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IIT Kharagpur Outreach Network launches Texas AI learning centre in US

August 25, 2026 9:12 am

The centre began operations with a two-day AI certificate bootcamp coordinated by Texas A&M University professor Dr Debyajoti Banerjee.

High-altitude regions of J&K warming at alarming rate: IIT Kharagpur

August 22, 2026 9:51 pm

It could increase risk of flooding in rivers, impact agriculture and downstream populations, affecting at least 2 billion people, researchers say.

IIT Kharagpur’s next 75-year plan: Education 5.0, AI, deep tech and new PhD pathways

August 21, 2026 10:32 am

Other academic initiatives include online programmes such as Data Science in Bangla and an initiative aimed at empowering one lakh women across sectors.

What is an IIT for, where is it going? At 75, here are 10 steps to the future

August 18, 2026 9:03 pm

The IIT of 2047 must be a university without intellectual walls, a national research engine, an innovation foundry, an entrepreneurship platform, a teacher multiplier, a technological living laboratory, a global knowledge node and a public institution accountable to society

IIT Kharagpur at 75: How India’s first IIT was born in a former colonial prison

August 20, 2026 6:32 am

The idea for India’s IITs was born in the aftermath of World War II. The Nehru government turned the plan into one of the country’s most important institution-building projects.

IIT JAM 2027 registrations begin from Sept 5; check exam schedule, eligibility and more

August 19, 2026 9:14 am

JAM is conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes in science and related disciplines offered by participating IITs. The official JAM 2027 website has advised candidates to check the detailed eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.

IITs are now teaching working professionals, a space long held by IIMs

August 18, 2026 3:21 pm

Before 2020, IITs' executive programmes mostly meant short campus workshops. Now they run full online master's degrees, participation is up more than tenfold at one institute, and fees run up to Rs 8 lakh.

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‘Economic dominance relies on compounding’: Sanjeev Sanyal maps out 35-year strategy to catch up with China

August 05, 2026 4:12 am

Sanyal took part in an interactive session as part of IIT-Kharagpur’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

36-year-old IIT Kharagpur professor found dead in staff quarter, police probe suicide angle

July 30, 2026 3:01 am

According to police sources, the deceased has been identified as Deepak Reddy Pullaguram, a resident of Hyderabad. He used to live alone at the residential quarter inside the IIT campus.

IIT Kharagpur adds seats in the annual M.Tech student intake

IIT Kharagpur introduces Platinum Jubilee Scheme, announces increase in MTech intake

July 28, 2026 2:39 pm

IIT Kharagpur has informed students that the admission process will adhere to the regular criteria set for the M.Tech. The institute accepts candidates based on their GATE score. Candidates of any IIT are also eligible, provided that they have obtained a CGPA of more than 8.0.