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IIT Kanpur Admission 2025: Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility & Selection

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IIT Kanpur Admissions
What's new?

NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, IIT Kanpur ranks #4 under the category 'Engineering'.

The GATE 2026 registrations are ongoing for admission to ME/MTech courses, and the deadline for registration with late fee payment has been extended to Oct 13, 2025. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.

A few more updates are given below:

The JEE Main 2026 registration process for the first session for IIT Kanpur admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses is expected to start in Oct 2025.
The IIT JAM 2026 registration is open for admission to the MSc course, and the last date has been extended to Oct 20, 2025. The IIT JAM Exam 2026 will be held on Feb 15, 2026.
The CEED Registration 2026 is open for IIT Kanpur admission to the M.Des course. Without late fee, the end date to register is Oct 31, 2025. In addition, the CEED 2026 exam is scheduled for Jan 18, 2026.

IIT Kanpur Admissions

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IIT Kanpur Admission Overview 2025
IIT Kanpur Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025
IIT Kanpur Admission Process 2025
IIT Kanpur NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025
IIT Kanpur Application Process 2025
IIT Kanpur Scholarships
IIT Kanpur Students review
IIT Kanpur Admission 2025 FAQs

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IIT Kanpur Admission Overview 2025

IIT Kanpur course admission 2025 is primarily entrance-based. Admission to all courses is based on scores obtained in the entrance examinations such as GATE, IIT JAM, CEED and CAT. BTech is the flagship course of IIT Kanpur. Other than BTech, students are also offered BSc, MSc, MTech and Doctoral level courses. Read the following article to know in-depth about the courses, eligibility, fees, and admission process of IIT Kanpur.

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Q: How can I get admission in IIT Kanpur?

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

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.

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Q: What all documents are required for MBA admission at IIT Kanpur?

The list of documents to be submitted at the time of MBA application 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

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IIT Kanpur Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025

IIT Kanpur course admission begins with the application process of the accepted entrance exams. BTech is the flagship course of this institute. IIT Kanpur admissions are entrance-based. The institute offers courses such as BTech, MBA, BSc, MTech, etc. Students can check the table to check out the key highlights for IIT Kanpur admission:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) offers a range of UG, PG, and doctoral courses in Engineering, Management and Science, among others, admission to which is completely an online process conducted via the relevant exam and their conducting bodies. Additonally, the institute also offers Certificate courses to students. The below table mentions all IIT Kanpur courses along with their eligibility and selection criteria:

Course Name	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with 75% aggregate from a recognised board	JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
BSc	Class 12 with 75% aggregate from a recognised board	JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
MTech	Any four-year UG degree from a recognised university	GATE + COAP Counselling
MSc	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline from a recognised university	IIT-JAM + CCMN counselling
MBA	UG degree with 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST) from a recognised university	CAT + academic background + work experience + GDPI
PhD	Master's degree in relevant field from a recognised university	GATE\| CEED\| UGC NET\| IIT JAM\| JEST\| CAT\| GMAT

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many courses does IIT Kanpur offer?

IIT Kanpur offers UG, PG and doctoral courses. The popular courses include BTech, BSc, MTech, MSc and MBA. The duration of the courses ranges from two to five years depending on the course. Interested students can apply online froom the official website of the institute or via the accepted entrance exam.

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Q: What is the cutoff 2024 for admission to IIT Kanpur?

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to M.Tech courses was concluded, on the basis of GATE exam. In IIT Kanpur, the cutoff was released for M.Tech. in Photonics Science and Engineering, with the cutoff rank of 658 for the General AI category. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff rank for the same course closed at 588. The cutoff was also released for other categories under the All India Quota.

