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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar PradeshEstd. 1959AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NBA6000 intakeAutonomous - Institute of National Importance
Fees / year
₹2L
Courses
19+
Median salary
₹19.4 LPA
Placed
66.5%
NIRF Engineering
#4
Established
1959

About Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959 with collaboration from a consortium of nine American universities under the Kanpur Indo-American Programme, is renowned for its pioneering contributions to computer science education in India. IIT Kanpur was the first institution in India to offer a computer science curriculum and has consistently been at the forefront of technological innovation. Spread across a 1,055-acre campus along the banks of the River Ganges, the institute offers programs in engineering, sciences, humanities, and management. IIT Kanpur's research excellence spans areas including artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace engineering, materials science, and computational biology. The institute has produced several notable alumni including leading technologists, entrepreneurs, and researchers. With strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and innovation, IIT Kanpur's Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre has supported over 100 technology startups. The placement record reflects the institution's quality, with average packages around 20 LPA and top offers from global technology and consulting firms.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
1959
Institution type
Government
Location
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Affiliation
Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Approvals
AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NBA
NIRF 2025
#4 Engineering, #5 Overall, #6 Research
Programmes
19Engineering, Science
UG fees
₹2L a year
Median salary
₹19.4 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
66.5%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
6,6552023–24
Website
iitk.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

19 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate13₹2,00,000
Bachelor of ScienceUndergraduate6—

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

Seats here are filled on JEE (Advanced) ranks. JEE (Advanced) 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)

Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes

Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats

ProgrammeGeneralEWSOBC-NCLSCST
Computer Science and Engineering283481588843
Intelligent Systems1,134193674513275
Electrical Engineering1,171239693427199
Mathematics and Scientific Computing (Bachelor of Science)1,270205707487319
Statistics and Data Science (Bachelor of Science)1,409207823569252
Mechanical Engineering3,1785841,578924504

Closing rank is the last JEE (Advanced) category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

66.5%

Placement rate

₹19.4 LPA

Median salary

754

placed of 1,133 graduates

283

went on to higher studies

754 of the 1,133 students who graduated from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (66.5%), at a median salary of ₹19.4 LPA. 283 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

50.5%

of students reimbursed

3,358

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 3,358 of 6,655 students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur (50.5%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur is ranked #4 in Engineering, #5 overall, #6 for research and #27 in Management. NIRF lists it as Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

How are placements at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur?

In the data Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur submitted to NIRF 2025, 754 of the 1,133 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (66.5%), at a median salary of ₹19.4 LPA. Another 283 went on to higher studies.

What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur?

In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur closed at JEE (Advanced) rank 283 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 32). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 48, OBC-NCL 158, SC 88 and ST 43.

What is the fee at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur?

First-year tuition at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur is ₹2,00,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur offer?

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur offers 19 programmes in Engineering and Science, including Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Science.

Which entrance exams does Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur accept?

Depending on the course, admission to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur is through JEE Advanced.

Is Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur a government or private institution?

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur is a government institution in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1959. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.

Which bodies approve or accredit Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur?

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur lists approval or accreditation from AICTE, UGC, NAAC and NBA.

Do students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 3,358 of its 6,655 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 835 through state and central government schemes and 2,523 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur?

6,655 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 19.2% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 10 October 2026.

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