IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Yes, there are tuition fee waivers available for B.S. in Earth Science students at IIT Kanpur.
Students belonging to SC/ST/PwD category (excluding sponsored/part time students) are given 100% waiver on the Tuition Fee.
MEB (Most economically backward) B.Tech/BS students (whose family income is less than Rs. 1 Lacs per annum) are given 100% waiver on the Tuition Fee.
OEB (Other economically backward) B.Tech/BS students (whose family income is between Rs. 1 Lacs to Rs. 5 Lacs per annum) are given remission of 2/3rd of the Tuition Fee.

The components of fees for B.S. in Earth Science course at IIT Kanpur are:
1. Tuition Fee
2. Hostel Admission Fee
3. Hostel Caution Money
4. Hostel Seat Rent
5. Water Charges
6. Mess Establishment Charges
7. Students' Health Insurance
Note: The fee structure may vary based on the category of the student (General, SC/ST/PwD, MEB, OEB) and the batch year.

B.S. in Earth Science graduates from IIT Kanpur can get jobs in:
* Geological Survey of India (GSI)
* Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
* Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)
* Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
* Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC)
* Coal India
* Mineral Exploration Ltd.
* Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
They can also opt for UPSC and other exams. After completing MS or PhD, they can get good job opportunities with salaries ranging from 4-15 LPA.

To get admission to M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur, the candidate should have a minimum of 55 percent marks or a CPI of 5.5 in the qualifying examination, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Master's in Science, and a valid GATE score, preferably in Computer Science. The admission process involves a written test and interview for selected candidates, with a few candidates with exceptionally high GATE scores offered direct admission. The programme requires 144 credits of coursework and thesis, with a minimum of 63 credits of coursework and 72 credits of thesis work. The academic year starts in July, and non-sponsored candidates are eligible for financial assistance. Further details are available in the PG manual.

M.Sc. in Economics graduates from IIT Kanpur can secure jobs such as:
- Fully funded Ph.D. positions in prestigious universities/institutions
- Pursue Masters' degree in top institutions like MIT Sloan School of Management, Booth School of Business, Yale University, University of Columbia, London School of Economics, London Business School, Washington University, and Barcelona Graduate School of Economics.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the B.Tech. in Chemical Engg. course at IIT Kanpur is a pass in the final examination of 10+2 system or its equivalent, and qualification through Joint Entrance Examination-Main (JEE-Main) and Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced (JEE- Advanced).

The M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI placements at IIT Kanpur are excellent, with most students getting placed in top companies like STMicroelectronics, Cadence, Western Digital, Synopsys, and NXP. The average package is around 14 LPA. The programme has a strong reputation and is considered one of the best in the country, with a high placement rate and good packages.

Visit the IIT Kanpur website for detailed information on PG programmes.
Check the eligibility criteria and reservations (EWS/SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/DAP) as per Government of India norms.
Fill out the application form and reference letter form.
Refer to the information brochure for other relevant details.
Apply online through the IIT Kanpur website.

You can join BE via direct second? year lateral entry if you hold a Diploma or BSc with required marks—no MHT CET or JEE needed. But to enter the first year, Maharashtra students need MHT CET scores, and outside students must have JEE Main scores.