Events & Seminars

Kunal Ahuja (Roll no. 15482), IT Vth Sem has been appointed as the College Representative of IIT Kharagur’s techfest Kshitij.

Kshitij is the annual techno-management symposium of IIT Kharagpur. Since its inception in 2004, Kshitij has grown exponentially and has become the largest symposium of its kind in Asia. Kshitij comprises a diverse array of highly competitive technical and managerial events which attract the participation of the best brains of the leading engineering and management institutes from all across the country and even from abroad.

The idea of Kshitij was conceived with the aim to provide the technically inclined youth a national-level platform, where their talent and expertise would be recognized and duly rewarded. Having grown exponentially since its nascent years, Kshitij receives overwhelming participation from the student community all over the world. The official website of Kshitij, ktj.in, is in fact the largest student run website, receiving 8 million clicks in its 2012 edition.

Kshitij organizes a wide range of events encompassing every genre of technology and management with the aim to infuse a scientific and rational temperament in the young minds. World renowned organizations like ACM, IEEE, ASME, ASHRAE and IMechE certify numerous events of the fest. To address the issues plaguing our present society, Kshitij also undertakes social initiatives in association with the foremost NGOs of the country. Workshops are conducted at several locations all over the country, to help the participants gain hand-on experience and enhance their technical skills. Culminating in a four day extravaganza, Kshitij also organizes many inspiring guest lectures, exhibitions and mega shows.

Kshitij 2015 will be held from 30th January to 2nd February 2015.