IIT Kharagpur 2026 — UG / PG Admission via JEE & GATE

Name Of The Post

IIT Kharagpur 2026 UG PG Admission

Last Updated

17th May 2026

Highlighted Information

IIT Kharagpur UG/PG admissions open for 2026; apply via JEE Advanced or GATE

Short Information

Applications are now open for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at IIT Kharagpur for the 2026 academic cycle. Prospective students seeking B.Tech, B.S., Integrated M.Tech, or Dual Degree courses must qualify through JEE Advanced 2026 and participate in JoSAA counselling, which includes six rounds. For M.Tech, candidates need a valid GATE 2026 score and must accept offers through COAP. Admission to M.S. and PhD programs requires both GATE qualification and an institutional interview. The institute also offers separate admission routes for foreign nationals (DASA), Olympiad medallists, and lateral-entry transfers. First-year undergraduates are required to stay in hostel accommodation. Detailed information, including the official brochure and rank statistics, is available on the IIT Kharagpur admissions website.

Post Importance

This section is crucial for candidates planning to apply to IIT Kharagpur, as it outlines the eligibility criteria, entrance exams, and application process for various UG and PG courses.
Knowing the correct channels and deadlines ensures you don't miss your chance to join one of India's top engineering institutes.
Early awareness of requirements and procedures helps you prepare your application and supporting documents efficiently.

Department

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the issuing authority for this post.

Stage Level

Held at the National level — applicants from this scope are eligible.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

UG: Class XII + JEE Advanced 2026 rank within JoSAA cutoff. PG: Bachelor's in relevant stream + valid GATE 2026 score.

Age Criteria

Minimum Age	17 year old17 year old
Maximum Age	28 year old28 year old
Age Relaxation	5 years for SC/ST/PwD5 years for SC/ST/PwD

Job Type

A Permanent engagement with the issuing authority.

Exam Mode

Test mode — Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Open to All candidates.

Dates and Direct Links

Important Dates

Application Start Date	6th June 20266th June 2026
Application End Date	28th July 202628th July 2026
Exam Date	Predicted 28th July 2026Predicted 28th July 2026

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