Life at IIT Kharagpur mixes academics with rich cultural traditions, as well as the energy and dynamism of young students, to provide a vibrant and distinctive campus experience. The Main Building Campus is one location in students' lives where they have complete freedom to chart their own route to success and live a more confident existence. During students' time here, they will have opportunities to extend their views and ideas. Students will have first hand exposure with Indian culture by forming lifetime friendships, trying new foods, and appreciating everything.
The campus is self-contained and provides everything students require. It offers a variety of services and amenities for their convenience, including restaurants, banks, and gyms. The site also includes stadiums, hospitals, post offices, and railway reservation counters. On-campus amenities include schools, markets, travel agents, clubs, and a swimming pool. The buildings' layout promotes a dynamic interaction between educational, recreational, and residential spaces. Several eateries on campus appeal to the different tastes of people from all over the country.
IIT Kharagpur Halls of Residence
| Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Hall | J C Bose Hall | Mother Teresa Hall | Rani Laxmibai Hall | B C Roy Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Hall | Lala Lajpat Rai Hall | Nehru Hall | Sister Nivedita Hall | |
| Gokhale Hall | Lal Bahadur Sastry Hall | Patel Hall | Sarojini Naidu / Indira Gandhi Hall | |
| B. R. Ambedkar Hall | Madan Mohan Malviya Hall | Radha Krishnan Hall | Vidyasagar Hall | |
| Homi Bhabha Hall | Megnad Saha Hall | Rajendra Prasad Hall | Zakir Hussain Hall |
- IIT Kharagpur students have always considered halls to be their second homes. It essentially creates a 'home away from home' sensation.
- IIT Kharagpur is well-known for providing substantial residential amenities.
- IIT Kharagpur is a huge 2100-acre campus with about 10,000 students. There are 21 halls of residence on campus (16 for boys and 5 for girls).
- The International Guest House also offers furnished accommodation for a little fee.
- The rent for rooms at the International Guest House varies depending on whether they are single or double occupancy, semi-furnished or completely furnished.
IIT Kharagpur Eateries
- Numerous in-house eateries meet the needs of students. Some restaurants stay open all night, while others provide hot cuisine as early as possible to accommodate the needs of the KGPians.
- There are several restaurants, including Billoos (renowned for its Punjabi cuisine), Dreamland-Sahara, Hot Bite, and Heritage.
- The Kharagpur campus also has retail dining chains like Cafe Coffee Day, Baskin Robbins, and Subway.
- IIT Kharagpur has a self-sustaining market (Tech market) on campus where one may purchase a wide range of evening snacks and sweets.
- In addition to the mess, each hall of residence has its own canteen.
- IIT KGP has its own Food Monitoring Committee (FMC), which guarantees that adequate quality food is delivered hygienically and at reasonable pricing in all campus eateries.
IIT Kharagpur Healthcare Facility
- IIT Kharagpur prioritizes the health and well-being of its campus community. The institute is constantly working to improve and upgrade its facilities and services.
- Campus hospitals serve students with primary health care, including curative, preventive, and health promotion services.
- They apply current, cost-effective treatments and technologies in a dedicated and sensitive manner.
- For specialist care, the institute refers students to renowned hospitals in adjacent cities.
- Students at IIT Kharagpur have access to medical insurance. There are referral arrangements with numerous hospitals in Kolkata for additional medical care.
IIT Kharagpur GYMKHANA
- The Student Activity Center, also known as the Technology Students' Gymkhana at IIT Kharagpur.
- It serves as the focus for a variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities ning from sports, socio-cultural, and technological to student welfare.
- Since its founding in 1952, the Gymkhana has played an important role in the daily lives of Kgpians, encouraging and nurturing their extracurricular skills.
IIT Kharagpur Games & Sports
- The Technology Students' Gymkhana also attempts to foster a culture of sportsmanship and teamwork among students by providing excellent sports facilities.
- The Gymkhana features an indoor squash court, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, indoor badminton courts, pool tables, weightlifting and table tennis facilities, and a well-equipped and modern gymnasium.
- The campus features two stadiums, Jnan Ghosh and Tata Sports Complex, for various sports like hockey, football, cricket, and athletics.
- Aside from these, the school features a fully modernized Aquatic Center for sports such as Swimming and Water Polo.
IIT Kharagpur Cultural Activities
- SPRING FEST: The Spring Fest, or SF as it is currently known, began relatively early, when only three halls existed: Nehru, Patel, and Azad. Spring Fest, an annual and cultural celebration, has been honoring the pure spirit of youth for over 70 years. Spring Fest is a massive event that draws participants from over 150 colleges across India.
- KSHITIJ : Kshitij is IIT Kharagpur's annual techno-management festival, which began in 2004. It aims to boost technology and entrepreneurship in India. It is Asia's largest festival of its sort, including a diverse selection of events allowing participants to demonstrate their skills. Winners are awarded with an enormous prize money. Kshitij conducts activities of diverse genres, including coding, quizzes, debates, robotics, and marketing.
- ILLUMINATION : Illumination, also known as Illu, is a celebration exclusive to IIT Kharagpur. It is held on Diwali day as a competition between student halls of residence.
