The Central Library at IIT Kharagpur is one of the largest technical libraries in Asia, spanning over 20,000 square meters. It houses more than 400,000 books, along with thousands of journals, e-books, and digital resources.

The 65th edition of IIT Kharagpur’s Spring Fest was an exciting event. The theme, ‘Downtown Delirium – A Kaleidoscope of Urban Vision,’ conjures up vibrant imagery of city life and creativity. 

During the festival, a diverse array of activities, including cultural performances, musical acts, and literary events takes place. Renowned artists graced the stage, and workshops provided opportunities for skill-building and learning. It’s wonderful to see such enthusiasm and talent converge at this student-organized celebration!

As of 2024, the director of IIT Kharagpur is Prof. Virendra Kumar Tewari, who has been serving since January 2020.

For the 2024 summer internship season, the highest offer at IIT Kharagpur was reported to be around INR 3.0 lakh per month, typically from top investment banks and consulting firms.

The total fee for the MBA program at IIT Kharagpur’s Vinod Gupta School of Management for batch (2024-2026) is INR 12.85 lakh for the entire course, which includes tuition, accommodation, and other charges.

IIT Kharagpur is located in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. The campus is about 120 kilometers west of Kolkata and is well-connected by rail and road.

IIT Kharagpur’s Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) has an excellent MBA placement record. In 2023, the average salary was around INR 43.37 LPA per annum, while the highest domestic placement package reached INR 30 lakh per annum. Major recruiters include IBM, Puma, Capgemini, Deloitte, EY, ICICI Bank, Cognizant, Aditya Birla Group, Lenovo, and more were the recruiting participants.

The Mtech admission process at IIT Kharagpur involves qualifying the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Candidates must apply through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). The selection is based on GATE score, academic performance, and in some cases, written test or interview conducted by the institute.

In the 2023 placement season, IIT Kharagpur reported its highest package as approximately INR 2.68 crore per annum, offered by top multinational companies.

The address for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur is IIT Kharagpur Kharagpur - 721302 West Bengal, India.