CAT Accepting Colleges in Kharagpur 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is a distinguished technical institute established in 1951 in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur offers a total of 207 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. IIT-KGP is renowned; the institute has 15671 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering, Science, and other specialized fields across its 19 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur) operates through more than 19 specialized departments with over 895 faculty members. IIT Kharagpur is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Notably, the institute has been ranked 6th by NIRF 2023 in the Overall category, and also 3rd for Engineering and Architecture & Planning. Further, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur secured 59th in QS Asia University Rankings 2024. Its flagship offerings include B.Tech (Hons) and M.Tech programs.