A foreign student/visitor needs to ensure that he/she is prepared with the following before arrival at IIT Kharagpur:
Valid Passport(with more than six months validity at the time of travel)
Valid and appropriate Indian Visa
Original academic documents/transcripts (Only for degree students for physical verification at the time of admission)
Health Insurance that covers the stay period - (Mandatory)
Supporting health cards/documents (that is/are mandatory as per the BOI guidelines as per your home country)
Invitation letter and other supporting letters of admission or your visit to IIT Kharagpur
Clothes appropriate for the season you are travelling
Office of International Relations (OIR)/Concerned Host Faculty (as applicable) can be requested to help you book a cab for domestic transfer from Kolkata airport to IIT Kharagpur campus at a cost (optional)
Get your accommodation details from Office of International Relations/Host faculty
In case of any issues or concerns during the transit please feel free to consult OIR by emailing us at ir-office@adm.iitkgp.ac.in
