About
The KRITI Initiative
Knowledge, Research and Innovation for Transformative Impact
What is KRITI?
KRITI is a flagship initiative of IIT Kharagpur.
The KRITI Portal serves as the official digital platform for all KRITI programs, enabling seamless application management, program operations, and participant engagement for 3,800+ participants annually across 9 programs.
Our Vision
"To inspire curiosity, nurture talent, and enable the next generation of researchers and innovators to explore the frontiers of knowledge."
The Talent Development Continuum
KRITI programs span the entire academic journey — from school students to experienced educators and researchers.
i-KITES
School Students
RISE
School Research
GRISHMA
UG Research
THESES
Thematic Schools
CRAFT
PG/PhD Fellows
KERNEL
Early Researchers
CREATE
Educators
Programs at a Glance
| Program | Target Audience | Duration | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| i-KITES | School students (Class X/XI) | 6 weeks | ~200 |
| RISE | School students (age 15–17) | 6 weeks | ~50 |
| GRISHMA | Undergraduate students | 8 weeks | ~300 |
| THESES | Senior UG + early graduates | 2–4 weeks | ~1,100 |
| CRAFT | PG and PhD students | Variable | ~100 |
| KERNEL | Early career researchers | 1–2 months | ~100 |
| CREATE | Teachers and educators | Variable | ~100 |
| PRAVAH | All KRITI participants | Annual | 850+ |
| Summit | National participants | Annual | ~1,000 |
Our Design Philosophy
Structured over Narrative
Indian academic rigor with evidence-backed claims and structured data capture.
Modular & Program-Specific
Each program has tailored forms — not one-size-fits-all applications.
Low-Friction UX
Mobile-friendly, save & resume, auto-save — designed for Indian students.
Evaluation-Ready Output
Applications feed directly into reviewer dashboards for fair evaluation.
Progressive Disclosure
Show only relevant sections per applicant type — no unnecessary complexity.
Inclusive by Design
More structured than typical Indian forms, less cluttered than government portals.
"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."
Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Director, IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur is India's first and oldest IIT, established in 1951. It is consistently ranked among the top technical institutions in India and Asia, known for its research excellence, innovation ecosystem, and commitment to national development.
The KRITI Initiative is a flagship outreach and talent development program of IIT Kharagpur, designed to extend the institute's research culture to students and educators across India.
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