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Brochures & Downloads

Download program brochures, application guides, and official documents for all KRITI programs.

Program Brochures

Official brochures for each KRITI program with detailed information on structure, eligibility, and application process.

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i-KITES

School students (Class X/XI completed)

A foundational program for school students building concepts through guided learning and hands-on projects in science an...

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RI

RISE

Class X/XI completed

A research program for school students solving open-ended problems under mentorship, exploring discovery, inquiry, and i...

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GR

GRISHMA

Undergraduate students (IIT KGP + worldwide)

External undergraduate students undertake mentored research, building skills in research and critical thinking...

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THESES

Senior UG, early graduate learners & early-career researchers

Collaborate with IIT Kharagpur faculty to propose and lead short-term thematic schools and workshops in emerging science...

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CR

CRAFT

PG and PhD students from less-resourced institutions

Enables postgraduates and PhDs from less-resourced institutions to advance research through IIT Kharagpur’s ecosystem,...

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KE

KERNEL

Early career researchers, young faculty (post-PhD)

Enables short-term visits for early-career researchers to foster collaboration, exchange, and build lasting research con...

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CR

CREATE

Experienced teachers, educators, technologists

Enables educators and technologists to engage with frontier research, enriching teaching, practice, and innovation throu...

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GR

GRAMER

IIT Kharagpur faculty (mission leaders); communities as problem proposers

Faculty-led field programme under KRITI: one verified village problem at a time — studied, prototyped, field-tested, a...

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WO

WORKSHOP

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General Documents

Application guides, consent forms, and other official documents.

KRITI Portal — Application Guide 2025

General guide for all applicants on how to use the KRITI Portal.

PDF · 1.2 MB

Parental Consent Form (School Programs)

Required for i-KITES and RISE applicants (minors).

PDF · 0.3 MB

School Permission / NOC Template

Template for school permission letter for residential programs.

PDF · 0.2 MB

KRITI Initiative Overview Brochure 2025

Complete overview of all KRITI programs and the initiative.

PDF · 3.5 MB

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Recommendation Letter Guidelines

Guidelines for recommenders on how to write effective letters.

PDF · 0.4 MB

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KRITI Portal — Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive FAQ document for applicants.

PDF · 0.8 MB

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Application Checklist

Before submitting your application, ensure you have the following documents ready:

Passport-size photograph (JPG/PNG, max 2MB)
Academic transcript / marksheet (PDF, max 5MB)
Bonafide certificate from institution (PDF, max 2MB)
Government ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport) (PDF, max 2MB)
Category certificate if applicable (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
Parental consent form (for school students)
School permission letter (for residential programs)
Recommendation letter(s) from teacher/mentor

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