IIT Kanpur's Class of 1965 Contribute INR 2.5 Crore for Research and Innovation Award
IIT Kanpur's Class of 1965 has pledged INR 2.5 crore to establish the 'Pioneering Research & Innovation Award,' aimed at supporting research and innovation initiatives.
IIT Kanpur's Class of 1965 Contribute INR 2.5 Crore
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur's Pioneer Batch (class of 1965) is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee Reunion strengthening its bond with the institute. As part of the celebrations, the batch has pledged INR 2.5 crore towards establishing the Pioneering Research & Innovation Award. This aims to recognise research and innovation at IIT Kanpur, in line with the institute's founding vision of fostering originality and creative excellence.
IIT Kanpur's Pioneer Batch
The Pioneer Batch, having witnessed the formative years of IIT Kanpur, remains deeply connected to the vision and values instilled by the founding Director, Dr. P.K. Kelkar. The newly established Pioneering Research & Innovation Award is a tribute to individuals whose contributions have made a significant impact on academia, industry, and society.
Inspired by IIT Kanpur's founding spirit, this annual award celebrates faculty and students whose work exemplifies originality, creative excellence, and real-world impact. Instituted as a lasting legacy of the Pioneer Batch, the award aims to inspire future generations to push the frontiers of knowledge and drive technological progress.
This initiative continues the Pioneer Batch's long-standing tradition of supporting IIT Kanpur. Their notable past contributions include the establishment of the Pioneer Batch Continuing Education Center (PBCEC) in 2000 and two endowments for the Opportunity School in 2010 and 2015, which provide educational support for underprivileged children in the campus vicinity.
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said, “The pioneering batch of IIT Kanpur, the class of 1965, have made significant contributions to various initiatives at the Institute and continue giving back. The ‘Pioneering Research & Innovation Award’ is built on the Institute’s founding legacy and would inspire generations of researchers, scholars, and innovators. On behalf of the Institute, I extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Class of 1965.”
Prof. Amey Karkare, Dean of Resources and Alumni at IIT Kanpur said, “The Diamond Jubilee of Class of 1965 marks a truly special milestone. With many of them having entered their ninth decade of life, this reunion holds deep significance as an opportunity to leave a lasting impact. By establishing this award, they have chosen to strengthen IIT Kanpur’s research ecosystem and inspire future generations. Their generosity and vision set an inspiring example of alumni engagement, and we are truly grateful for their invaluable contribution to the institute.”
The institute has not released the placement report incorporating the overall data for the 2024 drive. However, the media reports have disclosed the 2024 placement statistics till Phase I. As per the reports, the average package for the 2024 drive stood at INR 26.27 LPA. The number of international offers was 22 in 2024, which was comparatively lesser than the 2023 phase I placements. The IIT Kanpur placement comparison for the last two years is depicted below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2023) Phase I |
Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I |
|---|---|---|
Highest package |
INR 1.90 crore per annum (domestic) |
N/A |
Total job offers |
1,200 |
989 |
Average package |
N/A |
INR 26.27 LPA |
Students placed |
1,128 |
913 |
International offers |
74 |
22 |
PPOs |
208 |
N/A |
Total recruiters |
250+ |
N/A |
As of now, the institute has released the phase-I placement statistics. A total of 913 students were placed and 989 job offers were distributed among them. Check the complete insights of IIT Kanpur placements 2024 from the table below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I |
|---|---|
Total job offers |
989 |
Average package |
INR 26.27 LPA |
Students placed |
913 |
International offers |
22 |
Abhay Bhushan, alumni batch coordinator, said, “IIT Kanpur has played a defining role in our lives, and this award is our way of giving back to the institute that shaped us. IIT Kanpur and its alumni are known for their pathbreaking research and innovation. We hope this award will contribute to that legacy of innovation and inspire faculty and students to push boundaries in making a lasting impact.”
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IIT Kanpur BSc placements 2024 have not been concluded by the institute yet. However, according to media reports, a total of 989 offers were made during 2023-24 (Phase-one) placements. IIT Kanpur BSc average package for the placed graduates during 2023-24 (phase one) stood at INR 26.27 LPA.
NOTE: In the absence of the BSc-specific placements, overall placement data has been taken released by the institute.