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

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

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IIT Kanpur Admission Process 2025

IIT Kanpur admission process includes appearing for the relevant entrance exam, application process, counselling and subsequent admission. The JEE Advanced 2025 official website has released the new eligibility criteria. As per the official website, candidates can now attempt the JEE Advanced 2025 exam a maximum of three times in three consecutive years. A step-by-step admission process of IIT Kanpur is as mentioned below:

Step 1: IIT Kanpur Application Process

Students interested in getting into IIT Kanpur can submit the online application form for course-specific entrance exams or college depending on the course they wish to get into. Students can register to the list to learn about the entrance tests required for some of the popular IIT Kanpur courses:

BTech, BTech and MTech (Dual Degree) and BSc/ BS aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) via the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). Read more
MTech candidates are required to register for GATE via the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (appsgate.iitd.ac.in). Read more
For PhD and MBA, students are required to apply via the official website of IIT Kanpur.

Step 2: IIT Kanpur University Selection Criteria & Release of Merit List

After completion of the registration process, applicants need to go through the course-based entrance exam followed by other selection rounds (if applicable). After the selection rounds are completed, they need to go through the course-wise counselling process for final seat allocation. For PhD and MBA, merit lists are released on the official website (with the names of the shortlisted students). Check the IIT Kanpur cutoff.

Step 3: Admission Confirmation at IIT Kanpur

After completion of the selection rounds, applicants who are shortlisted can submit the admission charges and confirm their admission to the relevant course at IIT Kanpur.

IIT Kanpur Fee 2025: Affordability & ROI

IIT Kanpur fees consist of multiple components like tuition, one-time and hostel fees. Students need to pay the course tuition fee semester-wise. For further queries such as TFW, students can contact the admission cell of the institute. Students who have graduated from IIT Kanpur can expect a handsome package as the institute is one of the top institutions of the country. The table mentioned below contains details for IIT Kanpur fees and average package:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee (Investment)	Average Package (Return)
BTech	INR 8 lakh	INR 22.1 lakh
BSc	INR 8 lakh	INR 15 lakh - INR 19.2 lakh
MTech	INR 20,000 - INR 8 lakh	INR 15.3 lakh
MSc	INR 12,000 - INR 20,000	INR 15.3 lakh - INR 17.7 lakh
MBA	INR 2.8 lakh - INR 13.5 lakh	INR 15.1 lakh
MDes	INR 94,900	INR 16.9 lakh

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NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an official source/sanctioning body. Hence, it may vary.

IIT Kanpur Seats 2025

The seat allotment at IITs is carried out as per the JoSAA seat matrix. For seat allotment, candidates have to participate in the counselling procedure. Find below the IIT Kanpur seat intake for some of the courses:

Course Name	Seat Intake
BTech	929
BSc	281
MTech	N/A
MSc	218
MBA	N/A
MDes	N/A

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an official source/sanctioning body. Hence, it may vary.

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Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Can we get direct admission in IIT Kanpur?

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: Is IIT Kanpur good for placement?

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 I can't get into IIT Kanpur for BTech?

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	12 LPA	5 lakh	Class 12 with PCM/ PBM + JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling
Jadavpur University NIRF Rank 10	10 LPA	up to 1.2 lakh	Class 12 with 60% amrks and WBJEE
VIT Vellore - NIRF Rank 11	9.23 LPA	4.9 lakh - 7.8 lakh	Class 12 with at least 60% and VITEEE
Amrita School of Engineering NIRF Rank 19	4.50 LPA	10 lakh - 17 lakh	Class 12 with a minimum 45% of aggregate and JEE Main, TNEA, AEEE
BITS Pilani - NIRF Rank 25	30.37 LPA	20 lakh	12 pass with minimum of 75% and BITSAT
JMI NIRF Rank 26	10 LPA	64,600	Class 12 with PCM with 55% marks with 55% and JEE Main
Amity University NIRF Rank 31	5.50 LPA	7.5 lakh - 25.9 lakh	12 pass with PCM or PCB with an aggregate of 60% and 55% for Sponsored students and PI
CU NIRF Rank 38	9.54 LPA	4.7 lakh to 14.6 lakh	Class 12 with at least 50-60% aggregate + CUCET/ JEE Main
LPU NIRF Rank 50	8.0 LPA	8.4 lakh - 16 lakh	Class 12 with PCM/PCB with 60% + LPUNEST/ JEE Main/ CUET (KQ Test + Interview for BTech CSE-Software Production)

IIT Kanpur BTech Admission 2025

8 courses 4 years

IIT Kanpur provides BTech at the UG level for a duration of four years in full-time mode. The course is offered in multiple specialisations, such as CSE, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and more. Find below key highlights for IIT Kanpur BTech admissions:

Eligibility	Selection Criteria
Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% and PCM as compulsory subjects	JEE Mains + JEE Advanced + JoSAA

Seat Intake929

Total Tuition Fees₹ 8L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Oct '25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Tentative
Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative
Mar '26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative

Commonly asked questions
On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions

Q: What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in CSE at IIT Kanpur?

