Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
A top IIT known for computer science and aerospace.
Overview
A leading engineering institute renowned for computer science, aerospace and a strong research and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Highlights
- NIRF #4 · Engineering · Institute of National Importance
- Median salary ₹23.0 L
- 13 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1959 · Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Courses offered
13 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 130 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 100 |
| B.Sc — Data Science | UG · 3 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Artificial Intelligence & ML | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| PG Programme in Data Science | Professional · 1 yr | — |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — JoSAA / CSAB / state counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹23.0 L, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1959, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with a student community of around 8,346.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 13 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹2,28,000 / yr | 130 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹50,000 / yr | 100 |
| B.Sc — Data Science | — | — |
| B.Tech — Artificial Intelligence & ML | — | — |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | — | — |
| PG Programme in Data Science | ₹10.77 L (total) | — |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | — | — |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | — | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | — | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get admission to IIT Kanpur?
B.Tech admission is through JEE Advanced (after JEE Main), with seats allotted via JoSAA counselling on rank. Class 12 requires 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top-20 percentile. Verify current rules on the official site.
What is IIT Kanpur's NIRF ranking?
IIT Kanpur consistently ranks among the top few engineering institutions in India in the NIRF rankings, usually in the top 5. Check the latest NIRF list for the current year's exact position.
What JEE Advanced rank do you need for IIT Kanpur?
Cutoffs vary widely by branch: Computer Science closing ranks are usually within a few hundred, while other branches admit higher ranks. Figures change yearly by round and category, so check official JoSAA closing ranks.
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Kanpur?
Tuition is roughly two to two-and-a-half lakh rupees a year for general/OBC students, and about eight to ten lakh rupees over the four-year B.Tech with other charges. SC/ST/PwD and low-income students get major waivers. Confirm current fees officially.
How are placements at IIT Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur draws strong recruiter participation across software, core engineering, analytics and consulting. Placement outcomes vary by branch and year, and not every student is placed. Refer to official placement reports for figures.
Is IIT Kanpur worth it?
IIT Kanpur is a top-ranked institute known for computer science and research strength. For students admitted via JEE Advanced it offers strong academics and recruiter access, though outcomes depend on your branch and effort, not any guarantee.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website