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IIT Kanpur MDes Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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    Q:   How is the placement scenario at IIT Kanpur?
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    The institute has not released the placement report incorporating the overall data for the 2026 drive. However, the institute have disclosed the 2026 placement statistics till Phase I. As per the reports, over 250 recruiters participated and presented 1202 offers to the students. 1079 students were placed, of which 15 students have got international placements. 

    Q:   Is IIT Kanpur good for placement?
    A: 

    As of now, the institute has released the phase-I placement statistics. A total of 1079 students were placed and 1202 job offers were distributed among them. Check the complete insights of IIT Kanpur placements 2026 from the table below:

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    Placement Statistics (2026) Phase I

    Total job offers

    1202 

    Students placed

    1079 

    International offers

    15

    Top Recruiters

    Accenture, American Express, BlackRock, Boeing, Databricks

    Q:   Who is eligible for IIT Kanpur admission?
    A: 

    IIT Kanpur eligibility is different for each course. Students need to meet the basic admission requirements to get admission. Check below the course-wise eligibility for IIT Kanpur programmes:

    Course Name

    Common Eligibility

    BTech

    Class 12 with 75% and PCM subjects aggregate from a recognised board

    BSc

    Class 12 with PCMB/ PCM subjects and 75% aggregate from a recognised board

    MTech

    Any four-year UG degree from a recognised university

    MSc

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline from a recognised university

    MBA

    UG degree with 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST) from a recognised university

    PhD

    Master's degree in relevant field from a recognised university

    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.

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    Q:   Is it worth pursuing M.Sc. at IIT Kanpur?
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    Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's what you need to know:

    Placement and Career Opportunities:
    * Placement rates are low for M.Sc. students, especially those in Mathematics, with most opting for PhD programs instead.
    * Fewer companies visit the campus for recruitment, and the ones that do offer lower salaries (around 6-7 LPA).
    * Coaching institutes are a major employer for M.Sc. students, with packages ranging from 6-10 LPA.
    * Most students prefer pursuing PhD programs over industry jobs.

    Infrastructure and Facilities:
    * Excellent infrastructure, with well-maintained hostels, libraries, and laboratories.
    * 24/7 high-speed internet connectivity, modern equipment, and air-conditioned classrooms.
    * Good mess facilities and recreational spaces.

    Faculty and Curriculum:
    * Highly qualified and experienced professors with a strong research background.
    * Relevant and advanced curriculum that prepares students for PhD programs and research careers.
    * Strong emphasis on practical skills and theoretical foundations.

    Student Life and Extracurricular Activities:
    * Campus life is vibrant, with frequent events and festivities.
    * Freedom to move around the campus and interact with peers from different departments.
    * Plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events.

    In conclusion, pursuing an M.Sc. at IIT Kanpur may not be ideal for students seeking immediate career prospects or high-paying jobs. However, for those interested in academia, research, or pursuing a PhD program, IIT Kanpur offers excellent infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum. Ultimately, the decision depends on your academic goals and priorities.
    Q:   Is it worth joining IIT Kanpur for MBA?
    A: 

    IIT Kanpur offers one of the top placement packages so it is definitely worth joining. The official placement report for MBA batch 2023-25 has been released. See the table for more clarity:

    ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics (2023)MBA Placement Statistics (2024)MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
    the highest packageINR 24 LPAINR 24 LPAINR 36 LPA
    Average packageINR 18.14 LPAINR 18.20 LPAINR 17.2 LPA
    Median packageINR 17.25 LPAINR 19.90 LPAINR 16.5 LPA
    the lowest packageINR 12.41 LPAINR 12.50 LPANA
    Top 50% packageINR 22.20 LPAINR 20.50 LPANA
    Total recruitersN/A2143
    Popular recruitersMphasis Ltd., Tiger Analytics, DeloitteInfosys, HDFC Bank, Intellus DirectDeloitte, HDFC Bank, Infosys. 
    Q:   What is the lowest rank to get into IIT Kanpur?
    A: 

    IIT Kanpur accepts JEE Advanced ranks for admission to the BTech and other courses. JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to IIT Kanpur. The round 1 cutoff for the General AI category candidates is ranged between 270 and 9662. the lowest rank one can achieve is,  270 for B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering for the General All India category candidates. In addition to that, CSE was the most competitive course among all the courses. Similarly, for the OBC AI category candidates, the CSE still having the lowest rank of 142. To know more cutoffs, candidates can click here.

    Q:   What is the fee for the BSc programme at IIT Kanpur?
    A: 

    The total fee for the four-year BS programme of IIT Kanpur is INR 8 lakh. This is inclusive of the one-time admission and caution deposits but is not inclusive of the hostel fee. 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. 

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    ₹ 62.52 K
    ₹ 20.2 K
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    IIT Kanpur MDes Admission Dates 2024

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    10 Mar '26 - 31 Jul '26
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    4 Mar '26
    CEED 2026 Result DATE
    18 Jan '26
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    Q:   Can I get into IIT Kanpur with 60% in Class 12?
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    No, you can't get admission in IIT Kanpur with 60% in Class 12. The institute accepts students who have a minimum of 75% (for general category) in Class 12. Even for the reserved categories, the minimum score is 65%. Hence, 60% is not enough to get admission in IIT Kanpur UG courses.

