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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
(IIT KGP)
About
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 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. In 2019 it was awarded the status of Institute of Eminence by the Governme...
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 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. In 2019 it was awarded the status of Institute of Eminence by the Government of India.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 205 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 62 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,167
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 18 : 82
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
30 subjectsARWU
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 47 | 149.5 | 2022 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 155 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 163 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =182 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =187 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 204 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 215 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =227 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =233 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =236 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =239 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =290 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =322 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =342 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =349 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =357 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =427 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =481 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =494 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 621 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =635 | 45.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 205, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =763.
When was Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur founded?
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur was founded in 1951.
What are the top subjects at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
Top subjects at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur include: Mineral & Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering.
Where is Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur located?
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is located in Kharagpur, India.