IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is a public institute of technology and research university an autonomous institute, established by the Government of India in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. Established in 1951, the institute is the first of the IITs to be established and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. In 2019 it was awarded the status of Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. IIT Kharagpur is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in India.
| Motto | Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam (Sanskrit) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Excellence in action is Yoga |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | August 18, 1951 |
| Budget | ₹639.91 crore (US$80 million) (FY2021–22 est.) |
| Chairman | T. V. Narendran |
| Director | Virendra Kumar Tewari |
Academic staff | 832 (2023) |
Administrative staff | 1,500 (2022) |
| Students | 14,503 (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 3,644 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | 7,212 (2023) |
| 3,647 (2023) | |
| Location | , West Bengal , India |
| Campus | Remote Town 2,100 acres (850 ha) |
| Language | English |
| Newspaper | The KGP Chronicle |
| Colours | Blue |
| Nickname | IITians, KGPians |
Sporting affiliations | Inter IIT Sports Meet |
| Mascot | Sacred fig tree |
| Website | www |
The institute was initially established to train engineers after India attained independence in 1947. However, over the years, the institute's academic capabilities diversified with offerings in management, law, architecture, humanities, etc. IIT Kharagpur has an 8.7-square-kilometre (2,100-acre) campus and has about 22,000 residents.