IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Yes, there are exceptions or exemptions for the 60% eligibility requirement for admission to Master of Design (M.Des.) at IIT Kanpur. The requirement of GATE score is waived off for the candidates with B Tech graduates from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years in B Tech.

The candidate should pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering or a 4-year bachelor's degree in science, design, architecture, planning, pharmacy, fine arts, or visual arts to be eligible for admission to the Master of Design (M.Des.) at IIT Kanpur.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.