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IIT Kanpur Highlights 2025

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Q:   Can we get direct admission in IIT Kanpur?
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No, IIT Kanpur only offers merit-based admission for all the courses. It accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission to BTech. Candidates are required to qualify JEE Main exam prior to appearing for JEE Advanced. Apart from its flagship programme, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) offers BSc, BS, MTech, MSc, MDes, MBA, along with a few Dual Degree programmes. Admission to all courses is based on scores obtained in the entrance examinations such as GATE, IIT JAM, CEED and CAT. Along with UG and PG courses, IIT Kanpur also offers PhD in various specialisations, admisison to which again is entrance-based.

Q:   What are the subjects offered in BSc Statistics and Data Science at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

Candidates pursuing the BSc in Statistics and Data Science are required to study various subjects as the part of the programme. Some of the subjects which forms the part of IIT Kanpur BSc curriculum are as follows:

  • Fundamental of Computing
  • Physics Laboratory
  • General Chemistry
  • Statistical Computing
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Communication Skills: Composition
Q:   Which is the best BTech branch at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

For Computer Science and Engineering (General category), the cutoff has seen a fluctuating trend over the past three years. While in 2019, the closing cutoff rank of last round stood at 217, the closing rank for 2020 was a little less competitive (stood at 239). But in 2021, it again became more competitive and stood at 216. Alternatively, for Chemical Engineering, the cutoff has seen a deteriorating trend for the past three years. For more details regarding IIT Kanpur cutoff,  check out this link. Additionally, based on the data collated from some unofficial sources, the 2022 average package was the highest for the BTech CSE branch among overall and EEE specialisations. The same can be checked in the below table:

Course

IIT Kanpur Placements 2022 - Average Package

BTech (overall)

INR 33.53 LPA

BTech CSE

INR 42.89 LPA

BTech ECE

INR 29.57 LPA

Q:   Is IIT Kanpur good for MBA?
A: 

IIT Kanpur offers MBA via Department of Management Sciences (DoMS). The MBA course of the institute has been ranked by various agencies. Under the 'Management Category', NIRF ranked IIT Kanpur at 23rd position in 2023 rankings. Business Today also ranked IIT Kanpur at 32 position. Talking about placements, IIT Kanpur highest package recorded for MBA was INR 24 LPA. The median CTC was INR 17.25 LPA.

In Summer Placement (2022-24), the highest stipend offered to students was INR 17.01 lakh whereas, median stipend was INR 1 lakh.

Q:   How is the placement scenario at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

The institute has not released the placement report incorporating the overall data for the 2024 drive. However, the media reports have disclosed the 2024 placement statistics till Phase I. As per the reports, the average package for the 2024 drive stood at INR 26.27 LPA. The number of international offers was 22 in 2024, which was comparatively lesser than the 2023 phase I placements. The IIT Kanpur placement comparison for the last two years is depicted below:

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Placement Statistics (2023) Phase I

Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I

Highest package 

INR 1.90 crore per annum (domestic)

N/A

Total job offers

1,200

989

Average package 

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INR 26.27 LPA 

Students placed

1,128

913

International offers

74

22

PPOs

208

N/A

Total recruiters

250+

N/A

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2025

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JEE Advanced Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering215248270
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering130512571112
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering284427362635
B.Sc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing9879261023
B.S. in Statistics and Data Science10909901121
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Q:   What are the Cutoff marks for IIT Kanpur BSc Economics course?
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The closing rank of round one for the IIT Kanpur BSc Economics course for the year 2023 through the JEE Advanced was 3,242 while on another hand the closing rank of last round for the BSc Economics course was 3,653.     

Q:   What are the Cutoff marks for IIT Kanpur BSc Statistics and Data Science course?
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The closing rank of round one for the IIT Kanpur BSc Statistics and Data Science course for the year 2023 through the JEE Advanced was 1,090 while on another hand the closing rank of last round for the BSc Statistics and Data Science course was 1,090.     

Q:   What has been the trend for cut off in BTech in Chemical Engineering in IIT Kanpur?
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The cutoff trend for BTech at IIT Kanpur has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for BTech under General category for all India quota was 4649. In 2023, it decreased to 4344. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 2034 to 2208 for OBC, 1281 to 1139 for SC, 678 to 706 for ST, 762 to 758 for EWS. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

Q:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech in Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology will release 6 rounds of JEE Advanced cutoffs for admission to BTech in Civil Engineering. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

  • The JEE Advanced score of the candidate
  • The category of the candidate
  • The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in CSE at IIT Kanpur?
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IIT Kanpur BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 248 and, 10037 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. The Last Round for Computer Science and Engineering is 248 for the General AI category.

Furthermore, according to IIT Kanpur OBC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering is 129. In addition, the cutoff varied from 129 to 4405 in the OBC category. For more information, click here.

