Department of Biotechnology
             Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Kharagpur is known all over the world for its two landmarks. One is the longest railway platform, and the other, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), the mother of the IIT system. Situated about 120 kms west of Kolkata, Kharagpur can be reached in about 2 hours both by train from Howrah railway station at Kolkata or by car from Kolkata airport. Kharagpur is connected to most major cities of the country by direct train services. The institute is about 10 minutes drive (5 km) from the Kharagpur railway station. Private taxi, auto rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw can be hired 24X7 to reach the institute..