Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is one of the leading Institutes set by the Government of India. IIT kanpur was established in 1959. It is a public engineering college which aims to provide quality education and conduct authentic research work and provide technological innovation for students. As per the NIRF the Institute has ranked on 5th place for Best Engineering Colleges at national level in 2019. IIT Kanpur was ranked 291 in QS World University Rankings for 2020 on International level.
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is one of the leading Institutes set by the Government of India. IIT kanpur was established in 1959. It is a public engineering college which aims to provide quality education and conduct authentic research work and provide technological innovation for students. As per the NIRF the Institute has ranked on 5th place for Best Engineering Colleges at national level in 2019. IIT Kanpur was ranked 291 in QS World University Rankings for 2020 on International level.
The Institute currently holds 5261 students who are enrolled in Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with over 555 female students. IIT kanpur holds a strong faculty members of overall 430 Ph.D.The institute offers various specializations in the field of Engineering, Sciences, Management and Design. Admission of the courses such as B.Tech,B.S,M.sc,M.Tech/M.S are offered based on the candidate's performance in JEE Advanced, JAM, GATE, and CEED, CAT scores respectively.
The Institute currently holds 5261 students who are enrolled in Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with over 555 female students. IIT kanpur holds a strong faculty members of overall 430 Ph.D.The institute offers various specializations in the field of Engineering, Sciences, Management and Design. Admission of the courses such as B.Tech,B.S,M.sc,M.Tech/M.S are offered based on the candidate's performance in JEE Advanced, JAM, GATE, and CEED, CAT scores respectively.
The IIT Kanpur has emerged as one of the best institutions in India in terms of placements every academic year. As of 2019 the medium annual package for more than 400 students reached upto INR 15LPA getting placed in national and international companies. IIT Kanpur offers various specializations under BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA and PhD courses. Post Graduate courses admission are based on GPAT (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) and Common Admission Test (CAT). The institute has ranked fourth among the engineering colleges in India 2020 conducted by India Today.
The IIT Kanpur has emerged as one of the best institutions in India in terms of placements every academic year. As of 2019 the medium annual package for more than 400 students reached upto INR 15LPA getting placed in national and international companies. IIT Kanpur offers various specializations under BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA and PhD courses. Post Graduate courses admission are based on GPAT (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) and Common Admission Test (CAT). The institute has ranked fourth among the engineering colleges in India 2020 conducted by India Today.

College Overview

College Overview

Established 1959
Type of Institute Autonomous
Campus Size 1055 Acres
Library 3,00, 000+ Volumes 1000+ periodicals subscription
Website www.iitk.ac.in
Location Indian Institute of Technology Complete Mailing Address: Kalyanpur kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208 016
Telephone Enquiry
  • Phone: 0512-259 0151
  • BSNL: 0512-259-7200, 7210
  • Rel: 392-7200, 7210
  • Tata: 679-7200, 7210
Assistant Registrar/Officer Incharge
  • Email: aracad@iitk.ac.in
  • Phone: 0512-259 7669
Administrative Assistant
  • Email: registrar@iitk.ac.in
  • Phone: 0512-259 7808, 7290
Established 1959
Type of Institute Autonomous
Campus Size 1055 Acres
Library 3,00, 000+ Volumes 1000+ periodicals subscription
Website www.iitk.ac.in
Location Indian Institute of Technology Complete Mailing Address: Kalyanpur kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208 016
Telephone Enquiry
  • Phone: 0512-259 0151
  • BSNL: 0512-259-7200, 7210
  • Rel: 392-7200, 7210
  • Tata: 679-7200, 7210
Assistant Registrar/Officer Incharge
  • Email: aracad@iitk.ac.in
  • Phone: 0512-259 7669
Administrative Assistant
  • Email: registrar@iitk.ac.in
  • Phone: 0512-259 7808, 7290

Important Dates 2021

Important Dates 2021

Events Dates
Registration for COGENT 2021 2021 Jan 2, 2021 – Feb 6, 2021
GATE Registration Sep 11, 2020 – Oct 7, 2020
JEE Main Registration Dec 16, 2020 – Jan 16, 2021
CAT result Declaration 2nd Jan 2021
Application ends for MBA 2021 4th February 2021
Submission of application form for admission on the JAM 2021 15-Apr- 2021 to 28- Apr-2021
Events Dates
Registration for COGENT 2021 2021 Jan 2, 2021 – Feb 6, 2021
GATE Registration Sep 11, 2020 – Oct 7, 2020
JEE Main Registration Dec 16, 2020 – Jan 16, 2021
CAT result Declaration 2nd Jan 2021
Application ends for MBA 2021 4th February 2021
Submission of application form for admission on the JAM 2021 15-Apr- 2021 to 28- Apr-2021

Ranking

Ranking

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is Ranked 4 for IITs by NIRF 2020. It has been Ranked 16 for MBA/PGDM course by NIRF 2020. IIT kanpur has received its fame not only in India. But also internationally by featuring in the Times Higher Education Rankings, QS World University Rankings and BRICS Rankings. By QS World Rankings the institute was placed at 291 in the world. It also featured at the 25th position among the BRICS nations. It has ranked 72nd out of 650 institutions in Asia with QS Asia Rankings in 2021.
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is Ranked 4 for IITs by NIRF 2020. It has been Ranked 16 for MBA/PGDM course by NIRF 2020. IIT kanpur has received its fame not only in India. But also internationally by featuring in the Times Higher Education Rankings, QS World University Rankings and BRICS Rankings. By QS World Rankings the institute was placed at 291 in the world. It also featured at the 25th position among the BRICS nations. It has ranked 72nd out of 650 institutions in Asia with QS Asia Rankings in 2021.