 

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19.4 LPA
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19.4 LPA
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Q:   What is the highest salary offered for IIT Kanpur BTech programme?
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 IIT Kanpur has not released course-wise placements information so far for 2022-23 Phase-I placements (which got over in December).  According to media reports, phase 1 of the placement session 2022-23 concluded with 1,200 job offers received from over 250 companies. IIT Kanpur the highest package (domestic) stood at INR 1.9 crore per annum. The recruitment drive witnessed 74 international offers and 208 PPOs and a total of 1,198 students accepted the job offers. Further, 33 students received packages of above INR 1 crore per annum during IIT Kanpur placements 2023. For more details on IIT Kanpur placements,  click here

Q:   What is the salary package offered to M.Tech students passing out from IIT Kanpur?
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As per the data submitted by IIT Kanpur for NIRF 2022, the median salary for two-year M.Tech (Engineering PG degree) stood at INR 17.69 lakh. Also, numerous verified students' reviews on Shiksha also mention that majority of students have received salary package ranging from INR 8-15 LPA after completion of their M.Tech from IIT Kanpur. Additionally 70-100% of the batch gets placement oportunities every year from the institute in companies, namely Barclays, Flipkart and HSBC Bank, among others. For more details on IIT Kanpur placements,  click here.

Q:   What is the placement package offered at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

The table below represents the IIT Kanpur placement packages for the 2024 drive:

BranchAverage Package (2024)Median Package (2024)
MBAINR 18.20 LPAINR 19.90 LPA
AE*INR 20.10 LPAINR 17.70 LPA
BSBE*INR 13.80 LPAINR 14.70 LPA
CE*INR 16.30 LPAINR 15.80 LPA
CHE*INR 18.90 LPAINR 16 LPA
CSE*INR 52.80 LPAINR 40.70 LPA
EE*INR 27.60 LPAINR 23.50 LPA
ME*INR 19.70 LPAINR 19.20 LPA
MSE*INR 17.30 LPAINR 15 LPA

*The statistics mentioned above are gathered from public sources and for BTech.

Q:   How are the BSc placements at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

The official placement details for the 2023 drive are yet to be released by the institute. However, according to the official placement report, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur successfully concluded phase I of the final placements 2022 on December 15, 2021. Moreover, the institute received an impressive 47 international offers at the end of phase I. Based on the data fetched from multiple media sources and the official website, the key highlights of IIT Kanpur placements 2023 are presented below:

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Statistics (2023)

Median Salary

INR 15 LPA

the highest package (PPO)

INR 4 crore per annum

the highest domestic package 

INR 1.9 crore per annum 

Students accepted job offers

1,128

No. of offers made 

1,200

PPOs

208

International offers

74

Students received offers above INR 1 crore per annum

33

Companies visited

250+

NOTE: The above placement data is sourced from various sources on the internet. In the absence of course-wise placements, this is the overall placements data released from the institute.

Q:   What is the highest package offered at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

The overall highest package has not been disclosed for the 2024 drive. The IIT Kanpur highest package offered to the MBA batch 2024 was INR 24 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered during 2023 placements was the same, i.e. INR 24 LPA. Take a look at the table below to know the IIT Kanpur highest package trends for MBA:

Course

Highest Package (2022)

Highest Package (2023)

Highest Package (2024)

MBA

INR 22 LPA

INR 24 LPA

INR 24 LPA

IIT Kanpur Courses and Fees 2025

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B.E. / B.Tech(8 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
B.Sc.(6 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : JEE Advanced
M.E./M.Tech(19 courses)
20 K - 8 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 55-60 %
Exams : GATECOAP
M.Sc.(17 courses)
12 K - 20 KGet Fee Details
Graduation : 55 %
Exams : GATEIIT JAM+1 More
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)
7 L - 13.5 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 60 %
Graduation : 55-60 %
Exams : CAT
Certificate(47 courses)
– / –
Graduation : 50 %
Ph.D.(22 courses)
Exams : GATEUGC NET+5 More
MMS(12 courses)
5.4 L - 8 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 55 %
Exams : GATE
M.Des(1 course)
Graduation : 55 %
Exams : CEED
PG Diploma(3 courses)
– / –
Graduation : 55 %
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Q:   Is studying MTech at IIT Kanpur costly?
A: 

The total tuition fee for M.Tech courses at IIT Kanpur ranges between INR 20,000 to INR 77,000. This fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. But as per the official details and fee calculation as per the semester-wise fee break up available for 2021-22 academic year, the total fee for M.Tech stands close to INR 77,000. This amount is  inclusive of Hostel Seat Rent as per the guidelines issued by IIT Kanpur but is not inclusive of the Hostel Admission Fee components since day scholars are not charged hostel admission fee, hostel caution money, water charges and mess establishment charges.

Q:   Can I get admission for BTech at IIT Kanpur without JEE?
A: 

Admission to the BTech programme at IIT Kanpur is entrance exam-based, i.e., based on JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced scores. Candidates seeking admission to BTech can not get admission to IIT Kanpur with only the scores of JEE Main. JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling is the final selection criteria followed by the institute. However, to be eligible for the BTech programme, students are required to have passed their Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate with Science subjects (i.e., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). Read on to know more around IIT Kanpur BTech course

Q:   What if I can't get into IIT Kanpur for BTech?
A: 

Not getting into IIT Kanpur or any other top IIT should not be considered an end to a student’s career. While IIT Kanpur average package is INR 18.14 LPA for its 2023 placements batch, can IIT Kanpur guarantee the same for each and every student of the batch? The answer is no. What truly matters is a student’s dream to pursue a career in Engineering and as long as they are ready to work on their learning and are focused towards achieving their goal, they must not feel defeated in case of not getting into IIT Kanpur.

