IIT Kharagpur

This is the official account of IIT Kharagpur.

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

IIT Kharagpur continues its journey of excellence, securing the 205th position globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, improving from 215 in the previous year, while proudly retaining its position as the 4th best institution in India.

This recognition reflects the collective commitment, dedication, and pursuit of excellence of our faculty, students, staff, alumni, researchers, industry partners, and the entire IIT Kharagpur community. Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur, the Institute continues to strengthen its global standing and advance its mission of creating impact through education, research, innovation, and nation-building.

Together, we continue to shape the future and inspire the world.

#IITKharagpur #QSWUR2027 #QSWorldUniversityRankings #GlobalExcellence #InstituteOfEminence

@EduMinOfIndia @Suman_iitkgp

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

Strengthening its position as a global hub for cutting-edge, deep-tech research, IIT Kharagpur launches FRAME (Funds for Repair, Augmentation and Maintenance of Equipment)—a strategic initiative to modernise advanced R&D infrastructure, enhance research facilities, support prototype development, and empower researchers with world-class laboratories.

#IITKharagpur #FRAME #DeepTech #Research #Innovation

@EduMinOfIndia

[Ministry of Education @EduMinOfIndia]

India's higher education ecosystem continues to expand.
Student enrolment has reached 4.50 crore in 2023-24, up from 3.42 crore in 2014-15, reflecting a 31.5% increase over the past decade.
#AISHE #HigherEducation #NEP2020

[Pan IIT Alumni India @paniitindia]

Col. Girish N. Juneja is appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Invenia -STL Networks Ltd., effective July 2, 2026

IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp alumnus (https://t.co/zu9YjmTJz3, Power Systems Engineering) · 30 years of experience · 25-year Indian Army Corps of Engineers veteran · ex-COO @FreyrEnergy · ex- Reliance Jio Infocomm @InfocommJio

He will lead Invenia's connectivity, system integration & data centre operations.

#IITKharagpur #IITAlumni #PanIITAlumniIndia #Invenia #LeadershipAppointment #DigitalInfrastructure

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

Glimpses from #PRAVAH2026

Recently, IIT Kharagpur hosted PRAVAH 2026, the Science & Innovation Fair under the KRITI initiative, bringing together students, researchers, and innovators to showcase cutting-edge ideas, transformative research, and technology-driven solutions. A celebration of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence.

#IITKharagpur #Innovation #Research #Science #Technology #KRITI #StudentInnovation #PlatinumJubilee

@EduMinOfIndia

[Ministry of Education @EduMinOfIndia]

Take this 3rd quick quiz and comment your answer below ⬇️

Come back tomorrow to see the correct answer! 🎯

Correct Answer to Yesterday’s Quick Quiz: 𝙋𝙈 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙮𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙢𝙞 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙣

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[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

On the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur, paid floral tributes to the visionary educationist and nation-builder at Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Superspeciality Hospital.

The occasion also featured a free health check-up and medical consultation camp, reaffirming the Institute's commitment to community service and social responsibility.

#IITKharagpur #DrSyamaPrasadMookerjee #125thBirthAnniversary #Healthcare #NationBuilding #CommunityService

@EduMinOfIndia @Suman_iitkgp

[Pravin Kaushal @iPravinKaushal]

India's oldest IITs are no longer just producing engineers they are becoming research powerhouses, startup creators, and even venture capital investors.

My latest column in @DailyGuardian1 explores how IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, and IIT Kanpur are redefining the role of public universities from research to risk capital.

Read here: https://t.co/cmsMDSK1i6

@blsanthosh @ShamikaRavi @sanjeevsanyal @ARanganathan72 @dmuthuk @iitmadras @iitbombay @iitdelhi @IITKgp @IITKanpur @karandi65 @Iyervval @paniitindia @WHEELSGF @anilkantony @GouravVallabh @ashoklahiribjp @MahendraDevS @EACtoPM @NITIAayog @startupindia @OfficialINDIAai

#IIT #DeepTech #Innovation #StartupIndia #Research #VentureCapital #HigherEducation #India #AI #Technology #PublicPolicy

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

Convocation 2026 🎓

A day of pride, perseverance, and new beginnings. From cherished memories to well-earned milestones, here are the moments that made the 72nd Convocation of IIT Kharagpur truly unforgettable.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026.

#Convocation2026 #ClassOf2026 #ProudToBeKGP #FutureLeaders #AcademicExcellence #CampusMemories #NewBeginnings

[Pravin Kaushal @iPravinKaushal]

Grateful to @HTGurgaon for capturing my journey from IIT to civic tech & community building in Gurugram. 🌍✨
Special thanks to @leenadhankar for the thoughtful piece 🙏 Featured my story in today’s Hindustan Times, Pg 5. Read here:

@Suhelseth @HT_Ed @IITKgp @ajeetbharti @VishalBhargava5 @paniitindia @gurgaon_live

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

A lens full of memories, carrying the signatures of the Class of 2026, distinguished guests, and the Director of IIT Kharagpur. A keepsake to cherish forever...🎓✨

#OnceAKGPianAlwaysAKGPian

@EduMinOfIndia @Suman_iitkgp

[Shekhar Mande @shekhar_mande]

Privileged to attend 72nd convocation of @IITKgp

Setting up of 5 IIT's between 1950 & 60, Kharagpur being the pioneer, was transformative in technical education. IIT's are truly world class institutes having contributed significantly to the technical human resource development.

