IIT Kharagpur
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Key numbers
NIRF Engineering Rank
#5
Placement Rate (2025)
92%
Average CTC
₹18.5 LPA
Batch Intake
80
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
75% aggregate with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Entrance Gateway
Qualified JEE Advanced
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
92%
Top recruiters
Investment
₹9.1L total
~₹2.3L per year
- Tuition & Campus Fees (Annual)₹2,26,650per year
4-Year Roadmap
Year +0
Foundation Year
Math, physics & intro to manufacturing processes.
Year +1
Core Mechanical
Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design & CAD/CAM.
Year +2
Advanced Labs & Internships
Heat Transfer, Robotics, Automotive Engineering & summer internships.
Year +3
Capstone & Placements
Capstone Design Project, electives & campus recruitment drive.
Hostel & Scholarships Included
IIT Kharagpur offers on-campus hostel accommodation and merit-cum-means scholarships, so you can focus on building robots instead of worrying about rent.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you survived JEE Advanced and love building physical systems, this is a no-brainer. IIT Kharagpur’s Mechanical program blends old-school rigor with robotics & automation, and the 2025 placement stats show strong industry trust across auto, aerospace & energy giants.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Core engineering & product design
- ✓ IIT brand & alumni network
- ✓ High placement volume in core sectors
Doesn't match
- ✗ Wanting a default software engineering role
- ✗ Avoiding JEE Advanced preparation