IIT Kharagpur vs IIT Tirupati: Courses, Seats, Cutoffs, Fees, Placements and Research (2026)
IIT Kharagpur leads on sponsored research by 828% (₹162.10 crore, FY 2023-24 vs ₹17.47 crore, FY 2024-25; different data years). IIT Kharagpur earned 9.8 times as much from consultancy (₹46.15 crore, FY 2023-24 vs ₹4.73 crore, FY 2024-25; different data years). IIT Kharagpur has 6.1 times as much faculty (895, NIRF 2025 vs 146, NIRF 2026; different data years).
Last updated: 14 Oct 2026.
Who should pick which (our analysis)
IIT Tirupati
Our analysis: IIT Tirupati suits you if you want a small, core-engineering IIT in south India. Its six branches are Chemical, Civil, CSE, Electrical, Engineering Physics and Mechanical. Electrical has the most seats (60), and Engineering Physics has just 10.At a glance
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| Point | IIT Kharagpur | IIT Tirupati | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established (year) | 1951 | 2015 | JoSAA 2026 institute profile official website |
| Location (city, state) | Kharagpur, West Bengal | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | josaa.admissions.nic.in JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Campus area | Not published | 548 acres | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Official website | iitkgp.ac.in | iittp.ac.in | iitkgp.ac.in |
| NIRF Overall rank | 6 | Not published | NIRF 2025 |
| NIRF Engineering rank | 5 | 57 | NIRF 2025 |
| B.Tech tuition per semester | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | 2026-27 (tentative) 2026-27 |
| Fee waiver notes | SC, ST and PwD: no tuition. Family income below ₹1 lakh: no tuition; ₹1–5 lakh: ₹33,333. | SC, ST and PwD: no tuition. GEN/OBC-NCL/EWS with income below ₹1 lakh: no tuition; ₹1–5 lakh: ₹33,334 per semester. | 2026-27 (tentative) 2026-27 |
| Hostel / mess fee | Per semester: hall establishment ₹24,354 + mess ₹14,500 + hostel overhead ₹1,177 | Per semester: hostel seat rent ₹7,000; advanced dining charges ₹19,840 | 2026-27 (tentative) 2026-27 |
| Total JoSAA seats | 1,949 | 254 | JoSAA 2026 |
| UG 4-year median salary | ₹19.76 lakh | ₹15 lakh | 2023-24 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year placed / graduated | 517 placed of 668 graduates | 128 placed of 222 graduates | 2023-24 2024-25 |
| UG 5-year (dual) median salary | ₹20 lakh | Not published | 2023-24 |
| PG 2-year median salary | ₹14 lakh | ₹9 lakh | 2023-24 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year placed | 679 | 118 | 2023-24 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year went for higher studies | 83 | 69 | 2023-24 2024-25 |
| Total UG 4-year students | 4,096 | Not published | 2023-24 |
| Faculty count | 895 | 146 | NIRF 2025 NIRF 2026 |
| Full-time PhD students | 3,635 | 303 | 2023-24 2024-25 |
| Full-time PhDs graduated | 519 | Not published | 2023-24 |
| Sponsored research received | ₹162.10 crore | ₹17.47 crore | FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 |
| Consultancy received | ₹46.15 crore | ₹4.73 crore | FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 |
How IIT Kharagpur and IIT Tirupati differ
- IIT Kharagpur leads on sponsored research by 828% (₹162.10 crore, FY 2023-24 vs ₹17.47 crore, FY 2024-25; different data years).
- IIT Kharagpur earned 9.8 times as much from consultancy (₹46.15 crore, FY 2023-24 vs ₹4.73 crore, FY 2024-25; different data years).
- IIT Kharagpur has 6.1 times as much faculty (895, NIRF 2025 vs 146, NIRF 2026; different data years).
- IIT Kharagpur enrols 12.0 times as much PhD scholars (3,635, 2023-24 vs 303, 2024-25; different data years).