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

A day of pride. A celebration of excellence.

The 72nd Convocation of IIT Kharagpur marked a memorable milestone as the Institute, in its Platinum Jubilee Year, celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 in the presence of eminent national and international dignitaries, led by Sukanta Majumdar, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, and Nicholas B. Dirks, President & CEO, New York Academy of Sciences, along with distinguished alumni, faculty members, parents, eminent guests, and members of the IIT Kharagpur community.

Congratulations to all our graduates as they embark on a journey of innovation, leadership, and service.

Once a KGPian, Always a KGPian.

#IITKharagpur #72ndConvocation #Convocation2026 #ClassOf2026 #GraduationDay #PlatinumJubilee #IITKGP #ProudKGPian #FutureLeaders #AcademicExcellence

@EduMinOfIndia @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @PTI_News @PIB_Edu

[Pan IIT Alumni India @paniitindia]

Prabhjeet Singh (@prabhjeet_s) appointed as Managing Director, India at OpenAI (@OpenAI) — the company's first on-ground leadership hire in India, joining in September 2026.

11 years at Uber · President, Uber India & South Asia · ex-McKinsey · ex-Lehman Brothers

Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad.

The IIT network leads India's AI future.

@Uber @McKinsey @lehmanbroscoin @IITKgp @IITKgpAlumni @IIMAhmedabad

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

On the eve of the 72nd Convocation, IIT Kharagpur presents a special Musical Evening celebrating the vibrant folk traditions of Eastern India.

Experience the soulful Women's Work Songs by Folks of Bengal led by Debalina Bhowmick, alongside the spectacular Seraikela Chhau Dance by Sri Kedar Art Centre under Guru Shri Malay Kumar Sahu.

🗓️ 3 July 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Kalidas Auditorium, IIT Kharagpur

#IITKharagpur #72ndConvocation #PlatinumJubilee #MusicalEvening #IndianCulture #FolksOfBengal #SeraikelaChhau

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

🎓 The Countdown Begins!

The stage is set for the 72nd Convocation of IIT Kharagpur on 4 July 2026.

As we celebrate this milestone in our Platinum Jubilee Year, we proudly honour the Class of 2026—graduates ready to lead with knowledge, innovation, integrity, and purpose.

Here's to new beginnings, lifelong memories, and the enduring spirit of KGP.

KGP ka tempo high hai! ❤️

📺 Watch LIVE: https://t.co/ZPGV9V8qJp

#IITKharagpur #72ndConvocation #ClassOf2026 #PlatinumJubilee #Graduation #KGP #FutureReady #AcademicExcellence

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[Ministry of Education @EduMinOfIndia]

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अब उच्च शिक्षा के लिए शिक्षा ऋण तक पहुँचना हुआ और भी आसान।

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[IIM Calcutta @IIM_Calcutta]

PGDBA, the Tri-institute Programme, jointly offered by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Indian Statistical Institute and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, is set to welcome PGDBA Batch-12 (2026-2028) students with the Inauguration and Orientation. The inauguration will feature addresses by the leadership of the three partner institutes and interactive sessions with distinguished alumni, engaging academic excellence, industry insights and emerging technologies such as Generative AI.

We look forward to welcoming our newest cohort and wish them an enriching experience ahead.

#PGDBA #PGDBABatch12 #IIMCalcutta #ISI #IITKharagpur #BusinessAnalytics #ManagementEducation

@IITKgp | @ISIKolkata

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

On the occasion of Doctors' Day, B. C. Roy Technology Hospital, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, celebrated the unwavering dedication and invaluable service of its medical fraternity in the presence of Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur; Prof. Kamal Lochan Panigrahi, Dean (Administration); Captain Amit Jain (Retd.), Registrar, IIT Kharagpur; Dr Indranath Banerjee, Medical Officer, along with the hospital's doctors, healthcare professionals, and staff.

Paying tribute to Bidhan Chandra Roy, Prof. Suman Chakraborty addressed the gathering, highlighting Dr Roy's remarkable contributions to medicine, healthcare, medical education, and nation-building. Reflecting on his enduring legacy, the Director expressed heartfelt appreciation to every doctor serving the IIT Kharagpur campus community, acknowledging their compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and residents.

The programme concluded with the dignitaries presenting certificates to all the doctors, recognising their dedicated service and reaffirming the Institute's gratitude towards those who devote their lives to healing and caring for the community.

#IITKharagpur #DoctorsDay #BCRoyTechnologyHospital #HealthcareExcellence #MedicalCommunity #Gratitude #Service #platinumjubileecelebrations

@EduMinOfIndia @Suman_iitkgp

[IIT Kharagpur @IITKgp]

Bidhan Chandra Roy's enduring legacy of service, compassion, and nation-building continues to inspire generations.

On the occasion of the 144th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. C. Roy and the observance of Doctors' Day, Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur, paid floral tributes at the statue of Dr. B. C. Roy in the Main Building foyer, joined by the Deans, Registrar, faculty members, officers, and staff of the Institute.

Remembering a visionary physician, freedom fighter, and statesman whose unwavering commitment to healthcare, education, and public service continues to guide our pursuit of excellence, innovation, and societal impact.

#IITKharagpur #DoctorsDay #DrBCRoy #Leadership #Healthcare #Education #NationBuilding #PublicService #Innovation

@EduMinOfIndia @Suman_iitkgp