    Q:   Can I get admission in IIT Kanpur without JEE?
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    No, IIT Kanpur admissions are not possible without JEE scores if the students wants to join BTech or BSc courses. For both courses, JEE Main is mandatory. Also, for BTech admissions, students also need to appear for the JEE Advanced exam. 

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

    IIT Kanpur MDes Admission Process 2024: How to Apply?

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    Q:   Which exam do I need to write to pursue BS from IIT Kanpur?
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    Candidates seeking admission to BS at IIT Kanpur must have a valid score in JEE Main, JEE Advanced and go through JoSAA counselling for final admission. Admission is completely entrance exam-based and candidates seeking admission can not get into IIT Kanpur with only the scores of JEE Main. JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling is the mandatory requirement. Additionally, to be eligible for the BSc programme, students are required to have passed their Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate with Science subjects (i.e., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). 

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

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    Q:   Can we get direct admission in IIT Kanpur?
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    IIT Kanpur only offers merit-based admission for all the courses. The institute accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission to BTech. Candidates need to pass 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.

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    IIT Kanpur M.Des
    Curriculum

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    Master of Design (M.Des.),IIT Kanpur

    IIT Kanpur MDes Placements

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    Internships and industry projects

    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Internships and industry projects

    Offered every semester

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    Employment opportunities

    Many students started their own start-ups

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    Employment opportunities

    Higher in core jobs

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    Higher studies preferences

    Both inside India & outside India

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    Placement support

    Organized & proactive placement process

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    Alumni network

    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Entrepreneurship cell

    Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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    Love being in college

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    Q:   Does IIT Kanpur provides good packages?
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    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:

    ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics -2023MBA Statistics-2024MBA Statistics-2025
    Highest package INR 24 LPAINR 24 LPAINR 36 LPA
    Average packageINR 18.14 LPAINR 18.20 LPAINR 17.2 LPA
    median PackageINR 17.25 LPAINR 19.90 LPAINR 16.5 LPA
    Lowest PackageINR 12.41 LPAINR 12.50 LPANA
    Top 50% packageINR 22.20 LPAINR 20.50 LPANA
    Q:   What is the highest package offered at IIT Kanpur?
    A: 

    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

    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:   How many offers were made during the IIT Kanpur placements?
    A: 

    IIT Kanpur has concluded the Phase 1 of the placement session for the Class of 2026. According  to the report, the participating recruiters presented 1202 offers to the students of the batch 2026.

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    4.4/5
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    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.5
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    Placements: The placements in the college are great. This year, the placement percentage was 86%. All the companies have offered jobs for the students in UI/UX designing role. The highest salary package offered was around 18 LPA, and the minimum was 10.5 LPA. MNCs like Microsoft, Sapient, and other design related firms visit and recruit the students. This year, 10 students out of 16 got internships through placement cell, and the rest all got from outside. Companies that visited the college through the placement cell were Microsoft, Schlumberger, Peepal Design, Pega, Sapient, and Siemens. The highest stipend offered was Rs. 60,000 per month and the minimum was Rs. 20,000 per month.
    Infrastructure: In IITK, there are all facilities including Wi-Fi, air-conditioned classrooms, a sports complex, a huge world-class library, many canteens and food courts. You will get everything inside the campus from small to big. Hostel rooms are good and spacious. Also, the hostel rooms are of the single share. If any infrastructure issue arises, then it will be shortened out as soon as possible.
    Faculty: The course curriculum of the design department is not that great. There are only a few good design faculty members in the college. For industrial exposure, you are required to go for the internship. Their teaching methods are okay, but it requires improvement. It should be like other design colleges like NID and IDC.
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    Other: This institute is an excellent place for design students with full freedom to learn and grow. The course is in inter-disciplinary which allows for a holistic environment to learn and expand your horizons. Being at Kanpur, the place sometimes feels dull, but the campus life makes up for that with the active student clubs and fests here.
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    Answered 2 weeks ago

    For the General AI category students, the IIT Kanpur JAM cutoff 2025 was 50 for M.Sc. in Statistics admission. The cutoff ranks vary by rounds and categories. To view the category-wise last round cutoff ranks, check out the table below: 

    CategoryIIT JAM Cutoff 2025
    General50
    OBC238
    SC292
    ST832
    EWS147
    PWD283

     

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    Rashmi Sinha

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    Answered a month ago

    Admission to the B.Sc. (BS) programs at IIT Kanpur is highly competitive and is primarily based on national-level entrance examinations. Candidates must first complete 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board.

    The main requirement for admission is qualifyi

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    ARYAN MEENA

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    Answered a month ago

    JEE Advanced registration fee for IIT Kanpur BTech varies by category and nationality. Indian female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay INR 1600, while other Indian candidates pay INR 3200. Fees for OCI/PIO and foreign nationals depend on exam centre location and country category.

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    Jaya Sharma

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered a month ago

    JEE Main application process will start with online registration through IIT Kanpur official website. Its process includes filling application form, uploading documents, and paying application fee through online payment modes. 

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    Jaya Sharma

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered a month ago

    IIT Kanpur BTech programme first year fee is INR 56,160 for GEN/OBC/EWS, SC/ST/PwD, and MEB categories. For OEB category students, first-year fee is higher at INR 89,493 due to the tuition fee component. This amount includes one-time charges, semester fees, and annual fees.

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