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IIT Kanpur - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

IIT Kanpur admission is ongoing. M.Tech and MS are based on GATE, and GATE registration starts on August 28, 2024, the last date of application without a late fee is September 26, 2024, and exams will be held on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, and M.Sc and MSc+PhD are based on IIT JAM, for which the online registration will start on September 3, 2024. There are a total of 12 courses in IIT Kanpur and the fee structure ranges between Rs 6,000 - Rs 8,00,000.
LocationKanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
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NIRF Rank#5
Highest Package1.2 Crore
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Updated on - Dec 23, 2024 03:53 PM IST

IIT Kanpur Latest Updates

December 23, 2024

IIT Kanpur concluded Phase-1 of its 2024-25 placements with 1,109 job offers, including 28 international roles, marking a 27% rise in global opportunities. Top recruiters included Google, Microsoft, and BPCL, with a notable increase in core industry placements. The drive showcased IIT Kanpur's excellence in career outcomes and robust industry partnerships. Phase-2 begins mid-January 2025.

December 21, 2024

Registration for JEE Advanced 2025 will start on April 23, 2025, at jeeadv.ac.in. Only candidates who have qualified for JEE Main 2025 and are among the top 2.5 lakh rank holders are eligible to register. A student can appear for JEE Advanced only two times in consecutive years. Detailed eligibility criteria, registration guidelines, and other exam-related updates are available on the official website.

December 20, 2024

IIT Kanpur, in association with the University of Tulsa, will host the 21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics from January 6-7, 2025. It will focus on advancements in digital forensics by presenting research papers on Deepfakes, Cloud Forensics, and Mobile Device Forensics. Lt. Gen. M. Unnikrishnan Nair and Dr. Gaurav Gupta will be the keynote speakers.

December 19, 2024

The 57th Inter IIT Sports Meet at IIT Kanpur ended with IIT BHU bagging the men's basketball title and IIT Bombay winning the women's title. IIT Bombay also clinched the men's cricket title while IIT Delhi won in hockey. IIT Madras won the men's table tennis, while IIT Jodhpur won in women's table tennis. IIT BHU bagged the men's volleyball title.

December 12, 2024

IIT Kanpur organized the NeuroTech workshop to bring together clinical, computational, and engineering experts for collaboration. It aimed at advancing neuroscience technologies through interdisciplinarity, addressing pressing challenges, and exploring innovative research. It highlighted the crucial role of integrating clinical practices with engineering solutions to propel progress in neurotechnology.

December 12, 2024

IIT Kanpur hosted a Neurotech workshop, focusing on the advancements in clinical, computational, and engineering neuroscience. The event was attended by experts from different fields to discuss innovations in neurotechnology, thereby encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. Discussions were focused on enhancing understanding and development in neuro-engineering and computational tools. 

December 11, 2024

IIT Kanpur has recently launched a certificate program on "Python and Qiskit for Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing." This program is designed to offer participants in-depth knowledge and practical skills in Python programming, quantum computing, and advanced data analysis techniques. Interested candidates can check the official IIT Kanpur website for more information and to register.

December 10, 2024

IIT Kanpur alumnus Sanjay Malhotra takes the new position of RBI Governor. This is a high point in a very rich career as the economist and administrator who went on to hold the very top posts in the finance and policymaking space. This journey from an IIT to India's central bank would reflect the country's most sought after expertise in changing the nation's financial landscape.


 

December 10, 2024

IIT Kanpur received over 1,000 job offers in the first round of placements, with 22 students getting coveted international positions. The top recruiters comprised international and domestic companies with jobs in all sectors. International salaries went as high as ₹1.95 crore. This is a testament to IIT Kanpur's academic excellence and strong industry networks, which makes it one of the premier institutions for engineering talent.

December 03, 2024

IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The branch-wise exam dates have also been announced. The registration process is over, and the GATE 2025 exam admit card will be available on January 2, 2025. Candidates registered for the exam can download the hall ticket at the GOAPS portal.

December 03, 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) began its Phase-I placement session with an impressive performance, receiving 579 job offers on Day 1. The outcome reflects the institute's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and its ability to prepare students for top-tier roles in both national and international arenas.

