Month: June 2025

Prof. Suman Chakraborty officially takes over as Director of IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Suman Chakraborty officially takes over as Director of IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Chakraborty, a globally renowned academician and a distinguished faculty member from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has received several prestigious national and international honors in science and engineering. His work at the intersection of fluid mechanics, biomedical engineering, and technology-driven societal applications has earned him recognition as one of the foremost researchers in the country. There is a need to enhance connectivity with students so their issues and challenges are detected early and bring back the culture of fulfillness on the campus, said Prof. Suman Chakraborty, the newly appointed director of IIT Kharagpur, after taking charge on Monday. He…
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Awaken, Align, Advance ~ Embrace the Future of Mind, Body & Spirit through YOGA

Awaken, Align, Advance ~ Embrace the Future of Mind, Body & Spirit through YOGA

IIT Kharagpur Celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with the Message: Yoga for One Earth, One Health                   As a part of the nationwide 100-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga 2025, spearheaded by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, IIT Kharagpur undertook a series of activities and awareness drives aimed at promoting holistic well-being and the ancient practice of Yoga. The campaign witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, staff, and campus residents through workshops, lectures, daily practice sessions, and community outreach programs aligned with this year’s theme of “Yoga for…
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IIT Kharagpur ranked 4th in India & 215th in the World in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026

IIT Kharagpur ranked 4th in India & 215th in the World in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur ranked 4th in India in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026. The institute jumped ahead 07 places in comparison to its 2025 performance to become the 215th University in the world. The World University Ranking 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) featured 1501 Universities from all over the world and evaluated 8467 institutions in total. The institute has performed well in parameters like Sustainability, Employer Reputation, Citations per Faculty and International Research Network.                         Times of India (Print)             …
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IIT Kharagpur Team Secures National Win in Ideas4Life Ideathon for “Save Water”

IIT Kharagpur Team Secures National Win in Ideas4Life Ideathon for “Save Water”

A team from IIT Kharagpur comprising Rajarshi Bhar, Joydeepa Taran and Anil, guided by Prof. Brajesh Kumar Dubey from the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur has been awarded the first prize in the Ideas4Life initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change under the category of “Save Water.” The winners were felicitated on the World Environment Day function on 5th June, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change applauded the initiative, stating it had successfully surfaced innovative, citizen-centric, and sustainable solutions that pave the way for environmentally…
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IIT Kharagpur sets new benchmark with 1800+ Offers in 2024-25 Placements

IIT Kharagpur sets new benchmark with 1800+ Offers in 2024-25 Placements

IIT Kharagpur has once again reinforced its legacy of academic and professional excellence by achieving a major milestone in the 2024-25 placement season. Despite a challenging global employment landscape, the Institute has recorded over 1,800 job offers, including 409 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) and 25 international offers, underscoring its growing appeal among top global recruiters. The placement season kicked off with remarkable momentum, amassing more than 800 offers within the first two days. By Day 3, the institute reached 1,000-offer mark, showcasing the robust demand for IIT Kharagpur’s talent across diverse industries. This season also witnessed nine students receiving offers exceeding…
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IIT Kharagpur Launches India’s First Academic Accelerated Pavement Test Facility- K-APTF

IIT Kharagpur Launches India’s First Academic Accelerated Pavement Test Facility- K-APTF

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has unveiled a pioneering infrastructure initiative with the inauguration of the Kharagpur Accelerated Pavement Test Facility (K-APTF). Shri Amit Shukla, Director General of NRIDA & Joint Secretary, MoRD, Government of India, officially launched the K-APTF in the presence of Shri Devinder Kumar, Project Director-II, NRIDA; Prof. Ramgopal Maddali, Dean Infrastructure; Prof. Rabibrata Mukherjee, Dean R&D; Prof. Arghya Deb, Dean Alumni Affairs; Prof. Dhrubajyoti Sen, Head, Civil Engineering; Prof. Bhargab Maitra, Dean Student Affairs; Captain Amit Jain (Retd.) Registrar, IIT Kharagpur. On the occasion, Prof. M. A. Reddy from Civil Engineering department delivered a presentation…
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