Induction Handbook 2021 (Download)

Dear Students,

Warm greeting from the Induction program team at IIT Kharagpur!

Why Induction Program? Most universities and colleges around the world have Induction or Orientation programs that range from anything from one day to one month for the new students. During this period, students participate in a wide range of social activities, sports challenges, and life skills programs. The Induction program at IIT Kharagpur aims to fulfill the following needs that you may have:

  1. To inform you about academic and social issues.

  2. To help you understand the academic environment.

  3. To help you recognize skills required to do well.

  4. To generate interest in your respective areas of study.

  5. To make you feel confident about your future.

  6. To develop belongingness and awareness about sensitive needs of a particular gender.

  7. To provide information about different kinds of help.

  8. To help you develop a friendship.


During the following days you will be involved in various kinds of activities as indicated: