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IIT Kanpur Ranking 2025

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IIT Kanpur Rankings
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IIT Kanpur is a well-known institution and several ranking bodies have ranked the institute under different categories. IIT Kanpur has maintained good ranks over the years and is ranked #5 under the 'Overall' category in the NIRF rankings 2025.

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IIT Kanpur Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
India Today Ranking 2025
IIT Kanpur Business Today Ranking 2024
The Week Ranking 2025
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2024
IIT Kanpur Course Ranking
IIT Kanpur Student Reviews

IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur Ranking Highlights 2025

IIT Kanpur is one of the most popular institutes of the country. Most of the ranking bodies, both national & international, have recognised this institute as one of the popular choices among students. The institute has been ranked #5 by the NIRF 2025 under the category Overall, #4 under Engineering, #27 under Management, #6 under Research Institutions, and #5 under Innovation. At the global level, the QS World 2025 ranked the institute at #263 position. The institute has been ranked well by eminent ranking bodies because of its curriculum, infrastructure and well-qualified faculty. Students can check the article in this space for more details around the IIT Kanpur rankings.

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B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Uttar Pradesh in 2025->

MBA/PGDM

NIRF, 2025

#27

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Uttar Pradesh in 2025->

Engineering

India Today, 2025

Best among India Today ranked colleges in Uttar Pradesh in 2025->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Uttar Pradesh in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Uttar Pradesh in 2025->

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IIT Kanpur
NIRF Ranking 2025

Over the years, IIT Kanpur has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the NIRF 2025. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the IIT Kanpur's rankings in 'Overall' category have displayed stability in trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2025, IIT Kanpur's rank is #5, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

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The rankings of the institute in the 'Engineering' category have demonstrated a stable trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, IIT Kanpur's rank is #4, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

Rankings achieved by the institute under the 'Management' category have exibited a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, IIT Kanpur climbed 2 ranks to #27 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking.

In the 'Research Institutions' category, the institute's ranks have exhibited an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2025, IIT Kanpur climbed 1 rank to #6 rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.

Explore the IIT Kanpur latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	4	4	4
MBA/PGDM	29	29	27
Business & Management Studies	– / –	– / –	5
Science	– / –	– / –	6

IIT Kanpur Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, IIT Kanpur received #5 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

IIT Kanpur vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
IIT Kanpur	5
IIT Bombay	3
IIT Delhi	4
IIT Kharagpur	6
IIT Roorkee	7

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Business & Management Studies

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College	Ranking
IIT Madras Compare	1
IIT Delhi Compare	2
IIT Bombay Compare	3
IIT Kanpur	4
IIT Kharagpur Compare	5
IIT Roorkee Compare	6
IIT Hyderabad Compare	7

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IIT Kanpur
India Today Ranking 2025

IIT Kanpur has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by India Today 2025, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. In the 'Technical Universities' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, IIT Kanpur's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'Technical Universities' category b

It is to be noted that the institute has demonstrated stability in trend in the 'Engineering (Government)' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, IIT Kanpur's rank is #3, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering (Government)' category by the India Today ranking.

The institute has displayed stability in trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, IIT Kanpur's rank is #3, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the India Today ranking.

Explore the IIT Kanpur latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	3	3	3
Engineering	– / –	– / –	3

IIT Kanpur Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2025, IIT Kanpur achieved #2 rank under the 'Technical Universities' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur under the India Today 'Technical Universities' category. Check the year-wise comparison of IIT Kanpur with other leading institutes below.

IIT Kanpur vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025
College Name	Technical Universities 2025
IIT Kanpur	2
IIT Delhi	1
IIT Bombay	3
IIT Kharagpur	4

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College	Ranking
IIT Bombay Compare	1
IIT Delhi Compare	2
IIT Kanpur	3
IIT Kharagpur Compare	4
IIT Guwahati Compare	5
IIT Roorkee Compare	6
BITS Pilani Compare	7

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IIT Kanpur
Business Today Ranking 2024

Category	2024
MBA/PGDM	28

IIT Kanpur
The Week Ranking 2025

The ranking from The Week reveals that IIT Kanpur holds a higher position than many other institutes, showing that the institute has performed better across various assessing factors of The Week ranking system. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the IIT Kanpur ranks by The Week 2023:

