IIT Kanpur MS by Research Admission 2022: Application Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria
IIT Kanpur offers a two-year MS by Research programme across 10 specialisations. These students are currently entitled to a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 for eight hours of work per week. Students may also avail financial assistantship from external funding agencies (such as UGC/ CSIR/ NBHM/ INSPIRE etc.). In addition to the above, several attractive fellowships from Industry/DAE are also available.
- IIT Kanpur MS by Research Admission 2022
- IIT Kanpur MS by Research Application Process 2022
- IIT Kanpur MS by Research Application Fee 2022
IIT Kanpur MS by Research Admission 2022
Details around MS by Research admission 2022 at IIT Kanpur are as follows:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for MS by Research at IIT Kanpur, candidates must have the following:
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year programme) or a master's degree in Science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum for admission into MS by Research in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Photonics Science and Engineering
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year programme) with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum for admission into MS by Research in Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
- Applicants with BSc (3-year) or equivalent with a minimum of 75% aggregate/7.5 CPI may also be considered for admission into MS by Research in Computer Science & Engineering and Photonics Science and Engineering
Selection criteria: A valid GATE/ CEED score + performance in the qualifying examination + interview
MS by Research specialisations:
A list of specialisations under MS by Research are as follows:
| MS by Research Specialisations |
|
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering |
Cognitive Science |
| Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics and Structural Engineering) |
Electrical Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Cybersecurity |
Photonics Science & Engineering |
| Computer Science & Engineering |
Sustainable Energy Engineering |
Financial assistance and MS by Research categories:
Financial support (Institute Assistantship/Scholarship) is also provided to non-sponsored MS (By Research) students. Those employed in industry or a college/ university/ institute may apply for admission as sponsored, external or part-time candidates.
IIT Kanpur MS by Research Application Process 2022
Candidates seeking admission at IIT Kanpur can apply both via online and offline modes. The online applications portal (for Indian nationals) is open from March 22 to April 11 (Monday). Interested students can visit the official website of IIT Kanpur PG admission, i.e. https://iitk.ac.in/doaa/pgadmission/ and click on ‘Important Links’ followed by the application form filling and online payment of application fee. Additionally, students can also download the application form from the above process and submit the filled form offline. Those willing to apply for more than one course must fill up separate application forms for each programme.
IIT Kanpur MS by Research Application Fee 2022
The application fee is INR 500 for General, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL candidates and INR 250 for SC/ ST and all DAP candidates. However, the application fee is waived for candidates in the 'Foreign National' category.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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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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.
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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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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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JEE (Advanced) exam is the qualifying test for admission to IIT Kanpur BTech. This will be held on Sunday, May 17, and only candidates who clear this exam are eligible for the JoSAA counselling process.
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IIT Kanpur eligibility is different for each course. Students need to meet the basic admission requirements to get admission. Check below the course-wise eligibility for IIT Kanpur programmes:
Course Name | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
BTech | Class 12 with 75% and PCM subjects aggregate from a recognised board |
BSc | Class 12 with PCMB/ PCM subjects and 75% aggregate from a recognised board |
MTech | Any four-year UG degree from a recognised university |
MSc | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline from a recognised university |
MBA | UG degree with 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST) from a recognised university |
PhD | Master's degree in relevant field from a recognised university |
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IIT Kanpur BTech offers a 100% tuition fee waiver for SC/ST students. Students belonging to MEB and OEB categories may also receive partial or full tuition fee concessions based on annual family income as per institute rules and verification.
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The detailed IIT Kanpur BTech seat distribution for 2026 including branch-wise and category-wise seats will be published in the JoSAA seat matrix on the official JoSAA admissions portal (josaa.nic.in) ahead of counselling.
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