IIT Kharagpur News & Updates 2025 - Notifications, Notice, Result

Spread on 2,200 acres, a map is needed to navigate the daily lives of students here. It's also so big that it boasts its own police station, and getting from one place to another is as fun as a treasure hunt every single day. It's none other than IIT Kharagpur: Biggest Engineering College Campus. A dream with world research facilities and infinite green space, this campus redefines the meaning of college life! So, let's wander through this educational giant!

The National Institutional Ranking Framework released the NIRF rankings for the year 2025 on September 4, on the official website, nirfindia.org. In the overall category, 17 Indian Institue of Technology (s) have made it to the list of top IIT colleges; IIT Roorkee moved up to 7th position, and IIT Indore moved up 6 places from 33rd to 27th position this year. However, IIT Guwahati dopped from 9th to 11th position. Check the list of top IIT colleges in India as per the latest NIRF ranking 2025 in the article. 

Also Check - NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025: State-wise Top B.Tech Colleges, List of Top 100 Institutes

WB Govt. Appoints IIT Kharagpur to prepare Safety SoP for Durga Puja: With UNESCO’s recognition serving as a catalyst, Durga Puja—the grandest public art celebration in the world—is preparing to take a transformative step towards inclusivity and safety. Determined to make the festival not only magnificent but also accessible to all, the West Bengal government has appointed IIT Kharagpur to design detailed accessibility frameworks along with a Safety Standard Operating Procedure tailored specifically for the Puja festivities.

BSF and IIT Khargapur Collaborate to Develop Indigenous Drones: The Border Security Force (BSF) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) to develop advanced drone technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance the BSF's capabilities in drone forensics, counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, research and development, and training. The agreement was signed by BSF's Inspector General (ICT), Maninder Pratap Singh Pawar, and IIT-K's Dean of Research and Development, Prof Tarun Gupta, in the presence of BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary.

IIT Placements 2024-25: IIT Placements for the year 2024-2025 have been conducted in two phases for all the IITs. Usually, the first phase began around December and the second phase from February to May. IIT Bombay reported an average package of approximately INR 36.9 LPA, with sectors like technology, finance, and consulting dominating recruitment. IIT Indore recorded an average salary of around INR 23.50 LPA, with top-performing BTech branches like Computer Science Engineering and Electrical Engineering having the highest averages. IIT Kharagpur recorded a Domestic Highest Package of INR 1 Crore with top recruiters like  Apple, Texas Instruments, Goldman Sachs, Uber, and Schlumberger. IIT Delhi is recorded to have offered the highest package of INR 1 Crore Per Annum at the domestic level, with more than 50 offers above INR 1 crore. Some of the top recruiters of the Top IITs in India are Microsoft, Google, Apple, Schlumberger, Qualcomm, Amazon, Flipkart, ISRO, American Express, Boston Consulting Group, Intel, etc. 

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IIT Kharagpur's IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter is offering a remote internship in AI and ML as part of its Summer Internship Programme 2025. To apply, candidates need to submit a Google Form application along with an updated CV, passport-size photo, scanned signature, and valid student ID card. The deadline to apply is June 21, 2025, and shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of June. The internship is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from across India, allowing them to work on real-world projects and gain mentorship from experts affiliated with IIT Kharagpur and IEEE. 

JoSAA IIT Kharagpur Seat Matrix 2025: Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the JoSAA IIT Kharagpur seat matrix 2025 in online mode at josaa.admissions.nic.in. Candidates taking admission to the IIT Kharagpur B Tech course through JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams will be can check the official seat matrix. The JoSSA IIT seat matrix 2025 for IIT Kharagpur consists of the number of seats available for each candidate's selected course across all categories. The seats are allocated to the candidates by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) through centralized counselling done across multiple stages, based on their choice and rank. The JoSAA Seat Matrix  2025 represents the total number of JEE Main and JEE Advanced seats available at participating IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JoSAA Counselling 2025. 

List of Top IIT Colleges in India: The Indian Institutes of Technology, popularly known as IITs, are the country's most prestigious and top engineering institutes. They are autonomous institutes of higher education in the technical field and are widely known for their BTech courses. There are 23 IIT colleges in India governed by the Institute of Technology Act, 1961 - a common IT council. Candidates often wonder about which IIT is best in India. IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur are some of the best IIT colleges in India. Candidates can check the list of top IIT colleges in India as per the NIRF 2024 Rankings. Before moving forward with top IITs in India, do you know What is the Full Form of JEE?

The best colleges offering MBA in Data Science and Business Analytics in India include IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, ISB Hyderabad, and SCMHRD Pune. These colleges have a proven track record of producing highly skilled professionals capable of fulfilling the job market demands. Additionally, they have a robust placement cell that works tirelessly to provide ample job opportunities to students. With a focus on holistic development, these MBA in Data Analytics colleges in India offer a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of the corporate world and equips them with the skills and knowledge required to become successful leaders in Data Science and Business Analytics. If you are interested in the area, explore the 10 best MBA in Data Science colleges in India covering important details, including the application process, admissions, and fee structure.

IIT Kharagpur to Provide Admission to B.Tech. without JEE Score from 2026: In a major step towards providing more access to the world-class education facilities in IIT, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur is planning to bring in new mode for admission to its B.Tech courses from the academic session 2026-27 making the remarkable, students eligible for admission even without JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) scores.

IIIT Kottayam PhD admission 2026 registration is underway, and interested candidates can submit their applications till November 14, 2025. Before proceeding to fill out the IIIT Kottayam PhD application, the candidates must make sure to go through the eligibility criteria. Furthermore, the complete application process will include steps such as registration, filling out the application form with the required details, uploading the documents within the specified dimensions, and then paying the requisite fee. The IIIT Kottayam PhD application fee 2026 will differ based on different categories. Here is the direct link to register for IIIT Kottayam PhD Admission 2026.

GATE 2026 category change instructions include payment of fees before the due date, with a specified process. The facility to change category in GATE 2026 application is available until November 6, 2025, and the candidates must make sure to make the necessary changes before the deadline. The candidates will have to pay a specific amount of fee for GATE 2026 category, which differs based on different categories. To get the category changed, the candidates will have to follow a specific process, which includes logging in to the GOAPS portal, clicking on ‘Category change’, and then selecting the category that they want to change.

The GATE 2026 application correction window has been made live by IIT Guwahati, giving students a chance to make corrections to their submitted details. The rectification window will remain open until November 3, 2025, and during this time, applicants can log in to the official GATE portal, i.e., gate2026.iitg.ac.in using their enrollment ID and password to make the necessary edits.

KIITEE 2026 Application Form  (To Open Soon): KIITEE 2026 application forms are expected to open soon, probably by second week of November 2025. Students interested in pursuing various undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the entrance exam can apply online by visiting the official KIIT website. The courses offered include B.Tech. and M.Tech programs in diverse fields such as engineering, computer science, and electronics.