To apply for the BTech program at IIT Kharagpur, students must have a qualifying JEE Advanced score and at least 75% aggregate in their 10+2 exams, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. Candidates need to register for JOSAA counselling for seat allocation. The faculty is highly qualified, offering a favorable 1:5 faculty-to-student ratio that allows for personal mentorship, with most professors approachable for guidance. The program includes two main exams per semester: mid-semester (30%) and end-semester (50%).
The tuition fee for most BTech branches is INR 3.16 Lacs for the 8-semester program, with additional charges for hostels. A late fine of INR 200 per day is enforced for overdue payments. Numerous scholarships are available based on merit and family income, with SC/ST students exempt from tuition fees, and other fee waivers depending on income levels. Placements are strong, with about 85% of students securing jobs, particularly in Computer Science, with an average package of INR 19 lakhs per annum.
Around 400 companies visit annually, offering approximately 1500 offers, with the highest package reaching 3 crore INR. Internship opportunities are also abundant, with stipends averaging 70,000 INR monthly. Despite the high costs, various scholarships and financial aids are available to ease the financial burden for eligible students.
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