Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Kharagpur

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, was started in 1950. The Institute is one of the top engineering institutes in India and it has been granted Autonomous status. It has a huge campus and is equipped with modern learning facilities. They have various Research Centers for the better development of the students and it focuses on the overall performance of the students.

The college draws the best expertise in technology, science, management and law so as to enable the students with the skills to synthesize, visualize, and execute projects in different fields. The college also takes sponsored research and provides consultancy services in educational, social and industrial related areas. IIT Kharagpur visions to be a centre of excellence in producing global leaders in the field of science, technology and management. The college also wants to be the hub of knowledge which will be very helpful at the national and global platforms.

The college encourages students towards entrepreneurial skills development which will lead them to make a contributing factor to the country’s economy. The college also gives many platforms to the students to showcase their entrepreneurial skills in National and International places. The college has an entrepreneurship cell which transforms the dreams of the students to working reality.

Apart from the educational factors, IIT Kharagpur is also well versed with extracurricular and cultural beauty. The college hosts many Inter and Intra college fests every year. The students are given the full charge of hosting the events hence making them more independent. The college also organises many workshops and seminars for the students which helps them for all-round development. IIT Admissions are currently present for UG, PG and Doctorate courses.

IIT Quick Links:

• Highlights
• IIT Courses
• Departments
• IIT Facilities
• Placement
• Scholarship
• Fee Details
• Awards & Rankings
• MoUs
• FAQs
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admissions
• Hostel Details

Indian Institute of Technology Highlights:

The Institute regulates all its actions to help the national interest and seeks and also to provide broad-based education, helping students sharpen their professional skills and procure the best-in-class skills in their respective disciplines. To draw the most suitable expertise in science, technology, management and law so as to furnish students with the skills to visualize, synthesize and execute projects in these fields. The highlights of the college are:

IIT Courses:

IIT KGP offers courses in UG, PG, Ph.D and integrated courses for students in the fields of Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Management and other departments. Following are the few courses, and their specializations:

Indian Institute of Technology Departments:

On March 1952, Pandit Nehru laid the foundation stone of the New Building. The layout of the present campus and the design of our buildings were carried out by a host of engineers and architects under the guidance of an eminent Swiss architect Dr. Werner M. Moser. A large amount of financial help was available for procuring a number of machine tools from the ministry of industry and supply. The departments of the college are given below:

• Engineering & Technology
• Architecture and Regional Planning
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Geology and Geophysics
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Mathematics
• Ocean Engg and Naval Architecture
• Physics

IIT Facilities:

Accommodation may basically be arranged in the guest houses while the residential unit is allotted and renovated (if required). The residential unit is facilitated with 24 hours of electricity and water supply at subsidized rates and internet connectivity through LAN and WIFI. Residents may apply for Institutes land phone connection if required. The following are a few facilities provided by the college for students:

• Gym
• Library
• Hostel
• Bank
• ATM
• Hospital & Health Centre
• Film Societies
• Aquatic Society
• Market Place
• Playgrounds
• Eateries

Indian Institute of Technology Placement:

The placement cell organises an all-around program which allows the students to excel in their carrier. The placement cell provides the students with the choice of companies from different sectors and domains while placements. The cell has a strong connection with the industry giants which take the students through real-time learning. The cell organizes guest lectures and seminars from industry experts. The cell invites national and international companies for recruitment drives. The placement cell ensures to equip the students with the best skills and make them industry-ready. IIT Placement is known for its record-breaking package every year.

IIT Scholarships:

More than Scholarships, IIT-KGP offers financial support to proceed with Academics, Accommodation, Research, Entrepreneurship and International Travel for Competitions. The following are a few options available for students who are financially weak to support their studies:

• Close to 1000 students at IIT-KGP obtain financial support from different corporations, foundations and external agencies.
• More than 1000 students get Scholarships on Merit-cum-Means.
• Hundreds of Endowment Prizes and Free Tuitions granted by the Institute.
• Alumni Funded Scholarships.
• IIT-KGP promoted and financed students to compete in international tournaments such as HULT Prize, GRIFTECH, Formula SAE, Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition, FIRA World Cup.
• International Travel support has been formalized under the Shri Gopal Rajgarhia (SGR) Student International Travel Programme for research and volunteer projects, international competitions and conferences, international internships and co-op placements.
• Top-up Fellowships are offered by the Faculty of Research Projects.
• Special Grants for incubated Entrepreneurship projects.
• IIT-KGP education loans can be availed from nationalised banks on campus.
• Students will not have to depend on parents or on scholarships for study.

Indian Institute of Technology Fee Details:

IIT KGP offers courses in various fields for students who are interested in joining UG, PG, Ph.D or even integrated courses. The fee structure for different courses is given below:

• The tuition fee for this program will be INR 25000 per semester and it will be revised from time to time.
• The course fee for B.Tech at IIT Kharagpur is INR 66,666 per annum.
• The total fee for the course of M.Tech is INR 110,000.
• MBA total course fee is INR 330,000.
• M.Sc course fee is INR 6,000 per annum

IIT Awards & Rankings:

• Internationally, IIT Kharagpur was ranked 308 in the QS World University Rankings of 2018 and the same rankings ranked it 62 in Asia and 24 in BRICS Nations.
• IIT Kharagpur ranked 2nd among engineering colleges in India by India Today in 2017, 3rd among engineering colleges by Outlook India.
• NIRF ranked it as the 4th best engineering college and 5th in overall colleges.

Indian Institute of Technology MoUs:

The Office of International Relations (OIR) works to encourage the exchange of students faculty and ideas between IIT Kharagpur and her international partners. The Office has a dedicated team of Executives working on all perspectives of international engagement and is collectively headed by the Dean and Associate Dean of International Relations. Administrative assistance is also presented by the Institutional Development Office. The International Relations Cell (IRC) is a student body serving under the OIR. Together, the OIR and IRC work towards increasing IIT Kharagpur's global outreach. Some of the MoUs that are signed by the international bodies are mentioned below:

• National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan.
• Sonargaon University, Bangladesh.
• The University of Tokyo.
• Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) Japan.
• Henan Polytechnic University (HPU), China.
• The University of Jordan.
• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel
• The University of Auckland
• University of Melbourne (Dual Doctoral Program)
• University of New Castle, Australia
• University of Melbourne, Australia
• University of Queensland, Australia
• Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Brunel University, London
• The French Network of Doctoral Schools REDOC-SPI
• Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
• Technical University Munich, Germany
• Tomas Bata University, Zlin, Czech Republic
• University of Minho, Portugal
• University of Manchester
• Institute of National Polytechnique de Toulouse (INPT)
• University of Liverpool, UK
• Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore (Italy)
• University of Southampton, UK
• University of Dublin, Ireland
• University of Warwick
• University of Delaware
• University of Alberta
• University of West Florida
• University of Georgia
• University of Houston
• New Mexico State University

IIT FAQS:

1. What are the courses offered by the university?
   - It offers courses in UG, PG, Ph.D and Integrated courses in several disciplines for students.
2. Does it offer placement for students?
   - Yes, the college has good placement records over the years.
3. Does it provide a student exchange program for students?
   - Yes, it offers a student exchange program for students who are interested in pursuing education abroad for some time.
4. Are there any internship programs for students who are interested in working in reputed companies before leaving college?
   - Yes, the college offers internship programs for students to utilize their time during summer vacation.

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