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.

Q: Is there a provision of pursuing an integrated BTech degree at IIT Kanpur?

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.

Q: Can I get admission in IIT Kanpur in BTech if my rank is between 0 and 5000?

The cut off rank in Round 6 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering is 238 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.

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IIT Kanpur BSc Admission 2025

6 courses 4 years

IIT Kanpur offers BSc programme in full-time mode for a duration of four years at the undergraduate level. The basic eligibility for admission in BSc at IIT Kanpur is to pass Class 12 or its equivalent with PCM/ PCB and a minimum aggregate of 75% from a recognised board. IIT Kanpur BSc Admissions are entrance-based. Find below key highlights for IIT Kanpur BSc admission:

Seat Intake281

Total Tuition Fees₹ 8L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Advanced

Commonly asked questions
On B.Sc. Admissions

Q: What is the eligibility for B.Sc at IIT Kanpur?

For admission to BSc programme at IIT Kanpur, students should have passed Class 12 or its equivalent with minimum 75% marks from a recognised board. The institute offers several specialisations for this programme. Students should visit the official website to know more about the course.

Q: What B.Sc specialisations are offered at IIT Kanpur?

IIT Kanpur offers BSc degree in several specialisations. Eligible students shall pursue the following specialisations:

Q: What are the Cutoff marks for IIT Kanpur BSc Statistics and Data Science course?

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.

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IIT Kanpur MTech Admission 2025

22 courses 2 years

IIT Kanpur offers MTech for a duration of two years across fifteen specialisations. Admission to the MTech course offered at IIT Kanpur is based on a GATE score followed by counselling. Eligible students seeking admission must qualify for the entrance exam for admission to IIT Kanpur. The basic eligibility for the programme is Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 55%-60% from a recognised university. The institute offers courses across several specialisations such as MTech in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and more.

Seat Intake300

Total Tuition Fees₹ 20K - 9.3L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE, COAP, CAT, CEED

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
8 Oct '25 - 13 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Registration with late fees
Nov '25	Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionTentative
2 Jan '26	GATE 2026 Admit Card
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam

Dates	Past Events
28 Aug '25 - 7 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Application form availability without late fees
9 Jul '25 - 10 Jul '25	COAP 2025 Round 10 additional rounds for college allotment offers
4 Jul '25 - 5 Jul '25	COAP 2025 Round 9 additional rounds for college allotment offers

Commonly asked questions
On M.E./M.Tech Admissions

Q: How can I get admission in IIT Kanpur for MTech?

Students who want admission to MTech at IIT Kanpur should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year course) or must have completed their master's degree in Science with the specified marks. A relaxation of 5% aggregate or 0.5 CPI is offered to reserved category candidates.

Q: Does IIT Kanpur conduct any interview round for MTech admission?

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.

Q: Can I do M.Tech without valid GATE score in IIT Kanpur?

A valid GATE score is required for admission to the M.Tech programme in the case of regular (non-sponsored) candidates. The requirement of GATE score is waived off for the candidates with MBBS degree as well as for the BTech graduates from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years in BTech. Additionally, A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (four-year programme) or a master's degree in Science with marks/ CPI not below the specified minimum is required for M.Tech admission.

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IIT Kanpur MSc Admission 2025

18 courses 2 - 5 years

At the PG level, IIT Kanpur offers a regular MSc and MS by Research programme of two years duration to the students. The mode of education for the programme is full-time. Admission to the MSc and MS programmes is completely entrance exam-based.

