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IIT Kanpur Course Admissions 2024: Cutoff, Eligibility, Dates, Selection Criteria

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| Updated On - Jan 6, 2024

IIT Kanpur Admission 2024 Quick Updates

  • IIT Kanpur MBA admission 2024 are based on the CAT scores. The CAT results 2023 are released on December 21, 2023. The IIT Kanpur MBA admission is expected to start soon.
  • Furthermore, IIT Kanpur BTech admissions 2024 are based on JEE Advanced score 2024 followed by JoSAA Counselling. JEE Advanced 2024 Exam dates are out. The exam will be conducted on May 26, 2024. The registration for the exam can be done from April 21, 2024 and April 30, 2024 on the official website at jeeadv.ac.in.
  • For IIT Kanpur MTech admissions, GATE 2024 admit card is out and the entrance exam will be conducted on February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024.


IIT Kanpur admission to all its UG and PG courses is conducted via national-level entrance examinations. The institute accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission to its flagship B.Tech program. Candidates seeking admission must qualify the JEE Main examination in order to appear for the JEE Advanced exam. The final selection is done via JoSAA Counselling seat allotment process. A total of 6 rounds of counselling are conducted and the seats are allocated on the basis of parameters like JEE Advanced rank, availability of seats, category, etc. For the most sought B.Tech CSE stream, JEE Advanced cut-off for the general category ranges between 95 - 919. Check IIT Kanpur Cutoff

Apart from its flagship program, IIT Kanpur offers B.Sc, B.S, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Des, MBA, and Dual Degree programs. Admission to these courses is based on scores obtained in the entrance examinations such as GATE, JAM, CEED, CAT. M.Tech and M.S admissions are granted on the basis of GATE scores followed by counselling. The institute may conduct a personal interview for the final selection. For admission to M.Sc Programmes, IIT Kanpur shortlists the applicants based on the IIT JAM score. Check IIT Kanpur Courses & Fees

IIT Kanpur Important Dates

B.Tech Events Date
JEE Advanced 2023 registration start date April 30, 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 registration last date May 7, 2023
Availability of JEE Advanced 2023 admit card May 29 - June 4, 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Exam Date June 4, 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Result June 18, 2023
M.Tech Events Dates
COAP Registration starts from March 18, 2023
COAP Round 1 Counselling May 20 - 22, 2023
 COAP Round 2 Counselling May 27 - 29, 2023
COAP Round 3 Counselling June 03 - 05, 2023
COAP Round 4 Counselling June 10 – 12, 2023
COAP Round 5 Counselling June 17 – 19, 2023
COAP Additional Rounds
COAP Round 6 Counselling June 23 - 25, 2023
COAP Round 7 Counselling June 28 - 30, 2023
COAP Round 8 Counselling July 03 - 05, 2023
COAP Round 9 Counselling July 8 - 10, 2023
COAP Round 10 Counselling July 14- 15, 2023
M.Sc Events Dates
IIT JAM 2023 Exam Date February 12, 2023
M.Sc Online Application April 11 – April 25, 2023
MBA Events Dates
MBA Application form Release Date December 30, 2022
MBA Application Deadline February 10, 2023
MBA Personal Interview March 16 – March 19, 2023

IIT Kanpur B.Tech & B.S Admission 2023

IIT Kanpur offers B.Tech and B.S. in the field of Science and Technology for the duration of 4-year. Students with good score in JEE Advanced will be considered as eligible for B.Tech and  B.S programs. Both B.Tech and B.S programs are offered in full time regular mode only. 

Final admission is granted on the basis of counselling (JoSAA). IIT Kanpur offers B.Tech in 10 specialization and BS in 4 specialization. 

IIT Kanpur B.Tech/ B.S Eligibility 

Candidates applying for B.Tech/ B.S. program must have completed 10+2 level of education from a recognized board positioned in Top 20 Percentile in the respective board. They must have a valid JEE Advanced score as well. 

IIT Kanpur B.Tech/ B.S. Selection Criteria

  • Candidate must register at the official JoSAA Website. After receiving the Application Number and Password, candidate should start filling the application form entering personal and academic details.
  • They must fill in the choices of desired specializations offered in IIT Kanpur. Once the choice filling is over, they need to lock the choices and take a hard copy print out of the application.
  • Based on the cut off assigned by the Central Counselling Board, Students will be allotted with the respective options. Once allotted, if the candidate feels like confirming the allotment, they can Freeze the allotment.

Check More: JEE Advanced preparation tips

IIT Kanpur B.Tech Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

IIT Kanpur BTech Cutoff 2023 will be released soon by JoSAA. Admissions will be granted on the basis of cutoff marks for respective specialization of the BTech program. The cutoff depends on various factors such as rank secured in the JEE Advanced examination, availability of seats, choice filling, reservation criteria, etc. The expected JEE Advanced cutoff 2023 for general category candidates based on JoSAA 2022 round 1 and round 6 closing ranks is tabulated below:

JEE Advanced Cutoff 2023 [Expected]
Courses Round 1 Round 6
BTech Computer Science Engineering 236 237
BS Mathematics and Scientific Computing 1143 1143
BTech Electrical Engineering 1360 1368
BS Statistics and Data Science 1082 1082
BTech Mechanical Engineering 2962 3155
BS Economics 3300 3300
BTech Aerospace Engineering 4247 4683
BTech Chemical Engineering 4413 4649
BTech Civil Engineering 5796 6297
BTech Material Science Engineering 6206 6535
BS Physics 5173 6228
Bachelor of Technology BTech Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering 6568 7309
BS Earth Sciences 9286 9614
BS Chemistry 8614 9676

IIT Kanpur BS Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

Branch IIT Kanpur BS Cutoff (Round 1-6) Seat Intake
Chemistry 6264-9197 39
Earth Sciences 7336-9523 34
Economics 1861-3167 41
Mathematics and Scientific Computing 321-1045 51
Physics 1630-5358 36
Statistics and Data Science 492-1280 22

Note: 

B.Tech/ B.S Students can also apply for the M.Tech/M.S./MBA program in their same or different department, at the end of the sixth semester. This are called Dual Degree Programs with a combination of mentioned UG with the PG programs.