- IIT Kharagpur admits 7.7 times as much students through JoSAA (1,949 vs 254, JoSAA 2026).
- The latest published 4-year UG median salary is ₹19.76 lakh at IIT Kharagpur (2023-24) and ₹15 lakh at IIT Tirupati (2024-25). The years differ, so compare with care.
- Tuition is identical at ₹1,00,000 a semester.
- IIT Kharagpur ranks higher in NIRF 2025 Engineering (5 vs 57).
- IIT Kharagpur has more 4-year B.Tech CSE seats (140 vs 53).
- Only IIT Kharagpur offers Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural and Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering among these two.
- Only IIT Tirupati offers Engineering Physics among these two.
Worked out from the official numbers above.
Courses and seats
IIT Kharagpur
- B.Tech (4 years)
- B.S. (4 years)
- B.Arch (5 years)
IIT Tirupati
- B.Tech (4 years)
Seats per branch
| Branch | IIT Kharagpur | IIT Tirupati |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 70 | Not offered |
| Agricultural and Food Engineering | 93 | Not offered |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 70 | Not offered |
| Chemical Engineering | 115 | 39 |
| Civil Engineering | 119 | 39 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 140 | 53 |
| Electrical Engineering | 113 | 60 |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 150 | Not offered |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 44 | Not offered |
| Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 66 | Not offered |
| Mechanical Engineering | 172 | 53 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 93 | Not offered |
| Mining Engineering | 113 | Not offered |
| Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture | 80 | Not offered |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering | 72 | Not offered |
| Artificial Intelligence | 50 | Not offered |
| Biomedical Engineering | 30 | Not offered |
| B.S. Chemistry | 45 | Not offered |
| B.S. Economics | 59 | Not offered |
| B.S. Physics | 49 | Not offered |
| B.S. Mathematics and Computing | 69 | Not offered |
| B.S. Applied Geology | 52 | Not offered |
| B.S. Exploration Geophysics | 45 | Not offered |
| B.Arch (5 years) | 40 | Not offered |
| Engineering Physics | Not offered | 10 |
Source: JoSAA 2026 · JoSAA 2026
5 branches appear at both IIT Kharagpur and IIT Tirupati. Seat matrix, explained →
JoSAA cutoffs: opening and closing ranks
OPEN closing ranks, 2024–2026. Lower is harder.
| Branch | IIT Kharagpur | IIT Tirupati | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 4745 | 4872 | 5297 | – | – | – |
| Agricultural and Food Engineering | 10770 | 11111 | 12603 | – | – | – |
| Applied Geology | 12893 | 13685 | 15872 | – | – | – |
| Architecture (5-yr) | 20427 | 19141 | 24582 | – | – | – |
| Artificial Intelligence | 898 | 953 | 1043 | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Engineering | – | – | 10089 | – | – | – |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 7972 | 9224 | 10683 | – | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 4848 | 5222 | 5803 | 14341 | 15636 | 15969 |
| Chemistry | 12488 | 12321 | 14760 | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 6992 | 7774 | 8816 | 15429 | 16548 | 17682 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 415 | 466 | 509 | 5024 | 5034 | 6030 |
| Economics | 5263 | 6063 | 6450 | – | – | – |
| Electrical Engineering | 2016 | 1985 | 2190 | 8816 | 9468 | 9677 |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 1448 | 1485 | 1660 | – | – | – |
| Engineering Physics | – | – | – | 12605 | 12915 | 13132 |
| Exploration Geophysics | 12413 | 12443 | 14923 | – | – | – |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering | 4364 | 4329 | 4699 | – | – | – |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2481 | 2741 | 2600 | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 6067 | 6547 | 6984 | – | – | – |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 7104 | 7708 | 8502 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Computing | 1329 | 1336 | 1428 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3613 | 4016 | 4588 | 11509 | 12143 | 12618 |
| Mining Engineering | 10218 | 10765 | 11962 | – | – | – |
| Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture | 9098 | 10074 | 11219 | – | – | – |
| Physics | 9672 | 10939 | 9572 | – | – | – |
All categories and seat pools
| Institute | Branch | Category | Seats | Year | Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|
Source: josaa.nic.in, final rounds.
