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IIT Kanpur Admission 2025: Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility & Selection

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IIT Kanpur Admission Overview 2025

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Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Kanpur?
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Check below IIT Kanpur admission process:

  • After the application process is over; students have to go through various selection rounds for final admission. The institute considers the merit of the candidates for MBA and PhD admission. 
  • For BTech, MDes, MSc, BSc and MTech courses, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM CEED and GATE scores are considered for the selection of candidates.
  • Additionally, admission to PhD and MS by Research is based on UGC NET/ CSIR NET and other national-level exam scores.
  • After the exams, JoSAA, COAP and CCMN Counselling are conducted for seat allotment to BTech, M.Tech and MSc courses. However, a merit list is released by the institute for announcing the names of the candidates shortlisted for certificate, PhD and MS by Research courses followed by a counselling round. Candidates need to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.
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Q:   What if my rank isn't good enough for IIT Kanpur? Are there any other options?
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IIT Kanpur JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course was M.Sc in Statistics, with the Cutoff of 63. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff stood at 187, for M.Sc in Statistics.

If the Cutoff rank is more than 63, there is no scope of admission to IITs for M.Sc in Statistics. 

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Q:   What minimum marks are required in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced?
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The minimum marks required in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 will be announced with the JEE Main 2026 final result after session 2 exams. Last year's minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced were:

2025:

  • Unreserved (UR): 93.1023262
  • Gen-EWS: 80.3830119
  • OBC-NCL: 79.4313582
  • SC: 61.1526933
  • ST: 47.9026465
  • UR-PwD: 0.0079349

2024:

  • General (UR): 93.2362181
  • General (UR) PWD: 0.0018700
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 81.3266412
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 79.6757881
  • Scheduled Caste (SC): 60.0923182
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 46.6975840

2023:

  • General (UR): 90.7788642
  • OBC-NCL: 73.6114227
  • SC: 51.9776027
  • ST: 37.2348772
  • GEN-EWS: 75.6229025
  • General (UR) PWD: 0.0013527

Candidates aiming for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) need to meet these cutoff marks in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

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IIT Kanpur Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025

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Q:   How many courses does IIT Kanpur offer?
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IIT Kanpur offers UG, PG and doctoral courses. The popular courses include BTech, BSc, MTech, MSc and MBA. The duration of the courses ranges from two to five years depending on the course. Interested students can apply online froom the official website of the institute or via the accepted entrance exam. 

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Q:   What are the Cutoff marks for IIT Kanpur BSc Statistics and Data Science course?
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The closing rank of round one for the IIT Kanpur BSc Statistics and Data Science course for the year 2023 through the JEE Advanced was 1,090 while on another hand the closing rank of last round for the BSc Statistics and Data Science course was 1,090.     

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Q:   What are the Cutoff marks for IIT Kanpur BSc Economics course?
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The closing rank of round one for the IIT Kanpur BSc Economics course for the year 2023 through the JEE Advanced was 3,242 while on another hand the closing rank of last round for the BSc Economics course was 3,653.     

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IIT Kanpur Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Can we get direct admission in IIT Kanpur?
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No, IIT Kanpur only offers merit-based admission for all the courses. It accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission to BTech. Candidates are required to qualify JEE Main exam prior to appearing for JEE Advanced. Apart from its flagship programme, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) offers BSc, BS, MTech, MSc, MDes, MBA, along with a few Dual Degree programmes. Admission to all courses is based on scores obtained in the entrance examinations such as GATE, IIT JAM, CEED and CAT. Along with UG and PG courses, IIT Kanpur also offers PhD in various specialisations, admisison to which again is entrance-based.

Q:   Is IIT Kanpur good for placement?
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As of now, the institute has released the phase-I placement statistics. A total of 913 students were placed and 989 job offers were distributed among them. Check the complete insights of IIT Kanpur placements 2024 from the table below:

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Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I

Total job offers

989

Average package 

INR 26.27 LPA 

Students placed

913

International offers

22

Q:   How can I get admission to IIT Kanpur for BTech?
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Admission to the BTech programme is completely entrance exam-based, i.e., based on JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced scores. Candidates seeking admission to BTech can not get admission to IIT Kanpur with only the scores of JEE Main. JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling is the only selection criteria followed by the institute. However, to be eligible for the BTech programme, students are required to have passed their Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate with Science subjects (i.e., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). 

IIT Kanpur MTech Admission 2025

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: COAP, GATE

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DatesUpcoming Events
Oct '25-Nov '25
Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionTentative
2 Jan '26
GATE 2026 Admit Card
7 Feb '26
GATE 2026 Exam
8 Feb '26
GATE 2026 Exam
14 Feb '26
GATE 2026 Exam
DatesPast Events
8 Oct '25 - 13 Oct '25
GATE 2026 Registration with late fees
28 Aug '25 - 7 Oct '25
GATE 2026 Application form availability without late fees
9 Jul '25 - 10 Jul '25
COAP 2025 Round 10 additional rounds for college allotment offers
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Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Kanpur for MTech?
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Students who want admission to MTech at IIT Kanpur should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year course) or must have completed their master's degree in Science with the specified marks. A relaxation of 5% aggregate or 0.5 CPI is offered to reserved category candidates. 