Additionally, students always have an option to go for other good private and government universities and colleges to pursue their BTech degree. Some of these options are as follows:

BTech College Name

Avg/ Median Package

Total Tuition Fee (BTech)

BTech Admission Process

NIT Tiruchirapalli

(NIRF Rank 9)

INR 12 LPA

INR 5 lakh

Class 12 with PCM/ PBM + JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling 

Jadavpur University

(NIRF Rank 10)

INR 10 LPA

INR 9,600 - INR 1.2 lakh

Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 60% + WBJEE + Counselling

 

VIT Vellore

(NIRF Rank 11)

 INR 9.23 LPA

INR 4.9 lakh - INR 7.8 lakh

Class 12 with PCM/ PCB with at least 60% (50% for SC/ ST and others) + VITEEE + Counselling

Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

(NIRF Rank 19)

INR 4.50 LPA

INR 10 lakh - INR 17 lakh

Class 12 with a minimum 45% of aggregate + JEE Main, TNEAAEEE

BITS Pilani

(NIRF Rank 25)

INR 30.37 LPA

INR 20 lakh

Class 12 with minimum of 75% + BITSAT

Jamia Millia Islamia

(NIRF Rank 26)

 INR 10 LPA

INR 64,600

Class 12 with PCM with 55%/ 3-4 year diploma with 55% + JEE Main

 

SRM IST

(NIRF Rank 28)

 INR 9.5 LPA

INR 5 lakh - INR 12 lakh

Class 12 with minimum 50%- 60%  + JEE Main, SRMJEETANCETSAT India

Amity University

(NIRF Rank 31)

INR 5.50 LPA

INR 7.5 lakh - INR 25.9 lakh

Class 12 with PCM/ PCB with an aggregate of 60% (55% for Sponsored students) + PI

Chandigarh University

(NIRF Rank 38)

 INR 9.54 LPA

INR 4.7 lakh - INR 14.6 lakh

Class 12 with at least 50-60% aggregate + CUCETJEE Main

LPU

(NIRF Rank 50)

 INR 8.0 LPA

INR 8.4 lakh - 16 lakh

Class 12 with PCM/PCB with 60% + LPUNESTJEE MainCUET (KQ Test + Interview for BTech CSE-Software Production)

Q:   What is the total 4 year fees of IIT Kanpur BTech?
A: 

The total fee ranges from INR 8 lakh. However, this fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students can reach out to the admission office. Other than this, students are required to pay the JEE Main application fee which is INR 625 (for boys) and INR 325 (for girls). For JEE Advanced, the application fee ranges from INR 1,400 to INR 2,800 for different category students. Read more around IIT Kanpur BTech course, fee & eligibility here

Q:   What is the IIT Kanpur seat reservation policy for BSc?
A: 

IIT Kanpur BSc seat reservation is prescribed by the Board of Governors subject to the policy formulated from time to time by the Government of India. The seats are reserved for the SC, ST, OBC (Not belonging to Creamy Layer) and PwD (Person with Disability) category candidates.

IIT Kanpur Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2025

19 Courses2 years
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: GATE, COAP
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23 Jun '25 - 25 Jun '25
COAP 2025 Round 7 additional rounds for college allotment offers
29 Jun '25 - 30 Jun '25
COAP 2025 Round 8 additional rounds for college allotment offers
4 Jul '25 - 5 Jul '25
COAP 2025 Round 9 additional rounds for college allotment offers
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Q:   What is the application process for admission to Ph.D at IIT Kanpur?
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Students seeking to get admission in the PhD course at IIT Kanpur can follow the below-mentioned steps in order to apply for the programme:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Kanpur and click on 'Apply Now' when the applications are available.

Step 2: Fill in all the personal and educational details in the application form after registration. 

Step 3: Upload the specified documents.

Step 4: Pay the application fee to successfully submit the application form.

 

Q:   Can I apply online for the MBA admission process at IIT Kanpur?
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Yes, candidates seeking admisison to the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur can apply online from the official website of the institute. The application process for MBA is completely online. After application, students are required to appear for the MBA selection rounds and qualify them to secure their seats. The step-wise IIT Kanpur application process is given below:

  1. Visit the official website of DoMS IIT Kanpur and click on 'Apply Now' when the applications are available.
  2. Fill in all the personal and educational details in the application form after registration.
  3. Upload the required documents.
  4. Pay the application fee (mentioned in the below table)
  5. Click on the 'Submit' button and submit the application form.

Read more on the IIT Kanpur MBA course, its fee and its eligibility here

Q:   How to apply for IIT Kanpur MBA admission?
A: 

Check below the steps to apply for IIT Kanpur admission for MBA:

Step 1: Visit the official website of DoMS IIT Kanpur and click on 'Apply Now' when the applications are available.

Step 2: Fill in all the personal and educational details in the application form after registration.

Step 3: Upload the required documents.

Step 4: Pay the application fee (mentioned in the below table)

Step 5: Click on the 'Submit' button and submit the application form.