Category	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	4

IIT Kanpur Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

Compared to all the universities, IIT Kanpur has secured a good rank compared to other institutes in the 'University (Technical)' category by The Week Rankings 2023. Check the following table to know about The Week rankings:

IIT Kanpur vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name	University (Technical) 2023
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	4
IIT Delhi	2
IIT Madras	3
BITS Pilani	5
IIT Roorkee	6

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B.E. / B.Tech

College	Ranking
IIT Delhi Compare	1
IIT Bombay Compare	2
IIT Madras Compare	3
IIT Kanpur	4
IIT Roorkee Compare	5
IIT Guwahati Compare	6
BITS Pilani Compare	7

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IIT Kanpur
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2024

As per the overall score, IIT Kanpur has been placed at a good position by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend. In 2026, IIT Kanpur cl

One can observe that within the category of 'Asia', the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, IIT Kanpur fell 10 ranks to #77 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

The institute has displayed stability in trend in the 'Southern Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, IIT Kanpur's rank is #6, the same as last year's rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2024
Science	63

IIT Kanpur Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Kanpur received #222 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as DU, and IIT Guwahati for QS World University Rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

IIT Kanpur vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Top Global Universities 2026
IIT Kanpur	222
IIT Kharagpur	215
IISc Bangalore	219
DU	328
IIT Guwahati	334

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NIRF	29	29	27

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Top recruiting companies include TATA Group, Ashok Leyland, Siemens, Godrej Group, and renowned international firms like Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Tesla, etc.

Based on 107 Reviews

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There are no placement for M.Sc. students in our department because only coaching center is offering the job with low salary package, So students are not interested in it.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2025

Offered by IIT Kanpur - Department of Industrial and Management Engineering

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First, clear the CAT, then think about this college.

Placements: Placements commence for us in the 3rd semester, and there is a 100% placement rate. Companies like Wells Fargo, McKinsey, Axtria, etc., visit and give about 50+ offers. The highest package is around 24 lac/annum, and the average is about 16 lac/annum. For internships, companies like ICICI Bank and Emphasis visit. The roles offered are diverse, from Data Analyst to Product Management, and the total stipend ranges from 1-200,000 for most internships. It gives the students very good industry exposure.

Infrastructure: The hostel rooms are pretty basic but not bad at all. The meal quality is very good. The hostel fee is about 10-15000 for a semester. The library offers a wide range of books from academic to non-academic. We can also make their virtual copy available via the library app and website. The classrooms have AC, a blackboard, & a projector. The IITK offers a wide range of sports, from football, cricket, skating, and boxing etc. Anyone who is interested in any of these activities can come and play.

Faculty: The course curriculum is very rigorous and depends on the student's requirements. The course consists of 4 semesters. The faculty have a great subjective knowledge that they pass on to the students. They are all very experienced in teaching management. There is 1 faculty member for every 25 students. The exams are very hard, but subject-based.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025Read More

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Placements: Every single student who went for placement ended up getting a spot in coaching institutes like Physics Wallah and Prutor, with packages typically ranging from about 6 to 7 LPA. When it comes to math, it seems like a lot of folks are looking to pursue their Ph.D., whether in India or overseas, if we are talking placements, Statistics is actually doing better than Mathematics in our department.

Infrastructure: Talking about the colleges infrastructure, it includes all the basics, clean water supply, spacious Science labs, an auditorium for cultural events, and a playground for sports, there is also a well-stocked library and tidy classrooms. Students can take advantage of transportation and on-campus housing if they do not have their own rides, the mess is kept clean, and while the food is pretty good, I think adding more choices that students like would be a bonus.

Faculty: The faculty and staff do a solid job here. First-year classes felt a lot like high school, which made the transition smoother, the college does a nice job recognizing academic achievements and really goes out of its way to celebrate the top performers.

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2026

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Dissatisfied because of faculty members.

Placements: The highest package is 9 LPA, and the average package is 7 LPA. The lowest package is 4 LPA. About 60% of the students got placed in our batch. Many reputed companies reached our college campus for recruitment, and several students got internships.

Infrastructure: Classrooms and labs are average and not cleaned on a daily basis. The quality of food available in the mess and canteen is not acceptable. Wi-Fi facilities are only for faculty members. The hostel rooms are not so comfortable and very small. Sports and medical facilities are available.

