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M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur Overview
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology offers M.Sc. programme including M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering. The total course duration for this programme is 2 years. The total course fee is INR 20,000 for this programme. In order to get admission to IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering course, students must have a valid score in GATE. Interested students can also check out other GATE courses of IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology. Also, check out the below table to know more information about M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering offered at IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology:
Total Tuition Fees | ₹20,000 Get Fees details |
Duration | 2 years |
Course Level | PG Degree |
Mode of Course | Full Time |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Type of University | Public/Government,Autonomous |
M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur Fees
The IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering fee is inclusive of components such as Tuition Fees, One-Time Fees, Registration Fees, Exam Fees, and others. Also, candidates may be required to pay extra fees that are specific to the institution. The total tuition fee for the M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering program at IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology is INR 20,000. More information on the IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering fee is as follows:
| Fee components | Amount (2 years) |
|---|---|
Tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st semester. Actual amount may vary. | ₹ 20,000 |
Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st semester. Actual amount may vary. Meal Plan is not included in mentioned fee. | ₹ 62,520 |
One-time Payment includes Admission Fee and security deposit | ₹ 20,200 |
₹ 1.03 Lakh |
M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur Highlights
- This programme is meant for students who wish to pursue a masters degree while
working on a project in the institute
M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions
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:
Particulars | 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 | N/A | INR 26.27 LPA |
Students placed | 1,128 | 913 |
International offers | 74 | 22 |
PPOs | 208 | N/A |
Total recruiters | 250+ | N/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 |
The total tuition fees for the BTech course at IIT Kanpur is INR 8 L. Eligible students can also avail various scholarship schemes offered by the institute.
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.
The final IIT Kanpur CAT cutoff 2023 will be released after the CAT exam results are announced. IIT Kanpur admission 2024 to MBA course is based on CAT scores 2023 followed by the final Interview round. Going as per the last three year trends, IIT Kanpur cutoff 2022 for CAT was 90 Percentile. Tabulated below is IIT Kanpur cutoff for MBA offered through CAT for last three years:
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIT Kanpur - IME : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Overall | 92.5 | 90 | 90 |
| Quants | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| VA-RC | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| DI-LR | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur Placements
| Particulars | Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
| Median Salary | INR 15.11 Lakh |
M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur Entry Requirements
M.S. by Research in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur Admission Process
- Register and ApplyInterested candidates can apply online with the required information.
- Written TestShortlisted candidates will be called for the written test based on marks obtained in GATE.
- Personal InterviewShortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview based on marks obtained in GATE and written test.
- Final SelectionFor Regular Candidates: Candidates are selected based on marks obtained in GATE, written test and performance in personal interview. For Sponsored Time: The sponsored candidates seeking admission to the M.Tech. program who have not qualified GATE will be called for interview and may, in addition, be asked to take a written test.
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The overall highest package has not been released yet. Take a look at the table below to know the IIT Kanpur highest package trends for MBA:
Course | Highest Package (2023) | Highest Package (2024) | Highest Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
MBA | INR 24 LPA | INR 24 LPA | INR 36 LPA |
IIT Kanpur has been providing great packages. The institute has released its MBA packages recorded in recent years. See the table below to know more:
| Particulars | MBA Placement Statistics -2023 | MBA Statistics-2024 | MBA Statistics-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest package | INR 24 LPA | INR 24 LPA | INR 36 LPA |
| Average package | INR 18.14 LPA | INR 18.20 LPA | INR 17.2 LPA |
| median Package | INR 17.25 LPA | INR 19.90 LPA | INR 16.5 LPA |
| Lowest Package | INR 12.41 LPA | INR 12.50 LPA | NA |
| Top 50% package | INR 22.20 LPA | INR 20.50 LPA | NA |
The minimum marks required in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 will be announced with the JEE Main 2026 final result after session 2 exams. Last year's minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced were:
2025:
- Unreserved (UR): 93.1023262
- Gen-EWS: 80.3830119
- OBC-NCL: 79.4313582
- SC: 61.1526933
- ST: 47.9026465
- UR-PwD: 0.0079349
2024:
- General (UR): 93.2362181
- General (UR) PWD: 0.0018700
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 81.3266412
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 79.6757881
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 60.0923182
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 46.6975840
2023:
- General (UR): 90.7788642
- OBC-NCL: 73.6114227
- SC: 51.9776027
- ST: 37.2348772
- GEN-EWS: 75.6229025
- General (UR) PWD: 0.0013527
Candidates aiming for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) need to meet these cutoff marks in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.
The leading companies that were part of IIT Kanpur placements are mentioned in the table below:
| IIT Kanpur Top Recruiters | ||
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank | Trident Group | Infosys |
| Texas Instruments | HPCL | Cognizant |
| NVIDIA | Bajaj Auto | Deloitte |
| HDFC Bank | LUMIQ | Tata Steel |
IIT Kanpur CAT cutoff is released for multiple categories, including OBC. Candidaes seeking IIT Kanpur admission 2023 to MBA course is based on CAT. Candidates can check out IIT Kanpur CAT cutoff for OBC category in the table below for last three years:
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIT Kanpur - IME : CAT percentile Cutoff (OBC-All India) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Overall | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Quants | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| VA-RC | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| DI-LR | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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