For availing this, students must not have any backlogs, and must have a minimum CPI of 6.0. However the change depends on the availability of the seats in the desired PG program. 

Check More: IIT Kanpur Cutoff

IIT Kanpur M.Tech and M.S (Research) Admission 2023

IIT Kanpur offers M.Tech program in 13 specializations in full time regular mode. It also offers M.S by research program in 9 specializations. Both the programs are of 2 years of duration. Admission to M.Tech programs are based on the merit of the students in the GATE Examination, followed by counselling and interview. 

IIT Kanpur M.Tech and M.S (Research) Eligibility

For M.Tech and M.S by Research program, candidate must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Science or a Master's degree in science with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks/ 5.5 CPI GATE score. 

The requirement of GATE score is waived off for the candidates with the B.Tech/B.S (Four Year) degree from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years in B.Tech/B.S (Four Year)

For admission to MS (Research) in CSE, applicants with B.Sc. (3-year) or equivalent with a minimum of 75% marks/7.5 CPI may also be considered.

IIT Kanpur M.Tech and M.S (Research) Selection Criteria

  • Admission to N.Tech and M.S research program will be granted on the basis of GATE score.
  • For M.Tech, M.S (Research) program, candidates will have to participate through CCMT Counselling. They need to register at the official CCMT website
  • Fill in the application form entering personal and academic details and pay the registration fee (INR 2200/- for General/ OBC and INR 1700/- for SC/ ST/ PwD)
  • Start entering the desired choices. Add the choices in decreasing order of preference and lock them. 
  • With the rounds of counselling, seats will be allotted. Candidates need to download the allotment letter and report to the institute. They must carry the original documents with them on the day of admission. 

IIT Kanpur MTech Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

Department of Electronics and Engineering at IIT Kanpur has released GATE scores for 2023 admissions. Candidates shortlisted in the first and second round counselling scored the following marks in the given categories:

IIT Kanpur MTech Cutoff 2023 (Expected) (Round 1)
Stream General  EWS OBC SC ST
Signal Processing, Communications & Networks (SPCOM) 774 729 687 525 379
Power Engineering (PE) 810 778 764 603 432
Photonics (PH) 741 707 675 496 358
RF and Microwave (RF) 754 712 679 521 371
Control & Automation (CA) 846 803 806 707 589
Microelectronics & VLSI (MLVSI) 858 808 726 604 446
IIT Kanpur MTech Cutoff 2023(Expected) (Round 2)
Stream Gen EWS OBC SC ST
Signal Processing, Communications & Networks (SPCOM) 729 712 665 496 364
Power Engineering (PE) 789 760 750 589 425
Photonics (PH) 712 688 650 471 342
RF and Microwave (RF) 721 708 662 475 362
Control & Automation (CA) 800 789 768 678 589
Microelectronics & VLSI (MLVSI) 816 775 716 546 405

IIT Kanpur MTech Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

Given below is the M.Tech (EE) COAP Round 1 expected Cutoff for the year 2023:

Cutoffs for Selection of Non-DAP candidates
Category General EWS OBC-NCL SC ST
SPCOM 812 755 722 569 425
PE 819 774 751 638 483
PH 779 726 674 512 364
RF 808 731 712 555 412
CA 817 802 761 698 490
MVLSI 917 841 788 626 483
Cut-offs for Selection of DAP candidates
GATE score 535 515 440 325 325

IIT Kanpur M.Sc and Dual Degree (M.Sc+Ph.D) Admission 2023

IIT Kanpur offers M.Sc and M.Sc-Ph.D program in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics. The program is been offered under regular full time mode. Selection for the program is purely done on the merit of IIT JAM score, followed by written test and interview. 

IIT Kanpur M.Sc and Dual Degree(M.Sc-Ph.D) Eligibility

Candidates applying for M.Sc and M.Sc-Ph.D must have completed Bachelors' Degree in Science with relevant specialization. For example, candidate who has completed B.Sc in Physics will only be eligible for M.Sc in Physics.

Candidate must have passed their Bachelors’ Degree with minimum 55% marks  (50% marks for SC/ST) from a recognized university.

Candidates must have a valid score in IIT JAM entrance examination. WIthout the valid score, candidates will not stand eligible to participate in the counselling or WAT or PI.  