Faculty: Teachers are very qualified and knowledgeable but they are not much helpful. They became angry if students asked about their doubts. The teaching quality is good but the behaviour of faculty members is not acceptable. Only few curriculum activities are conducted.

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Placements: Honestly, when it comes to placements for this course, it’s pretty much non-existent. Hardly any companies show up for recruitment. Now, if you look at other courses, though, the situation is much brighter. They actually have solid placement opportunities. And here’s a little silver lining: students from this course can still throw their hats in the ring for placements in those other programs. On average, the packages can reach anywhere from 10 to 15 LPA.

Infrastructure: The college has pretty solid infrastructure and decent amenities, You know, the on-campus housing is actually quite comfy and well-managed. A lot of students choose to live there. As for the food service, it’s okay, meets the basic standards, nothing fancy.

Faculty: The faculty here is just fantastic. Every single member really knows their stuff when it comes to their field. They’re super accessible and are always ready to lend a hand to students, the way they teach works well, giving students a solid grasp of the material, the curriculum is modern, and the test questions strike a nice balance, not too easy, not too hard.

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Placements: In our senior batch, 55 out of 70 students have secured placements so far, with an average package of 15 LPA as a base. The big names hiring include Microsoft, Intel, Flipkart, and Saplabs, among others. As for the roles, we are talking about SDE, data scientists, and cybersecurity engineers. The highest package is 60 LPA.

Infrastructure: The campus comprises all the required academic and research buildings, a central library, well-equipped labs, and classrooms that have Wi-Fi accessibility. In addition to this, students may use the residential facilities and dining halls. The hostel accommodation is generally considered satisfactory. The food in the mess is middling, and the health center is staffed with medical professionals who are there to help if someone falls sick.

Faculty: The teaching staff comprises faculty members who possess good qualifications and have sufficient knowledge. They are very creative in their activities, and this attracts listeners. They are using the method of storytelling and participating in discussions to explain the concepts. The curriculum is on point and perfectly suitable. Otherwise, students who are well-covered in the concepts are mostly good at finding ways to clear the exams.

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Placements: More than 75% of students get placed every year in my course. The highest package is 15 LPA, and the lowest package is 3 LPA. The percentage of students who got internships in my course is 60%. Companies like Visa, Tech Mahindra, and Axis Bank visit the college every year for placements.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in my course are good. Wi-Fi, classrooms, library, and all things are present. The food is very good. Medical facilities are available. Sports and games are also present in the college.

Faculty: Teachers in my course are so good helpful and qualified. They all have great teaching qualities. The course curriculum is not relevant. It makes students industry-ready. Semester exams in my course are so easy. The pass percentage is more than 70% in this course.

Other: I chose this course to get the best knowledge, and we got a job in my course. Events and campus crowd are good. Scholarships are available in my course.

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025Read More

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What is the admission criteria for BSc at IIT Kanpur?

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Admission to the B.Sc. (BS) programs at IIT Kanpur is highly competitive and is primarily based on national-level entrance examinations. Candidates must first complete 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board.

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What is the JEE Advanced registration fee for IIT Kanpur BTech candidates?

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JEE Advanced registration fee for IIT Kanpur BTech varies by category and nationality. Indian female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay INR 1600, while other Indian candidates pay INR 3200. Fees for OCI/PIO and foreign nationals depend on exam centre location and country category.

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What is the JEE Main application process for IIT Kanpur BTech aspirants?

Answered a week ago

JEE Main application process will start with online registration through IIT Kanpur official website. Its process includes filling application form, uploading documents, and paying application fee through online payment modes.

Jaya Sharma

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What is the total first-year fee for the IIT Kanpur BTech programme?

Answered a week ago

IIT Kanpur BTech programme first year fee is INR 56,160 for GEN/OBC/EWS, SC/ST/PwD, and MEB categories. For OEB category students, first-year fee is higher at INR 89,493 due to the tuition fee component. This amount includes one-time charges, semester fees, and annual fees.

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Is the IIT Kanpur ranking improving or changing compared to previous years for BTech students?

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IIT Kanpur position improved in QS World University Rankings in 2026 at 222, as compared to 263 in 2025. This is a good increase in ranking. It highlights stronger research output and academic performance.

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