IIT Kanpur BTech Courses & Fees 2024: Admission Dates, Placements & Seats

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

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.

IIT Kanpur BTech course fee is INR 8 Lakhs. 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.

IIT Kanpur cutoff 2023 ranks for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur other than General category are mentioned below: 

• 146 for OBC
• 77 for SC
• 41 for ST
• 47 for EWS
• 13 for PWD

While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

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. 

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Is B.E./B.Tech at IIT Kanpur worth the investment?

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

Placement Opportunities:

* Approximately 80-95% of students get placed in reputed companies.
* Average package: INR21-52 Lacs per annum (depending on the course).
* the highest package: Up to INR4 Crore per annum.
* Top recruiting companies: Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and more.
* Internship opportunities: Around 50-60% of students secure internships.

Infrastructure and Facilities:

* Unlimited Wi-Fi services.
* Air-conditioned lecture halls and laboratories.
* Spacious and clean hostels with good quality food.
* Health center available 24/7.
* Well-maintained sports facilities.

Academics and Faculty:

* Teachers are well-qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced.
* Course curriculum is relevant and prepares students for industry requirements.
* Semester exams are challenging, but teaching staff is supportive.

Campus Life:

* Three main fests: Techriti (Technical Fest), Udghosh (Sports Fest), and Antaragni (Cultural Fest).
* Variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies.
* Beautiful campus with a green and clean environment.

Overall, considering the strong placement record, good infrastructure, and supportive faculty, pursuing a B.E./B.Tech degree at IIT Kanpur appears to be a worthwhile investment.