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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering 

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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
 at 
IIT Kanpur 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

8.00 Lakh
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Duration

4 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
 at 
IIT Kanpur 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (4 years)
8.00 Lakh
1.12 Lakh
31,200
9.43 Lakh
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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IIT Kanpur 
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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IIT Kanpur 
Highlights

  • Students enrolling in the program have the option to change to five-years dual degree program offering B.Tech.+M.Tech. degree from the same or other departments available
  • Students also have the option to change to five-years dual degree program offering B.Tech.+M.S. degree from the same departments or other departments available
  • Students also have the option to change to five years dual degree program offering B.Tech.+M.Des./MBA degree from Department of Design/Managment
  • Students also have the option to opt for the second major, increasing the program duration to five years
  • Students also have the option to include a minor/specialization in the existing program and it requires no addition of time or credits to a student's regular 4-year Bachelors’ program
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Median SalaryINR 19.40 Lakh
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Deloitte
Flipkart
GODREJ
HSBC
IBM
NTPC
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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

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Q:   Which is the best BTech branch at IIT Kanpur?
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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

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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.

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

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
 at 
IIT Kanpur 
Entry Requirements

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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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Admission Process

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Important Dates

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JEE ADVANCED
JEE MAIN
Oct 27 - 28, 2025
JEE Main 2026 NotificationTentative
Nov 1 - 30, 2025
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Tentative
Jan 20, 2026
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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IIT Kanpur 
Cutoffs