November 28, 2024

IIT Kanpur is anticipated to announce the JEE Advanced 2025 exam date soon. Analysing historical trends and the established scheduling patterns from previous years, it is expected that JEE Advanced 2025 will be conducted in the final week of May 2025.

November 21, 2024

The GATE 2025 application form correction window will close (November 22, 2024) for registered PwD candidates. Applicants must visit the GATE’s official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in to make changes or modifications at the GOAPS portal.

November 20, 2024

The online application portal for PG admissions will be open from October 21, 2024, 02:00 PM to November 07, 2024, 02:00 PM, with a hard extended deadline of November 08, 2024, 01:00 PM.

November 20, 2024

IIT Kanpur has announced the results of the MBA admissions for the 2023-25 batch, encouraging students to check their status and enroll in the programs.

November 20, 2024

IIT Kanpur invites all qualified candidates for an Open House to discuss academic programs, facilities, and procedures for new entrants to the institute.

November 20, 2024

IIT Kanpur is providing an exceptional opportunity for students from Ladakh to apply for Ph.D. programs across IITs. Applications are being invited to encourage higher education in the region.

November 15, 2024

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 timetable on their official website (gate2025.iitr.ac.in). The exam will be held in two sessions over the weekends from February 1 to 16, 2025. The morning session will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the afternoon session will be scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM​
 

November 12, 2024

IIT Roorkee has opened the facility to add a secondary GATE 2025 test paper. Registration for GATE 2025 is closed, but candidates can still add a paper.

November 07, 2024

IIT Kanpur has released the syllabus for JEE Advanced 2025, with no changes from previous years. The syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

November 07, 2024

JEE Advanced 2025 candidates now have three attempts instead of two. Age requirements and other eligibility criteria remain unchanged.

About IIT Kanpur

 The IIT Kanpur campus is one of India's biggest campuses. The campus's entire size is 1055 acres. The BTech programme is the flagship course. Additionally, the institute launched SURGE IIT Kanpur, a novel educational programme. The IIT Kanpur courses are offered in BTech, B.Sc, MTech, M.Des, M.Sc, MBA, and, PhD. The BTech course of the institute is the flagship course and its fee is Rs 8.38 lakh. Admission to the BTech course is based on the JEE Advanced exam followed by the JoSAA Counselling. Candidates with a rank of 200-250 are shortlisted for the course. Further, the IIT Kanpur fee structure ranges from Rs 44,150 to Rs 8.38 lakh.  

At present, the institute has 4,500 students in the UG courses and 2,000 students in the PG courses. For the PhD courses, 2,100 students are enrolled in the institute. Moreover, the IIT Kanpur faculty includes 47 visiting faculty members and 555 permanent faculty members. The institute published 2,021 research publications in 2022 and has filed 884 patents to date.

The IIT Kanpur placements are also top-notch with more than 200 reputed companies participating in the placement drive. Some of IIT Kanpur's top recruiters are Ola, Cognizant, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Godrej, Amazon, Accenture, Google, Microsoft, TCS, Reliance Jio, Intel, Uber, Axtria, etc. IIT Kanpur has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:9, with a faculty strength of 413 highly experienced members and a student population of 6478 students. The institute was established in 1959 as part of the Kanpur Indo-American Program as one of the earliest Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT). It was formed with the aid of a group of nine research universities in the United States.

