IIT Kanpur Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Rankings

IIT Kanpur – Engineering Excellence in India

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) stands among the top engineering institutions in India and has consistently maintained its reputation for academic rigor, innovation, and excellence in technical education since its establishment in 1959. It was set up with the assistance of a consortium of nine US universities under the Kanpur Indo-American Programme (KIAP), which played a pivotal role in shaping its early academic structure and research culture.

IIT Kanpur Rankings (National & International)

Ranking Body	Ranking Category	Rank (Latest)
NIRF (India 2024)	Engineering	Rank 4
NIRF (India 2024)	Overall Institutions	Rank 5
QS World University Rankings	Engineering & Technology	Top 250–300 Globally
QS Asia University Rankings	Overall	Within Top 100 in Asia
ARWU (Shanghai Rankings)	Computer Science	Ranked (400+ globally)
Times Higher Ed (THE)	Global Impact & Innovation	Featured

IIT Kanpur – General Information (2025)

Category	Details
Full Name	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Established	1959
Location	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Type	Public Technical and Research University
Campus Size	1055 acres
Founding Collaboration	With 9 US universities under the Kanpur Indo-American Program (KIAP)
Governing Body	Ministry of Education, Government of India
Director (2025)	Prof. S. Ganesh
Student Strength	9,000+ (UG, PG, and Doctoral combined)
Faculty Strength	450+
Instruction Language	English
Accreditation	AICTE, UGC, NAAC 'A', NBA
NIRF Rank (Engineering)	Top 5 (expected, based on past performance)
Official Website	www.iitk.ac.in

IIT Kanpur Admissions 2025 – Important Dates

Program	Event	Date(s)
B.Tech / BS	JEE Advanced 2025 Exam	May 18, 2025
	JEE Advanced 2025 Result	June 2, 2025
	JoSAA Counselling Registration Begins	June 10, 2025
	JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment	June 20, 2025
M.Tech / M.Des / Ph.D.	Application Portal Opens	March 28, 2025
	Application Deadline	April 21, 2025
	Written Test & Interview (if applicable)	May 3, 2025
	COAP Counselling Rounds	May 17 – July 10, 2025
M.Sc (via JAM)	JAM 2025 Exam	February 2, 2025
	First Admission List	May 26, 2025
	Second Admission List	June 8, 2025
	Third Admission List	June 16, 2025
	Fourth Admission List	June 30, 2025
	Additional Round (if any)	July 4, 2025
MBA	Application Deadline	February 5, 2025
	GD/PI Process	March 1–4, 2025
	Final Admission Result	May 2025 (Tentative)

IIT Kanpur Programs Offered (2025)

Undergraduate (UG)	Postgraduate (PG)	Doctoral (Ph.D.)
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering	M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering	Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering	M.Tech in Electrical Engineering	Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering	M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering	Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
B.Tech in Civil Engineering	M.Tech in Civil Engineering	Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering	M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering	Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering	M.Tech in Chemical Engineering	Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering	M.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering	Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
B.Tech in Biological Sciences & Bioengineering	M.Tech in Environmental Engineering	Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
BS in Physics	M.Tech in Earth Sciences	Ph.D. in Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
BS in Chemistry	M.Tech in Biological Sciences & Bioengineering	Ph.D. in Physics
BS in Mathematics and Scientific Computing	MS by Research (in select engineering fields)	Ph.D. in Chemistry
BS in Earth Sciences	M.Sc. in Physics	Ph.D. in Mathematics
BS in Economic Sciences	M.Sc. in Chemistry	Ph.D. in Earth Sciences
	M.Sc. in Mathematics	Ph.D. in Economics
	M.Sc. in Statistics	Ph.D. in Psychology
	M.Sc. in Economics	Ph.D. in English
	MBA (Master of Business Administration)	Ph.D. in Sociology
	M.Des (Master of Design)	Ph.D. in Philosophy
		Ph.D. in Management (IME Department)

IIT Kanpur Programs – Fees & Eligibility (2025)

Program Type	Degree	Eligibility Criteria	Approx. Fee (INR/year)
UG	B.Tech / BS	JEE Advanced + Class 12 with PCM + 75% (Gen/OBC) or 65% (SC/ST/PwD)	2.30–2.50 Lakhs
PG	M.Tech	B.Tech/B.E. + GATE score (some programs may require interviews)	70,000 – 1.10 Lakh
PG	MS by Research	B.Tech/B.E. + GATE score or equivalent + department shortlisting/interview	70,000 – 1.10 Lakh
PG	M.Sc. (Physics, Chem, Math, etc.)	B.Sc. or equivalent + IIT JAM score	25,000 – 40,000
PG	MBA (IME Department)	Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 60%) + CAT + Interview	3.60–4.00 Lakhs (total program)
PG	M.Des	Bachelor's in Design/Engineering/ Architecture + CEED + Portfolio/Interview	1.10–1.20 Lakhs
Ph.D.	Engineering / Sciences / HSS / Management	Master's degree (or exceptional B.Tech with high CGPA) + GATE/NET/JRF (depending on program) + Interview	30,000 – 40,000 (mostly waived)

Additional Notes on Fees:

Hostel & Mess Charges: 20,000–30,000 per semester (approx.)
Scholarships: Available for UG and PG students (e.g., MCM, ST/SC scholarships, GATE stipends)
Ph.D. Stipend: 31,000/month (first 2 years), 35,000/month (after) subject to performance

MBA Program: Self-financed with no stipend, but placement returns are high

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2024 (JoSAA Round 1) – Closing Ranks

Program	General	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	EWS
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering	248	129	89	54	49
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering	1257	710	426	203	250
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering	2736	1361	815	509	486
B.Tech in Civil Engineering	5676	2617	1431	482	964
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering	3903	1966	1165	684	673
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering	3495	1944	958	615	1917
B.Tech in Materials Science & Engineering	5791	3006	1853	1048	1115
B.Tech in Biological Sciences & Bioengineering	6791	3371	1974	1168	1273
BS in Mathematics & Scientific Computing	926	625	372	343	170
BS in Economics	2993	2051	1430	725	690
BS in Physics	4609	3484	1980	1399	1253
BS in Chemistry	10037	4766	2667	1434	1650
BS in Earth Sciences	9550	4562	2567	1369	1627
BS in Statistics and Data Science	990	714	458	224	207

IIT Kanpur Placement Statistics (2024-25)

Metric	Value
Total Offers	1,109
Students Placed	1,035
International Offers	28
Highest Package (Domestic)	1.9 Crore per annum
Average Package (B.Tech)	26.90 LPA
Top Recruiters	Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, Databricks, American Express, BPCL, NPCI

IIT Kanpur Campus & Infrastructure

Facilities	Description
Campus Size	1,037 acres
Hostels	15 residential halls with modern amenities
Academics	Cutting-edge labs, digital libraries, research hubs
Recreation	Sports complex, gym, cultural clubs, student fests
Innovation	SIIC – Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre for entrepreneurship support

IIT Kanpur continues to be a top destination for technical and managerial education in India. Its fusion of rigorous academics, high-impact research, and outstanding placements makes it an elite choice for aspirants aiming for global careers. The 2025 admissions cycle reaffirms IITK’s legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership.

Visit: www.iitk.ac.in for official updates.