IIT Kanpur M.Sc and Dual Degree(M.Sc-Ph.D) Selection Criteria

  • The selection for the M.Sc and M.Sc-Ph.D program will be done on the basis of merit of IIT JAM scores followed by Written Test and Interview at IIT Kanpur.
  • Candidate must register themselves at the CCMN website with their IIT JAM score. They must enter their information as inquired, JAM scores, valid choices as desired and submit the form online.
  • After submission, an OTP will be received at the candidate’s mobile number to generate a Permanent Identifier (PID). Use this PID and password to relogin again and check the status of application. 
  • If selected, download the allotment letter and report at IIT Kanpur at the mentioned schedule for Written Test and Interview. 
  • Within 30 days the result will be announced both at the official website and personally intimated to the selected students. 
  • Report this time to the institute for completing the final admission procedure. 

IIT Kanpur MSc Seats 2023

Given below is the intake capacity for the students admitted in the MSc program. The total seats include all the categories of students i.e., General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST. The table below shows specialization-wise seat intake for the MSc program: 

Courses Seats
Chemistry 49
Mathematics 49
Physics 38
Statistics 62
Total 198

IIT Kanpur Dual Degree Seats 2023

Given below is the intake capacity for the students admitted in the Dual Degree program. The total seats include all the categories of students i.e., General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST. The table below shows specialization-wise seat intake for the MSc-PhD dual program: 

Courses Seats
Physics 20

How to apply for M.Sc and Dual Degree(M.Sc-Ph.D)?

Documents Required

  • Scanned passport-sized photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm or 480×640 in pixels maximum. File size should be in the range of 5KB to 200KB)
  • Scanned signature (2 cm × 7 cm or 160×560 in pixels maximum. File size should be in the range of 5 to 100 KB)
  • A computer with good internet connectivity. 

Application Process

  • Visit the official website
  • Register through the link by entering the candidate's name, Email ID and mobile number. Create a password as well. 
  • Upon submitting the registration form, an Enrolment ID would be sent to the mobile number. 
  • Using this enrolment ID, relogin and enter the details like academic, personal, choice of papers, test centre etc. 
  • Pay the application fee online and submit the application form. 
  • Check the status of the application form later of whether it has been accepted or rejected. 
  • Candidates will also be able to download the admit card from the same login portal later 

Note:

  • Final year students can also appear for the program as they will be getting a provisional admission. Final admission will be completed once the candidate produces the proof of having appeared in final examinations on the day of registration. 

IIT Kanpur M.Sc Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

IIT Kanpur MSc Cutoff 2023 (Expected)
Discipline Round 1 (General) Round 4 (General)
Chemistry (CY) 18-75 18-104
Mathematics (MA) 38-205 59-223
Physics (PH) 2-57 13-117
Statistics (MS) 13-54 13-59
Physics (PH) 22-116 44-197

IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2023

IIT Kanpur offers full-time MBA program for two years at the Department of Industrial & Management Engineering. The program is offered in areas like Manufacturing Management and Service Management along with the functional areas of Operations, Systems, Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management.

Admission is done on the basis of CAT score followed by the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

IIT Kanpur MBA Eligibility

Eligibility for the program is Bachelors’ Degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PD) from a recognized university. 

Candidate must also have a valid CAT score to be eligible and be shortlisted for the program. Score with 85+ percentile is preferred as the minimum score for shortlisting candidates. 

Final year students who are awaiting or will be completing their graduation can also apply for the program. 

IIT Kanpur MBA Selection Criteria

  • Once the CAT results are announced, candidate must visit the official website of Department of Industrial & Management Engineering, IIT Kanpur. They must keep a check on the notification regarding the MBA Admission. 
  • Once the notification has been released, candidate can fill the application form entering all the information including CAT score and registration details.
  • Upon shortlisted (based on CAT scores), they need to report to the institute for GD PI rounds, schedule as mentioned in the intimation letter mailed to each shortlisted candidate
  • Based on GD PI rounds’ performance, past academic performance and CAT score, final list of selected students shall be released on the website as well as personally informed via Email to each selected student. 
  • Following table gives parameters considered for final selection and the percentage allotted to each:
Selection Parameters Percentage allotted
Personal Interview Performance 30%
Group Discussion Performance 25%
Previous Academic Performance and Background 20%
CAT Score 10%
Work Experience 10%
Extra-Curricular Activities 5%

The selection for MBA Admission is made based upon the aggregate score. The average score depends on a lot of factors like academic profile, job profile, etc. So, for general Category candidates required minimum CAT cutoff for admission is 93 Percentile in aggregate and 50Percentile in each section.

How to apply for MBA?

Candidate can apply for the programs through online mode only. Candidate has to register online by providing their personal, academic details, submitting photograph and signature along with all the required information. They need to pay an application fee of INR 1600 (General and OBC applicants)/ INR 800 (SC/ST and Physically Disabled) through demand draft payable to 'Registrar IIT Kanpur' payable at Kanpur.

Complete signed application form along with the demand draft must be sent to the following address:

Head, Industrial and Management Engineering,

Indian Institute of Technology,

Kanpur, UP,

Pin Code: 208016

IIT Kanpur M.Des Admission 2023

IIT Kanpur also offers Masters program in Design (M.Des) on regular full time mode. Admission for the program is done through CEED/ GATE score. Candidate must have completed their Bachelors Degree in Design specialization. Final admission to these programs is granted on the basis of counseling and an interview.

Candidates with Fine arts or Interior Design are not eligible for the program. Final year students can also apply provided they produce their original degree related certificates before September. 

