During the recent placements for the Metallurgy program at IIT Kharagpur, a total of 77 candidates registered, with 54 successfully placed, resulting in a placement rate of 70.12%. The minimum salary package offered was Rs. 6 lakhs per annum, while the average package reached Rs. 18.37 lakhs per annum.
Notably, the highest package offered was an impressive Rs. 46.99 lakhs per annum, and the median salary stood at Rs. 15.83 lakhs per annum. These statistics reflect a strong demand for Metallurgy graduates in the job market, showcasing the program's effectiveness in preparing students for successful careers.
IIT Kharagpur Metallurgy Placements Highlights
| Particulars | Placements Statistics |
| Registered Candidates | 77 |
| Placed Candidates | 54 |
| Placement Rate | 70.12% |
| Lowest Package | Rs. 6 LPA |
| Highest Package | Rs. 46.99 LPA |
| Average Package | Rs. 18.37 LPA |
| Median Package | Rs. 15.63 LPA |
IIT Kharagpur Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Fees
IIT Kharagpur offers admission to the B.Tech (Hons) in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering program at the undergraduate level. Ranked #5 in the NIRF 2024 Engineering category, IIT KGP's tuition fee is Rs. 8,00,000 for the entire course duration. The program has a seat intake of 62 students.
| Fee Components | Amount |
| Tuition Fees | Rs. 8 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fees | Rs. 1.71 Lakhs |
| One-time Payment | Rs. 6,700 |
| Total Fee | Rs. 9.77 Lakhs |
IIT Kharagpur Metallurgy Placement Alumni
Recipient | Year | Achievement/Award |
Dr. Samir Venkatpati Kamat | 1985 | Director DMRL |
Prof. P.K. Sen | - | Chairman, Technical Committee of Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. |
Prof. S.K. Roy | - | Department of MME, IIT Kharagpur, has been conferred the Honorary Membership from Indian Institute of Metals. |
Shri Arijit Mitra | - | won IIM VIDYA BHARATHI PRIZE. |
Mr. Kunwar Akash Singh | - | won IIM VIDYA BHARATHI PRIZE. |
Prof. Rahul Mitra | - | won the NMD Award in Metal Science category. |
Prof. Jyotsna Dutta Majumdar | - | Metallurgist of the Year |
Sundar Pichai | 1993 | CEO of Google |
