Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), founded in 1951, is India’s first IIT and a globally recognized center for higher education and research.

Located in West Bengal, the institute began its journey in the historic Hijli campus, symbolizing a deep connection to India’s independence.

Over the decades, IIT Kharagpur has expanded into a multidisciplinary hub offering top-ranked programs in engineering, technology, law, management, and sciences.

Spread across a 2,200-acre residential campus, it fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence.

Renowned for producing industry leaders and changemakers, IIT Kharagpur remains at the forefront of shaping the future through education, research, and global impact.