Check out the video below for the IITs admission process for the MSc course:

Seat Intake318

Total Tuition Fees₹ 12K - 8.9L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE, CAT, CEED, CSIR NET

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
5 Jan '26	IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
15 Feb '26	IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
20 Mar '26	IIT JAM 2026 Result

Dates	Past Events
5 Sep '25 - 12 Oct '25	IIT JAM 2026 Application Process
28 Mar '25 - 21 Apr '25	M.Sc. Application 2025 start and end date

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IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2025

4 courses 1 year - 2 years

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is two-year course offered via the Department of Management Sciences (DoMS). Divided into four semesters, the programme includes compulsory and elective courses and a capstone project in the interest area of the participant. Admission to MBA course at IIT Kanpur is based on CAT score and eligibility criteria.

Seat Intake113

Total Tuition Fees₹ 7L - 13.5L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 admit card download
30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 exam
Dec '25	CAT 2025 result announcementTentative

Dates	Past Events
1 Aug '25 - 20 Sep '25	CAT 2025 registration
31 Jul '23	MBA/PGDM Classes Commencement
29 Jul '23 - 30 Jul '23	MBA/PGDM Orientation

Commonly asked questions
On MBA/PGDM Admissions

Q: What is the MBA application fee for IIT Kanpur?

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

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,600
SC/ST/EWS/DAP (Differently Abled Person)	INR 800

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

The overall highest package has not been released yet. However, highest package offered to MBA batch 2024 was 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

Q: Can I apply online for the MBA admission process at IIT Kanpur?

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:

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

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IIT Kanpur
Ph.D. Admissions 2026

22 courses 3 - 5 years

Seat Intake105

Total Tuition Fees₹ 48.5K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: JEST, UGC NET, GATE, CEED, CAT, IIT JAM, GMAT

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IIT Kanpur
Certificate Admissions 2026

13 courses 4 hours - 5 months

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2K - 1.4L

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IIT Kanpur
MMS Admissions 2026

9 courses 1 year - 3 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 5.4L - 8L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

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IIT Kanpur
M.Des Admissions 2026

1 courses 2 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 20K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CEED

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
1 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25	CEED 2026 Application DATEOngoing
1 Nov '25 - 7 Nov '25	CEED 2026 Application DATE (Late Fees)
2 Jan '26	CEED 2026 Issue of Admit Card
18 Jan '26	CEED 2026 exam date
4 Mar '26	CEED 2026 Result DATE

Dates	Past Events
28 Mar '25 - 21 Apr '25	M.Des Application 2025 start and end date

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IIT Kanpur
PG Diploma Admissions 2026

10 courses 1 year

Seat Intake740

Total Tuition Fees₹ 4.3L - 5.6L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT, GATE, CEED

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IIT Kanpur
NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025

Overall

Engineering

Management

Innovation

IIT Kanpur UG - 4 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

UG 4 years	2023-24
Total students	4410
% Female students	20%
% Outside State Students	78%

Source : NIRF Report 2024

IIT Kanpur PG - 2 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2023-24
Total students	1808
% Female students	15%
% Outside State Students	74%
International Students	12

Source : NIRF Report 2024

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IIT Kanpur Application Process 2025

The IIT Kanpur application process for all of the courses is as follows:

BTech and BSc/ BS aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 625 and INR 325 for girls. Read more
MTech aspirants should take GATE.
For MSc, candidates need to register for IIT JAM through the official website (iitr.ac.in). The application fee for others is INR 1,800 for others and INR 900 for female (all categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD for one test paper. Read more
The aspirants of MDes need to apply for CEED before submitting an application form at the institute. The candidates also need to submit several supporting documents and an application fee during the application process. The application fee for boys is INR 3,200 and INR 1,600 for girls. Read more
For MBA and PhD, candidates are required to apply via the official website of IIT Kanpur. Check the steps below to know about IIT Kanpur application process:

1- Visit the official website of 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 table below)

Category	MBA Application Fee
General	INR 1,600
SC/ ST/ EWS/ DAP (Differently Abled Person)	INR 800

Category	PhD Application Fee
General	INR 500
SC/ ST/ EWS/ DAP (Differently Abled Person)	INR 250

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

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How can I apply for IIT Kanpur admission?

Application process for each of the IIT Kanpur course is different. For all the courses, the process is mentioned here:

BTech, BSc and BS applicants should fill the application form for JEE Main through the official website of the National Testing Agency. The application fee for boys and gilrs is Rs 625 and Rs 325. Read more
MTech students should register for GATE through the official website of GATE Online Application Processing System. The application fee for boys is 1,500 and 750 for girls. Read more
For MSc, candidates need to register for IIT JAM through the official website (iitr.ac.in). The application fee for others is INR 1,800 for other and INR 900 for female (all categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD for one test paper. Read more
The aspirants of MDes need to apply for CEED before submitting an application form at the institute. The application fee for boys is INR 3,200 and INR 1,600 for girls. Read more
For MBA and PhD, candidates are required to apply via the official website of IIT Kanpur.

1: Visit the official website of IIT Kanpur and click on Apply Now button

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

Category	MBA Application Fee
General	Rs 1,600
SC, ST, EWS and Differently Abled Person	Rs 800

Category	PhD Application Fee
General	Rs 500
SC, ST, EWS and Differently Abled Person	Rs 250

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

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Q: What is the application process for admission to Ph.D at IIT Kanpur?

Students who want admission to IIT Kanpur PhD courseshould follow the below-mentioned instructions:

1: Visit the official website of IIT Kanpur and click on Apply Now.

2: Fill the personal and educational details.

3: Upload the listed documents.

4: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

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Q: What is the MBA application fee for IIT Kanpur?

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

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,600
SC/ST/EWS/DAP (Differently Abled Person)	INR 800

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IIT Kanpur Scholarships

IIT Kanpur offers scholarships to meritorious students. The institute offers Merit-cum-Means, Free Basic Mess, INSPIRE- SHE
Scholarships, Donor Scholarships and more to its students who meet the specified eligibility required. Find below the details for some of the IIT Kanpur scholarships:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Criteria
Merit-cum-Means	INR 1,000 per month is offered to students maintaining a minimum CPI of 6.5.
Donor Scholarship	The institute gives Donor Scholarships to meritorious and needy students. 115 scholarships awarded.
Free-Basic Mess Scholarship	This scholarship can be availed by those who are category (SC/ST) students with annual parental income less than 4.5 lakhs

Know more about IIT Kanpur Scholarships.

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Q: Does IIT Kanpur offer scholarships to the students?

IIT Kanpur offers financial assistance to needy and deserving students. Some of the IITK scholarships are as follows:

Scholarships from Donors
Scholarship for Free Basic Mess

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Q: What scholarships are offered at IIT Kanpur?

IIT Kanpur offers several scholarships to students with excellent performances in academic and extra-curricular fields. The institute also provides scholarships students from Economically Weaker Sections. Some of the scholarships offered are as follows:

Scholarships from Donors
Inspire Scholarships
Merit scholarship
Scholarships for Free Basic Mess
Sports scholarship

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Q: What are the various BSc specialisations offered at IIT Kanpur?

IIT Kanpur BSc course is a four-year, full-time programme is offered in five different specialisations. Given below is the list of BSc specialisations offered at IIT Kanpur:

BSc in Economics
BSc in Mathematics and Scientific Computing
BSc in Physics
BSc in Statistics and Data Science
BSc in Chemistry

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Campus Life4.8

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Top recruiting companies include TATA Group, Ashok Leyland, Siemens, Godrej Group, and renowned international firms like Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Tesla, etc.

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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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Placements: In our senior batch, 55 out of 70 students have secured placements so far, with an average package of 15 LPA as a base. The big names hiring include Microsoft, Intel, Flipkart, and Saplabs, among others. As for the roles, we are talking about SDE, data scientists, and cybersecurity engineers. The highest package is 60 LPA.

Infrastructure: The campus comprises all the required academic and research buildings, a central library, well-equipped labs, and classrooms that have Wi-Fi accessibility. In addition to this, students may use the residential facilities and dining halls. The hostel accommodation is generally considered satisfactory. The food in the mess is middling, and the health center is staffed with medical professionals who are there to help if someone falls sick.

