Complete guide to IIT Kanpur — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur or IITK) is a public technical university located in Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1959 with assistance from a consortium of nine American universities under the Kanpur Indo-American Programme (KIAP), it is credited with starting India's first Computer Science program in 1963.
IIT Kanpur occupies a sprawling 1,055-acre campus — the largest among the top-6 IITs — with a linear design inspired by American land-grant universities.
The institute has a strong tradition in fundamental research and innovation, particularly in areas like materials science, AI, aerospace, and quantum computing. Its Startup Incubation & Innovation Centre (SIIC) is one of India's most active technology incubators.
IIT Kanpur is also known for its liberal academic culture, flexible curriculum, and the unique Y-stream which allows students to switch branches after Year 1 with relatively relaxed criteria.
Notable alumni include N.R. Narayana Murthy (co-founder of Infosys), and numerous CEOs and scientists leading global institutions.
IIT Kanpur holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #4 |
| NIRF | Overall | #5 |
| NIRF | Research Institutions | #5 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #4 |
| India Today | Engineering | #4 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | #278 |
| QS World | Engineering & Technology | #101–150 |
| QS Asia | Overall | #52 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 601–800 |
| ARWU | World | 401–500 |
IIT Kanpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 19+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Aerospace Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Materials Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Industrial & Management Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics & Statistics | YES | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Biological Sciences & Bioengineering | — | YES | YES |
| Earth Sciences | — | YES | YES |
| Cognitive Science | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIT Kanpur is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,10,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹8,000 – ₹14,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹23,000 – ₹27,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹12,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹2.90 – ₹3.30 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹11.5 – ₹13.5 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel covered.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT Kanpur B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 88 | 37 | 22 | 13 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 362 | 148 | 78 | 40 |
| Mathematics & Scientific Computing (B.Tech) | 420 | 168 | 89 | 45 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 1,520 | 594 | 312 | 158 |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech) | 1,740 | 678 | 356 | 178 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,280 | 876 | 458 | 230 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,860 | 1,028 | 520 | 262 |
| Materials Science & Engineering (B.Tech) | 3,450 | 1,232 | 624 | 314 |
| Industrial & Management Engg. (B.Tech) | 1,980 | 768 | 398 | 198 |
| Biological Sciences & Bioengineering (B.Tech) | 4,200 | 1,520 | 768 | 386 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
Third-most competitive CSE seat in India. IIT Kanpur's CS lineage dates to 1963 — the oldest in India.
Strong EE program with roots in power systems, VLSI, and communications. Consistently top-5 in India.
One of India's most respected Mechanical programs, with strong ISRO, DRDO, and PSU placements.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 165+ | ₹24–46 LPA |
| Engineering & Core | 145+ | ₹14–22 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 80+ | ₹22–58 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 68+ | ₹28–52 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 55+ | ₹20–40 LPA |
| Product Management | 30+ | ₹28–50 LPA |
| Research & Development | 45+ | ₹18–30 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 22+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹50+ LPA | 97%+ |
| EE | ₹36+ LPA | 92% |
| Maths & Scientific Computing | ₹38+ LPA | 94% |
| IME | ₹30+ LPA | 91% |
| Mechanical | ₹22+ LPA | 83% |
| Aerospace | ₹20+ LPA | 81% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹18+ LPA | 79% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹15+ LPA | 74% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹22.50 LPA | ₹1.70 Cr | 400+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹20.80 LPA | ₹1.55 Cr | 370+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹18.90 LPA | ₹1.42 Cr | 350+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹17.10 LPA | ₹1.24 Cr | 330+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹15.20 LPA | ₹1.08 Cr | 310+ |
IIT Kanpur's 1,055-acre campus in Kalyanpur is the largest among the top-6 IITs. Its open, linear design inspired by American land-grant universities gives it a distinctive, spacious character unlike any other IIT.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT Kanpur has 16+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hall 1 | Boys | 320+ |
| 02 | Hall 2 | Boys | 310+ |
| 03 | Hall 3 | Boys | 305+ |
| 04 | Hall 4 | Boys | 315+ |
| 05 | Hall 5 | Boys | 300+ |
| 06 | Hall 6 | Boys | 295+ |
| 07 | Hall 7 | Boys | 310+ |
| 08 | Hall 8 | Boys | 320+ |
| 09 | Hall 9 | Boys | 305+ |
| 10 | Hall 10 | Boys | 295+ |
| 11 | Hall 11 | Boys | 310+ |
| 12 | Hall 12 | Boys | 315+ |
| 13 | Hall 13 (Girls) | Girls | 280+ |
| 14 | Hall 14 (Girls) | Girls | 300+ |
| 15 | New Girls Hostel | Girls | 320+ |
| 16 | PG & PhD Hostels | PG / PhD | 600+ |
IIT Kanpur is one of India's foremost research institutions, with annual research funding exceeding ₹500 crore and a historic legacy of founding India's first CS and aerospace programs.
IIT Kanpur's Startup Incubation & Innovation Centre (SIIC), founded in 2000, is one of India's oldest and most prolific tech incubators with 200+ startups and several unicorns.
Notable alumni ventures include Infosys (N.R. Narayana Murthy), IndiaMart (Dinesh Agarwal), and deep-tech companies in aerospace, quantum computing, and AI.
IIT Kanpur provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top 20 JEE Adv., CSE/EE at IITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based UG students | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| Sitaram Jindal Foundation | Family income < ₹2 LPA | ₹18,000–₹36,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IITK | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (IA) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208016
India
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