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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.

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

A student generally cannot get admission into IITs for M.Tech. or Ph.D. programs through GATE if their CPI falls below the minimum eligibility criteria set by the specific department/program.GATE Qualification is Just One Step: While qualifying GATE is a crucial step for admission into M.Tech. and Ph.D. programs at IITs, it's not the sole criterion. IITs have minimum eligibility requirements in terms of CPI (Cumulative Performance Index) for each program. These vary depending on the department and category (General, OBC, SC/ST etc.).IITs Set Minimum CPI Cutoff: Each department at an IIT sets a minimum CPI cutoff for applicants shortlisted based on their GATE score. This cutoff ensures students entering the programme possess a strong academic foundation in their undergraduate studies.

IIT Kanpur hostel charges is almost same for all courses. Students might have to pay hostel charges either annually or semester-wise. Below are IIT Kanpur hostel fee for all courses:CourseHostel Fee without MessTotal Mess FeeBTech/ BScINR 10,200INR 1.12 lakhMScINR 5,100 - INR 12,750INR 56,440 - INR 1.41 lakhMBAINR 5,100 - INR 1.70 lakhINR 56,440MDesINR 5,100INR 56,440MTechINR 5,100INR 56,440

IIT Kanpur one-time fee is usually paid during admission. Candidates have to pay this one-time fee in the start along with the course fee to confirm their seat in the institute. Below is one-time fee for IIT Kanpur courses:CourseOne-Time FeeBTech/ MTech/ MBAINR 19,950MDesINR 9,450 - INR 19,950MScINR 9,450

Not getting into IIT Kanpur or any other top IIT should not be considered an end to a student's career. While IIT Kanpur average package is INR 18.14 LPA for its 2023 placements batch, can IIT Kanpur guarantee the same for each and every student of the batch? The answer is no. What truly matters is a student's dream to pursue a career in Engineering and as long as they are ready to work on their learning and are focused towards achieving their goal, they must not feel defeated in case of not getting into IIT Kanpur.Additionally, students always have an option to go for other good private and government universities and colleges to pursue their BTech degree. Some of these options are as follows:BTech College NameAvg/ Median PackageTotal Tuition Fee (BTech)BTech Admission ProcessNIT TiruchirapalliNIRF Rank 912 LPA5 lakhClass 12 with PCM/ PBM + JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling Jadavpur UniversityNIRF Rank 1010 LPAup to 1.2 lakhClass 12 with 60% amrks and WBJEE  VIT Vellore - NIRF Rank 11 9.23 LPA4.9 lakh - 7.8 lakhClass 12 with at least 60% and VITEEE Amrita School of EngineeringNIRF Rank 194.50 LPA10 lakh - 17 lakhClass 12 with a minimum 45% of aggregate and JEE Main, TNEA, AEEEBITS Pilani - NIRF Rank 2530.37 LPA20 lakh12 pass with minimum of 75% and BITSATJMINIRF Rank 26 10 LPA64,600Class 12 with PCM with 55% marks with 55% and JEE Main Amity UniversityNIRF Rank 315.50 LPA7.5 lakh - 25.9 lakh12 pass with PCM or PCB with an aggregate of 60% and 55% for Sponsored students and PICUNIRF Rank 38 9.54 LPA4.7 lakh to 14.6 lakhClass 12 with at least 50-60% aggregate + CUCET/ JEE MainLPUNIRF Rank 50 8.0 LPA8.4 lakh - 16 lakhClass 12 with PCM/PCB with 60% + LPUNEST/ JEE Main/ CUET (KQ Test + Interview for BTech CSE-Software Production) 

IIT Kanpur offers admission to full time MBA course through the Department of Industrial and Management Engineering. IIT Kanpur IME cutoff 2023 will be announced after the release of CAT cutoff 2023. As per the last year cutoff 2022, it can be anticipated that the overall percentile for IIT Kanpur IME will range around 90.Candidates with a CAT 2023 score are only eligible for IIT Kanpur IME admissions 2024. Also, it is compulsory for aspirants to meet both overall and sectional cutoffs. As per past year trends, the sectional cutoff for Quants, VA-RC and DI-LR has remained 50 while overall has been 90. 

IIT Kanpur IME cutoff 2023 is based on CAT scores followed by the GD and PI. Candidates with a valid CAT scores will be called for the further admission process after the CAT results are announced. Listed below are the important IIT Kanpur IME cut off 2023 dates for MBA:DatesUpcoming EventsDec '23CAT 2023 result announcement