IIT Kanpur (IITK): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Admission 2026, Ranking, Courses

The best way to understand whether a college is worth picking for any course is by taking the reviews of the college and course from current or past students. The below list highlights the review of BSc course offered by IIT Kanpur. These reviews are fetched from multiple verified students' reviews available on Shiksha for BSc at IIT Kanpur. Check what students have to say in the below pointers:

• Almost 95% of students get placed every year in our college. Students get placed with the average salary package of 20 LPA.
• IIT Kanpur is a very good college for research
• Companies such as Intel, American Express, Jio, Qualcomm and JP Morgan visit the college for placements
• Top roles offered here include Software Developer, Business Analyst, Management Consultant, etc.
• There is unlimited Wi-Fi availability with a speed of around 100 Mbps. The classrooms are excellent. They can accommodate 50 to 600 students. 
• It has the best teachers in our country. They are highly qualified
• The professors are highly qualified and supportive. They are always ready to help you in academics.

To read more BSc reviews for IIT Kanpur,  check out this link.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's what you need to know:

Placement and Career Opportunities:
* Placement rates are low for M.Sc. students, especially those in Mathematics, with most opting for PhD programs instead.
* Fewer companies visit the campus for recruitment, and the ones that do offer lower salaries (around 6-7 LPA).
* Coaching institutes are a major employer for M.Sc. students, with packages ranging from 6-10 LPA.
* Most students prefer pursuing PhD programs over industry jobs.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Excellent infrastructure, with well-maintained hostels, libraries, and laboratories.
* 24/7 high-speed internet connectivity, modern equipment, and air-conditioned classrooms.
* Good mess facilities and recreational spaces.

Faculty and Curriculum:
* Highly qualified and experienced professors with a strong research background.
* Relevant and advanced curriculum that prepares students for PhD programs and research careers.
* Strong emphasis on practical skills and theoretical foundations.

Student Life and Extracurricular Activities:
* Campus life is vibrant, with frequent events and festivities.
* Freedom to move around the campus and interact with peers from different departments.
* Plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events.

In conclusion, pursuing an M.Sc. at IIT Kanpur may not be ideal for students seeking immediate career prospects or high-paying jobs. However, for those interested in academia, research, or pursuing a PhD program, IIT Kanpur offers excellent infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum. Ultimately, the decision depends on your academic goals and priorities.

For admission to the IIT Kanpur BTech programme, qualifying JEE Main is mandatory to become eligible for JEE Advanced. Only candidates who clear JEE Advanced can be considered for BTech admission at IIT Kanpur through JoSAA counselling. 

The dates for JoSAA counselling 2026 choice filling will be announced once the result of JEE Main 2026 is declared. Candidates can fill choices only during the choice filling period. Also, candidates need to lock their choices before the last date.

In order to apply for BS at IIT Kanpur, candidates are required to go through the official application of JEE Main followed by applying for JEE Advanced. The application form is submitted automatically after the successful payment of application fees. Read more details around JEE Main application form and fee 2022 here.

IIT Kanpur has concluded the Phase 1 of the placement session for the Class of 2026. According  to the report, the participating recruiters presented 1202 offers to the students of the batch 2026.

After completing degree from IIT Kanpur, students can participate in the placement drive conducted by the institute. In 2021, the average MBA package was INR 12.10 LPA. Check below packages offered during IIT Kanpur 2021-23 placements:

CTC	Package
the highest	INR 24 LPA
Median	INR 17.25 LPA
Top 50% CTC	INR 22.20 LPA
the lowest	INR 12.41 LPA
Average	INR 18.14 LPA

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.

No, there is no interview round for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur. Admission offers for GATE-qualified candidates are displayed on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). Students must register at the COAP portal to view and accept their offers. Registration on COAP portal is free. Additionally, candidates are advised to download COAP 2022 information brochure. COAP Registration number is mandatory to apply for M.Tech at IIT Kanpur admission portal. Candidates who have not qualified GATE are communicated directly by the department via e-mail.

Students-Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) is an internship programme of IIT Kanpur. The programme is offered to the three categories - SAARC students, Non-IITK students, and IIT Kanpur students. The eligibility to get the SURGE IIT Kanpur internship may vary depending on the category of the students. The minimum eligibility requires the candidates to complete 3rd of BTech course.

IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 ranged between 271 and 10482 for BTech admission for multiple specialisations, based on the last round closing ranks for the General AI category candidates, wherein, according to JEE Advanced cutoff 2025, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering had the toughest competition. Students aiming for admission should strive for a rank of 10482 or preferably lower to increase their chances for admission. Please note that different cutoffs are released for different categories and rounds.