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Top Courses at IIT Kanpur

Course NameShort EligibilityFeesApply Now
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology)Class 12 board examinations from the Science stream, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as major subjects, minimum of 60% marks in Class 12₹2,00,000 - 8,00,000
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate of 65% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PD), Valid CAT score with a minimum of 85+ percentile, Graduated or in the process of graduating by 2021₹5,48,800
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, valid score in JEE Main or JEE Advanced₹2,00,000 - 8,00,000
M.Sc. (Master of Science)Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in GATE or JAM₹6,000
M.Tech. (Master of Technology)Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science, Master's degree in Science, minimum aggregate of 55% marks/5.5 CPI, GATE score, minimum overall CPI of 6.5, minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years of B-Tech/B.S, B.Sc. (3-year) or equivalent, minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI.₹10,000 - 85,250
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)Master's degree in engineering with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI and a valid GATE score, Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (4-year program) with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI and a valid GATE score, Master's degree in science or an allied area with a minimum of 65 percent marks/6.5 CPI, Bachelor's degree with a first division, GATE score of JRF/95 percentile or better, Master's degree in science/arts from a recognized university (exempt from GATE/JRF/NET requirements)₹16,183 - 48,550
M.S. (Master of Science)B.Tech, B.S, M.Tech degree, minimum of 60% marks in qualifying exams, Joint Admission Test for M.Sc₹20,000 - 48,384
M.Des. (Master of Design)B.Tech/B.Des from IIT with a minimum 7.0/10 CPI, 4-year B.Tech/B.Des/B.Arch/Bachelor's in Interior Design with a minimum 6.0/10 CPI or 55% marks, 4 years Professional Diploma in Design from NID with a minimum 6.0/10 CPI or 55% marks from a recognized university.₹48,384
B.Tech. + M.B.A.Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in CAT, GMAT, GATE, JAM, JEE Advanced₹1,24,000
B.Tech. + M.Tech.Class 12 board examinations from the Science stream, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as major subjects, minimum of 60% marks in Class 12₹2,23,284
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)Class 12 board examinations from the Science stream, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as major subjects, minimum of 60% marks in Class 12₹48,550 - 8,00,000
M.Sc. + Ph.D.B.Tech, B.S, M.Tech degree, minimum of 60% marks in qualifying exams, Joint Admission Test for M.Sc

IIT Kanpur Courses and Admission 2025

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur offers B.Tech, BS, M.Tech, MS, MBA, M.Sc, PhD, and dual-degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. At the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels, the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur offers roughly 75 different courses. Undergraduate programs at the IIT Kanpur are three years long, postgraduate programs are two years long, and doctoral programs are two to three years long. Admission to all the IIT Kanpur courses is merit-based along with which a valid entrance exam score will be required. For some courses, shortlisted candidates will even have to go through a group discussion session and a personal interview. 

IIT Kanpur Fee Structure and Course List

CoursesTotal FeesDuration
B.E/ B.TechRs 8.38 lakh4 years
B.ScRs 8.38 lakh4-5 years
M.E/ M.TechRs 44,150 - 1.71 lakh2 years
M.ScRs 44,150 - 1.21 lakh2-5 years
MBA/ PGDMRs 3.6 - 13.5 lakh1-2 years
PhDRs 48,5503-5 years
M.DesRs 77,0002 years

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₹2,00,000 - 8,00,000Fees
4 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main , JEE Advanced
Courses OfferedView AllB.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering , B.Tech in Civil Engineering , B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering , B.Tech in Engineering Science (Mechanics) (Multidisciplinary Programs) , B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
₹5,48,800Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllM.B.A
₹2,00,000 - 8,00,000Fees
4 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main , JEE Advanced
Courses OfferedView AllB.Sc in Chemistry , B.Sc in Economics , B.Sc in Earth Sciences , B.Sc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing
₹6,000Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:IIT JAM
Courses OfferedView AllM.Sc in Chemistry , M.Sc in Physics , M.Sc in Mathematics , M.Sc in Statistics
₹10,000 - 85,250Fees
2 - 3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:GATE , UGC NET +1
Courses OfferedView AllM.Tech in Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering , M.Tech in Civil Engineering , M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering , M.Tech in Aerospace Engneering , M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
₹16,183 - 48,550Fees
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:GATE , CEED +2
Courses OfferedView AllPh.D. in English (Literature, Linguistics and ELT) , Ph.D. in Psychology , Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry , Doctor of Philosophy in Physics , Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (including Statistics)
₹20,000 - 48,384Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:GATE , CSIR NET
Courses OfferedView AllM.S in Civil Engineering , M.S in Mechanical Engineering , M.S. by Research in Aerospace Engineering , M.S in Computer Science , M.S in Electrical Engineering
₹48,384Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllM.Des.
₹1,24,000Fees
5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllB.Tech. + MBA
₹2,23,284Fees
5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllB.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering , B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Civil Engineering , B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering , B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering , B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering

IIT Kanpur Highlights

IIT Kanpur Placements

The IIT Kanpur placement drive for 2022 has observed the participation of more recruiters visiting the campus. The number of placement offers has increased compared to the last year. In 2021, 821 offers were made on phase one of the IIT Kanpur placements this year it increased significantly with 1,300 offers. Even the highest domestic salary package saw a significant rise of approximately 46.34% in comparison to 2021. Quant-Box on the 2021 placement at IIT Kanpur gave a package of Rs 82 LPA and Rs 80 LPA, which were the highest salary offered that year. This year the highest salary rose to Rs 1.2 CPA. Students were provided excellent domestic placement offers from Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Cohesity, with Apple and Cohesity offering a package of Rs 60 LPA. Microsoft is one of the most active recruiters, other top recruiters of IIT Kanpur include Google, Apple, Intel, Axis Vmoc, Amazon, Zomato, ICICI Bank, etc.