The application fee for various category students for MBA programme offered at IIT Kanpur is given below:

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralINR 1,600
SC/ ST/ EWS/ DAP (Differently Abled Person)INR 800

Documents required to fill MBA application 2024:

The list of documents to be submitted at the time of application for an MBA at IIT Kanpur is given below:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets & certificates
  • Bachelor's degree mark sheets
  • CAT scorecard
  • Character certificate
  • Work experience letter (if any)
  • Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
  • Letter of recommendations
  • Reference letters
Q:   How can I get a seat in IIT Kanpur?
A: 

To get a seat in IIT Kanpur for BTech/BSc/BS admission, candidates must qualify JEE Advanced. The IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced Cutoff 2024 was released branch-wise and category-wise. Among the General AI category candidates, the Cutoff ranks for different courses closed at a range of 252 and 10058. The most competitive course among the General AI quota candidates was BTech in CSE. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks closed at a range of 132 and 4766

Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Kanpur?
A: 

Check below IIT Kanpur admission process:

  • After the application process is over; students have to go through various selection rounds for final admission. The institute considers the merit of the candidates for MBA and PhD admission. 
  • For BTech, MDes, MSc, BSc and MTech courses, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM CEED and GATE scores are considered for the selection of candidates.
  • Additionally, admission to PhD and MS by Research is based on UGC NET/ CSIR NET and other national-level exam scores.
  • After the exams, JoSAA, COAP and CCMN Counselling are conducted for seat allotment to BTech, M.Tech and MSc courses. However, a merit list is released by the institute for announcing the names of the candidates shortlisted for certificate, PhD and MS by Research courses followed by a counselling round. Candidates need to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.
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There are no placement for M.Sc. students in our department because only coaching center is offering the job with low salary package, So students are not interested in it.
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Excellent college, good facilities, enjoyable fests, but hard academics.
Placements: Approximately 70% of the students of Mechanical Engineering got placed in 2024–25. The average package is 20 Lacs per annum. The top recruiting companies are Tata, Mahindra, and L&T. Nearly 50% of the students got internships in automobile and sales companies.
Infrastructure: The lecture halls are excellent, fully furnished, and equipped with AC. There are different labs for various purposes, equipped with computers for student use. A vast library is also available for the use of students and faculty, with a large number of books. The hostel has all the facilities for mess and sports. The quality of food being served in the mess is above average. Medical facilities are also provided on campus, with an ambulance available whenever needed
Faculty: Professors are very helpful and knowledgeable. They teach each topic briefly and encourage doubts. The course curriculum is relevant prepares students to work at the industrial level. Semester exams are much harder compared to other colleges. The pass percentage is nearly 70%.
Other: I chose this course because of my interest, and also I got this only from my JEE Advanced rank. This course enables you to solve real life problems in the industry. Several fests are organized on campus through out the year, like sports fest, cultural fest, and tech fest. Scholarships are provided for students. There are many clubs and societies for extracurricular activities, from media and culture to science and technology.
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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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The culture here is nice, but academics are a bit hectic.
Placements: Approximately 80% of students get placed. The highest package is around 2.25 crore per annum. The minimum package is 10 LPA in 2024. The top recruiting companies for our course are Optiver and Google. Internship percentage is about 15%. Students do internships in companies like Google and Nvidia. The top roles offered are PIO-PPO.
Infrastructure: We have high-speed Wi-Fi in our hostels, classrooms, and labs. The infrastructure for EE is a bit old, as it is one of the oldest branches, but it's fine. Labs are working well. The quality of food in hostels is fine. Sports here are top tier. Medical facilities are also good.
Faculty: Professors are very well qualified and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is also good. The course curriculum is very relevant, and it makes students both office-wise and industry-wise ready. Semester exams are a bit tough, and mostly, the pass percentage is 25%.
Other: I chose this course because I had an interest in EE. Placements were good in EE. It should improve labs and theoretical classes, and be able to make everyone understand it.
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Placements: At IIT Kanpur, placement percentage varies yearly but is generally high. The highest, the lowest, and average packages depend on the field. Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs. Many secure internships at top firms like NVIDIA and Qualcomm. Common roles include SDE, analyst, and research intern.
Infrastructure: IIT Kanpur provides excellent facilities, including high-speed Wi-Fi, advanced labs, well-equipped classrooms, and a vast library. Hostels have good amenities, and mess offers decent food. Medical facilities include a health center. The campus has top-tier sports infrastructure for various games and activities.
Faculty: IIT Kanpur has highly-qualified professors who are knowledgeable and helpful, though teaching quality varies by instructor. Course curriculum is rigorous and provides industry-relevant skills, but practical exposure depends on electives and projects. Semester exams are tough, requiring deep understanding. The pass percentage is generally high but not guaranteed.
Other: IIT Kanpur offers a vibrant campus life with fests like Antaragni, Techkriti, and Udghosh. The crowd is diverse and talented. Connectivity is decent, with Kanpur city nearby. Scholarships are available based on merit and need. Extracurriculars include tech clubs, cultural groups, and sports. The course is rigorous, but more industry exposure would help.
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3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Very satisfied with services and faculty members.
Placements: The highest package is 16 LPA, the average package is 10 LPA, and the lowest package is 5.5 LPA. Many big and reputed companies visit our institute, and about 30% of students get internships. Around 70% of students are placed.
Infrastructure: The campus is very clean and surrounded by plants and trees everywhere. Classrooms and labs are well-maintained and modified with all requirements. A well-stocked library is also available. Multiple sports and medical facilities, along with coaches, are present.
Faculty: Faculty members for our course are very experienced and skilled. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. They provide both online and offline resources for studies. Our course curriculum is relevant, and many activities are conducted by the institute.
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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2022
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3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Review of IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology.
Placements: More than 75% of students get placed every year in my course. The highest package is 15 LPA, and the lowest package is 3 LPA. The percentage of students who got internships in my course is 60%. Companies like Visa, Tech Mahindra, and Axis Bank visit the college every year for placements.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in my course are good. Wi-Fi, classrooms, library, and all things are present. The food is very good. Medical facilities are available. Sports and games are also present in the college.
Faculty: Teachers in my course are so good helpful and qualified. They all have great teaching qualities. The course curriculum is not relevant. It makes students industry-ready. Semester exams in my course are so easy. The pass percentage is more than 70% in this course.
Other: I chose this course to get the best knowledge, and we got a job in my course. Events and campus crowd are good. Scholarships are available in my course.
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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2026
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Dissatisfied because of faculty members.
Placements: The highest package is 9 LPA, and the average package is 7 LPA. The lowest package is 4 LPA. About 60% of the students got placed in our batch. Many reputed companies reached our college campus for recruitment, and several students got internships.
Infrastructure: Classrooms and labs are average and not cleaned on a daily basis. The quality of food available in the mess and canteen is not acceptable. Wi-Fi facilities are only for faculty members. The hostel rooms are not so comfortable and very small. Sports and medical facilities are available.
Faculty: Teachers are very qualified and knowledgeable but they are not much helpful. They became angry if students asked about their doubts. The teaching quality is good but the behaviour of faculty members is not acceptable. Only few curriculum activities are conducted.
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IIT Kanpur Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is the NIRF Ranking of IIT Kanpur MBA course?
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NIRF has ranked IIT Kanpur under the 'Management' Category for past three-years. Check below the NIRF rankings:

