IIT Kharagpur Ph.D Mining Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Doctoral Degree Course in Mining Engineering at IIT Kharagpur, applied through the QIP Scheme, involves an online application followed by an interview for selection. The faculty, mostly with foreign qualifications, provide world-class training and encourage applying recent technologies in labs, preparing students for global opportunities. IIT Kharagpur, as a Central Government Institute, offers highly affordable education with fees about 80% lower than private universities in India, without any donation or development fees.

Substantial funding is available, including opportunities for international travel. Placements are robust, with many students joining Coal India Ltd and others securing positions at Vedanta (BALCO), Volvo India, and JCB, with training salaries between Rs 35,000 to Rs 55,000 per month. Some students also join software industries, earning annual packages between 6 Lakhs and 9 Lakhs. Internship stipends vary, with Indian Oil offering Rs 5,000 per month, Haldia Oil Refinery Rs 6,000, Durgapur Steel Plant Rs 4,000, Coal India Rs 5,000, and Volvo India Rs 8,000.

MTech, PhD, and MS students receive government-determined stipends, while BTech students can avail of study loans from the State Bank of India on campus.