IIT Kanpur, established in 1959 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is one of the leading technical institutes in India, recognised as an Institute of National Importance. It offers a wide array of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), dual‐degree & doctoral programmes, with excellent infrastructure, faculty, research output and placement records.

Courses & Programmes

IIT Kanpur offers:

• UG programmes: B.Tech, BS (Bachelor of Science) in specialisations like Computer Science & Engineering, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Materials Science, etc.
• Integrated & Dual‐Degree: e.g., B.Tech + MBA, BS + MSc, etc.
• PG programmes: M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Des.
• Doctoral / Research: PhD, MS by Research, etc.

Fee Structure

Here are some indicative fees for major courses. Actual amounts vary by year, category (General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD) and may include hostel/mess charges.

Admission & Entrance Exams

• UG Admissions (B.Tech/BS): Via JEE Advanced after JEE Main, followed by counselling via JoSAA. College
• PG Admissions:
  • M.Tech → via GATE. Collegedunia
  • M.Sc → via JAM.
  • MBA → via valid CAT score.
• Eligibility: Varies by programme; e.g., UG: 10+2 or equivalent; PG: relevant bachelor’s degree with required percentage/criteria.

Cut-Offs (Course-Wise)

Here are representative cut-off closing ranks for General category (All India Ranks) for recent years for key programmes at IIT Kanpur:

Note: These are illustrative; actual ranks vary by category/seat pool/year.

Facilities & Campus Life

• Vast campus with modern academic blocks, research labs, libraries, hostels, WiFi connectivity, sports & recreation facilities.
• Strong industry tie-ups, vibrant student life, entrepreneurship & innovation ecosystem.
• Located in Kanpur, UP — offering access to both academics and infrastructure while being an IIT flagship institute.

Reviews, Strengths & Considerations

Strengths:

• Excellent brand and reputation nationally.
• High placement outcomes, especially for popular branches.
• Top infrastructure, faculty, research culture.
• Broad choices of courses and specialisations.

Considerations:

• Cut-offs are very high for top branches → competition is intense.
• Living costs & fees may vary; while the institute offers value, financial planning wise.
• For less popular programmes, the ROI may differ; branch choice is important.