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IIT Kanpur Overview: 2025 Admissions, Cutoffs, Placements

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, was established in 1959. It aims to provide quality education & leadership in technological innovation. The main motto of the institute is “तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय”, i.e“Lead me from darkness to light.”

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IIT Kanpur Overview

Facts: IIT Kanpur ranks 4 in Engineering in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2024.
Source: NIRF

Moreover, the IIT Kanpur campus spans 1055 acres. The total number of students is 4,500+ in Undergraduate Studies, 2,000 in Postgraduate Studies, and 2,100 in Ph.D. Programs.

Key Highlights of IIT Kanpur

Parameters

Details 

Admission Months

July & December (M.Tech), March–July (others)

Top Programs 

B.Tech, BS, B.Sc, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Des, Ph.D

Accepted Exams

JEE‑AdvancedGATEIIT JAMCEEDCAT

Duration of Course 

UG- 4 yearsPG- 2 years5 years for MS‑PhDPh.D up to 5 yr

Ranking

NIRF Overall ranking- 5Engineering-4Research Institution-7

Total Students

Undergraduate students: 4,500+

Postgraduate students: 2,000

Ph.D. students: 2,100

Courses and Fees

IIT Kanpur provides a number of certified programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Students get several options to select from program specialisations.

Course Fees at IIT Kanpur

In the table below, learn about the courses and their fees.

Programs

Fees

B.Tech

₹37,840/year

M.Tech 

₹5,000 per semester

MBA

₹105,000 per semester

MSc (2-year)

₹37,840 per year

M.Des 

₹5,000 per semester

Ph.D.

₹2,500 per semester (Regular)₹25,000 per semester (Sponsored)

MS (R)

₹5,000 per semester

Institute does provide financial aid to students

Scholarships 2025

Details

    Duration: Entire duration of UG program (4 years)

    Eligibility: JEE Advanced rank under 100

    Stipend: ₹3,00,000 per student per year

Placements and Admissions

The phase-in of IIT Kanpur’s 2024- 25 placement season took place from December 1 to 15, 2024, which saw us extend 1,109 offers across many industries. Out of which 1,035 offers were accepted, including Pre-Placement Offers. Additionally, there are 28 international offers, which is a 27% increase from last year. Over 250 companies participate, which is a reflection of the institute’s strong industry connection and global demand for IIT talent.

IIT Kanpur First Week of Placement Phase-1

By the end of the first week, IIT Kanpur reported 1,036 job offers, which included 963 acceptances, including PPOs. This is a mark of IITK’s strong academic base and industry relevance. International offers were secured by 22 students, and the placement pool featured a wide variety of sectors and companies.

Top recruiters on week1 include:

  • Microsoft
  • Intel
  • ICICI Bank
  • Meesho
  • Micron
  • American Express
  • Texas Instruments
  • Qualcomm

IIT Kanpur Day 1 of Campus Placements

On the first day of the Phase-I placement drive, which saw 579 offers 199 of which were PPOs IIT Kanpur broke it up. Thirteen students received international job offers, and 523 students were placed overall. 74 companies participated on the first day, demonstrating the recruiters' faith in IITK's student body.
Top recruiters on Day 1 include:

  • Texas Instruments
  • Deutsche Bank
  • SLB
  • Databricks

Visit the upGrad IIT Kanpur Placements’ page to:

  • Know placement offers, year-wise highest package, average salary
  • Explore Department-Specific Placement Data and FAQs

Ranking 2024-2025

The table below will inform you about the courses and their rankings, ranked by the ranking body NIRF for the year 2024. 

Course

Year

Rank

Overall

2024

5

Engineering – Innovation

2024

5

Research Institutions

2024

7

Management (MBA)

2024

29

IIT Kanpur VS IIT Bombay VS IIT Delhi

Among IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Delhi, all three are consistently ranked as the top engineering institutes in India and in the world as well. To know and analyse the three IITs, read the table below.  Here’s a comparison of the three IITs to know better about each.