Q:   Does IIT Kanpur conduct any interview round for MTech admission?
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No, there is no interview round for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur. Admission offers for GATE-qualified candidates are displayed on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). Students must register at the COAP portal to view and accept their offers. Registration on COAP portal is free. Additionally, candidates are advised to download COAP 2022 information brochure. COAP Registration number is mandatory to apply for M.Tech at IIT Kanpur admission portal. Candidates who have not qualified GATE are communicated directly by the department via e-mail.

Q:   Can I do M.Tech without valid GATE score in IIT Kanpur?
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A valid GATE score is required for admission to the M.Tech programme in the case of regular (non-sponsored) candidates. The requirement of GATE score is waived off for the candidates with MBBS degree as well as for the BTech graduates from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years in BTech. Additionally, A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (four-year programme) or a master's degree in Science with marks/ CPI not below the specified minimum is required for M.Tech admission.

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Total students1939
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IIT Kanpur Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the MBA application fee for IIT Kanpur?
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The application fee for various category students for the MBA programme offered at IIT Kanpur is given below:

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Application Fee

General 

INR 1,600

SC/ST/EWS/DAP (Differently Abled Person)

INR 800

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Q:   What is the fee for BTech at IIT Kanpur?
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IIT Kanpur BTech course fee is INR 8 Lakhs. This fee is sourced from unofficial sources. For the exact fee, students can reach out to the admission office. Students should pay the JEE Main application fee which is Rs 625 and 325 for boys and girls. JEE Advanced application fee is between 1,400 and INR 2,800.

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Q:   What is the eligibility for Surge IIT Kanpur Program?
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Students-Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) is an internship programme of IIT Kanpur. The programme is offered to the three categories - SAARC students, Non-IITK students, and IIT Kanpur students. The eligibility to get the SURGE IIT Kanpur internship may vary depending on the category of the students. The minimum eligibility requires the candidates to complete 3rd of BTech course.

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IIT Kanpur Scholarships

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Q:   Does IIT Kanpur offer scholarships to the students?
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 IIT Kanpur offers financial assistance to needy and deserving students. Some of the IITK scholarships are as follows:

  • Scholarships from Donors
  • Scholarship for Free Basic Mess
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Q:   What scholarships are offered at IIT Kanpur?
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IIT Kanpur offers several scholarships to students with excellent performances in academic and extra-curricular fields. The institute also provides scholarships students from Economically Weaker Sections. Some of the scholarships offered are as follows:

  1. Scholarships from Donors
  2. Inspire Scholarships
  3. Merit scholarship
  4. Scholarships for Free Basic Mess 
  5. Sports scholarship
 
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Q:   How many specialisations does IIT Kanpur offer in MTech?
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IIT Kanpur offers the M.Tech programme in 15 specialisations, including Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering & Management, Photonics Science & Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering and Earth Sciences. All these specialisations together have a total intake of 736 students spread unevenly.