Faculty: The teaching staff comprises faculty members who possess good qualifications and have sufficient knowledge. They are very creative in their activities, and this attracts listeners. They are using the method of storytelling and participating in discussions to explain the concepts. The curriculum is on point and perfectly suitable. Otherwise, students who are well-covered in the concepts are mostly good at finding ways to clear the exams.

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Placements: The percentage of students placed is 90%. The highest package in our college is ₹90 LPA in 2025. The lowest package is ₹10 LPA. The average package in our college is ₹20 LPA. Top recruiting companies in our college include Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Tech Mahindra, Goldman Sachs, and many more.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available for the course include an R&D center, AC classrooms, a world-class library, Wi-Fi, a conference hall, and many more. The hostel facilities are quite amazing. The hostel provides food four times a day. The hostel also includes a gym, a sports room, and many more facilities.

Faculty: Teachers at IIT Kanpur are highly qualified and educated professors who provide us with practical industrial exposure. The course curriculum is designed to make students industry-ready. The professors at IIT are lenient with their checking. It is easy to score a 9+ CGPA in the college semester exams.

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All you need to know about IITK.

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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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2028

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IIT Kanpur for Ph.D. CE and other stream course admission information.

Placements: In this college, there are many companies interested in this course and providing the best package, like 7 LPA to 30 LPA. The highest salary is present. This company provides a 2 to 3 years agreement for employees who do not resign from the company. This course is held every year, and the maximum number of students is placed in the company.

Infrastructure: In this college, infrastructure is also good because it is a top college for this course. In this college, facilities are provided like classrooms, labs, a hostel, a bathroom, a library, a canteen, an auditorium, a lift, CCTV, etc. Facilities are available. Sports and games facilities are also available.

Faculty: In this course, faculty is very good and manages the organisation to follow the rules and regulations of the college. In this college, professors and teachers with high level qualifications are present, and the best quality of teaching knowledge is available. This exam was very difficult, but this college provides some important questions to be asked in the exam.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2026

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IIT Kanpur is about admission, campus, faculty, students, and exams.

Placements: This college provides placement facilities. Every year, the placement cell is organized for many departments of students. The college offers courses for both IT and non-IT jobs. Companies provide packages ranging from 4 LPA to 20 LPA for average students.

Infrastructure: This college provides good facilities such as fast Wi-Fi, Ethernet connections, labs, computers, CCTV, lifts, a campus canteen, and water purifier machines. Sports committees organize many sports and game tournaments, and gym facilities are also available.

Faculty: The course curriculum is relevant and good. But the college enforces many rules and regulations that students must follow compulsorily. In this college, attendance of 75% or above is compulsory to attend the practical and theoretical exams. The exams are not difficult because internal marks are included.

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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 Admission 2025 FAQs

Q: What GATE score is required for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur?

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 makes IITs different than other top Engineering institutes in India?

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.

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What is the cutoff of IIT Kanpur for 2025 admission?

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IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 ranged between 271 and 10482 for BTech admission for multiple specialisations, based on the last round closing ranks for the General AI category candidates, wherein, according to JEE Advanced cutoff 2025, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering had the toughest

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When should I apply for MBA in IIT Kanpur?

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Candidates seeking admission to IIT Kanpur for MBA must meet the minimum eligibility criteria and have a valid score in the CAT exam followed by GD and PI round. As per the media reports, the application process for MBA in IIT Kanpur has began from Dec 30, 2024 and the last date to apply for the co

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How can I get a seat in IIT Kanpur?

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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 m

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Can I get direct admission at IIT Kanpur for BSc?

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IIT Kanpur BSc course admission is entirely entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme are required to apply and appear for the JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced exam. Therefore, candidates cannot get the direct admission to IIT Kanpur BSc course.

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How to get admission in IIT Kanpur for BSc?

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IIT Kanpur BSc admission is entrance-based via JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced. The process of applying for JEE Mains consists of three steps, i.e. registration, form filling and document upload followed by the application fees payment. Given below is the IIT Kanpur BSc admission process:

STEP 1: I

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