Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems, IIT-Kharagpur

Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems, IIT-Kharagpur Prospective post-graduate candidates with initial matching backgrounds and qualifying GATE/ NET/ other scores may apply for their Doctoral Research (Ph.D.)

The CoE-IKS will target a full scientific recovery of various domains of IKS to best advance the contemporary national development of India within the futuristic framework of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Government of India. Shiksha Mantri Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced the Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS) to be set up at IIT Kharagpur for INTER-DIS

CIPLINARY RESEARCH on various branches of the Indian Knowledge Systems. Accordingly, the Center of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS) has been established to bring forth a comprehensive research, development and outreach base for promotion of various domians of IKS. The domains range from Indian history to advanced archaeological exploration; from Indian language systems to aesthetics systems; from Indian systems of geometry and mathematics to cosmology and positional astronomy; and from Indian constructs of ecological and working ethics, law to Indian systems of welfare economics and planning, which are to name a few only. in the following areas (Autumn session):
1. Arthashastra (Indian system of Welfare, Environmental, Behavioral and Ecological Economics)
2. Sanskrit (Sanskrit for Natural Language Processing and other Lingua)
3. Samkhya, Ganita and Jyamiti (Indian system of Numbers, Mathematics and Geometry)
4. Rasayana (Indian Chemical Sciences)
5. Ayurveda (Indian Biological Sciences)
6. Jyotir-tatha Mahajagatika Vidya (Indian systems of Positional and Astronomical Sciences)
7. Prakriti Vidya (Indian system of Terrestrial/ Material Sciences/ Ecology and Atmospheric Sciences)
8. Nandan Tathya tatha Vastu Vidya (Indian system of Aesthetics-Iconography and built-environment/ Architecture)
9. Nyaya Shastra (Indian systems of Social and Ecological Ethics, Logic and Law)
10. Shilpa tatha Natya Shastra (Indian Classical Arts : Performing and Fine Arts)

The CoE-IKS will target a full scientific recovery of various domians of IKS to best advance the contemporary national development of India within the futuristic framework of National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Government of India.

On 2nd November 2025, IIT Kharagpur’s Centre of Excellence – Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS) hosted a grand theatrica...
11/11/2025

On 2nd November 2025, IIT Kharagpur’s Centre of Excellence – Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS) hosted a grand theatrical presentation titled Ātmanveṣaṇā Yātrā at Netaji Auditorium.

Conceptualized and directed by Dr. Richa Chopra, the five-hour production brought alive the timeless wisdom of the Upaniṣads through drama, music, and expressive performances by 68 students from various departments.

The event was graced by Swami Vidyapradanananda Ji Maharaj (Ramakrishna Math, Belur), Director Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Prof K.L. Panigrahi and senior faculty. Prof. Chakraborty highlighted that the event embodied the spirit of NEP 2020, merging science with spiritual introspection.

With delegates from several IITs, NITs, and institutions across India, Ātmanveṣaṇā Yātrā beautifully celebrated the harmony of Indian philosophy and modern education, marking a new step toward holistic learning at IIT Kharagpur.





On 18th July 2025, a group of 41 students along with their teachers from South Eastern Railway Mixed Higher Secondary Sc...
19/07/2025

On 18th July 2025, a group of 41 students along with their teachers from South Eastern Railway Mixed Higher Secondary School, Kharagpur, visited the Centre of Excellence – Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS) and ‘Bharat Tirth’. During the visit, they explored the rich history of Hijli, delved into the legacy of Indian culture, and gained valuable insights into Indian ethos and heritage.

It was truly an honorable moment for the Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems, IIT Kharagpur when US Consul...
23/04/2025

It was truly an honorable moment for the Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems, IIT Kharagpur when US Consul General Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz and honorable delegates paid a visit to Bharat Tirtha, an exhibition on Indian Knowledge Systems on the 22nd of April 2025.

It was an enriching experience as the cohort was led through our rich cultural - spiritual - technological heritage anchored on Sanatana Dharma.


Some Glimpses of "Yoga-vedānta immersion study tour" to RKMVERI, Belur math, where we walked the path of wisdom and spi...
01/04/2025

Some Glimpses of "Yoga-vedānta immersion study tour" to RKMVERI, Belur math, where we walked the path of wisdom and spirituality.


