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10 months ago
Contributor-Level 6
Yes, through GATE you can get admission in M.Tech at IIT Kanpur or IIT Delhi . Register on IIT's admission portal + COAP; some courses may require interviews/tests.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
Undergraduate Programs (B.Tech in IIT Kanpur) You have to clear JEE Advanced after qualifying for JEE Main and then go for the joint counselling, to get seat in it.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced has to be cleared to secure a seat of undergraduate programme in IIT Kanpur (B.Tech) followed by participating in the common counseling process.
You have to clear JEE Advanced by qualifying JEE Main and then proceed for joint counselling to secure a seat in it at Undergraduate Programs (B.Tech of) IIT Kanpur
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
No, you can't get selection at IIT Kanpur with mere 450 rank. As per the IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2024, the required rank to get selection at IIT Kanpur stood at 252 for the General AI category candidates.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Getting a 7500 rank in JEE Advanced can not give admission for BTech/B.S programs. Under OBC AI quota, the IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced 2024, the rank stood between 132 and 4766. Candidates need to acquire a rank upto 4766 rank to get admission at IIT Kanpur
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12 months agoContributor-Level 6
Based on overall reputation and placement opportunities, Material Science at IITK is generally considered the better option compared to Textile Engineering at IIT Delhi and Engineering Physics at IIT Roorkee, as Material Science tends to have broader applications and higher demand in the job market, especially if you choose a top-ranked IIT for this program.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The choice between B.Sc Mathematics and Computing from IIT Kanpur and B.Tech from IIT Guwahati depends on your professional goals and interests.
B.Sc. Mathematics and Computing from IIT Kanpur is more mathematical, algorithm-based, data Science and computing. It suits AI, finance, analytics, software development or research careers. Placements may be more research or software-oriented rather than the traditional engineering job roles.
IIT Guwahati B.Tech, especially CSE, ECE or Mechanical has improved core engineering and industry exposure. It has more solid placements in engineering and technology firms.
If you prefer math-based computin
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
As of the QS World University Rankings 2025, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) ranks 263rd in the world.
In the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, IIT Kanpur has gained ranks, shifting from 522 in 2024 to 245 in 2025.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
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.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The IIT kanpur area in acres is around 4.3 square kilometres, that is 1037 acres. The Institute is establsihed by the Government of India. The campus is equipped with all necessary ammenities.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
There are steps you must do to be admitted to IIT Kanpur's MBA program. Making sure you meet the eligibility requirements is the first step. Generally, this entails earning a bachelor's degree in any field with at least 60% of the possible points (or 55% for SC/ST candidates). The next step is to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) since IIT Kanpur uses CAT scores as the main criterion for selecting applicants for further consideration. After receiving a valid CAT score, you must apply via the official MBA admissions page of IIT Kanpur.
The next steps of the selection process, which include a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal I
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