Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Public · Established 1959
Overview
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur – (IITK) is an elite public university with a reputation for excellence in research and the highest level of academic achievement on a global scale, and it has received a designation as an Institute of Eminence from the Government of India. In 1959, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur was established as a part of the Kanpur Indo-American Programme Group, and it is uniquely situated in the context of Indian education, being the first such University to provide a curriculum for Computer Science through collaboration with the American Ivy League Universities of the time. The IITK campus is vast, lush, and provides a complete learning environment supporting the complete range of disciplines from engineering and science to the social sciences and humanities to management science. At IIT Kanpur, there is a strong culture of research, and this is reflected in the excellent research facilities available, including a private air strip and a national-standard wind tunnel. The IIT Kanpur academic curriculum is designed to be flexible, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary study and independent thought. IIT Kanpur offers a very rich experiential student life and the ability to participate in self-governing bodies, as well as a variety of first-rate festivals. IIT Kanpur continues to produce leaders and innovators through the use of the latest advances in technology and creates positive impacts on society, so IIT Kanpur produces the leaders and innovative thinkers that are going to shape the world in industry and science.
Courses & Fees
| Course | Duration | Total Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech (Material Science Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech (Civil Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech (Engineering Science) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech (Bio-Engineering) | 4 Years | INR 9.19 Lakhs | 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech + MBA | 5 Years | INR 11.41 Lakhs | 10+2 + JEE-Advance |
Admissions
Empowering
IIT Kanpur is committed to helping its undergraduate students achieve their best by developing an outstanding research ecosystem and flexible academic programs through an emphasis on "tinkering" (innovation). The IIT provides large financial grants, top flight laboratory facilities, and outstanding faculty mentorship in order to create the proper climate for students to go beyond their conventional limitations and come up with ways to address some of the world's most difficult challenges.
Admission Process
Undergraduate admissions (B.Tech or BS degrees) at IIT are handled through a rigid selection process, which includes successfully passing the JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) Advanced, after qualifying for JEE Main exams. The admissions of students into the M.Tech, MSc and PhD programs primarily depend on the results of national level entrance exams (GATE or JAM), usually supplemented by individual technical interviews or a written test to select high quality candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for admission into undergraduate programs, candidates must be ranked in the top 20 percentile of JEE Advanced or must achieve at least 75 percent total marks in their 12th grade. Generally postgraduate applicants are required to hold an appropriate undergraduate or professional graduate degree with at least 55 to 75 percent of total marks as well as have a valid GATE, JAM, or CAT score.
Placements
According to Gemini, the IIT Kanpur has a first-class placement system that provides a seamless transition from university to company through its dedicated Students Placement Office (SPO), which serves as the primary link between industry and academia in relation to all recruiting efforts. IIT Kanpur continues to attract leading organisations across four major sectors: technology, finance, consultancy and core engineering. The placement season is divided into two phases of recruiting by using either on-campus, virtual or hybrid methods. A key feature of the process is that there is a policy of "one student, one job", which is intended to promote fair access to all students for consideration of offers from organisations interested in recruiting talent from within IIT Kanpur. In addition to success domestically, IIT Kanpur provides substantial support for successfully obtaining job offers from top international companies and constantly higher levels of pre-placement offers (PPOs) resulting from summer internships.
Top Recruiters
Reported by the institute in its NIRF data submission. Median salary is the figure NIRF asks for — half of the placed students were paid more, half less.
Management
| Year | Programme | Graduated | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | PG 2-year | 49 | 44 | 19.9 LPA |
| 2022-23 | PG 2-year | 39 | 37 | 17.25 LPA |
| 2021-22 | PG 2-year | 73 | 73 | 15.14 LPA |
Engineering
| Year | Programme | Graduated | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | UG 4-year | 1,133 | 754 | 19.4 LPA |
| 2023-24 | PG 2-year | 821 | 513 | 14.7 LPA |
| 2022-23 | UG 4-year | 985 | 688 | 23 LPA |
| 2022-23 | PG 2-year | 826 | 544 | 16 LPA |
| 2021-22 | UG 4-year | 790 | 621 | 22.07 LPA |
| 2021-22 | PG 2-year | 772 | 583 | 15.29 LPA |
Rankings
Published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. The score is out of 100 and is what the rank was decided on.
| Year | Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Engineering | #4 | 81.82 |
| 2025 | Overall | #5 | 77.25 |
| 2025 | Management | #27 | 60.15 |
Infrastructure
The IIT Kanpur campus, encompassing 1,055 acres, provides for most of our nearly 4,000 students through thirteen Halls Of Residence where students may access year-round electricity, high-speed Internet, and versatile array of dining options. Each hall is designed to be a "home away from home". The spacious rooms, the internal sports courts, and the internal common reading rooms allow students a safe and supportive living environment.
The academic area of the IIT Kanpur campus has state-of-the-art lecture halls; the P.K. Kelkar Library; and there are specialized facilities, such as the National Wind Tunnel Facility and multiple cutting-edge research labs, as well as a central workshop and an extremely large Computer Centre. The availability of this extensive and advanced physical infrastructure enables IIT Kanpur to conduct cutting-edge research in aerospace technologies, nanotechnology.
The extensive sporting infrastructure at IIT Kanpur includes one Olympic-sized swimming pool, one large stadium and two multi-purpose sports complexes. The sports facilities are provided for a variety of sporting activities, including but not limited to: archery, squash, and weightlifting. In addition to the sporting and recreational opportunities that are provided by the physical facilities at IIT Kanpur, the Student Activity Centre (SAC) provides additional opportunities for students to participate in music, dramatics and other significant cultural pursuits.
Campus
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