All-round Career Development Programme — The Institute organises various programmes to improve soft skills, professional communication and personality through career counselling by professional agencies and experts. Students are assisted in preparing professional resumes through resume writing workshops. Management development programs are conducted by industry experts. The CDC also assists departments in organising industry-oriented workshops, leadership talks, lectures, and Curriculum Oriented Career Prospects (COCP) workshops.

Choice of Companies — IIT Kharagpur invites the best recruiters during internship and placement season, covering sectors including Core Engineering, IT, Finance, Consulting, Automobiles, and PSUs. The diversity of recruiters and extensive participation of overseas companies reflects the global stature of the IIT Kharagpur brand.