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202220
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Q:   What is the rank required in JEE Advanced to get admission in IIT Kanpur for Civil or Mechanical?
A: 

To get admission into IIT Kanpur for BTech in Civil Engineering, for the General AI category candidates, the cutoff rank was 2776. For admission to IIT Kanpur, for the General AI category candidates for BTech in Mechanical Engineering, the cutoff rank closed at 10498.

For the OBC AI category, the Cutoff rank to secure a seat in BTech in Civil Engineering was 2764. For BTech in Mechanical Engineering for the OBC AI category was 1392

Q:   Can I get admission to IIT Kanpur for BTech in Biological Science and Bioengineering if my rank is between 5000 and 10000?
A: 

The cut off rank in Round 6 for BTech in Biological Science and Bioengineering is 8031 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kanpur.

Q:   What is the rank of IIT Kanpur MBA?
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IIT Kanpur MBA course has been ranked by various ranking Agencies. Check below the 2023 rankings of IIT Kanpur:

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NIRF23
Business Today32
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IIT Kanpur Scholarships 2025

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Q:   How to apply for IIT Kanpur scholarships?
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To apply for the IIT Kanpur scholarships, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website.
  • Check the eligibility criteria and apply accordingly.
  • Now, submit the relevant documents and apply for the scholarship.
Q:   Can I get scholarship in IIT Kanpur for MBA?
A: 

IIT Kanpur offer scholarships to meritorious students. The institute offers Merit-cum-Means, Free Basic Mess and Donor Scholarships. 

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Students receive full tuition waiver, and pocket allowance of INR 1,000 per month for the duration of the program. This is merit cum means based scholarship; hence, the recipients must maintain a minimum CPI of 6.5.

Donor Scholarships

The institute provides Donor Scholarships to meritorious and needy students. 

Q:   Do IIT Kanpur BSc students get scholarship?
A: 

Students who are pursuing the BSc programme at IIT Kanpur can avail various scholarships. These scholarships can be availed by  meritorious students and students who perform exceptionally well in sports. Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships are also available for the students. Students who want to avail the IIT Kanpur BSc scholarships are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria. 

Q:   What scholarships are offered at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

IIT Kanpur offers various scholarships to its students who have shown excellent performances in academic and extra-curricular fields. Additionally, the institute also provides scholarships to those who are from Economically Weaker Sections. Some of the scholarships offered at IIT Kanpur are as follows:

  • Scholarships from Donors
  • Inspire Scholarships
  • Merit-cum-means scholarship
  • Scholarships for Free Basic Mess (FBM)
  • Sports scholarship
 
Q:   What are the various scholarships available for BSc students at IIT Kanpur?
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IIT Kanpur offers various scholarships to its BSc students. IIT Kanpur BSc scholarships can be availed by meritorious students and students who perform well in sports activities. Given below is the list of IIT Kanpur BSc scholarships:

Scholarship NameAmountEligibility Criteria
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships

Full tuition waiver and, pocket allowance of INR 1,000 pm/ free basic mess and a pocket allowance of INR 250 pm

Parents' income should be within INR 6 LPA and recipients must maintain a minimum CPI of 6.5

Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships given by the IIT Kanpur alumni

INR 2,000 pm for the duration of 10 months

Parents income should be within INR 4.50 LPA

National Prizes for the UG students

Certificate and cash prize of INR 400 for top 7% students of each batch, each year

Recipients must have a minimum CPI of 8.5
Sports Scholarships

INR 500 pm for nine months based on students performance in sports

Winners of medals in the annual inter IIT sports meet receive cash prizes of INR 1,500, INR 1,000 and INR 500 for winning the Gold, Silver and, Bronze medals respectively

Students who perform well in sports

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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IIT Kanpur vs Other IITs - Which is better?

