Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is a public technical university in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. It was the first Indian Institute of Technology to be established and was founded in 1951.[1] IIT Kharagpur is one of the top engineering colleges in India and is recognized worldwide.[2]

History

IIT Kharagpur was established in 1951 to develop technical education in India. It was modeled after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States.[3] The institute started its journey in the Hijli Detention Camp, a historical site.[4]

Campus

IIT Kharagpur has one of the largest campuses among IITs, covering an area of 2,100 acres (8.5 km²). The campus includes classrooms, hostels, sports facilities, and research centers.[5]

Academics

The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, science, management, law, and humanities.[6] It is known for its strong research programs and international collaborations.[7]

Achievements

  • Ranked among the top engineering colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).[8]
  • Known for its entrepreneurship and innovation centers, such as the Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship.[9]
  • Hosts the annual cultural festival, Spring Fest, and the technical festival, Kshitij.[10]

Alumni

IIT Kharagpur has a large network of alumni who have achieved global recognition in various fields, including technology, business, and academia.[11] Notable alumni include:

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Raina, Dhananjay (2006). Institutes of Excellence in Higher Education in India. Pearson Education. p. 42.
  2. ↑ "NIRF Engineering Rankings 2024". NIRF. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  3. ↑ Gupta, Amit (2017). India and Its Engineering Education System. Springer. p. 118.
  4. ↑ "History of IIT Kharagpur". IIT Kharagpur Official Website. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  5. ↑ "A Closer Look at the IIT Kharagpur Campus". Outlook India. 2024-03-10.
  6. ↑ "Academics at IIT Kharagpur". IIT Kharagpur Official Website. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  7. ↑ "IIT Kharagpur: THE Rankings". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  8. ↑ "NIRF Rankings 2024". NIRF. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  9. ↑ "Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship". IIT Kharagpur Official Website. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  10. ↑ "Spring Fest - IIT Kharagpur". Spring Fest Official Website. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  11. ↑ "IIT Kharagpur Alumni Association". IIT Kharagpur Alumni Portal. Retrieved 2025-01-17.