IIT Kanpur offers one of the top placement packages so it is definitely worth joining. The official placement report for MBA batch 2023-25 has been released. See the table for more clarity:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA	INR 24 LPA	INR 36 LPA
Average package	INR 18.14 LPA	INR 18.20 LPA	INR 17.2 LPA
Median package	INR 17.25 LPA	INR 19.90 LPA	INR 16.5 LPA
the lowest package	INR 12.41 LPA	INR 12.50 LPA	NA
Top 50% package	INR 22.20 LPA	INR 20.50 LPA	NA
Total recruiters	N/A	21	43
Popular recruiters	Mphasis Ltd., Tiger Analytics, Deloitte	Infosys, HDFC Bank, Intellus Direct	Deloitte, HDFC Bank, Infosys.

The total tuition fee for M.Tech courses at IIT Kanpur ranges between INR 20,000 to INR 77,000. This fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. But as per the official details and fee calculation as per the semester-wise fee break up available for 2021-22 academic year, the total fee for M.Tech stands close to INR 77,000. This amount is  inclusive of Hostel Seat Rent as per the guidelines issued by IIT Kanpur but is not inclusive of the Hostel Admission Fee components since day scholars are not charged hostel admission fee, hostel caution money, water charges and mess establishment charges.

For the General AI quota, the JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for B.Tech admission ranged between 792 and 10727 in the final round. For students belonging to the EWS category, the closing ranks were between 118 and 1661 for B.Tech admission in the last round. Considering the cutoff range, it is evident that the EWS category had competitive cutoff ranks for admission as compared to the General category students. The last round of branch-wise cutoff gaps between the categories is tabulated below:

Course	General (Last Round Cutoff 2025)	EWS (Last Round Cutoff 2025)
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	6161	1071
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3805	830
B.Tech. in Biological Science and Bioengineering	7105	1315
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	4280	731
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	271	50
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	1146	234
B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering	6337	1232
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	2771	550

The IIT Kanpur placement report for MBA has been out on the official website. Check out the IIT Kanpur MBA placements 2023-2025:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA	INR 24 LPA	INR 36 LPA
Average package	INR 18.14 LPA	INR 18.20 LPA	INR 17.2 LPA
Median package	INR 17.25 LPA	INR 19.90 LPA	INR 16.5 LPA
the lowest package	INR 12.41 LPA	INR 12.50 LPA	-
Top 50% package	INR 22.20 LPA	INR 20.50 LPA	-
Total recruiters	N/A	21	43
Popular recruiters	Mphasis Ltd., Tiger Analytics, Deloitte	Infosys, HDFC Bank, Intellus Direct	Deloitte, HDFC, Infosys etc.

The table below represents the industry-wise split of recruiters for IIT Kanpur placements 2023- 2025:

Industry	Percentage of Recruiters (2023)	Percentage of Recruiters (2024)	Percentage of Recruiters (2025)
Analytics	27%	23%	26%
IT/ Consulting	23%	19%	17%
Manufacturing	NA	19%	-
Operations	14%	14%	27%
BFSI	NA	10%	25%
Marketing	21%	10%	5%
E-commerce/Finance	15%	5%	-

The total fee for the four-year BS programme of IIT Kanpur is INR 8 lakh. This is inclusive of the one-time admission and caution deposits but is not inclusive of the hostel fee. However, this fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students can reach out to the admission office. Other than this, students are required to pay the JEE Main application fee which is INR 625 (for boys) and INR 325 (for girls). For JEE Advanced, the application fee ranges from INR 1,400 to INR 2,800 for different category students. 

NTA announced JEE Main 2024 dates. NTA coducted the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions. JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 was January 24 to February 1 while the second session was held from April 4 to 15. Candidates can check JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 and 2 on this page.  JEE Main 2024 application form session 1 was available from November 1 to December 4. For session 2, NTA released application form on February 2.

IIT Kanpur is ranked 4 for Engineering by NIRF 2022. Considered under the top 5 eminent institutes in the country for Engineering education, the cutoffs are comparatively higher. In JoSAA Round 6 of 2022, BTech CSE was the top course with the highest cutoff score of 237. For other courses, such as Aerospace Engineering, the cutoff score stood at 4683 in the R-6. Hence, it is true that it is difficult to get into IIT Kanpur. However, with the right preparation and study strategy, it is never impossible to achieve the goal. 

Check below the IIT Kanpur percentile requirement for MBA admission:

Category	Percentile
For General, EWS, OBC-NCL	85
SC/ ST	55