Knowledge Transfer (KT): Sessions where someone explains a project, system or process to the people who will work on it next.
KT in college: In many Indian colleges, especially universities that follow the ATKT ("Allowed To Keep Terms") system, KT means a backlog: a subject you did not clear and must take again. In the IT industry, KT means knowledge transfer, which is what this page explains.
Example
Before a senior developer moves to another project, they give you a KT session on the reporting module.
Why Knowledge Transfer (KT) matters for IT interns
KT is common when you join a team. Take notes and ask questions — you may not get a second session.
Where you will hear it
You will hear this term in the tools and meetings teams use to plan, track, and discuss their work. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Knowledge Transfer (KT)?
Sessions where someone explains a project, system or process to the people who will work on it next.
What is an example of Knowledge Transfer (KT)?
Before a senior developer moves to another project, they give you a KT session on the reporting module.
Why does Knowledge Transfer (KT) matter for IT interns?
KT is common when you join a team. Take notes and ask questions — you may not get a second session.
What is the KT full form in college?
In many Indian colleges, KT refers to ATKT ("Allowed To Keep Terms"), meaning a backlog: a subject you did not clear and must take again. In IT companies, KT means knowledge transfer.
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Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.