Founded in 1951, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kharagpur (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 71 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IIT Kharagpur also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.