Study@IITKgp – The KGP Chronicle

Jun

20

2025

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

Awards & Accolades, Institute, Research & Innovation, Study@IITKgpCitations Per Faculty, Employer Reputation, global recognition, IIT Kharagpur, Innovation, Interdisciplinary Learning, International Research Network, knowledge creation, QS World University Rankings 2026, societal impact, sustainability

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) …

Jun

18

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

Strengthening Global Research Ties with Swansea University, UK

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IIT Kharagpur Forge Strategic Partnership with Swansea University in Advance Smart Manufacturing and Materials Research In a significant step towards global academic and industrial collaboration, Swansea University and the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen research partnerships, promote academic exchange, and foster innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. The collaboration was strengthened by a visit from Mr. Tashi Gyaltsen, a representative of Swansea University to IIT Kharagpur’s Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CoEAMT) on 27 January 2025. This visit, recommended by their collaborator Tata Steel UK, aimed to…

Jun

12

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

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

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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…

May

26

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur Inks MoU with Technische Universitat Darmstadt to Foster Academic & Research Collaboration

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany, to foster collaboration in academic, research and innovation initiatives on 24th May, 2025. This significant step follows the visit of a seven-member delegation from the Technische Universitat Darmstadt to IIT Kharagpur on March 20, 2025. Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director, IIT Kharagpur with Prof. Thomas Walther, Vice-President for Innovation and International Affairs, Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany The IIT Kharagpur delegation, led by Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director, IIT Kharagpur, including Prof. Rabibrata Mukherjee, Dean Research & Development; Prof. Debashish Chakravarty,…

Feb

13

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

Kshitij 2025: A Journey of Innovation to Excellence

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The 22nd edition of Kshitij, Asia’s largest techno-management festival, unfolded a mesmerizing journey from January 17 to 19, 2025, at IIT Kharagpur. This year’s festival stood as a testament to the boundless spirit of innovation, bringing together brilliant minds from across the country for a grand celebration of technology, creativity, and intellect. A Battlefield for Young Innovators Kshitij 2025 was not just an event; it was a fierce arena where over 25 competitions tested the mettle of some of the brightest minds in fields ranging from robotics and AI to finance and engineering. Events like Robowars mesmerized the crowd with…

Feb

12

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

A Journey Through Time and Legacy – Reunion of Batch 1970

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In the winter of January 2025, a remarkable reunion took place at IIT Kharagpur. The “Incredibles,” the batch of 1970, returned to their beloved alma mater to celebrate a grand milestone—the 55th anniversary of their graduation. What began as a five-day reunion turned into an unforgettable journey of nostalgia, achievements, and lasting memories, woven together by a series of special events and heartfelt moments. A Warm Welcome and Cultural Celebrations From January 24th to 26th, the campus buzzed with excitement as alumni of the 1970 batch arrived for their two-day visit during IIT KGP's Spring Fest. The Office of Alumni…

Jan

10

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

The Celebration of Forgotten Times – Alumni Meet 2025

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"The Celebration of Forgotten Times" evokes a poignant reflection on the passage of time, nostalgia, and the act of revisiting memories that may have faded with the years. It is a celebration of not just of the present or the future, but of the past—moments that may have once seemed distant or even forgotten, but are now being rediscovered and cherished. A reunion, a retrospective event and a personal moment of reflection, Alumni Meet 2025 at IIT Kharagpur brew the essence of relieving those moments of camaraderie among the batches of 1975, 1985 and 2000. Alumni Meet reflects a celebration…

Jan

08

2025

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By Poulami Mondal

Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur Dr. V Narayanan becomes the New Chairman of ISRO

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Dr. V Narayanan, an Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, is appointed as the new Chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He is currently serving as the Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Thiruvananthapuram. The government has also appointed him as the Secretary of the Department of Space. According to an order from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Dr. Narayanan will succeed Dr. S Somanath, the current ISRO Chief, on January 14, 2024. Dr. V Narayanan receiving the Life fellow Award from Hon'ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Dr. V Narayanan, a Distinguished Scientist and the Director…

Dec

18

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur ranked 2nd in India; 23rd in Asia & 202nd in the World in the latest QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has ranked 2nd in India in the latest QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025. The institute jumped ahead 147 places and 41 places in comparison to its 2024 performance to become 202nd in the World and 23rd in Asia respectively. The first and the largest IIT of the country ranked 2nd among all IITs of the country in the QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025. The World University Ranking 2025 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) featured overall 1751 Institutions from all over the world. IIT Kharagpur has performed well in parameters like Environmental research; Environmental Sustainability;…

Dec

02

2024

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By Poulami Mondal

IIT Kharagpur partners with TCS to launch Advanced Research Center for Innovation in Digital Health, Robotics & Intelligent Systems

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New Centre to house three state-of-the-art labs that enable TCS scientists to work on cutting-edge technologies and a Customer Experience Center that offers clients an experience of original research concepts driven by TCS. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur partners with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions to set up an advanced research center to produce high-quality research in the areas of digital health, robotics and intelligent systems leveraging cutting-edge computing, embedded systems, and AI. Located in IIT Kharagpur Research Park in New Town, Kolkata, the TCS Research Center will feature three state-of-the-art…