IIT Kanpur Placement Statistics 2022

Given below are the IIT Kanpur placement statistics in a tabular format:

CategoriesStatistics
Companies Participated287
No. of Offers Made1,300
No. of Offers Accepted1,100
No. of International Offers47
Start-ups Participated16
No. of PPOs207
Highest International PackageRs 2.06 CPA
Highest Domestic PackageRs 1.2 CPA
Top RecruitersMicrosoft, Google, Goldman Sachs, Axtria, Ola, etc.

IIT Kanpur Placement Cell

All parts of placements at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur are handled by the Students' Placement Office (SPO), which is run and managed by efficient office personnel and students. The SPO team assists recruiters in every way imaginable, from contacting organizations to organizing all logistics of preparing for exams, pre-placement conversations, and performing final interviews. SPO's hospitality and operation are praised and favourably accepted by the visitors.

IIT Kanpur Internships

IIT Kanpur's Entrepreneurship Cell runs a Start-up Internship Program. They hope to collaborate with entrepreneurs through SIP who are willing to give internship chances to students. It's been 12 years since SIP was launched, and it's still going strong. Analytics, Design, Data Science, Engineering, Business Development, Finance, Consulting, and Marketing are areas where Summer Interns can be hired. SIP aids companies with student recruitment by offering tools and infrastructure, from resume distribution to conducting interviews and testing.

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IIT Kanpur Placement Stats 2023

No. of students placed
1128
Highest Package
1.2 Crore
No of offers
1200
No of PPO
208
No of companies visited
250

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IIT Kanpur Cut Off

IIT Kanpur JoSAA B.Tech Round 6 Cutoff 2023: The JoSAA Round 4 Cutoff was released on July 28, 2023 as the result was announced the day before. Candidates can check the IIT Kanpur JoSAA Round 6 Cutoff For B.Tech All Specialisation in the table along pdf before including the details such as seat type, gender, opening rank and closing rank.  

IIT Kanpur B.Tech Cutoff 2023 for Round 6

IIT Kanpur JEE Main B.Tech Cutoff for Round 6Click Here 
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B.Tech

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Engineering)

BS

BS in Earth Science (Science)

MSc

MSc in Mathematics (Science)
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IIT Kanpur Reviews

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Saurabh KumarB.Tech in Chemical Engineering | 2026 | Jul 23, 2024 23:33:02
The overall experience of IIT kanpur is very good, the fest, the friends , the campus the infrastructure of the academics are very hightech and the library of IIT Kanpur is one oof the biggest library in Asia
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Rishab ramB.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 2019 | Apr 11, 2024 10:42:37
Experience of mine in this college was good.I've got some good friends some well.Qualified teachers who motivated us and helped us in each and every step
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Sanket thulM.S in Computer Science | 2022 | Apr 05, 2024 09:06:53
The campus boasts a mix of modern and traditional architecture. While some buildings are sleek and state-of-the-art (like the School of Engineering), others could use a facelift (such as the block for Computing and Creative Technologies
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HarishankarB.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 2020 | Mar 17, 2024 20:14:51
I had joined thos college with blank mind, but it lived upto what I wanted, it had everything I ever wanted too,from perfect environment to enjoy to perfect for studying
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avinash dhimanB.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 17:57:38
As a student of IIT, Kanpur, I can confidently appeal say that my experience has been enriching and rewarding. IIT Kanpur has established itself as a reputable institution in the region known for the academic excellence and holistic approach to education.
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IIT Kanpur FAQs

How to check the result for JEE Advanced 2023?

In order to check the JEE Result, candidates need to visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in as the first step. Next, enter details like the date of birth, application number/username, and, password to successfully log in to the site. The result will be displayed in the form of a scorecard which candidates must download and print for the further processing. The JEE Advanced topper 2023 is VC Reddy.

