If you are asking about the most distinguishing feature between JNU and IIT Kharagpur then it is the fact that JNU is an Arts institute whereas IIT Kharagpur is a Science and Technology institute.
The students at IIT Kharagpur focus on technology and how to implement it for the benefit of the country. They focus on their own academics and try to bring about scientific developments in society rather than focusing on political issues. The same is the case with the professors at IIT KGP. They are hardly involved in political matters.
However, the scenario at JNU is a bit different and has a political touch to it. JNU has political views with many student bodies of political parties fighting in the elections. Leaving the political aspect, it is still one of the most esteemed Universities in India. Its alumni are spread across the world making huge contributions.