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IIT Kanpur BSc last round closing rank differs according to the specialisation selected by candidates appeared for the JEE Advanced exam 2023. Given below the table for IIT Kanpur BSc Cutoff for all the specialisations:CourseR1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)BSc in Economics32423653BSc in Chemistry1094211824BSc in Mathematics and Scientific Computing9871060BSc in Physics55726153BSc in Statistics and Data Science10901090 

The closing rank of round one for the IIT Kanpur BSc Statistics and Data Science course for the year 2023 through the JEE Advanced was 1,090 while on another hand the closing rank of last round for the BSc Statistics and Data Science course was 1,090.     

IIT Kanpur offers various scholarships to its BSc students. IIT Kanpur BSc scholarships can be availed by meritorious students and students who perform well in sports activities. Given below is the list of IIT Kanpur BSc scholarships:Scholarship NameAmountEligibility CriteriaMerit-Cum-Means ScholarshipsFull tuition waiver and, pocket allowance of INR 1,000 pm/ free basic mess and a pocket allowance of INR 250 pmParents' income should be within INR 6 LPA and recipients must maintain a minimum CPI of 6.5Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships given by the IIT Kanpur alumniINR 2,000 pm for the duration of 10 monthsParents income should be within INR 4.50 LPANational Prizes for the UG studentsCertificate and cash prize of INR 400 for top 7% students of each batch, each yearRecipients must have a minimum CPI of 8.5Sports ScholarshipsINR 500 pm for nine months based on students performance in sportsWinners of medals in the annual inter IIT sports meet receive cash prizes of INR 1,500, INR 1,000 and INR 500 for winning the Gold, Silver and, Bronze medals respectivelyStudents who perform well in sportsNote: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

IIT Kanpur BSc course is a four-year, full-time programme is offered in five different specialisations. Given below is the list of BSc specialisations offered at IIT Kanpur:BSc in Economics BSc in Mathematics and Scientific Computing BSc in Physics BSc in Statistics and Data Science BSc in Chemistry 

According to reports released by media, a total of 989 offers were made during IIT Kanpur placements season for 2023-24 (Phase-one) and IIT Kanpur BSc average package offered to the placed graduates during the phase one of the placement season of 2023-24 stood at INR 26.27 LPA. NOTE: The above placement data is sourced from various sources on the internet. In the absence of the BSc-specific placements, overall placement data has been taken.

A number of reputed national and multinational companies took part in the placement process organised at IIT Kanpur. Some of the leading companies that took part in the IIT Kanpur placements 2023 are mentioned below:IIT Kanpur Placements 2023: Top RecruitersWells FargoMcKinsey & CompanyAxtriaICICI BankBarclaysDeloittePine LabsCognizantAccentureNOTE: The above placement data is sourced from various sources on the internet. In the absence of the BSc-specific placements, overall placement data has been taken released by the institute.

IIT Kanpur BSc seat reservation is prescribed by the Board of Governors subject to the policy formulated from time to time by the Government of India. The seats are reserved for the SC, ST, OBC (Not belonging to Creamy Layer) and PwD (Person with Disability) category candidates.

The IIT Kanpur MSc cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1, wherein the M.Sc. in Statistics is the most competitive specialisation with a closing rank of 58 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is M.Sc. in Mathematics with a cutoff rank of 131. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the MSc courses must secure a rank up to 131 to be eligible for IIT Kanpur. IIT Kanpur admission to the MSc course is based on IIT JAM scores, followed by the IIT JAM counselling process. Only candidates on the JAM 2024 merit list based on JAM 2024 scorecard will be eligible to apply for admission. 

IIT Kanpur is famous for its academic excellence, research prowess, and strong industry connections. Established in 1959, it is renowned for being the first institution in India to offer computer Science instruction. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various engineering and technology disciplines, as well as in Science and humanities. IIT Kanpur is highly respected in India and globally, known for its top-notch research facilities, modern infrastructure, and a dedicated placement cell that ensures excellent career opportunities for its students