M.Tech (GATE) cutoffs
No verified GATE cutoffs yet. How M.Tech admission works →
CSE OPEN closing ranks: IIT Kharagpur 509 (2026), IIT Tirupati 6,030 (2026). Cutoff trends, explained →
Fees
Fee waiver notes: IIT Kharagpur: SC, ST and PwD: no tuition. Family income below ₹1 lakh: no tuition; ₹1–5 lakh: ₹33,333.. IIT Tirupati: SC, ST and PwD: no tuition. GEN/OBC-NCL/EWS with income below ₹1 lakh: no tuition; ₹1–5 lakh: ₹33,334 per semester..
Hostel / mess fee: IIT Kharagpur: Per semester: hall establishment ₹24,354 + mess ₹14,500 + hostel overhead ₹1,177. IIT Tirupati: Per semester: hostel seat rent ₹7,000; advanced dining charges ₹19,840.
Research, labs and projects
Notable labs / facilities
IIT Kharagpur
- Central Research Facility (CRF), open to outside organisations
- Central Library, one of the largest technical libraries in Asia
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile)
IIT Tirupati
- Centre of Excellence in Smart Manufacturing & Electric Vehicle Technologies (with Wipro and Siemens)
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile)
For industry consultancy, IIT Kharagpur earns the most of the two. What sponsored research means →
IIT Tirupati: what these numbers mean
Tuition is ₹1,00,000 a semester if your family earns above ₹5 lakh. It is ₹33,334 between ₹1 lakh and ₹5 lakh, and nil below ₹1 lakh or for SC, ST and PwD students. Hostel seat rent is ₹7,000 and advanced dining charges of ₹19,840 per semester. NIRF 2026 data shows 128 of 222 four-year graduates placed in 2024-25, at a median of ₹15 lakh. 69 more went for higher studies, a high share. So many students here choose research or a master's after B.Tech. Sponsored research was ₹17.47 crore in FY 2024-25. In 2024, the institute set up a Centre of Excellence in Smart Manufacturing and Electric Vehicle Technologies with Wipro and Siemens. That is useful if you like EVs or manufacturing.How to choose
- Check your rank against the cutoff table first. CSE OPEN closing ranks: IIT Kharagpur 509 (2026), IIT Tirupati 6,030 (2026).
- 5 branches appear at both IIT Kharagpur and IIT Tirupati. Compare the branch you want, not just the name.
- IIT Kharagpur is in Kharagpur, West Bengal; IIT Tirupati is in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Think about distance from home.
FAQ
Is the B.Tech fee the same at IIT Kharagpur and IIT Tirupati?
Both charge ₹1,00,000 per semester.
Which has better placements, IIT Kharagpur or IIT Tirupati?
IIT Kharagpur has the higher UG median: ₹19.76 lakh vs ₹15 lakh (NIRF).
How many CSE seats do IIT Kharagpur and IIT Tirupati have?
IIT Kharagpur: 140. IIT Tirupati: 53.
Which does more research, IIT Kharagpur or IIT Tirupati?
Sponsored research: IIT Kharagpur ₹162.10 crore, IIT Tirupati ₹17.47 crore.
Sources
- josaa.admissions.nic.in › InstProfile
- iitkgp.ac.in
- nirfindia.org › OverallRanking
- nirfindia.org › EngineeringRanking
- nirfindia.org › IR-O-U-0573.pdf
- iittp.ac.in › aboutus
- josaa.admissions.nic.in › InstProfile
- iittp.ac.in
- files.iittp.ac.in › NIRF_Overall_2026.pdf
- josaa.admissions.nic.in › openingclosingrankarchieve
- josaa.admissions.nic.in › CurrentORCR
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