Cells

What are Cells though?

Most clubs/societies are registered under TSG (Gymkhana) - the student body of the campus (or are unregistered), and any interaction with the admin happens through TSG. However cells, given how much their work influences IITKGP officially, have a much more direct connection to the campus : they work under campus departments & deans (varies by cell) and directly answer to the campus administration, along with all the perks that has.

This extra influence & connection also means that these cells are often more strict & formal than most societies.

Do visit their individual websites for more info!

Alumni Cell (SAC)

External Description : Deals directly with the Alumni of the institute conducting Alumni Talks, Annual Alumni meet, Leadership Summit, etc. Very good for connections with the Alumni network as you will be organizing these events as a part of the cell. - U

Internal Description : The Students' Alumni Cell, IIT Kharagpur is a voluntary student body working under the aegis of the Dean, Alumni Affairs. It strives to bridge the gap between IIT Kharagpur and its esteemed alumni community. The Students' Alumni Cell continuously endeavours to strengthen the relations of the alumni of this Institute and their alma mater. It has been instrumental in organising the Annual Alumni Meet, Regional Student Alumni Meet, regular guest lectures by distinguished alumni in the campus, publishing the annual literary magazine (Yearnings of Yore) & the annual yearbook. The Students' Alumni Cell also operates the Student - Alumni Mentorship Programme, My Imprint (Giving Back - Alumni contribution) and organises Alvida (the annual farewell dinner). [From Website]

Selection Format : 

Selection Time :  Autumn Sem

Selection Link (when & if applicable) :

Links : Website | Instagram

Branding & Relations Cell (SBRC/BARC)

External Description : SBRC works to bring media attention to notable events in the campus and promote IIT Kharagpur as a reputable brand. Major projects undertaken by them include : Young Innovators Program, Spotlight, UG Achievers Directory, and KGP Directory. Visit their Website for info on all of these. - U

Internal Description : Students' Branding and Relations Cell is a student body under the aegis of the Office of Alumni Affairs & International Relations. It aims to position IIT Kharagpur as a global leader in science and technology and elevate its brand value. [From Website]

Selection Format :

Selection Time :  Autumn Sem

Selection Link (when & if applicable) :

Links : Website | Instagram | KGP Directory 2024 (made by BARC)

Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell)

External Description : E-Cell aims to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship among college students in India and nurture young people with bright ideas. It is ranked as one of the most active entrepreneurship promoting bodies by several rating agencies. - M

Internal Description : We are on a mission towards building an enterprising India. We provide great opportunities for start-ups, colleges, alumni and corporates to get involved with us. [From Website]
Our main motive is Fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship among the youth for which we conduct a plethora of competitions, summits and other events nation wide. These are for all students but main emphasis on helping out the tier 2/3 college students and also for emerging startups in the country (fund raising rounds, etc for them).

Selection Format : Group Discussion -> Personal Interview

Selection Time :  Autumn Sem

Selection Link (when & if applicable) :

Links : Website | Instagram

International Relations Cell (IR Cell)

External Description :  They conduct events like The Foreign Training Panel Discussion, Dyuti and many others. The selection process tends to be a little difficult but the society grants you with opportunities that make the work worth it. Being a cell member entails a lot of work but it also gives you the highest Position of Responsibility (POR). - U

Internal Description : Students' International Relations Cell works alongside the Office of International Relations, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. The Cell takes pride in organising various events like Foreign Training Program (FTP), Semester Away Program (SAP), Student Exchange Program (SEP) and many more. [From Website]

Selection Format : Group Discussion (GD) -> Personal Interview (PI)

Selection Time :  Spring Sem

Selection Link (when & if applicable) :

Links : Website | Instagram