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IIT Kharagpur • NIRF #5 Engineering

B.Tech Civil Engineering @ IIT Kharagpur

Build literally everything around you — from metro tunnels to earthquake-proof towers — at India’s oldest IIT.

NAAC Accreditation

A++

Score: 3.98 / 4

Key numbers

Intake

60 seats

Avg CTC (2025)

₹14 LPA

Total Program Fee

₹9.07 L

Duration

4 Years

Are you eligible?

  • Class 12 Subjects

    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics — all three are mandatory.

  • Minimum Percentage

    75% aggregate in Class 12 board exams.

Entrance exams

JEE_ADVANCED

Your 4-year arc

  1. Year +0

    Foundations + First Survey Camp

    Math, mechanics, and your first love-hate relationship with a theodolite under the sun.

  2. Year +1

    Core Civil kicks in

    Structural Analysis, Concrete Tech, and Geotechnical Engineering — bridges stop being magic and start being math.

  3. Year +2

    Systems & Depth

    Transportation, Environmental, Water Resources, and Earthquake Engineering. Time to pick your lane.

  4. Year +3

    Capstone + Placements

    Infrastructure Planning, Construction Management, thesis, and core recruiters like L&T and AECOM.

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

85%

Top recruiters

Larsen & ToubroTata ProjectsSchlumbergerAECOMJacobsGammon IndiaShapoorji PallonjiSimplex InfrastructuresGMR GroupReliance Infrastructure

Investment

₹9.1L total

~₹2.3L per year

  • Academic Fee (approx. per year)₹2,26,650per year
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Hostel life is mandatory (and iconic)

IIT KGP is massive, green, and fully residential. Expect 8 AM labs, cycle rides across departments, and midnight maggi at the Old Campus canteen. Scholarships are available if you need support.

The verdict

Good fit

If you want the IIT tag without forcing yourself into CS, this is a power move. 2025 placements show 85% placed with a ₹14 LPA average — rock-solid for core infrastructure. The recruiter list is legit, and the ₹9.07L total fee is standard for old IITs. Just know: civil is field-heavy, not laptop-heavy. Choose this if you care about skylines more than SaaS dashboards.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ IIT brand without CS/EE pressure
  • ✓ Core infrastructure & construction careers
  • ✓ Large legacy campus experience

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Expecting ₹30+ LPA tech packages
  • ✗ Wanting fully remote work from Day 1
  • ✗ Disliking site visits and fieldwork
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