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Top recruiting companies include TATA Group, Ashok Leyland, Siemens, Godrej Group, and renowned international firms like Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Tesla, etc.
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There are no placement for M.Sc. students in our department because only coaching center is offering the job with low salary package, So students are not interested in it.
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Placements: Every single student who went for placement ended up getting a spot in coaching institutes like Physics Wallah and Prutor, with packages typically ranging from about 6 to 7 LPA. When it comes to math, it seems like a lot of folks are looking to pursue their Ph.D., whether in India or overseas, if we are talking placements, Statistics is actually doing better than Mathematics in our department.
Infrastructure: Talking about the colleges infrastructure, it includes all the basics, clean water supply, spacious Science labs, an auditorium for cultural events, and a playground for sports, there is also a well-stocked library and tidy classrooms. Students can take advantage of transportation and on-campus housing if they do not have their own rides, the mess is kept clean, and while the food is pretty good, I think adding more choices that students like would be a bonus.
Faculty: The faculty and staff do a solid job here. First-year classes felt a lot like high school, which made the transition smoother, the college does a nice job recognizing academic achievements and really goes out of its way to celebrate the top performers.
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Placements: Honestly, when it comes to placements for this course, it’s pretty much non-existent. Hardly any companies show up for recruitment. Now, if you look at other courses, though, the situation is much brighter. They actually have solid placement opportunities. And here’s a little silver lining: students from this course can still throw their hats in the ring for placements in those other programs. On average, the packages can reach anywhere from 10 to 15 LPA.
Infrastructure: The college has pretty solid infrastructure and decent amenities, You know, the on-campus housing is actually quite comfy and well-managed. A lot of students choose to live there. As for the food service, it’s okay, meets the basic standards, nothing fancy.
Faculty: The faculty here is just fantastic. Every single member really knows their stuff when it comes to their field. They’re super accessible and are always ready to lend a hand to students, the way they teach works well, giving students a solid grasp of the material, the curriculum is modern, and the test questions strike a nice balance, not too easy, not too hard.
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Placements: The highest package is 9 LPA, and the average package is 7 LPA. The lowest package is 4 LPA. About 60% of the students got placed in our batch. Many reputed companies reached our college campus for recruitment, and several students got internships.
Infrastructure: Classrooms and labs are average and not cleaned on a daily basis. The quality of food available in the mess and canteen is not acceptable. Wi-Fi facilities are only for faculty members. The hostel rooms are not so comfortable and very small. Sports and medical facilities are available.
Faculty: Teachers are very qualified and knowledgeable but they are not much helpful. They became angry if students asked about their doubts. The teaching quality is good but the behaviour of faculty members is not acceptable. Only few curriculum activities are conducted.
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Placements: In our senior batch, 55 out of 70 students have secured placements so far, with an average package of 15 LPA as a base. The big names hiring include Microsoft, Intel, Flipkart, and Saplabs, among others. As for the roles, we are talking about SDE, data scientists, and cybersecurity engineers. The highest package is 60 LPA.
Infrastructure: The campus comprises all the required academic and research buildings, a central library, well-equipped labs, and classrooms that have Wi-Fi accessibility. In addition to this, students may use the residential facilities and dining halls. The hostel accommodation is generally considered satisfactory. The food in the mess is middling, and the health center is staffed with medical professionals who are there to help if someone falls sick.
Faculty: The teaching staff comprises faculty members who possess good qualifications and have sufficient knowledge. They are very creative in their activities, and this attracts listeners. They are using the method of storytelling and participating in discussions to explain the concepts. The curriculum is on point and perfectly suitable. Otherwise, students who are well-covered in the concepts are mostly good at finding ways to clear the exams.
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Placements: In this college, there are many companies interested in this course and providing the best package, like 7 LPA to 30 LPA. The highest salary is present. This company provides a 2 to 3 years agreement for employees who do not resign from the company. This course is held every year, and the maximum number of students is placed in the company.
Infrastructure: In this college, infrastructure is also good because it is a top college for this course. In this college, facilities are provided like classrooms, labs, a hostel, a bathroom, a library, a canteen, an auditorium, a lift, CCTV, etc. Facilities are available. Sports and games facilities are also available.
Faculty: In this course, faculty is very good and manages the organisation to follow the rules and regulations of the college. In this college, professors and teachers with high level qualifications are present, and the best quality of teaching knowledge is available. This exam was very difficult, but this college provides some important questions to be asked in the exam.
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Placements: More than 75% of students get placed every year in my course. The highest package is 15 LPA, and the lowest package is 3 LPA. The percentage of students who got internships in my course is 60%. Companies like Visa, Tech Mahindra, and Axis Bank visit the college every year for placements.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in my course are good. Wi-Fi, classrooms, library, and all things are present. The food is very good. Medical facilities are available. Sports and games are also present in the college.
Faculty: Teachers in my course are so good helpful and qualified. They all have great teaching qualities. The course curriculum is not relevant. It makes students industry-ready. Semester exams in my course are so easy. The pass percentage is more than 70% in this course.
Other: I chose this course to get the best knowledge, and we got a job in my course. Events and campus crowd are good. Scholarships are available in my course.
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IIT Kanpur Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   What GATE score is required for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur?
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As per the details collated from various sources on the internet, a student must have a GATE rank up to 200 or below for admission to M.Tech at IIT Kanpur.  While there is no minimum GATE score for IIT admission, the minimum rank/ score requirement depends completely on the individual institutes participating in the admission process. However, keeping the past cut off trends in mind, candidates must score a GATE rank of up to or below 200 and their minimum GATE score must be between 400-800. The closing ranks of GATE COAP 2022 for the General All India category are as follows:

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Microelectronics and VLSI

717

Control and Automation

678

Power Engineering

650

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You may simply register at IIT Kanpur-Online's website to apply. Once you go to the website, click on the 'Apply' tab and then fill the registration form. Login and complete the application to submit it successfully.

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Who can apply for MSc at IIT Kanpur-Online?

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You can apply for MSc at IIT Kanpur if you meet these criteria:

  • Minimum CPI 5.5 or 55% in the qualifying degree
  • Clearing the department specified cutoff of GATE/ JAM
  • BTech/ B.E/ MSc/ BS EE, ECE, CS, Electronics, Physics, etc. is the Department specific eligibility.
  • Mathematics in Class 12/ UG level

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Are IIT Kanpur Online admissions open?

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Yes IIT Kanpur Online admissions are open now. You can go to the website of the institute to register for the desired course. The eligibility and selection criteria is available at the website. Make sure to apply before the last date.

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How can I get admission in IIT Kanpur-Online?

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To get admission in IIT Kanpur-Online you can go through these steps:

  1. Apply online at the website.
  2. The institute will review the application.
  3. Appear for the IITK Online Entrance Test if required
  4. IIT Kanpur-Online will announce the test results. 
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IIT Kanpur-Online eligibility is as follows:

  • UG degree in relevant field with minimum of 55% aggregate or 5.5 CPI
  • GATE/ JAM
  • Written Test/ Online Interview may be held for those exempted from appearing for the entrance test

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