IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

CSE is one of the most sought-after programs these days. India being global hub of software and back-office industries, this field has immense job opportunities.You must know the parameters on which to compare. Some are mentioned as follows:Curriculum: The course curricula of any tech degree must be very unique and dynamic. It must be developed with extensive consultations with industry.Tech trainings: The must students undergo many training like cutting edge technologies of SAP, Workday, waterfall other MOOCs, Advance Excel and many more. These skills come in handy for the students not only at the time of interviews and tests but also throughout their careers.Soft skills: There must be a dedicated effort by college/university in continuous improvement of personality, soft skills, professional ethics, interview skills, public speaking, presentation style development etc. in students. These are must for placements as well as performance in the jobs.Exposure: The students must be exposed to large number of guest lectures and talks by industry experts, large number of events in university to enhance their organizing and networking

The placement trend in B.Tech in materials science and engineering in IIT-Kanpur is clean and amazing. Though, Materials Science and Engineering is not one of the core branches but day by day more companies are opening their gates for the people. They are the industry people anyway.
To give an idea about the present condition, here are a few names which recruit students of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur-American Express India Pvt. Ltd., Applied Materials Pvt. Ltd, Magma Fincorp Ltd., Avanti Fellows (Curriculum Associate profile), O P Jindal Institute of Technology, Bankbazaar, Bhushan Steel Ltd., Bosch, India Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technology and Reliance Industries Ltd. Apart from the industry companies such as Bosch, Bhushan Steel, etc., there are colleges also who look for the best engineers from IIT-Kharagpur.
Around 74% people get placed, with an average salary package of 11 lakhs per annum. The highest package goes about 20-24 LPA.

Admission Criteria for B.S. in Statistics and Data Science at IIT Kanpur (for reserved category students): 1. Entrance Exam: Admission is through JEE Advanced. You first need to qualify JEE Main, then appear for JEE Advanced.  2. Eligibility: Students must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Minimum percentage requirements (for JEE eligibility) are relaxed for reserved categories (SC/ST/PwD).  3. Reservation Benefits: As per Government of India rules, seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD categories. The cut-off ranks in JEE Advanced are lower for these categories compared to the General category.  4. JoSAA Counselling: After qualifying JEE Advanced, candidates must participate in JoSAA counselling, where seat allocation is done based on rank, category, and preference.  5. Relaxation in Cut-off: Reserved category candidates get relaxation in both qualifying marks and opening–closing ranks for admission into IIT Kanpur.   

For the General AI quota, the JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for B.Tech admission ranged between 792 and 10727 in the final round. For students belonging to the EWS category, the closing ranks were between 118 and 1661 for B.Tech admission in the last round. Considering the cutoff range, it is evident that the EWS category had competitive cutoff ranks for admission as compared to the General category students. The last round of branch-wise cutoff gaps between the categories is tabulated below:CourseGeneral (Last Round Cutoff 2025) EWS (Last Round Cutoff 2025)B.Tech. in Civil Engineering61611071B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering3805830B.Tech. in Biological Science and Bioengineering71051315B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering4280731B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering27150B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering1146234B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering63371232B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering2771550

For the SC category students under the AI quota, the JEE Advanced cutoff ranks varied between 70 and 1598 for core branches, including CSE, Civil, Chemical, etc. For the core branches, mostly the cutoffs are on the higher side for admission. Candidates seeking admission to core branches must target securing a cutoff rank of up to 1598 to improve their chances of admission at IIT Kanpur. Refer to the table below to view the last round closing ranks of IIT Kanpur core branches for 2025. CourseLast Round Cutoff 2025 B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering70B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering430B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering798B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1173B.Tech. in Civil Engineering1598

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 competition. Students aiming for admission should strive for a rank of 10482 or preferably lower to increase their chances for admission. Please note that different cutoffs are released for different categories and rounds.

Admission to RRASE College of Engineering's B.E./B.Tech courses typically requires a valid score in TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counseling, conducted by Anna University. However, some students have reported getting admission through management quota or direct college admission without TNEA.Possible Alternatives:Management Quota: Some seats are reserved for management quota, which may not require TNEA scores.Direct College Admission: In some cases, students have reported getting admission directly through the college, without TNEA scores.Other Entrance Exams: Scores from exams like JEE Mains may also be considered for admission 

Yes, IIT Kanpur provides placements for B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering. The department has a strong placement record, with many past recruiters, including companies from the metal and mining, automotive, chemical, aviation, plastic, biotechnology, semiconductor, solar, and energy sectors.

B.Tech. in Biological Science and Bioengineering placements at IIT Kanpur are relatively good, with a research-oriented department and liberal branch change rules. Students can apply for branch changes after 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters, and those with high CPI scores have a higher chance of changing their branch. The department is known for its research focus, and students can consider it as an option if they are interested in research. However, for those looking for other branches like civil, chemical, or metallurgy, IIT BHU or Guwahati may be considered as alternatives.