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JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round202320242025
1640557915926
2658058266003
3658058266003
4663758456003
5664760086012
66939-6337
JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round202320242025
1308130062950
2328630353047
3328630353047
4328630403047
5328631263047
63292-3047
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
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IIT Kanpur 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.8/5
Verified Icon24 Verified ReviewsInfo Icon
Placement Review IconPlacements4.5
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.8
Crowd Review IconCampus Life5
Money Review IconValue for Money4.8
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It has really good infrastructure and facilities.
Placements: Around 70% of students get placed in my course of material science and engineering. The average package is around 17 LPA. Prominent recruiters include Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Larsen and Toubro, and Infosys. Internship opportunities are less in this course.
Infrastructure: We have modern classrooms with smart boards, projectors, and comfortable seating. IIT Kanpur has one of the largest technical libraries in India known as PK Kelkar library. We have access to high-speed internet all over the campus. The quality of food in the mess and canteen is amazing.
Faculty: IIT Kanpur has highly qualified faculty members. They are known to be highly knowledgeable and research-driven. Professors here set a very tough exam paper but if we attend the class regularly and listen carefully to the things the professor has taught in the class, it won't be that tough.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025Read More
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.6
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
A really good campus life with good placement and strong alumni network.
Placements: More than 70% of students are placed in this course. The highest package was 90 LPA, the lowest was 9 LPA, and the average was around 21 LPA. Most of the offers accepted by students are from 15-20 LPA. BNY MELLON, BLITZ, FEDX, AUXOAI, ACCENTURE SOLUTIONS, MASTERCARD, NINE EDUCATION, SVAYA ROBOTICS, NPCI, IXIGO, CARS24, and VEDANTA FPL TECHNOLOGIES are top recruiters for this course. Around 50% of students got internships from the companies mentioned above. The top roles offered are analyst, IT engineer, and senior faculty.
Infrastructure: We got 24/7 high-speed Wi-Fi and clean labs with all the required instruments. Classrooms are fully equipped with air conditioning and smartboards, and we have lecture halls with capacities ranging from 60 to 600. The library is a major attraction and is really vast, containing many books, and it's good for self-study as well. The food available in the hostel is really good, and the medical facilities are also good with all the necessary accessories and an ambulance. Sports facilities are decent with accessories for most sports.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and helpful and have vast knowledge about the subject. Teaching quality is also good, but for some teachers, the pace is too high to grasp things properly. The course curriculum is relevant, and it makes the student industry-ready for that sector of jobs. For first-year semester exams, they are tough, but after that, exams become relatively easy.
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.6
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Absolutely satisfied with the college and its academics.
Placements: Around 70-80 percent of students get placed. Core sector companies do come, but the salary offered ranges around 8-12 LPA. There are plenty of opportunities in non-core sectors, and you can get into various non-core roles in analytics, IT, and consulting. If you are not too poor, then you can easily get placed.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is just awesome. Although some rooms are small, it's above average. The mess food is okay, if not good. In the first year, you are supposed to study common subjects like physics, engineering mathematics, basic programming, and engineering drawing. In the second year onward, you read your own core subjects.
Faculty: The faculties are mostly good, but some are really bad. Mostly, if you reach out to them for help, they will reply positively. In IITK, the course curriculum is one of the most flexible ones. Around 50 percent of your coursework allows you to choose, and you can take courses from other departments as well.
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of Material Science Engineering, IIT Kanpur.
Placements: More than 60 percent of students in my course are placed. The highest package is around 40 Lacs, the lowest package is around 0 to 5 Lacs, and the average package is around 15 Lacs. There aren't many core companies that come for placements at IIT Kanpur, so students often take internships with non-core companies like software, data, and consulting. Few roles are offered in core fields.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, AC, and drinking water are available in classrooms, labs, the library, and department areas. Classrooms have projectors and switchboards. Mess food is good, the canteen is also good, and the quality depends on the hall you live in. There is a health center on campus that provides free medicine and good facilities when we become sick. There are many sports and games available, and you can access all of them.
Faculty: Teachers are knowledgeable, but some are not suited for teaching, so students often rely on reference books or YouTube. The course curriculum is relevant, but I feel some courses are not useful. You need to study extra during free periods to be industry-ready. Professors decide the difficulty level of exams, and the pass percentage in my course is more than acceptable.
Other: I chose this course because I got a better branch in a good college. There aren't many standout features of my course compared to other courses. Labs could be better equipped, and the department building could be improved. There are three fests a year, and there are 1,200 students in a B.Tech first-year batch, so the campus is quite crowded. The surroundings are near the outskirts, and you can see pan parag outside the campus. Scholarships are available based on eligibility. Extracurricular activities include clubs, societies, and fests.
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2024Read More
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B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.4
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Pros and cons of IIT Kanpur.
Placements: The Students' Placement Office (SPO) of IIT Kanpur is the primary point of contact for the recruiting companies visiting the institute. This year, around 75% of a batch of roughly 85 students from the MSE UG batch were placed. The major companies hiring were Vedanta and JSW Steel for the core profile and firms like American Express, Axxela, and Brain and Co. for the financial analyst profile. The median salary was 1600000 PA (CTC). For the internship drive this year, Vedanta had dominated among the other companies for the core roles.
Infrastructure: There is a strong focus on research and innovation in my department, with labs for SEM, TEM, microscopy and other interdisciplinary centers. All the hostels on campus have basketball courts and volleyball courts with floodlights. The mess food at my hostel (Hall 2) is of good quality and we get fruits like watermelon and mangoes in the summers. There is high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout the campus, with speeds up to 5 GHz.
Faculty: All the faculty members of the institute have pursued their PhDs and postdoctoral research from prestigious universities of the world and they go out of their way to help us navigate our challenges during our time here. The course template is reviewed every ten years and any UG student can opt for interesting electives like machines learning, cryptography, cognitive sciences, etc. The academic flexibility provided to the students here is immense and a student can opt for a branch change not only after their 2nd semester but also after their 3rd or 4th semesters but can do so only once. One can also pursue minor or double major programs in any other department subject to a minimum academic criteria in branches like CSE, EE, Economic Sciences, etc.
Other: I had chosen this programme primarily because of the institute, IIT Kanpur, which is consistently ranked among the top five colleges in the country. The annual cultural fest, Antaragni, is held in the month of October and the technical fest, Techkriti, is one of the most creative fests on technology among the engineering colleges in India and is held in the month of March each year. One thing that the department lags behind is young professors, which I think is primarily because of the relatively remote location of our campus.
Reviewed on 30 May 2024Read More
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Students also asked

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

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

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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:   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:

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Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I

Total job offers

989

Average package 

INR 26.27 LPA 

Students placed

913

International offers

22

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

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Highest Package (2022)

Highest Package (2023)

Highest Package (2024)

MBA

INR 22 LPA

INR 24 LPA

INR 24 LPA

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