Departments

Departments

The Institute has organised it's departments of Engineering, Humanities, Sciences, Management and Inter-Disciplinary programs.
The Institute has organised it's departments of Engineering, Humanities, Sciences, Management and Inter-Disciplinary programs.
1. Engineering Departments
1. Engineering Departments
2. Humanities
2. Humanities
3. Science
3. Science
4. Management
4. Management
5. Interdisciplinary Programs
5. Interdisciplinary Programs

Admissions

Admissions

For Undergraduates, IIT Kanpur offers B.Tech and B.S programs. Admission to the details programmes are conducted through the JEE Advanced rank cut-off, and JEE mains after the completion of class 12th with a 75% minimum marks from a recognized Education Board.
For Undergraduates, IIT Kanpur offers B.Tech and B.S programs. Admission to the details programmes are conducted through the JEE Advanced rank cut-off, and JEE mains after the completion of class 12th with a 75% minimum marks from a recognized Education Board.
For PG courses such as M.Tech,MS,M.Des,Ph.D, MBA admission are carried out with GATE, CEED, CAT, IIT JAM, Master degree scores are considered for the enrollment of these courses. For the MS program the eligible criteria is a minimum of 55% marks in Sciences stream of UG program. With 75% marks in the qualifying GATE exam. While for the MBA the eligible criteria is BTech, Bsc Engineering, BE or BArch with a 60% marks or a CPI of 6.0 on the scale of 10 from any AICTE recognized institute/university, IITs, NITs, and IITs. The qualifying exam is the CAT exam.
For PG courses such as M.Tech,MS,M.Des,Ph.D, MBA admission are carried out with GATE, CEED, CAT, IIT JAM, Master degree scores are considered for the enrollment of these courses. For the MS program the eligible criteria is a minimum of 55% marks in Sciences stream of UG program. With 75% marks in the qualifying GATE exam. While for the MBA the eligible criteria is BTech, Bsc Engineering, BE or BArch with a 60% marks or a CPI of 6.0 on the scale of 10 from any AICTE recognized institute/university, IITs, NITs, and IITs. The qualifying exam is the CAT exam.

Research

Research

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has a good record of conducting research initiatives. The students are encouraged to participate in various research initiatives of the institute. The Institute plays a major role in addressing technological challenges and national development through its respect initiatives. There is a great support for creativity and driven exploration at IIT Kanpur.
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has a good record of conducting research initiatives. The students are encouraged to participate in various research initiatives of the institute. The Institute plays a major role in addressing technological challenges and national development through its respect initiatives. There is a great support for creativity and driven exploration at IIT Kanpur.
In IIT Kanpur the research work of the researchers and faculty are published across the Worldwide Journals. The IIT Kanpur has good infrastructure facilities as well as Laboratories which are helpful in research initiatives. The faculty members allow the researchers to enjoy their research to the fullest with free thinking.
In IIT Kanpur the research work of the researchers and faculty are published across the Worldwide Journals. The IIT Kanpur has good infrastructure facilities as well as Laboratories which are helpful in research initiatives. The faculty members allow the researchers to enjoy their research to the fullest with free thinking.
Even the institute has collaborated with top international Universities for academic and Research initiatives.
Even the institute has collaborated with top international Universities for academic and Research initiatives.

Fees Structure

Fees Structure

Course Duration Fees
(1st Year)
B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) 4 years ₹2.16 Lakhs
BS (Bachelor of Science) 4 years ₹2.16 Lakhs
M.Tech (Master of Technology) 2 years ₹2.14 Lakhs
B.Tech + M .Tech (Dual Degree) 5 years ₹2.13 Lakhs
M.Des (Master of Design) 2 years ₹64,050
MBA (Master of Business Administration) 2 years ₹1.54 Lakhs
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) 5 years ₹64,050
Course Duration Fees
(1st Year)
B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) 4 years ₹2.16 Lakhs
BS (Bachelor of Science) 4 years ₹2.16 Lakhs
M.Tech (Master of Technology) 2 years ₹2.14 Lakhs
B.Tech + M .Tech (Dual Degree) 5 years ₹2.13 Lakhs
M.Des (Master of Design) 2 years ₹64,050
MBA (Master of Business Administration) 2 years ₹1.54 Lakhs
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) 5 years ₹64,050

