The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, founded in 1950, has grown to 19 departments, 7 centres, and 9 schools. Today the institute provides instruction to about 3,400 undergraduate, 1,600 postgraduate students, and 1,400 research scholars. The teaching community comprises nearly 500 faculty members and 1,270 non-academic staff.

Motto

The motto of IIT Kharagpur is "Yoga Karmashu Kaushalam" — literally "Excellence in action is Yoga." From the Bhagavad Gita, it urges equanimity of mind so one may concentrate fully on the task at hand, achieving perfection in Karmic endeavours.

Mission

• To provide broad-based education, helping students hone professional skills
• To draw the best expertise in science, technology, management and law
• To imbibe a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation
• To undertake sponsored research and provide consultancy services

Vision

• To be a centre of excellence producing global leaders in science, technology and management
• To be a hub of knowledge creation in frontier areas of national and global importance
• To improve the life of every citizen of the country