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Q:   Which college is better for BSc, IIT Kanpur or IIT Bombay?
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The BSc programme offered at IIT Kanpur is compared to the BSc programme offered at IIT Bombay. The total tuition fees charged by both the institutes is INR 8 Lacs for all the specialisations. IIT Kanpur BSc median package is INR 15 LPA while the median package offered to the students at IIT Bombay is INR 35 LPA.

Q:   What makes IITs different than other top Engineering institutes in India?
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Indian Institute of Technology or IITs are world renowned Engineering institutes network. The competitive selection procedure has built its reputation in the field. As it helps the institute in filtering out the best of students. Admission to IITs is through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). As per past years' statistics, only 1% or 2% of the total applicants get a seat in an IIT.

Moreover, IITs also enjoy good partnerships/collaborations with industry partners. These connections allow students to get opportunity to work on collaborative research projects, internships, and job placements for students. With this type of industry exposure, students get a chance to enhance their practical skills.

Some more reasons that distinguish IITs from other institutes are highlighted below:

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Q:   Which institute is better for BSc, IIT Kanpur or IIT Kharagpur?
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The BSc programme offered at IIT Kanpur is compared with the BSc programme offered at IIT Kharagpur.  IIT Kanpur BSc fees is INR 8 Lacs for all the specialisations while the fees charged by IIT Kharagpur for its BSc programme ranges between INR 8 Lacs and INR 10 Lacs depending upon the specialisation.

IIT Kanpur BSc median package is INR 15 LPA while the median package offered to the students at IIT Kharagpur ranges from INR 15.5 LPA - INR 18.75 LPA.

Q:   Is IIT Kanpur better than IIM Ranchi for MBA?
A: 

Below is the comparison of MBA programme based on multiple components, such as fee, salary and NIRF ranking:

MBA Institutesthe highest Salary Package (MBA)Total Tuition Fee for MBANIRF Ranking 2023
IIT Kanpur (DoMS)INR 22 LPAINR 2.8 lakh - INR 13.1 lakh23
IIM RanchiINR 35.50 LPAINR 15.5 lakh - INR 16.1 lakh24

Note: The above fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

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Q:   Which IIT has the best infrastructure?
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Some of the IIT campuses which have the best infrastructural facilities include IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur. Talking about the IIT Kanpur campus, the institute offers all the necessary facilities to its students. Some of the facilities are as follows:

  • Well-equipped seminar halls with facilities such as Videoconferencing
  • Modern classrooms
  • Well-stocked library
  • Auditorium
  • Medical and sports facilities
  • Wi-fi campus
Q:   Is there a provision of pursuing an integrated BTech degree at IIT Kanpur?
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Yes, IIT Kanpur also offers an option of a dual degree, i.e., Bachelors-Masters Dual Degree to the students. A student earns both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree at the end of this five-year course. The dual degree programme has three categories:

  • Category A: In this case, both degrees are in the same discipline/department. Example: BTech-M Tech.
  • Category B: This is a two-discipline/ department programme where the bachelor’s degree is in the parent discipline/ department and the master’s degree is in a different discipline/ department. Thus, three combinations are possible in this category, ex: BTech-M Tech, BTech-MS and BTech-MDes. Students can choose any one of the aforementioned combinations. 
  • Category C: In this case, the bachelor’s degree is in the parent discipline/ department and the master’s degree is MBA. Ex: BTech-MBA.
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IIT Kanpur FAQs

Q:   What is the last date to fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?
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JoSAA 2025 counselling choice filling last date is June 12. Note that, once the JoSAA choice filling window closes candidates will not be allowed to edit the choice list. This means candidates will not be able to change the order of the selected choices or add any more course in or delete any course from the choice list after the deadline for choice filling.

Q:   What GATE score is required for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur?
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As per the details collated from various sources on the internet, a student must have a GATE rank up to 200 or below for admission to M.Tech at IIT Kanpur.  While there is no minimum GATE score for IIT admission, the minimum rank/ score requirement depends completely on the individual institutes participating in the admission process. However, keeping the past cut off trends in mind, candidates must score a GATE rank of up to or below 200 and their minimum GATE score must be between 400-800. The closing ranks of GATE COAP 2022 for the General All India category are as follows:

Course

COAP Round 9 score (General-All India) 2022

Microelectronics and VLSI

717

Control and Automation

678

Power Engineering

650

Q:   What are the job options after MBA from IIT Kanpur?
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After completing degree from one of the best MBA Colleges in India, students are open to multiple opportunities. An MBA graduate gets jobs which include team lead and managerial responsibility of the department. Given below are some of the popular job options after MBA and their corresponding salaries:

MBA jobs

Average salary (INR)*

Finance Manager

9.6 LPA

Marketing Manager

10 LPA

Sales Manager

10 LPA

Human Resources Manager

4 LPA

Operations Manager

7 LPA

Product Manager

15 LPA

*The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com

Click here, to know career options available after MBA.

