IIT Kharagpur welcomes Prof. Saikat Talapatra — Professor in the School of Physics and Applied Physics and a U.S. Fulbright-Nehru Senior Scholar — who joins us to develop advanced CO₂-capture materials derived from agricultural waste in India. Prof. Talapatra’s pioneering work on 2D

Today, IIT Kharagpur proudly welcomed the India Research Tour 2025, organized by Springer Nature India in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The initiative fosters open access, collaboration, and inclusivity in research—bringing together scholars and innovators from

Congratulations to Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur, on receiving the first Padma Vibhushan Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Distinguished Teacher Award 2025 at the 8th FWA Industry-Academia Conclave, New Delhi. An inspiring recognition of excellence in education and

At IIT Kharagpur, science met spirituality! Ātmānveṣaṇa Yātrā (Journey of Self-Discovery)—a theatrical rendition of the Upanishads by students of “Essence of the Upanishads”, CoE-IKS—brought ancient wisdom to modern education. A living example of #NEP2020 & #IndianKnowledgeSystems.

From Job Seekers to Job Creators | Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director IIT Kharagpur at The Indian Express Idea Exchange We are proud to share that our Director, Prof. Prof. Suman Chakraborty, was featured in The Indian Express’s Idea Exchange series. In this insightful conversation, he

🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪 IIT Kharagpur & Rhine-Main Universities (Goethe Frankfurt, Mainz, TU Darmstadt) sign a landmark MoU in Darmstadt to boost joint research, faculty & student exchange, and innovation-driven collaboration. A new Indo-German bridge in science & technology! #IITKharagpur #RMU

A new milestone in Indo-German innovation! IIT Kharagpur & Universität Bayreuth sign an MoU to establish the Indo-German Centre of Excellence on Innovation (IGCEI)—fostering joint research, tech transfer & sustainable growth. 🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪 #Innovation #IITKharagpur #Germany #Collaboration India in Germany

A new Indo-German partnership takes flight! IIT Kharagpur Director Prof. Suman Chakraborty signed a visionary Joint Declaration of Intent with Hof University of Applied Sciences President Prof. Dr. H. C. Jürgen Lehmann in Hof, Germany. Key goals: 🌍 Centre of Excellence in Innovation

Honoured to represent 🇮🇳 & IIT Kharagpur at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 in Berlin—the global forum of breakthrough ideas! Engaged with global science leaders, incl. FAIR, DESY & Mexico's S&T Ministry—to advance new frontiers in research & innovation India in Germany Ministry of Education

IIT Kharagpur becomes the first IIT to launch a Parents–Administration Interaction! Strengthening trust, transparency & collaboration between parents, students & administration. A milestone in student well-being & holistic development! #IITKharagpur #FirstIIT #StudentWellbeing

Promoting Health, Empowering Women | Cervical Cancer Awareness Drive at IIT Kharagpur ! Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Superspeciality Hospital, IIT Kharagpur, under the patronage of Prof. Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director IIT KGP, will observe the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action on 17th

Honoured and humbled to receive the Padma Vibhushan Dr Murli Manohar Joshi Legendary Teachers Award at the 8th FWA Industry–Academia Conclave 2025 at New Delhi! Ministry of Education IIT Kharagpur

Proud moment for IIT Kharagpur! Our Director, Prof. Prof. Suman Chakraborty, has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Legendary Teachers Award at the 8th FWA Industry–Academia Conclave 2025 at New Delhi! IIT Kharagpur extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof.

IIT Kharagpur Director Prof. Suman Chakraborty represented the Institute at the British Council’s #GoingGlobal2025 conference in London, UK. He joined global education leaders in a plenary on “Building Resilience for a Volatile Future”, highlighting collaboration and innovation in higher

TITIKSHA is a two-day workshop organized by SARTH/SETU and the Institute Wellbeing Team, with guidance and support from Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director of IIT Kharagpur. This workshop aimed to strengthen empathy, resilience, and emotional awareness among SETU volunteers and

IIT Kharagpur is delighted to announce the unveiling of a commemorative postage stamp by India Post as part of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations. This special stamp represents IIT KGP’s historic academic and societal contributions, marking a milestone that honours the Institute’s rich

A historic milestone in our Platinum Jubilee journey. India Post unveils a commemorative stamp honouring 75 years of IIT Kharagpur’s legacy in education, research, innovation, and nation-building. A tribute to our past, a celebration of our present, and a promise for the

Strengthening Indo–German Collaboration in Rapid & Mobile Diagnostics IIT Kharagpur welcomed a delegation from the University of Leipzig, Germany, led by Prof. Dr. Uwe Truyen and PD Dr. habil. Ahmed Abd El Wahed. They reviewed our rapid diagnostic technologies at CRTDH & SPMSSH and