Parameters

IIT Kanpur 

IIT Bombay (Mumbai)

IIT Delhi

NIRF Ranking (Engineering 2024)

4

3

2

Tuition Fees (Approximate Annual)

B.Tech: ₹37,840M.Tech/MS/M.Des: ₹10,000MBA: ₹210,000M.Sc: ₹37,840

Ph.D.: ₹5,000

UG: ₹2.2 - ₹2.5 Lakhs (varies, may include other fees)

PG: ₹70,000 - ₹2.3 Lakhs (varies by course)

UG: ₹2.0 Lakhs (varies, may include other fees)

PG: ₹50,000 - ₹1.9 Lakhs (varies by course)

Popular Courses

B.Tech, B.S.; M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, M.Des.; Ph.D.; e‑Masters in AI, Cyber‑Security, Policy, etc.

UG: Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace EngineeringPG: M.Tech (CSE, EE, ME), MBA, M.Des

UG: Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, and Computing

PG: M.Tech (CSE, VLSI Design, Data Science, ME), MBA, M.Sc.

Placement Rate (Recent Data)

1,100 offers (Phase I 2024–25)989 offers (Phase I 2023–24)strong placement across streams

Highest CTC: ₹3.67 CPA (International) / ₹1.68 CPA (Domestic)

Average CTC: ₹23.5 LPA
Lowest CTC: ₹4 LPA (indicative, can vary)

Highest CTC: ₹2.05 CPA (International) / ₹1.5 CPA (Domestic, tentative)

Average CTC: ₹17.6 - ₹23.5 LPA (UG), ₹18.82 LPA (PG)

No. of Courses

40+ degree and certificate-level programs across verticals

UG: 17+ (B.Tech, B.S., Dual DegreePG: 58+ (M.Tech, M.Sc., M.Des, MBA, Ph.D.)

UG: 17+ (B.Tech, B.Des, Dual Degree)

PG: 46+ (M.Tech, M.Sc., M.Des, MBA, MS by Research, Ph.D.)

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location: Situated in Kalyanpur, Kanpur

Unique Feature: The campus includes collections of state-of-the-art infrastructure, including the PK Kelkar Library, a computer center with high‑performance computing clusters, and dedicated research centers. The campus is 1,000 acres of green, fully residential space.

Hostel fees in IIT Kanpur

Although the IIT Kanpur site does not state fees, there is official guidance that hostel seat rent, water, and mess charges are listed or based on a per-semester. 

Hostel type

Fees

Male & Female

₹15,385

Hostel Resources and Services (Food)

  • Halls have a dedicated mess serving full meal plans
  • Nearby areas also have canteens and shops for snacks and sundries
  • Shared space should include common lounges, TV rooms, reading rooms, and recreation with sports courts. 

Hostel allocation

  • An automatic allocation of a Hall of Residence for first-year students on admission
  • Allocation to a Hall is often determined by the institute's policy through the processes of the Students’ Gymkhana
  • Some limited air‑conditioned rooms in Visitor’s Hostel -2 are available separately for short stays too, on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Student Life at IIT Kanpur

  • The student life at IIT Kanpur is flourishing and organised by the Students' Gymkhana (the elective student government), including:
  • Techkriti (technology festival), Antaragni (cultural festival), E-Summit (entrepreneurship), Udghosh (sports meet), Vivekananda Youth Leadership Convention
  • Clubs and societies: coding clubs, literary clubs, cultural societies, entrepreneurship cell.
  • Sports: courts for basketball, badminton, football, and volleyball, fields for cricket, a gym, a swimming pool, and other sports. Sports events across IITs are also taken care of by the Students' Gymkhana.

Notable Alumni

IIT Kanpur has shown many students a pathway to success. The institution helped shape the minds of many and guided them toward a sharp, bright future.Here are notable IIT Kanpur alumni along with their key achievements.

Alumni

Field of Work

Prof. Amitabha Chattopadhyay

molecular biologist

Prof. Arnab Rai Choudhuri

world's leading scientists in the field of solar magneto-hydrodynamics

Prof. Sandip P. Trivedi

Theoretical physicist who is known for making seminal contributions to the field of string theory.

FAQs for Overview

IIT Kanpur stands out due to its strong emphasis on academic excellence, research innovation, and industry collaboration. Founded in 1959 with the assistance of a consortium of US universities, it has developed a reputation for producing world-class engineers and scientists. Its world-class faculty, cutting-edge labs, interdisciplinary curriculum, and leadership in research initiatives such as the National Supercomputing Mission make it a preferred destination for aspiring engineers. The institute also has one of the highest faculty-to-student ratios among IITs, allowing for better mentorship and academic guidance.

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