Q:   Does IIT Kanpur offer hostel facilities to its students?
A: 

Yes, IIT Kanpur offer the most spacious hostels and the largest rooms for the students along with 22 hours of eating facilities available in the campus ranging from some well-known food chains to hostel canteens which are well-stocked. Every hostel has a basketball court, few badminton courts, a volleyball court, table tennis room, a television room, a computer room, a reading room for newspaper, magazines, journals, etc., and a hall office to handle hostel affairs.

Q:   Is the BSc degree from IIT Kanpur worth it?
A: 

The best way to understand whether a college is worth picking for any course is by taking the reviews of the college and course from current or past students. The below list highlights the review of BSc course offered by IIT Kanpur. These reviews are fetched from multiple verified students' reviews available on Shiksha for BSc at IIT Kanpur. Check what students have to say in the below pointers:

  • Almost 95% of students get placed every year in our college. Students get placed with the average salary package of 20 LPA.
  • IIT Kanpur is a very good college for research
  • Companies such as Intel, American Express, Jio, Qualcomm and JP Morgan visit the college for placements
  • Top roles offered here include Software Developer, Business Analyst, Management Consultant, etc.
  • There is unlimited Wi-Fi availability with a speed of around 100 Mbps. The classrooms are excellent. They can accommodate 50 to 600 students. 
  • It has the best teachers in our country. They are highly qualified
  • The professors are highly qualified and supportive. They are always ready to help you in academics.

To read more BSc reviews for IIT Kanpur,  check out this link.

Q:   How were IIT Kanpur summer placements?
A: 

The institute has released the summer placement report for the MBA batch 2023-25. The highest stipend offered was INR 1.70 lakh and the average stipend stood at INR 80,000. The key highlights of IIT Kanpur summer placements are mentioned below:

ParticularsMBA Summer Placements (2023-25)
Highest stipendINR 1.70 lakh
Average stipendINR 80,000
Median stipendINR 70,000
Top 10% stipendINR 1.70 lakh
Top 50% stipendINR 1.26 lakh
Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

For 2023, cut off was 2940 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 6999 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q:   How much is the IIT Kanpur MBA fee?
A: 

IIT Kanpur MBA total tuition fee ranges between INR 2.8 Lacs and INR 13.1 Lacs as per an unofficial source. The fee excludes admission fee, security deposits, semester fee and hostel charges. There is relaxation in fee for reserved category students. Candidates need to pay fee after completion of the selection rounds, to confirm their seat. 

Apart from the tuition fee, aspirants need to register with an application fee in the start of the admission process. The application fee is INR 1,600 for General/ OBC (NCL) candidates. The fee is low (INR 800) for SC/ ST/ DAP candidates. 

Q:   Is IIT Kanpur good for Ph.D.?
A: 
{Source: Ph.D. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and testimonials provided, here's what stands out:

* Research Opportunities: IIT Kanpur offers excellent research opportunities, with over 90-100% of research scholars able to secure positions as professors or postdoctoral fellows, either in India or abroad.
* Faculties: The faculty members are top-notch, with most having completed their post-doctorates from renowned institutions. Teachers are described as "amazing", "helpful", and "kind".
* Infrastructure: The institute has modern facilities, including modern classrooms, projectors, TVs, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The campus lab is equipped with necessary equipment, and the library has a vast collection of books.
* Placement: While the focus is on academic excellence, IIT Kanpur's placement record is impressive, with top companies like Microsoft, Reliance, and Goldman Sachs recruiting students. The highest package offered is around INR24 lakhs, while the average package is around INR16 lakhs.
* Supportive Environment: The institute fosters a supportive environment, encouraging students to excel academically and professionally. This includes providing industry tours, internships, and guidance from experienced faculty members.

However, it's essential to note that:

* Semester Exams: Seminars exams are challenging, and students must put in significant effort to prepare.
* Tuition Fee: The tuition fee may seem high to some, although the institute claims it is reasonable compared to other similar institutions.

Overall, IIT Kanpur appears to be an excellent choice for pursuing a Ph.D., offering a rich research environment, world-class faculties, and promising placement prospects. However, prospective students should carefully consider the challenges associated with completing a Ph.D. programme and weigh the pros and cons accordingly.

Here's a summary of key points:

* Excellent research opportunities
* Top-notch faculties
* Modern infrastructure
* Impressive placement records
* Supportive environment
* Challenging semester exams
* Reasonable tuition fees
Q:   Can I get admission in IIT Kanpur in BTech if my JEE Advanced rank is between 10000 and 15000?
A: 

The cut off rank in Round 6 for B.Sc. in Chemistry is 11824 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology.

Q:   How can I apply for BS at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

In order to apply for BS at IIT Kanpur, candidates are required to go through the official application of JEE Main followed by applying for JEE Advanced. The process to apply for JEE Mains 2023 consists of three steps, i.e, registration, form filling & document upload followed by payment of application fees. All steps are as follows:

  1. Open the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and click on the ‘Registration for JEE (Main) 2023’ link.
  2. Fill out the registration form with the required information followed by clicking on the submit button.
  3. Fill the detailed application form and upload scanned images and documents.
  4. Pay the application fees.

