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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.

Admission criteria for B.S. in Earth Science at IIT Kanpur for reserved category students: Students with 10+2 level PCMB will be admitted through JEE as per the standard procedure. The total number of seats available would be 15-20 to start with.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.Sc. in Economics at IIT Kanpur includes a first-class undergraduate degree and a valid GATE or JAM score. The initial shortlisting is based on GATE/JAM scores, followed by a written examination conducted by the Department for candidates who meet a percentile-based cut-off.

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. 

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.

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.

No, you cannot apply offline for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIT Kanpur - IME. The application portal typically opens in October and remains active until November, and all applications must be submitted online through the official IIT Kanpur MBA admissions portal.

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.

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).