IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Inaugurated in 1951 at the site of the historic Hijli Detention Camp, IIT Kharagpur is the oldest IIT and has the largest campus and one of the biggest graduating batches. Its breadth of departments attracts a wide spectrum of recruiters across software, core engineering, finance and consulting.
Highest package ₹2.4 Cr Confidential
Average package ₹21.7 LPA Class of 2024-25
Median package ₹17.0 LPA Typical student
Placement rate 74% 1300 offers
Package breakdown
- Highest (domestic)
- ₹2.68 Cr
- Highest (international)
- ₹2.4 Cr
- Average
- ₹21.7 LPA
- Median
- ₹17.0 LPA
- Lowest
- ₹6 LPA
- Companies on campus
- 330
- Total offers
- 1300
- International offers
- 40
Branch-wise average
- Computer Science & Engineering ₹35.2 LPA
- Electronics & ECE ₹22.4 LPA
- Mechanical Engineering ₹14.6 LPA
- Civil Engineering ₹11.2 LPA
- Mining Engineering ₹13.9 LPA
Notable offers (2024-25)
| Package | Recruiter | Role | Candidate | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹2.68 Cr | Confidential (domestic) | Technology role | Graduating student (2025 batch) | domestic |
Top recruiters
Year-on-year
| Year | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | ₹21.7 LPA | ₹2.4 Cr |
| 2023-24 | ₹20.8 LPA | ₹2.4 Cr |
| 2022-23 | ₹20.0 LPA | ₹2.4 Cr |
Source: Compiled from publicly reported IIT Kharagpur placement figures (2024-25).