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
M.Des. Design Passed B.Tech/B.Des from IIT with minimum 7.0/10 CPI or 4-year B.Tech/ B.Des/ B.Arch/ Bachelors in Interior Design with minimum 6.0/10 CPI or 55% marks or 4 years Professional Diploma in Design from NID with minimum 6.0/10 CPI or 55% marks from a recognized university. Selection is done on the basis of score of CEED/ GATE entrance exam followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview

Based on the scores of CEED, there will be another screening round conducted by the institute. If such is been conducted, it shall be intimated to the shortlisted candidates. Based on the performance in the screening round, CEED scores and past academic performance, admission letter would be sent to the finally selected candidates. 

IIT Kanpur Shortlisting Criteria 2023
Category CEED 2022 scores GATE 2022 scores
General 48 635
OBC (NCL) 41 585
EWS 41 585
SC 40 400
ST 35 251

Check more on IIT Kanpur Cutoff

Financial AssistanceFor M.Des, students will receive the monthly stipend of INR 12,400 for 8 hours of work per week.​

IIT Kanpur Dual Degree Admission 2023

IIT Kanpur offers a five-year-long Bachelor’s-Master’s Dual Degree program in which students will earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The institute offers the Dual-Degree program in three categories:

Category A: In this category, both degrees are in the same department/discipline. The institute offers two combinations under this category, which includes:

Category B: This is a two discipline/department program where the Bachelor’s degree is in the parent discipline/department and the Master’s degree is in a different discipline/department. The institute offers six combinations under this category, which includes:

Category C: In this category, a Bachelor's degree is in the parent department/discipline and a master’s degree in MBA. The institute offers two combinations under this category, which includes:

IIT Kanpur Dual Degree Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the IIT Kanpur Dual-Degree programs, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

  • 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognized board of education.
  • At the time of applying for a dual degree program, students must have scored a minimum CPI of 6.0 to continue the PG part of the program.

IIT Kanpur Dual Degree Selection Criteria

The selection of the candidates is based on the JEE Main rank followed by the JoSAA counseling. The institute does not offer a dual degree program at the time of counseling. However, students can apply for the dual degree program after their 5th, 6th, and 7th semester. For students applying under categories B and C, there might be a written test or interview in the respective department.

IIT Kanpur PhDAdmission 2023

IIT Kanpur provides research-based Doctoral programs (Ph.D.) in various specializations. A Master’s degree in relevant discipline is required along with a valid GATE score.

The institute also offers admission on the basis of the Departmental written test followed by admission. NET qualified candidates are eligible for the scholarship assistance.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
PhD (Engineering) Aerospace Engineering Master's degree in engineering with marks/CPI
OR
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (4 year programme) with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI and a valid GATE score
OR
Master's degree in science or an allied area while satisfying each of the following three criteria:
(a) a minimum of 65 percent marks/6.5 CPI in the master's degree,
(b) first division in bachelor's degree, and
(c) JRF/95 percentile or higher in GATE score. Valid GATE score is required for the candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Design/Architecture. Candidates with master’s degree in science must either have a valid GATE score or must have qualified for/in JRF/NET.
Selection is done on the basis of score of GATE followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview conducted by IIT Kanpur.
Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Material Science program
Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Industrial and Management Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Photonic Science and Engineering
Ph.D (Science) Physics Master's degree in the relevant subject or a bachelor's degree in engineering or science or a master's degree in sciences with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum. The candidate either must have a valid GATE score or must have qualified JRF/NET. The requirement of GATE/JRF/NET is waived for candidates having a master's degree in science /arts from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0. 
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D (Humanities and Social Sciences) Fine Arts
English
Psychology
Economics
Sociology

Financial Assistance: For Ph.D., the students with corresponding financial assistance (for Engg./Sciences/Social Sciences) is INR 25,000 for the first two-year and thereafter it is raised to INR 28,000 respectively for another two-year.

Students may also avail financial assistantship from external funding agencies (such as UGC, CSIR, NBHM, DIETY, DBT, INSPIRE etc.

Ph.D. applicants must arrange two letters of reference as well. For this purpose, the names of the referees along with their e-mails addresses are to be provided by the candidates in the online applications portal.

Note: For admission in Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Bio-engineering, applicants with a Master's degree in Pharmacy/Medicine/Veterinary Science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum, or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Medicine/Veterinary Science with a minimum of 75%marks or 7.5 CPI, may also be considered.

FAQ

Ques: How many times does IIT Kanpur accept Ph.D and MS applications annually? 

Ans: Admission happens twice in a year for PhD and MSR programs, once in October and second during March-April) . For MTech, admission happens once in a year (March-April) 

Ques: What is the selection criteria for PG courses at IIT Kanpur? 

Ans: For the M.Tech program, there is a GATE score cutoff for initial screening of the applications. For a PhD program, screening is based on percentage marks in the qualifying exam. For MSR both gate score and/or qualifying exam percentage marks are used.

Ques: How many seats are available for MBA at IIT Kanpur?

Ans: IIT Kanpur has 78 seats in the program. The reservation of seats is done according to the central government rules. 

Ques: What all bachelor’s degrees are accepted for MBA admission at IIT Kanpur? 

Ans: Students with B.Tech. or B.E. or B. Arch, B.Sc, M.Sc, MA Degree from any AICTE recognized institute/university, IITs, NITs, and IIITs can apply for the program. 

Ques: What is the selection procedure after receiving the call letter from the IME department? 

Ans: Candidates will have to report to the institute for the next round which will include Group Discussion & Personal Interview. After the evaluation, selected candidates will be intimates regarding the further admission process.

Ques: Is a part-time PhD offered to candidates at IIT Kanpur?

Ans: If the candidate is selected after the test/interview and they want to do a part-time PhD, they need to take the 2 years course work and attend classes during the normal hours for at least 2 years. There will be no evening classes for them. Further, the candidates will have to make a satisfactory arrangement with your PhD guide about this.
  1. Applicants must send the applications with the supporting documents directly to the Dean of Academic Affairs (DOAA).
  2. The application shall be evaluated at the concerned departments and find the suitability of the candidates. The selection committee must find the suitability of the candidate to earn 7.5 CPI every semester.
  3. Once approved, the offer letters (admission only) will be sent to the selected candidates and they will be advised to contact the HRD ministry of their own countries for permission. They also need to find the sponsorship if they need so. 
  4. FInally, these students will have to fill out a form (basically, name, passport number etc.) and submit it to the local Indian Embassy.

Ques: Is external PhD available at IIT Kanpur? 

Ans: Yes, external Phd is available at IIT Kanpur. For this applicants need to show a work experience of 2 years at the current organisation, a written consent from the present employer, relieving you from duties. Candidates will also have to find a person who can supervise at the work location outside IITK campus.  Selection of suc candidates will be done through our test/interview.  

Ques: How can foreign applicants apply for PG admission at IIT Kanpur? 

Ans: Follow the below mentioned steps to know how can a foreign national take admission into IIT Kanpur:
  1. Applicants must send the applications with the supporting documents directly to the Dean of Academic Affairs (DOAA).
  2. The application shall be evaluated at the concerned departments and find the suitability of the candidates. The selection committee must find the suitability of the candidate to earn 7.5 CPI every semester.
  3. Once approved, the offer letters (admission only) will be sent to the selected candidates and they will be advised to contact the HRD ministry of their own countries for permission. They also need to find the sponsorship if they need so. 
  4. FInally, these students will have to fill out a form (basically, name, passport number etc.) and submit it to the local Indian Embassy. 

Ques. How many courses do IIT Kanpur offer?

Ans.BTech, BSc, MTech, MSc, MBA, MDes, MSc+PhD, MS by Research, and Ph.D. are among the many undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs available at IIT Kanpur. For candidates who want to change their courses, the institute also offers several integrated courses. Depending on the course, the duration of all UG and PG courses ranges from two to five years. Students must apply for admission to any of these courses either through the institute's official website or through the official website of the accepted exam.

Ques. Does IIT Kanpur offer direct admission without JEE Advanced?

Ans.No, IIT Kanpur does not provide direct admission to students who do not have a JEE Advanced score. All admissions to the institute are based on JEE Advanced scores, as well as the subsequent counseling and seat allocation process.

Ques. How many times does IIT Kanpur accept Ph.D. and MS applications annually?

Ans.Admission to Ph.D. and MSR programs occurs twice a year, once in October and again in March-April). MTech admission occurs once a year (March-April).

Ques. What are the selection criteria for PG courses at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.For the M.Tech program, there is a GATE score cutoff for the initial screening of the applications. For a Ph.D. program, screening is based on percentage marks in the qualifying exam. For MSR both gate scores and/or qualifying exam percentage marks are used.

Ques. What is the B.Tech admission process for IIT Kanpur after clearing JEE Advanced?

Ans.After passing JEE Advanced, you will be required to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority's counseling and seat allocation process (JoSAA). During the counseling process, you will be asked to select branches and institutes, and the final seat allocation will be based on your JEE Advanced rank, seat availability, and your selections.

Ques. How many seats are available for MBA at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.IIT Kanpur has 78 seats in the program. The reservation of seats is done according to the central government rules. 

Ques. What all bachelor’s degrees are accepted for MBA admission at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.Students with a B.Tech., B.E., or B.Arch, B.Sc, M.Sc, or MA degrees from any AICTE-recognized institute/university, IITs, NITs, or IIITs are eligible to apply.

Ques. What is the Fees Structure for different Courses offered by IIT Kanpur?

Ans.The Fee Structure for Different Courses Offered By IIT Kanpur are mentioned below:

COURSE FEES
B.Tech ₹2.19 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
M.Tech ₹29,200 (1st Year Fees)
Ph.D. ₹24,200 (1st Year Fees)
B.Tech + M.Tech ₹2.13 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
M.Des ₹29,200 (1st Year Fees)
B.S ₹2.19 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
MBA ₹1.59 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)

Ques. What is the Eligibility Criteria for different Courses offered by IIT Kanpur?

Ans.The Eligibility Criteria For Different Courses Offered By IIT Kanpur are Mentioned Below:

COURSE ELIGIBILITY
B.Tech 10+2 + JEE Advanced
M.Tech Pass in Graduation + GATE
Ph.D. Post Graduation
B.Tech + M.Tech 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced
M.Des Graduation with 55% + CEED
B.S 10+2
MBA Graduation

Ques. What was the 2022 BTech Cutoff for IIT Kanpur?

Ans.The 2022 Btech Cutoff for Computer science and Engineering Ranges from 236 to 237 From Round 1 to Round 6 Of the Cutoff Released by JoSaa. Candidates can check the full cutoff here.

Ques. What all documents are required for MBA admission at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.The list of documents to be submitted at the time of application for an MBA at IIT Kanpur is given below:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets & certificates
  • Bachelor's degree mark sheets
  • CAT scorecard 
  • Character certificate
  • Work experience letter (if any)
  • Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
  • Letter of recommendations
  • Reference letters

Ques. How Does IIT Kanpur Conduct its admission process for M.Sc and Dual Degrees (M.Sc+Ph.D) program?

Ans.M.Sc. and M.Sc.-Ph.D. programs in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Statistics are available at IIT Kanpur. The program is currently available in full-time mode. The program is selected solely on the basis of the IIT JAM score, followed by a written test and an interview.

Ques. What Entrance Exam Does IIT Kanpur Take into Consideration for MBA Program?

Ans.The Department of Industrial & Management Engineering at IIT Kanpur offers a two-year full-time MBA program. Manufacturing Management and Service Management are among the program's specializations, as are the functional areas of Operations, Systems, Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management. Admission is based on CAT scores, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

Ques. What is the total intake for BTech at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.The total intake for the BTech program at IIT Kanpur is 741.

Ques. Does IIT Kanpur conduct any interview rounds for MTech admission?

Ans.No, IIT Kanpur does not have an interview round for MTech admission. Admission offers are displayed on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal for GATE-qualified candidates (COAP). To view and accept their offers, students must first register at the COAP portal. The COAP portal registration is free. Candidates are also encouraged to download the COAP Brochure 2022. To apply for MTech at the IIT Kanpur admission portal, you must have a COAP Registration number. Candidates who did not pass the GATE are contacted directly by the department via e-mail.

Ques. What are the Eligibility Criteria for MBA at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.The Eligibility Criteria for MBA at IIT Kanpur are:-

  • Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PD).
  • To be eligible and shortlisted for the program, candidates must also have a valid CAT score. A minimum score of 85 percentile is preferred for shortlisting candidates.
  • Final-year students who are about to or have completed their graduation can also apply.

Ques. What Entrance Exam Does IIT Kanpur Take into Consideration for M.DES Program?

Ans.IIT Kanpur offers a regular full-time Masters's program in Design (M.Des). Admission to the program is based on a CEED/GATE score. Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Design specialization. Final admission to these programs is determined by counseling and an interview.

Ques. Is an external Ph.D. available at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.Yes, IIT Kanpur offers external Ph.D. programs. Applicants must demonstrate two years of work experience at the current organization, as well as written permission from the current employer to be relieved of duties. Candidates must also find someone to supervise them at their work location outside of the IITK campus. Our test/interview will be used to select successful candidates.

Ques. What all MBA specializations are offered at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.IIT Kanpur Offers specialization In MBA for The Mentioned courses.

  • Marketing
  • HR
  • IT
  • Finance and Economics
  • Operations
  • Analytics
  • Strategy

Ques. How is CPI calculated for admission at IIT Kanpur?

Ans.There are only grades in the final product because IIT Kanpur does not award any class or division. In order to calculate CPI as a percentage number, it is multiplied by a factor of 10.

COURSEADMISSION LINK
BE/B.Tech, Admission Link
M.Des, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, ME/M.Tech, Admission Link
MBA/PGDM, Admission Link

IIT Kanpur Admission 2024 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
JEE Advanced Registration DatesApr 01, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024
JEE Advanced Admit Card DateMay 17, 2024
JEE Advanced Exam DateMay 26, 2024
JEE Advanced Result DateJun 09, 2024
Application Timeline (M.Sc)Apr 10, 2024 - Jul 10, 2024
COAP counselling May 21, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline (JoSAA Counselling)Jun 19, 2024 - Jul 29, 2024 (Tentative)

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Admission is done via jee entrance all-India exam. Top performing students enter the institute the cut-off is been decided by rank secured in the exam. Many students securing ranks between 100-300 opt for Iitk CSE.

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To get into iit kanpur you have to clear jee advance exam and. The cutoff ranks for iit kanpur is around 5000 rank. The admission process is very good and easy to understand.iit kanpur admission process is through its website.

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12th or after 12 years.. with 75% marks minimum requirements with physics chemistry and maths subjects. you can find application forms on the Official website of the national testing agency Schedule caste reservation for backward students who can achieve self-dreams. Yes.. need to remove the 75% minimum criteria because many of the students I see have the potential for the Crack jee exam but in up board they are not getting 75% marks due to somewhat accident in life.. and they missed the chance for jee advance

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The admission process was so cool. After completion of the advanced exam, You have to select your prior colleges in order in jossa counseling, After 7 rounds you will get your confirmed college then you get further updates from your college.

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Admission is done through the jossa counseling process. It is so cool. After clearing the JEE advanced exam we need to apply for jossa counseling and we get a seat in the college by the process. SC and st students get reservation benefits.

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You need to crack the JEE advanced examination within the range required for IIT Kanpur. Admission is done through JOSSA counseling which demands you to pay 3000 so as to hold a seat for you in advance.

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I cleared JEE Advanced rank with OBC rank 1871. JEE advance comes after JEE mains and is one of the toughest exams in the world. The students here are the best in the country and are one of the best minds worldwide The opportunity here is very good

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you can find the application form on the website jeemain.nic.in and the application fee is around 650rs for general and obc 325 rs sc and st students eligibility criteria to apply for jee main exam you qualified 12th with 70 per cent. first, you qualify jeemain after that you are shortlisted for jee advanced and when you qualify to jee advanced with a good rank you easily get admission in iitk

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You have to clear JEE advanced and also pass 12th with a minimum of 75% marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subjects. The cutoff for Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur is usually around 6000 rank.