Is the JEE Advanced Result declared?

Yes, the result for JEE Advanced 2023 has been announced by IIT Guwahati on June 18, 2023, at the official website jee adv.ac.in 2023. Students who appeared for the exam can check their results by entering details like their passwords, date of birth, and,  JEE Advanced Roll Number. The result has been announced in the form of a scorecard along with details like the Final Answer Key and All India Ranks (AIR) of candidates.

Is the 2023 NIRF Ranking released for IIT Kanpur?

Yes, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released its ranking for 2023. IIT Kanpur has attained the 1st rank for the Innovations category, 6th for the Research category, 4th rank for the Engineering category, 23rd for the Management category, and 5th rank for the Overall category rankings.

What is the site for JAM 2023 login?

The site for JAM 2023 student login is joaps.iitg.ac.in.

What is the JAM 2023 official website?

The official website for JAM exam is jam.iitg.ac.in. The exam is being conducted by IIT Guwahati for the 2023 session in a CBT mode.

Where to find the JAM 2023 syllabus?

The syllabus for JAM exam of 2023 will be available on the website jam.iitg.ac.in. Candidates must note that the syllabus would vary as per the subject opted for.

When will the JAM 2023 admit card be released?

The admit card for JAM 2023 will be issued on January 10, 2023.

Where to get the JAM 2023 application form?

The application form for the JAM 2023 exam is available on the website jam.iitg.ac.in.

Where can I get the JEE Main 2023 application form?

The application form for JEE Main 2023 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. This is the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA), the conducting body of JEE Main exam.

When will the JEE Main 2023 admit card be released?

The JEE Main exam admit card will release in the 3rd week of January 2023 for session 1. The admit card for the 2nd session will release in last week of March 2023.

What is the date for JEE Main 2023 registration?

The online application for JEE Main 2023 session 1 started on December 15, 2022, and the last date to apply for the same is January 12, 2023. Moreover, the JEE Main session 2 online application will begin on February 7, 2023, and the last date of application for session 2 is March 7, 2023.

What is the JEE Main 2023 exam date?

The JEE Main 2023 exam date session 1 will be January 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2023. The examination for 2nd session will be held on April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2023.

Is the schedule for JEE Main 2023 released?

Yes, the official schedule for JEE Main exam in 2023 has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam will be held in two sessions. Session 1 will be from January 24, 2023, to January 31, 2023. The JEE Main session 2 will be held from April 6, 2023, to April 12, 2023.

What is the NIRF ranking for IIT KANPUR ?

The NIRF Ranking for IIT KANPUR are as follows : In 2018 for Management : 71 .

Which university is IIT KANPUR affiliated to ?

IIT KANPUR , is affiliated to the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

When was the college , IIT KANPUR established ?

IIT KANPUR was established in the year 1959.

Is IIT KANPUR a government college?

IIT KANPUR is Public college.
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IIT Kanpur Ranking 2024

The institute has secured top positions in various categories of NIRF Ranking. IIT Kanpur NIRF Ranking for the year 2024 has been released. The college secured 4th position in the engineering category. Furthermore, it bagged 5th spot in the overall and innovation categories. IIT Kanpur NIRF Ranking in the research category is 7th position. In the management category, it bagged 29th position. 

IIT Kanpur NIRF Ranking 2023

As per NIRF Ranking 2023, IIT Kanpur secured 1st rank in the innovation category, 4th in the engineering category, 5th in the overall category, 23rd in the management category, and, 6th in the research category. 

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Ranking Publisher NIRF

  • Overall#5
  • Management#29
  • Engineering#4
  • Research#6

IIT Kanpur Overall NIRF Ranking 2024

  • OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.
    77.56GOOD
  • TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.
    89.84Great
  • RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.
    69.09GOOD
  • GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.
    81.96Great
  • OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.
    60.83GOOD
  • PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.
    74.12GOOD

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IIT Kanpur Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpuris a 420-hectare campus on the Grand Trunk Road, 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) west of Kanpur City (1,000 acres). Uttar Pradesh donated this land in 1960, and the institute moved to its current location in March 1963. According to the NIRF 2022,IIT Kanpuris ranked as India's fourth top engineering college. As a birthplace of computer science education, IIT Kanpur started its journey of teaching computer science by using IBM computers. Over the years it has grown and now is one of the country's largest campuses. The institute now has 3938 undergraduate and 2540 graduate students enrolled. The IIT Kanpur campus covers a total of 1055 acres and contains 108 structures.

