Usually, for General Category students, some of the dual degree programs at IIT Kharagpur need a high rank within the top 2000 to 3000. However, the rank can fluctuate depending on the competition among the candidates in a given year and for the specific branch of engineering.

For candidates belonging to reserved categories, the required rank for admission in Dual Degree programs is normally lower than the rank for the General Category candidates. OBC Category candidates are eligible for these degree programs with a rank of around 4000 to 5000, whereas the SC and ST Candidates can secure their admission in IIT Kharagpur with ranks up to 7000 - 8000 or even higher.