IIT Kharagpur Faculty

IIT Kharagpur Faculty Details

Associate Professor

Arun Ghosh

Department of Electrical Engineering

Professor

Arun Kumar Majumder

Department of Mining Engineering

Associate Professor

Arun Kumar Misra

Vinod Gupta School of Management

Professor

Arun Kumar Samantaray

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Associate Professor

Arun Singh

Department of Geology and Geophysics

Assistant Professor Grade-I

Arunjyoti Sarkar

Department of Ocean Engg and Naval Architecture

Associate Professor

Arup Das

Department of Architecture and Regional Planning

Assistant Professor Grade-I

Ashis Maity

Department of Electrical Engineering

Assistant Professor Grade-I

Ashish Ranjan Hota

Department of Electrical Engineering

Professor

Ashok Kumar Gupta

Department of Civil Engineering

Assistant Professor Grade-II

Abhishek Sarkar

Departmentt of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Assistant Professor Grade-II

Abhishek Sharma

Departmentt of Industrial and Systems Engineering

IIT Kharagpur Faculties : Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 843 Reviews

The faculty at IIT Kharagpur is highly qualified, with most members holding PhDs from prestigious institutions and having extensive research experience. There are approximately 600 faculty members, and the faculty-to-student ratio ranges from 1:10 to 1:200, depending on the department. While many professors are knowledgeable and approachable, some students find the teaching style less engaging, with a focus on research rather than effective teaching methods. The course structure involves two main exams: mid-semester (30% weightage) and end-semester (50% weightage), with additional tests and assignments contributing the remaining 20%.

Despite the high qualifications, some students feel the teaching could be improved to better engage and inspire them. Faculty members are generally approachable via email, with teaching assistants available for additional support. The feedback system allows students to provide anonymous opinions on faculty performance each semester.

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IIT Kharagpur: 4 Answered Questions

How is IIT Kharagpur's law faculty?

Ambika Srivastavalaw student at IIT Kharagpur

The law faculty here at IIT Kharagpur is good. Our faculty is a dynamic mix of people with a variety of legal backgrounds. Along with conducting several international, governmental, and industry-sponsored research initiatives, they also teach in a variety of other IIT departments. Our faculty has produced several worldwide publications. They are members of both national and international organisations, and have received numerous accolades.

Here are the names and designations of some of the core faculty members at our department:

Name of Faculty	Designation
Dipa Dube	Professor
Arindam Basu	Assistant Professor; Grade I
Indrajit Dube	Professor
Padmavati Manchikanti	Professor
Varuna Chakraborty	Assistant Professor; Grade II

Once you join IIT Kharagpur for your legal studies, you’ll deeply enjoy learning under the department faculty.

How is the IIT Kharagpur geology faculty?

ShivamStudent of BSc. in Applied Geology at IIT KGP

I am a second year BSc. Applied Geology student at IIT Kharagpur. The geology faculty at IITKGP are highly qualified and possess outstanding knowledge in their subject area.

The teachers in our department are very helpful, talented and student-friendly. They clear our doubts whenever needed. The best part about them is that they emphasise on practical learning and discussions in the classroom lectures. The Geology curriculum at IIT KGP is the best. Semester exams are difficult but it is easy if the student regularly attends classes and follows the professors’ advice.

Overall, the BSc Applied Geology faculty is quite good at IIT Kharagpur.

How qualified are the IIT Kharagpur faculty?

Rahul RajIIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur faculties are widely known in their respective fields. They are highly qualified with most of being holding a PhD degree and extensive research experience. Many have national and international accolades to their names for significant contributions in their field.

Faculties are known for their quality of providing dedicated education. They are easily approachable for guidance and mentorship. Their industry and academic experience enrich students with learning experiences with applications and insights.

The institute also has strong ties with faculty members of other prestigious institutes that often visit the campus for guest lectures providing students with the opportunity to gain insights on a diverse range of topics. IIT Kharagpur’s dedicated faculty base ensures that the students are provided with a well-rounded education enabling them to excel in their fields.

In any department/school/centre, who are the best professors at IIT Kharagpur? Who is someone that made a difference to you?

Kritarth RajB.Tech Biotechnology & Economics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (2018)

While a question like this is bound to attract varying and subjective answers as every student has his/her own preference when it comes to professors. However, there are some brilliant professors which are mutually admired by most of the students. Given are the names of some professors who are considered to be one of the best at IIT Kharagpur.

Prof. Mrigank Sharad- A professor of the electronics and electrical communication engineering branch. Known to be one of the most dedicated professors of the college and a top-notch achiever since his college days. His simplicity is admired by the students as he is one of the few professors who use a bicycle to commute inside the campus. His midnight extra classes coupled with his adaptability to modern day technology and teaching methods help the students understand the subject right from the basics.
Prof Rajeeb Maity- Having done his Ph.D and M.Tech from IISc Bangalore and being a gold medalist in chemical engineering during his M.E. His academic credentials are unmatched, and he is a favorite among his students for the famous cook and dine he organizes at his faculty quarters where the students are invited with him to cook various dishes and relish them with him
Prof Soumitra Prasad- A professor of the mechanical engineering department known for his detailed engineering drawings that leave a lasting impression on the students and help them understand the working of complex machines right away. He is known to create interest for the subject in the minds of the students by focusing more on the working and lees on the elucidations.
Prof. Arobinda Gupta- A professor of the CSE department known for his masterful teaching of the operating systems. The course and the lab proceedings of his classes are found to be the most relaxing by the students because students find his way of teaching extremely comfortable.

All these professors have influenced their students’ lives in one way or the other either through inspiration or by imparting knowledge, their teaching methods and interactions with students have played a major role in their students’ success.

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