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The admission process was straight and simple. You have to qualify entrance test to jee main followed by jee advance . Eligibility to appear in jee main is either you will be giving your 12th boards exam the same year or you had given it a year before . Eligibility to appear in jee advance is you should be among the top 250000 students in jee main. As NTA conducts jee main, you will find the application form on NTA official website and I am from obc-ncl category and I took reservation benefits to get a better branch in a better college at my rank. As jee main exam is conducted all over India at a high level, it is the responsibility of the agency to conduct exams smoothly so that no student underperforms because of an issue of yours.

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Answered Questions

IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK]: 70 answered questions

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Is IIT Guwahati becoming the next IIT Kanpur?

● Top Answer By Saugata Nayak on 30 Mar 23

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Both IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur are well-respected institutions, known for their high-quality education and research. Comparing the two is already justified and saying that one institution is becoming the next of the other is more so. Both institutions have their strengths and areas of expertise. Yet, if I was to choose one I would have always gone for IIT Kanpur.  Some points that favor my preference are as follows: The quality of coursework at IIT Kanpur is extremely challenging and will keep you on your toes always. It offers the best quality of education and you will learn much more than other IITs if you are regular to classes and take your academics seriously, The usual schedule of a student at IIT Kanpur is not always jammed, unlike the general opinion. The timings of the clubs align with the classes and you can take out time for both if you are good at managing your time well. Another challenging aspect of IIT Kanpur is its tough grading system, (10,8,6,4..) under which anything below 10 is 8. Thus you are under tremendous pressure to maintain your CGPA and is enough of a motivating factor. Overall, even if Guwahati was to be compared to IIT Kanpur, it still has a long way to go until it becomes the next IIT Kanpur.
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Is IIT Kharagpur better than IIT Kanpur?

● Top Answer By Saugata Nayak on 30 Mar 23

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Almost all IITs are excellent engineering colleges providing the best education and amenities. Yet there might be some comparisons that can be drawn based on common aspects like choice, infrastructure, and geographical location. Eventually, it’s a matter of your preferences and not the institute's worth. For example, if you are someone who considers Academics the most important factor to determine the credibility of an institute, then IIT Kanpur is the best choice for you. It has the toughest grading system and the entire focus is on studies. So if you are excellent in academics, you will remain at the top here. Both institutes face a certain level of locational disadvantage but IIT Kanpur is still slightly better in this aspect.
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What should I choose between IIT-Kanpur CSE and IIT Madras CSE?

● Top Answer By Prabhat Tripathi on 27 Jul 22

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You should choose IIT Madras CSE. Being a metro city, Chennai has an edge over Kanpur. It will be easier to get resources, internships, projects, and placements. IIT Madras has a smaller batch size. So, it’s easier for students to communicate with teachers. If you are interested in Machine Learning and AI, then IITM will be the better option. CSE Prof. Balaraman Ravindran has been featured in reputed business magazines.  IIT Madras placements are excellent for CSE. Students of the branch usually receive an average CTC of around INR 17.54 LPA.
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Which is a better IIT overall: IIT Kanpur or IIT Madras?

● Top Answer By Tathagatha Bose on 09 Aug 22

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On an overall scale, IIT Madras is better. It is an old IIT with a great placement record.  IIT Madras Research park is one of a kind. It is the first university-based research park in India. IITM collaborates with many industries for R&D. The institute has an excellent start-up culture. If you have a good start-up idea, you will get the guidance and resources required from the institute.  IIT Madras placements are great. During the 2022 placement drive, the highest CTC stood around INR 1.98 CPA. The average CTC for the institute is INR 21.48 LPA.  IIT Madras offers an enviable campus life. The fests and clubs are amazing.  IIT Madras campus used to be a part of Guindy national park. Spotting deers, monkeys, wildcats, and blackbucks running around the campus is an everyday event.
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Which is better, an MBA from IIT Kanpur or a PGDISEM program from NITIE?

● Top Answer By Tanya Debnath on 11 Aug 21

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MBA from any IIT would be nothing more than a disappointment that you would face except for Mumbai. ISEM is more of a cranny/vocational course that imparts knowledge and skills about maintaining, supporting, and for the well-being of society.  Categories MBA from IIT Kanpur PGDISEM from NITIE Course Fee  8.38 lakhs 14.63 lakhs Highest CTC 28 LPA 25 LPA Average CTC 15 LPA 12-16 LPA Recruiting Companies Nestle, Asian Paints, HSBC, IBM, etc. ICICI Bank, Bosch, Cognizant, HP, etc. Hence, it leaves no scope of finance, marketing, and other fields of MBA that you would wish to explore. When it comes to placements, they provide better placement opportunities in comparison to MBA programs at IIT. Make a wise choice in the selection of your college.
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Which institute is better for M.Sc. Physics IIT Kanpur or IIT Madras?