IIT Kanpur Facilities

For a better learning experience, students at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur have access to the latest amenities. A book club, library, computer centre, and other amenities are available on campus. Below are some additional details about to IIT Kanpur campus.

Computer centre: All of the institute's facilities, as well as massive clusters of project PIs, office automation servers, the telephone exchange, and other institute servers, are housed in five data centres with precise air conditioning. All CC facilities have 24-hour uninterrupted electricity thanks to a UPS system and a diesel generator. The entire facility is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

Hostel: TheIIT Kanpur hostel is outstanding, with offices such as a TV room, reading room, and mess facility, as well as sporting facilities such as a basketball court, football field, badminton court, volleyball court, a computer centre, and a canteen.

Library: It offers a great library with a high-speed PC network that allows users to access library e-assets anytime from anywhere. There are 274,362 books and 1955 diaries at the IIT Kanpur library.

Community Centre: The two Community Centres (ComC-1 and ComC-2) are primarily intended to provide a venue for Institute staff to engage in recreational activities such as sports, private ceremonies such as weddings, and social/religious group activities. On the wedding grounds, the receptions are placed. Recreational amenities are available in the two community centres' rooms 2 and 3. Private ceremonies and social and religious events can be held in Rooms 4, 5, and 6 and the courtyard and its facilities.

Book Club: To accommodate various tastes, the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur maintains a diverse collection of books.

The other facilities offered at the IIT Kanpur campus are Gliding Club, Gymnasium, Nursery, Swimming Pool, Bus Service, Lecture Hall and other Transport Facilities.

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IIT Kanpur Scholarships

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpurhelps qualified students with financial aid. The financial assistance program assures that a deserving student's financial difficulties do not hinder them from attending the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. More information on the IIT Kanpur scholarships can be found below.

Merit Cum Means Scholarship

It's a merit-based scholarship with a financial requirement. Students receive complete tuition remission and a monthly pocket allowance of Rs 1,000 for the duration of the program. Beneficiaries must maintain a CPI of 6.5 or higher. If the CPI rises above 6.5, the pocket allowance is eliminated (but remains above 6.0). A student only needs to submit a copy of their parent's income tax return to be considered for the prize. This prize is available to students from other than the category (SC/ST) who have a parent's annual income of fewer than 4.5 lakhs.

Inspire Scholarship

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur receives an annual stipend of Rs 30,000 per semester (Rs 60,000 annually) and a Rs 20,000 research grant. This reward is open to students in the Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics departments who have an AIR of 10,000 or higher on the standard merit list. It is a merit-based award, and recipients must have a CPI of at least 6.0 to qualify. Students must submit an undertaking to the SSPC each semester to be eligible for any other scholarship.

Scholarships from Donors

Donor Scholarships are given to worthy and underprivileged students by the institute. There were a total of 115 scholarships given out.

Scholarship for a Free-Basic Mess

This scholarship is available to students who fall into the (SC/ST) category and have an annual household income of fewer than 4.5 lakhs. The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur scholarship covers the cost of a basic food plan and a stipend.

Scholarships from outside sources

Students at the institute are assisted in securing external scholarships. As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India program, the Government of India (GoI) has created the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), which allows students to access detailed information on a variety of GoI scholarships.

Scholarship for Athletics

IIT Kanpurstudents who display leadership in sports-related activities that lead to development, progress, and increased engagement in various sports will be awarded a maximum of 20 scholarships for Rs 1,000 per month for nine months. Furthermore, participation in Inter-IIT and other external sports events displays athletic excellence.

Academic Achievement Awards

The institute awards several academic excellence prizes to its students for their academic achievements. These awards are given to deserving Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur students who have achieved a CPI of 8.5 or better in the previous academic year. The CPI (API) for the last academic year is only determined for that academic year.