The application form is submitted automatically after the successful payment of application fees. Read more details around JEE Main application form and fee 2022 here.

Q:   Which was the top industry during IIT Kanpur MBA placements?
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A large share of recruiters that participated in MBA placements 2024 were from the Analytics industry with a 23% share. The second in the sequence were IT/ Consulting and Manufacturing industries with a 19% share in each. The table below represents the industry-wise split of recruiters for IIT Kanpur placements 2023- 2024:

IndustryPercentage of Recruiters (2023)Percentage of Recruiters (2024)
Analytics27%23%
IT/ Consulting23%19%
ManufacturingNA19%
Operations14%14%
BFSINA10%
Marketing21%10%
E-commerce/Finance15%5%
Q:   What is the placement record at IIT Kanpur?
A: 

Over the past three years of MBA placements, an improving trend was recorded in the highest, average, and median packages offered. Take a look at the table below depicting the IIT Kanpur placement record for the MBA:

ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics (2022)MBA Placement Statistics (2023)MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package INR 22 LPAINR 24 LPAINR 24 LPA
Average packageINR 16.61 LPAINR 18.14 LPAINR 18.20 LPA
Median packageINR 16 LPAINR 17.25 LPAINR 19.90 LPA
Lowest packageN/AINR 12.41 LPAINR 12.50 LPA
Top 50% packageN/AINR 22.20 LPAINR 20.50 LPA
 

 

Q:   Who were the top recruiters at IIT Kanpur placements?
A: 

The leading companies that were part of IIT Kanpur placements are mentioned in the table below:

IIT Kanpur Top Recruiters
ICICI BankTrident GroupInfosys
Texas InstrumentsHPCLCognizant
NVIDIABajaj AutoDeloitte
HDFC BankLUMIQTata Steel
Q:   Is it difficult to get into IIT Kanpur for BTech?
A: 

IIT Kanpur is ranked 4 for Engineering by NIRF 2022. Considered under the top 5 eminent institutes in the country for Engineering education, the cutoffs are comparatively higher. In JoSAA Round 6 of 2022, BTech CSE was the top course with the highest cutoff score of 237. For other courses, such as Aerospace Engineering, the cutoff score stood at 4683 in the R-6. Hence, it is true that it is difficult to get into IIT Kanpur. However, with the right preparation and study strategy, it is never impossible to achieve the goal. 

Q:   What is the average placement package of IIT Kanpur CSE?
A: 

The IIT Kanpur CSE average package for the BTech academic year 2023-24 stood at INR 52.80 LPA. The institute has also released the IIT Kanpur average package 2024 for other branches, which is presented below:

BranchAverage Package (2024)
MBAINR 18.20 LPA
AE*INR 20.10 LPA
BSBE*INR 13.80 LPA
CE*INR 16.30 LPA
CHE*INR 18.90 LPA
CSE*INR 52.80 LPA
EE*INR 27.60 LPA
ME*INR 19.70 LPA
MSE*INR 17.30 LPA

*The statistics mentioned above are gathered from public sources and are for BTech.

Q:   Can I get IIT Kanpur with 2000 rank?
A: 

Yes, candidates securing 2000 rank can easily get top IITs, including Kanpur, Delhi, Bombay and Madras among others. JEE Advanced Round 1 cutoff 2023 has been released on June 30. As per the first cutoff list, candidates with 2000 rank can opt for specialisations such as, Computer Science and Engineering,  Mathematics and Scientific Computing and Statistics and Data Science, among others for IIT Kanpur. Given below is the list of BTech specialisations that fall within the 2000 rank for IIT Kanpur admission 2023: 

BTech Specialisations 2023
Computer Science & Engineering 215
Electrical Engineering1305

 

Q:   Is IIT Kanpur good for placement?
A: 

As of now, the institute has released the phase-I placement statistics. A total of 913 students were placed and 989 job offers were distributed among them. Check the complete insights of IIT Kanpur placements 2024 from the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I

Total job offers

989

Average package 

INR 26.27 LPA 

Students placed

913

International offers

22

Q:   What if my rank isn't good enough for IIT Kanpur? Are there any other options?
A: 

IIT Kanpur JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course was M.Sc in Statistics, with the Cutoff of 63. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff stood at 187, for M.Sc in Statistics.

If the Cutoff rank is more than 63, there is no scope of admission to IITs for M.Sc in Statistics. 

Q:   Does IIT Kanpur conduct any interview round for MTech admission?
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No, there is no interview round for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur. Admission offers for GATE-qualified candidates are displayed on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). Students must register at the COAP portal to view and accept their offers. Registration on COAP portal is free. Additionally, candidates are advised to download COAP 2022 information brochure. COAP Registration number is mandatory to apply for M.Tech at IIT Kanpur admission portal. Candidates who have not qualified GATE are communicated directly by the department via e-mail.

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RISHABH NAGAR

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YES, you can get admission to UVCE (V College of Engineering) without TNEA, as it is a Karnataka government college, not affiliated with Tamil Nadu's admission system. UVCE admits students only through KCET (for Karnataka candidates) and COMEDK (for non-Karnataka candidates in some cases). TNEA is o

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Ehsaas Garg

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