Can students in IIT Kharagpur get 9.8 CGPA?

Yes, it’s not that difficult to secure a 9.8 CGPA in IIT Kharagpur, especially in the first year. The entire batch has a strength of 10-15, students are easily able to touch the 9.5+ mark.

• One needs to get an excellent score (AE) in major subjects of highest credit (4)
• Decent score (A) in 3 subjects of minor credits 
• The lab work is pretty difficult and thus it’s almost impossible to get AE. These lab work have 2 credit requirements. 
• Maintaining a good CGPA is easy in the first year provided you don’t join any society and focus purely on academics. 
• Don’t rely on professors completely and try self-study for subjects at least in the first year.

As you will move further, your subjects will become complicated and then you will have to depend on classes and professors.