● Top Answer By Raveesha Pandey on 30 Jul 21

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Both IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras are excellent institutes for M.Sc in Physics, considering the student is actually interested in learning the subject to the core. The points below give a brief overview of IIT Madras, stating some of the advantages of choosing it over IIT Kanpur. ? Professors will help you to get involved in challenging projects during your course, with specializations in complex topics like cosmology, etc. ? The main motto of the faculties of IIT Madras is to build their students to at least a certain limit of knowledge, over anything else. ? Most of the professors have a solid foundation in advanced concepts of theoretical physics, for example, Prof. M V Satyanarayana, Prof. M Pattabiraman, Prof. V Balakrishnan, Prof. A Lakshminarayan, etc. ? Although the level of questions set during the exams at IIT Madras is always up to the mark, almost no students fail in the institute due to the teaching facilities offered throughout the year. ? Talking about the campus of IIT Madras, it is extremely beautiful, being close to the sea as well. Therefore, although both the institutes are equally excellent, IIT Madras can be a better option for students interested in Physics, considering the points listed above.
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Which college should I join among IISER Pune, IIT Madras Physics, IIT Kanpur Physics or IIT Engineering Physics?

● Top Answer By Simran Kaushik on 25 Jan 22

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If you are truly passionate about Physics, be it theoretical or practical, you should choose either IISER Pune or IISER Kolkata. IISER Kolkata is the best option for Physics, while IISER Pune is well-known for its overall academics and infrastructure. Here are the reasons why you should prefer IISER over IIT. Most students joining IIT, aim to get corporate jobs. If you are interested in the subject and want to do actual research on it, IISER is the best place. You will get to meet like-minded people too.  You can check the faculty and the curriculum for Physics at IIT. Even IIT Kanpur which is known for its Physics department puts more emphasis on applied Physics. Most IITs leave out theory-oriented courses like ‘Cosmology’. Also, you won’t get the lab infrastructure similar to IISER at IITs. The labs at IISERs are specifically designed for research works. From the 5th semester onwards, the course curriculum at IITs become quite different. It becomes more technology-oriented. While students at IISERs are required to do a one-year-long research project.   Based on the performance over the last few years, IISER Pune will be better than IISER Kolkata. 
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Which college will be best for an MTech in industrial engineering out of IITB, IITKGP, IITK, and NITIE?

● Top Answer By Disha Patranobish on 23 Jul 22

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IIT B is the best option among these for pursuing an MTech in Industrial Engineering. Your preference order should be IITB>IIT KGP>IIT K>NITIE. IIT B has an innovative course curriculum. You will learn optimizing techniques and algorithms. The course work and curriculum inspire research.  Companies such as Deloitte, Mahindra, Accenture, Sony, etc. visit the campus placements. The highest salary offered for MTech Industrial Engineering goes up to INR 19 LPA. 
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How can I choose between IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur?

● Top Answer By Aditi Sengupta on 12 Apr 23

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Choosing between IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras can be a daunting task, but there are a few things to keep in mind while making this decision. If you are from the North and want to be near home, then choose IIT Kanpur. For a South Indian, IIT Madras might be a better option. If you want to explore different parts of the country and experience diverse cultures, then you should consider the IIT in the other region. For example, a north Indian should choose IIT Madras and a south Indian should opt for IIT Kanpur. Don't get caught up in the rankings or the location. Both institutes are highly prestigious and offer excellent education and opportunities. In the past, IIT Kanpur used to close early, but that should not be a decisive factor. You must keep in mind that both institutes are highly respected and highly regarded that offer excellent academic programs, faculty, and research opportunities.
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Which is better: material science at IIT KANPUR or Computer science at IIT TIRUPATI?

● Top Answer By Janvi Bhambri on 29 Oct 20

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The material science and engineering department at IIT Kanpur offers BTech, M. Tech, and Ph.D. programs with the guidance of highly accomplished and distinguished faculty members. Material science and engineering departments are nationally and internationally recognized for its academics, high-quality research, and consultancy work. The department of computer science and engineering at IIT Tirupati has always been involved in high-quality research and BTech, MTech, and Ph.D. programs are offered to students. The faculty of the department is constantly working for providing better education while working at their premier levels in their respective fields. Faculty: IIT Kanpur has a diverse highly qualified faculty of 436 members. Each member of the faculty is a Ph.D. holder in their respective disciplines and well experienced and excellent in their fields. Most of the professors of IIT Tirupati have completed their Ph.D. from IISC Bangalore, IIIT Hyderabad, and IIT Madras. Some professors who joined IIT Tirupati for following their passion for teaching, instead of working in top MNCs with a handsome salary package. Infrastructure: IIT Kanpur: It has a very well planned and spacious campus spreading across 1055 acres. The campus is very neat and beautifully laid out for providing students with academic and residential needs. Hostel facilities, sports facilities, medical facilities, etc are all available on the campus itself. IIT Tirupati: It is one of the premier institutes in the country for technical education. Wi-Fi, labs, medical facilities, sports, classrooms all are available and very well designed. Classrooms are very well conditioned and the college is very well connected to the market, railway station and the airport. Placement: IIT Kanpur: It has a very active placement cell that conducts training programs and recruitment drives regularly and efficiently. Placements are brought for students for high paying profiles with a median salary of 15 LPA. Some of the top recruiters of IIT Kanpur include Adobe, Amazon, Philips, Infosys, Genpact, TCS, Wipro, Samsung, etc. IIT Tirupati: In the graduating batch of 2020 at IIT Tirupati, 70 students were placed in reputed companies with an average package of 9.18 LPA. Companies like Afcons, Ashok Leyland, Cushman and Wakefield, Genpact, TCS innovation labs are some of the top recruiters of the college. The details discussed above will assist you in making a wise decision about which college you must opt to. However, admissions into both colleges are possible only through JEE Advance scores.
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