Knowledge,
Research
& Innovation
Cultivating creators of knowledge and innovation.
What is
KRITI?
KRITI is a flagship initiative of IIT Kharagpur.
The initiative spans 9 programs serving over 3,800 participants annually — school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, PhD scholars, faculty, and educators from across India and worldwide.
Learn more about KRITISchool students discover engineering & science
First research experience at IIT Kharagpur
Flagship UG summer research program
Thematic schools for advanced students
Fellowship for scholars from all institutions
Visiting scholars & early career researchers
Empowering educators with frontier knowledge
"To inspire curiosity, nurture talent, and enable the next generation of researchers and innovators to explore the frontiers of knowledge."
Programs for Every Stage
From school students to experienced educators — KRITI has a program designed for your stage of the academic journey.
i-KITES
A 6-week summer immersion program for school students combining rigorous coursework with hands-on Engineering Design projects.
RISE
Research and Innovation Summer Experience
A highly selective 6-week research internship for school students featuring an academic bootcamp followed by mentored research with IIT KGP faculty.
GRISHMA
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
An 8-week fully funded residential summer research program for undergraduate students from IIT KGP and worldwide.
CRAFT
Collaborative Research Advancement Fellowship for Talent
A research fellowship for PG and PhD students from less-resourced institutions, providing access to IIT KGP labs and mentorship.
KERNEL
Knowledge Exchange and Research Network for Emerging Leaders
A 1-2 month residency for early career researchers and young faculty to collaborate with IIT KGP faculty.
CREATE
Collaborative Research Engagement in Advanced Technologies & Education
An advanced academic immersion for experienced teachers and educators to engage with frontier research at IIT Kharagpur.
Application Process
A streamlined, transparent process designed for students across India.
Register
Create your KRITI account with email verification
Select Program
Choose the program that matches your profile
Check Eligibility
Auto-screening based on your academic profile
Fill Application Form
Complete the multi-section application form
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Invite recommenders via secure portal link
Review & Submit
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Applications Open for KRITI 2025 Programs
Applications are now open for i-KITES, RISE, and GRISHMA 2025. Apply before the deadline!...
RISE 2025: Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline for RISE 2025 has been extended. Check the program page for the updated dea...
GRISHMA 2025: Faculty Project Listings Available
Faculty research project listings for GRISHMA 2025 are now available. Students can view and rank pre...
PRAVAH 2025 — Call for Abstracts
PRAVAH, the KRITI Research & Innovation Fair, invites abstracts for poster presentations, prototype ...
"KRITI is not just a program — it is a movement to democratize access to world-class research and innovation opportunities for every talented student in India."
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