Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is India's first and largest IIT, renowned globally for its excellence in engineering, technology, science, and management education. It is particularly strong in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering, offering a wide array of English-taught programs at all levels. The university has a dedicated International Relations Office that provides comprehensive support to international students, from admissions and visa assistance to accommodation and cultural integration, and facilitates various exchange and summer research programs. Its sprawling campus and pioneering legacy make it a distinctive hub for innovation and learning in India.

Background

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur or IIT KGP) is a public institute of technology, research university, and autonomous institute established by the Government of India in Kharagpur, West Bengal. Founded in 1951, the institute is the first of the IITs to be established and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance. The institution was designated an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India in 2019. 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 Science, management, law, Agriculture, architecture, humanities, medicine, etc. The institute has an 8.7-square-kilometre (2,100-acre) campus and has about 22,000 residents.

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