IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Yes, there is a probability of getting admission in IIT Kanpur for BTech if your rank is around 5000. However, it will depend on the branch of engineering you are applying for B.Tech on which department your interested. Since, the cut offs keep changing for different departments from round to round, therefore better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kanpur.

Yes, IIT Kanpur will offer a PhD in Design course through CEED 2026. Candidates seeking admission to the program need to take the CEED 2025 entrance exam. The application forms for CEED will open in October 2025.Note that IIT Bombay will not consult any joint counselling for PhD candidates. As such, shortlisted candidates will have to apply directly to the participating institute.

CEED is the accepting exam for admission to the MDes course. To get admission to IIT Kanpur for MDes, the candidate must qualify for the IIT Kanpur CEED Cutoff 2024. IIT Kanpur MDes Cutoff is out for Part A. The mean and standard deviation for CEED 2024 Part A are 41.90 and 16.72, respectively. Refer to the table given below to check out the CEED Part A cutoff 2024 for IIT Kanpur.

The GATE 2025 exam cities available under IIT Kanpur zone are as follows -Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Sagar, SatnaUttar Pradesh - Agra, Aligarh, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, VaranasiTo know more about GATE exam centres, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-centre

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to M.Tech courses was concluded, on the basis of GATE exam. In IIT Kanpur, the cutoff was released for M.Tech. in Photonics Science and Engineering, with the cutoff rank of 658 for the General AI category. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff rank for the same course closed at 588. The cutoff was also released for other categories under the All India Quota.

To get a seat in IIT Kanpur for BTech/BSc/BS admission, candidates must qualify JEE Advanced. The IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced Cutoff 2024 was released branch-wise and category-wise. Among the General AI category candidates, the Cutoff ranks for different courses closed at a range of 252 and 10058. The most competitive course among the General AI quota candidates was BTech in CSE. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks closed at a range of 132 and 4766. 

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2024 was concluded for BTech/BSc/BS courses, on the basis of JEE Advanced exam. The Cutoff was released in the form of Opening and Closing ranks for different categories under the AI quota. For the General AI quota candidates, the Cutoff ranks for different courses closed at a range of 252 and 10498.The last-round closing ranks for different courses, for the General AI Category is given in the table below:Course2024B.Tech. in Civil Engineering5948B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering3638B.Tech. in Biological Science and Bioengineering6952B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering4015B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering252B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering1290B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering6008B.Sc. in Economics3106B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering2776B.Sc. in Chemistry10498B.Sc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing990B.Sc. in Physics5508B.S. in Earth Science10058B.S. in Statistics and Data Science1030 

IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 was concluded for BTech/BSc/BS admission. The Cutoff was released across various rounds, for different categories under the All India Quota. The Cutoff was released for different courses, among which BTech in CSE was the most competitive course. Candidates can check the IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced Cutoff for 2024 and 2023 during their last rounds to get an idea of the change in cutoff in an year:Course20232024B.Tech. in Civil Engineering61165948B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering40273638B.Tech. in Biological Science and Bioengineering80316952B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering43444015B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering238252B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering13491290B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering69396008B.Sc. in Economics36533106B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering29402776B.Sc. in Chemistry1182410498B.Tech. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing1060990B.Tech. in Physics61535508B.S. in Earth Science1142610058B.Sc. in Statistics and Data Science10901030 

To get admission into IIT Kanpur for BTech in Civil Engineering, for the General AI category candidates, the cutoff rank was 2776. For admission to IIT Kanpur, for the General AI category candidates for BTech in Mechanical Engineering, the cutoff rank closed at 10498.For the OBC AI category, the Cutoff rank to secure a seat in BTech in Civil Engineering was 2764. For BTech in Mechanical Engineering for the OBC AI category was 1392. 

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}Is B.E./B.Tech at IIT Kanpur worth the investment? Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:Placement Opportunities:* Approximately 80-95% of students get placed in reputed companies.* Average package: INR21-52 Lacs per annum (depending on the course).* the highest package: Up to INR4 Crore per annum.* Top recruiting companies: Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and more.* Internship opportunities: Around 50-60% of students secure internships.Infrastructure and Facilities:* Unlimited Wi-Fi services.* Air-conditioned lecture halls and laboratories.* Spacious and clean hostels with good quality food.* Health center available 24/7.* Well-maintained sports facilities.Academics and Faculty:* Teachers are well-qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced.* Course curriculum is relevant and prepares students for industry requirements.* Semester exams are challenging, but teaching staff is supportive.Campus Life:* Three main fests: Techriti (Technical Fest), Udghosh (Sports Fest), and Antaragni (Cultural Fest).* Variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies.* Beautiful campus with a green and clean environment.Overall, considering the strong placement record, good infrastructure, and supportive faculty, pursuing a B.E./B.Tech degree at IIT Kanpur appears to be a worthwhile investment.