वसंत-पंचमी के पावन अवसर पर भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली उत्कृष्ट केंद्र में धूमधाम से मनाया गया सरस्वती पूजन। गीत-संगीत और वैदिक...
14/02/2025

वसंत-पंचमी के पावन अवसर पर भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली उत्कृष्ट केंद्र में धूमधाम से मनाया गया सरस्वती पूजन। गीत-संगीत और वैदिक मंत्रों से गुंजा केंद्र, शास्त्रार्थ का भी किया गया आयोजन।

“Holistic Wellbeing through Yoga & Vedanta” (Busting Stress)Students of IX-XII, Kendriya Vidyalaya,IIT Kharagpur Campus2...
22/01/2025

“Holistic Wellbeing through Yoga & Vedanta” (Busting Stress)

Students of IX-XII,
Kendriya Vidyalaya,
IIT Kharagpur Campus
21 January 2025
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Facilitated by Faculty & PhD Research Scholars, Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems, IIT-Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur






दिनांक २७.१२.२०२४ को डॉ भूषण पटवर्धन जी (पूर्व उपाध्यक्ष, विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग, राष्ट्रीय अनुसंधान प्राध्यापक- आयु...
11/01/2025

दिनांक २७.१२.२०२४ को डॉ भूषण पटवर्धन जी (पूर्व उपाध्यक्ष, विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग, राष्ट्रीय अनुसंधान प्राध्यापक- आयुष) द्वारा Genome to Om - Evolving Journey of Modern Science to Meta Science विषय पर विशिष्ट व्याख्यान हुआ। इसके उपरांत भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली उत्कृष्टता केंद्र के शोधार्थियों से विभिन्न विषयों पर वार्ता हुई। डॉ पटवर्धन हमारे केंद्र के विशिष्ट प्रोफेसर भी है।






दिनांक २६.१२.२०२४ को महामहोपाध्याय श्री भद्रेश दास स्वामी जी (श्री स्वामीनारायण अनुसंधान संस्थान, नई दिल्ली) द्वारा भव्य...
11/01/2025

दिनांक २६.१२.२०२४ को महामहोपाध्याय श्री भद्रेश दास स्वामी जी (श्री स्वामीनारायण अनुसंधान संस्थान, नई दिल्ली) द्वारा भव्य भारत विषय पर विशिष्ट व्याख्यान हुआ। इसके उपरांत स्वामी जी ने शहीद भवन स्थित भारत तीर्थ तथा भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली उत्कृष्ट केंद्र का भ्रमण कर शोधार्थियों का मार्गदर्शन किया। स्वामी जी हमारे केंद्र के विशिष्ट प्रोफेसर भी है।






CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS, IIT KHARAGPUR PRESENTS -प्रतिभा प्रदर्शनम् - A Demonstration of Conce...
16/12/2024

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS, IIT KHARAGPUR PRESENTS -प्रतिभा प्रदर्शनम् - A Demonstration of Concepts Learnt by Students

Date- 19th december
Time- 5:30 to 7 PM
Venue- SN Bose auditorium, IIT kharagpur

You are all invited 🙏

26-11-2024Faculty members.. research Scholars, and Staff of Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems, IIT khara...
27/11/2024

26-11-2024

Faculty members.. research Scholars, and Staff of Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems, IIT kharagpur, celebrates Constitution Day






१३.११.२०२४ डॉ॰ रिचा चोपड़ा जी के सानिध्य में योग और उपनिषद् विषय में छात्रों का विभिन्न विषयों पर समूह प्रस्तुतीकरण हुआ,...
16/11/2024

१३.११.२०२४

डॉ॰ रिचा चोपड़ा जी के सानिध्य में योग और उपनिषद् विषय में छात्रों का विभिन्न विषयों पर समूह प्रस्तुतीकरण हुआ, जिसमें बाह्य पर्यवेक्षक के रूप दो वरिष्ठ साधु, स्वामी वेदपुरुषानंद जी (सचिन, रामकृष्ण मिशन आश्रम झाड़ग्राम) व स्वामी कृतार्थानंद जी (बेलूर मठ) तथा डॉ राजीव रावत जी (वरिष्ठ अधिकारी राजभाषा विभाग, आईआईटी खरगपुर) शामिल रहे।
इस पूरे प्रकल्प में शामिल हुए सभी आदरणीय अतिथियों, गुरुजनों और छात्रों का आभार व धन्यवाद।🙏





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