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2020: B.Tech

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2020: B.Tech

Specializations Opening Rank (Round 1) Closing Rank (Round 6)
General Category
Aerospace Engineering 2,363 4165
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering 4321 7041
Chemical Engineering 2309 3892
Civil Engineering 3659 5273
Computer Science & Engineering 111 239
Electrical Engineering 447 1179
Materials Science & Engineering 3921 5875
Mechanical Engineering 1377 2542
OBC Category
Aerospace Engineering 977 1968
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering 2856 3669
Chemical Engineering 1385 1826
Civil Engineering 1701 2230
Computer Science & Engineering 88 152
Electrical Engineering 154 624
Materials Science & Engineering 1959 3028
Mechanical Engineering 694 1225
SC Category
Aerospace Engineering 638 1077
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering 1953 2268
Chemical Engineering 793 1304
Civil Engineering 675 1120
Computer Science & Engineering 52 91
Electrical Engineering 97 359
Materials Science & Engineering 1304 2031
Mechanical Engineering 452 784
ST Category
Aerospace Engineering 625 709
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering 333P 640P
Chemical Engineering 590 733
Civil Engineering 156 316
Computer Science & Engineering 4 43
Electrical Engineering 82 204
Materials Science & Engineering 904 214P
Mechanical Engineering 368 444
Specializations Opening Rank (Round 1) Closing Rank (Round 6)
General Category
Aerospace Engineering 2,363 4165
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering 4321 7041
Chemical Engineering 2309 3892
Civil Engineering 3659 5273
Computer Science & Engineering 111 239
Electrical Engineering 447 1179
Materials Science & Engineering 3921 5875
Mechanical Engineering 1377 2542
OBC Category
Aerospace Engineering 977 1968
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering 2856 3669
Chemical Engineering 1385 1826
Civil Engineering 1701 2230
Computer Science & Engineering 88 152
Electrical Engineering 154 624
Materials Science & Engineering 1959 3028
Mechanical Engineering 694 1225
SC Category
Aerospace Engineering 638 1077
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering 1953 2268
Chemical Engineering 793 1304
Civil Engineering 675 1120
Computer Science & Engineering 52 91
Electrical Engineering 97 359
Materials Science & Engineering 1304 2031
Mechanical Engineering 452 784
ST Category
Aerospace Engineering 625 709
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering 333P 640P
Chemical Engineering 590 733
Civil Engineering 156 316
Computer Science & Engineering 4 43
Electrical Engineering 82 204
Materials Science & Engineering 904 214P
Mechanical Engineering 368 444

Placements

Placements

IIT Kanpur has an excellent placement record. In IIT Kanpur the placement usually starts from the month of December. The institute conducted the first phase of 2020-2021 placement drive, with 821 offers out of 709 were accepted by the students.
IIT Kanpur has an excellent placement record. In IIT Kanpur the placement usually starts from the month of December. The institute conducted the first phase of 2020-2021 placement drive, with 821 offers out of 709 were accepted by the students.
In 2020,the placement cell received offers from domestic as well as internationally. As compared to other sectors IT/ITES sector has performed very well.
In 2020,the placement cell received offers from domestic as well as internationally. As compared to other sectors IT/ITES sector has performed very well.
The average package was offered at INR 7.5LPA.
The average package was offered at INR 7.5LPA.
IIT Kanpur provides internship opportunities to B.Tech students. Every year top companies offer Lucrative stipends to selected students to work as interns in their companies. Some of the top combines are Flipkart, Zomato, Yahoo, Myntra, OYO rooms, IBM, Sterlite Technologies etc.
IIT Kanpur provides internship opportunities to B.Tech students. Every year top companies offer Lucrative stipends to selected students to work as interns in their companies. Some of the top combines are Flipkart, Zomato, Yahoo, Myntra, OYO rooms, IBM, Sterlite Technologies etc.
The student's placement cell is managed by executive staff and a team of members. From Contacting companies to managing all the logistics of placements every thing is managed by efficient time of members.
The student's placement cell is managed by executive staff and a team of members. From Contacting companies to managing all the logistics of placements every thing is managed by efficient time of members.
Even the recruiting team are appalled with all of their team's hospitality and functioning of SPO towards them.
Even the recruiting team are appalled with all of their team's hospitality and functioning of SPO towards them.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is considered as the first place for placement by a large team of recruiting companies.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is considered as the first place for placement by a large team of recruiting companies.
Some of the reputed Universities such as Bharat Petroleum, Yes Bank, ITC Limited, Mahindra Finance,Ford, TCS, Early Salary, etc offer their internships for the candidates.
Some of the reputed Universities such as Bharat Petroleum, Yes Bank, ITC Limited, Mahindra Finance,Ford, TCS, Early Salary, etc offer their internships for the candidates.
From financial services sector to Government Advisory, E-commerce sector each participate in the summer drive placement in IIT Kanpur.
From financial services sector to Government Advisory, E-commerce sector each participate in the summer drive placement in IIT Kanpur.
The institute’s placement offers various facilities such as Access to all student profiles via a highly efficient and effective Placement Automation System (PAS).
The institute’s placement offers various facilities such as Access to all student profiles via a highly efficient and effective Placement Automation System (PAS).