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IIT Kanpur Seat Reservation

Gender Male Female
General 0 0
OBC 0 17
SC 1 1
ST 0 0
Muslim 0 0
PWD 0 0
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IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur - Both IIT Kanpur and IIT Kharagpur are prominent names in the IIT ecosystem. However, if we consider IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur for B.Tech or any other course, both these institutes have their distinct characteristics and achievements. For example, IIT Kanpur ranked 4th in the engineering category in the NIRF Ranking List 2023, while IIT Kharagpur was in 5th place in the same. Similarly, if we talk about IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur for MBA, the number of MBA specialisations, MBA fees, MBA seats, and MBA placements, all are different for these two institutes.  

Highlighted here are some salient features of IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur in terms of courses offered, fees structure, intake capacity, placements and more that will help you take a decisive step.  

IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur for B.Tech

ParticularsIIT KanpurIIT Kharagpur
B.Tech FeesRs 1,38,685 (at the time of admission)Rs 1,33,838 (at the time of admission)
B.Tech Specialisations
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Agricultural and Food Engineering
  • Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering
  • Manufacturing Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture
Course Duration4 Years4 Years
Mode of StudyRegular, Full-timeRegular, Full-time
Total Seats929941
NIRF Rankings 20234th (Engineering category)6th (Engineering category)
Highest Package Rs 119 LPA Rs 268 LPA
Average PackageRs 45 LPARs 15.45 LPA

IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur for BS

ParticularsIIT KanpurIIT Kharagpur
BS FeesRs 1,37,585 (at the time of admission)Rs 1,33,838 (at the time of admission)
BS Specialisations
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Mathematics and Scientific Computing
  • Physics
  • Earth Sciences
  • Statistics and Data Science
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Physics 
  • Mathematics and Computing
  • Applied Geology
  • Exploration Geophysics
Course Duration4 Years4 Years
Mode of StudyRegular, Full-timeRegular, Full-time
Total Seats281319

IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur for MBA

ParticularsIIT KanpurIIT Kharagpur
MBA FeesRs 1,08,685 (at the time of admission)Rs 3,80,834 (at the time of admission)
MBA Specialisations
  • Finance
  • Operations
  • IT and Analytics Strategy
  • Marketing 
  • Economics
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Economics and Strategy
  • Business Analytics and Information Science
  • Marketing
  • Operations
Course Duration2 Years
Mode of StudyRegular, Full-timeRegular, Full-time
Total SeatsNo upper limit on the size of the batch200
NIRF Rankings 202323rd (Management category)14th (Management category)
Highest Package Rs 22 LPA Rs 31.89 LPA
Average PackageRs 16.6 LPARs 19.36 LPA

IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur for M.Sc-PhD

ParticularsIIT KanpurIIT Kharagpur
M.Sc-PhD FeesRs 42,925 (at the time of admission)Rs 32,981 (at the time of admission)
M.Sc-PhD Specialisations
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Geophysics
  • Medical Physics
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Molecular Medical Microbiology
Course Duration5 Years5 Years
Mode of StudyRegular, Full-timeRegular, Full-time
Total Seats20239

IIT Kanpur Vs IIT Kharagpur for PhD

ParticularsIIT KanpurIIT Kharagpur
PhD FeesRs 41,185 (at the time of admission)Rs 31,000 - 35,000 (at the time of admission)
PhD Specialisations
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Design
  • Earth Sciences
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Economic Sciences
  • Humanities and Social Sciences (English, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology)
  • Management Sciences
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Mathematics (including Statistics)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
  • Photonics Science and Engineering
  • Physics
  • Sustainable Energy Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Agricultural and Food Engineering
  • Architecture and Regional Planning
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering
  • Geology and Geophysics
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture
  • Physics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Technology Development
  • Oceans, Rivers, Atmosphere and Land Science
  • Computational and Data Sciences
  • Cryogenic Engineering
  • Indian Knowledge Systems
  • Science of Happiness, Petroleum Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Rubber Technology
  • Rural Development
  • Bioenergy and Renewables
  • Safety Engineering & Analytic
  • Bio-science
  • Energy Science and Engineering
  • Environmental Science and Engineering
  • Nano Science and Technology
  • Telecommunication
  • Engineering Entrepreneurship
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Infrastructure Design and Management
  • Medical Science and Technology
  • Water Resources Management
  • Quality and Reliability
  • Management  
Course Duration3 Years-6 Years3 Years-6 Years
Mode of StudyRegular, Full-timeRegular, Full-time
Total SeatsDiffers from year to yearDiffers from year to year
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IIT Kanpur Result 2023

The IIT Kanpur result 2023 for JEE Advanced will be applicable for admission to its B.Tech, B.Arch, as well as integrated courses. The IIT JEE Advanced Result 2023 has been released. The result has been on the official website jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates can access the results using their date of birth, phone number, and, roll number on this site. 

