Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), established in 1951, is the first and oldest IIT in India. Recognised as an Institute of National Importance, IIT Kharagpur is globally known for excellence in engineering, science, management, law, and interdisciplinary education.
Spread across a massive 2100-acre campus, IIT Kharagpur is one of the largest residential educational institutions in the country. The institute comprises 19 academic departments, 8 multidisciplinary schools, and 13 centres of excellence, offering UG, PG, dual degree, and PhD programs across engineering, science, management, law, architecture, and humanities.
IIT Kharagpur is home to the renowned *Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL)*—the first law school in India within a technical institute—and the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), one of the top management schools in India. The institution also hosts the Supercomputer PARAM Shakti and multiple national research facilities.
In QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Kharagpur ranks among the top engineering institutions globally, consistently placed within the top 300. In NIRF Rankings 2025, IIT Kharagpur features prominently across categories including Engineering, Management, Research, and Overall Institutions.
The institute is known for its strong entrepreneurship ecosystem, including the Science and Technology Entrepreneurs’ Park (STEP) and AI/ML innovation centres that support startups and cutting-edge research.
IIT Kharagpur hosts major student festivals like *Spring Fest* and *Kshitij*, one of Asia’s biggest techno-management fests. With a vast alumni network, world-class faculty, and a legacy of excellence, IIT Kharagpur continues to be one of India’s top destinations for high-quality technical and research education.
