBA as per IIRF 2024 rankings, and 3rd in West Bengal.