Step 1: Visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in

Step 2: Enter the required information like the date of birth, username, password, and, mobile number. 

Step 3: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and the JEE Advanced Result will be displayed. 

Step 4: Download the scorecard for future reference. 

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IIT Kanpur Admission Helpline

Before picking the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur as their future college, an aspirant should be aware of the following points:

Phone NumberUG - 0512-259 7335 PG - 0512-259 7412; 0512-259 7412
E-mailUG - jee@iitk.ac.in PG - gate@iitk.ac.in; jam@iitk.ac.in
AddressIIT, Kalyanpur, Kanpur -208016
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IIT Kanpur Awards

  • Fulkerson Prize
  • Goedel Prize
  • Humboldt Research Award
  • TWAS Prize
  • Padma Shri
  • Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
  • Infosys Prize
  • National J C Bose Fellowship
  • Other Awards
  • Young Faculty Award
  • Scopus Young Scientists
  • Swaranajayanti
  • Indian National Science Academy (INSA)-Medal for Young Scientist
  • Indian Academy of Science (IASc)-Young Associate
  • Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)-Young Engineer Award
  • National Academy of Sciences (NASI)-Young Scientist Award
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IIT Kanpur Academic and Industry Collaborations

MoU Signed

  • "Studies on voltage stability and small signal oscillation monitoring of power systems" MoU signed between IIT Kanpur and GE India Technology Centre Private Limited.
  • "Studies relating to design, validation, operation in the areas of HVDC, FACTS PMU’s protective Relays using Real time digital simulator and other simulation tools to enhance the performance of the grid" MoU signed between IIT Kanpur and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
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Related Questions

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Shivangi Ahirwar •  Sep-20-2024

Dear Student,

Entrance exam ke baad IIT Kanpur ki M.Des ki fees kam nahi hogi. However, institute aapko scholarship de sakta hai agar aap eligible hain uske liye to. IIT Kanpur se Master of Design course karne ke liye aapko CEED ya GATE exam dena hoga and bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (4-year programme) or Design or Architecture bhi hona chhaiye. In case aap B Tech graduate hain from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years in B Tech, to aapko GATE/CEED dene ki koi zaroorat ahi hai. IIT Kanpur M.Des total fees is INR 94940. Aur information ke liye aap IIT Kanpur ki official website visit kar sakte hain. Best of luck!

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priyal gogna •  Mar-31-2023
The fee for most of the B Teh programs is Rs 120000 per semester. These are the scholarships the university offers. LPUNEST, Marks based (for previous two qualifying Exams), Performance in other National Level Entrance tests, Performance in Sports, Performance in Cultural and Co-curricular Activities. Social Service, R&D and Bravery Activities. Special Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board, LPUNEST Study Grant Financial Aid : for Defense /CAPF and their dependents, Orphan Candidates, Persons with certain disabilities, Minorities, Transgender, Non Traditional student, Need Based-Financial Aid, EWS scholarship for those whose family income is less than 5 lacs, Single girl child, Single Mother and Tibetan students studying in CTA schools and Vidya Bharti Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sansthan. Aerospace Engineering is a reputed course and a leading program in terms of service to aerospace technology by constantly trying to maintain and improve existing components of aircrafts and spacecraft elements and introducing new methods and techniques to enhance their functioning and structural alignment. LPU students bagged a highest of Rs ₹ 31 LPA. The average salary was ₹ 4.2 lpa while internship was Rs 48000. The companies that came to LPU campus for recruitment were : Unominda, Altair, Dharam Consulting, Collins India, Hettich India, MVM Industries, Ashok Leyland, Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances, Volkswagen, Punjab Renewable Energy Systems, Wabag, Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers, Steelstrips Wheels, TCI, Spectraforce Technologies, Voltas, Cognizant, Capgemini, Code Nation, DXC Technology, and many more