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NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, IIT Kanpur ranks #4 under the category 'Engineering'.
The GATE 2025 registration process with late fee is closed now for admission to the MTech course. The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.
A few more updates are given below:
- JEE Main 2025 Session 1 registration has closed for IIT Kanpur admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam is scheduled to be held from Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2025.
- The JEE Advanced 2025 exam date has been announced for the BTech course. As per the official website, the JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2025. Further, the application form will be released in Apr 2025.
- The IIT JAM 2025 online registration process for admission to the MSc course has closed now. The IIT JAM 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on Feb 2, 2025.
- CEED registration 2025 with a late fee is closed for IIT Kanpur admission to the M.Des course. As per the schedule, the CEED 2025 exam date is Jan 19, 2025.
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IIT Kanpur Admission Dates 2025
IIT Kanpur accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for IIT Kanpur admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2025
- Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, COAP
Dates | Events |
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2 Jan '25 | GATE 2025 Admit Card |
1 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 Exam (CS1 | AG | MA | CS2 | NM | MT | TF |IN) |
2 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 Exam (ME | PE | AR | EE) |
M.Sc. Admissions 2025
- Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, IIT JAM, CSIR NET
Dates | Events |
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Jan '25 | IIT JAM 2025 Admit CardTentative |
2 Feb '25 | IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Q: Which exam do I need to write to pursue BS from IIT Kanpur?
Candidates seeking admission to BS at IIT Kanpur must have a valid score in JEE Main, JEE Advanced and go through JoSAA counselling for final admission. Admission is completely entrance exam-based and candidates seeking admission can not get into IIT Kanpur with only the scores of JEE Main. JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling is the mandatory requirement. Additionally, to be eligible for the BSc programme, students are required to have passed their Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate with Science subjects (i.e., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
Q: Which is the most competitive BS specialisation offered by IIT Kanpur?
With respect to the past years' cutoff, Mathematics and Scientific Computing is considered to be the most competitive specialisation under this programme. Followed by this, Statistics & Data Science and Economics are the popular specialisations available at IIT Kanpur. However, a specialisation must be selected out of interest, past academic experience and qualification rather than on the basis of popularity and competitiveness.
Q: What GATE score is required for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur?
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:
Course | COAP Round 9 score (General-All India) 2022 |
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717 | |
678 | |
650 |
Q: What are the Cutoff marks for IIT Kanpur BSc Economics course?
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.
Q: How can I prepare for BTech admission to IIT Kanpur?
The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at IIT Kanpur is all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIT start preparing from Class 11, a prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:
- Choose the reference books wisely
- Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions).
- Revise as much as possible
- Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
- Solve previous year’s NCERT question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
- To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:
NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions | NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions | NCERT2 Class 11 Maths Solutions |
While the short-term goal must be to clear JEE Main, the ultimate objective must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the Downloadable8 strategy for JEE Advanced.
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Q: What all MBA specialisations are offered at IIT Kanpur?
Below-mentioned is a list of specialisations offered under the IIT Kanpur MBA programme:
MBA Specialisations at IIT Kanpur | ||
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Marketing | HR | IT |
Finance and Economics | Operations | Analytics |
Strategy | - | - |
Q: Is IIT Kanpur government or private?
Established by the Indian government, IIT Kanpur is one of the most eminent institutes. It was founded in 1959, IIT Kanpur is a government institute that offers various courses across five different fields at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Talking about the NIRF Rankings 2023, IIT Kanpur has been ranked 4 in 'Engineering' and 5 in 'Overall' categories.
Q: What is the hostel charges for IIT Kanpur courses?
IIT Kanpur hostel charges is almost same for all courses. Students might have to pay hostel charges either annually or semester-wise. Below are IIT Kanpur hostel fee for all courses:
Course | Hostel Fee without Mess | Total Mess Fee |
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BTech/ BSc | INR 10,200 | INR 1.12 lakh |
MSc | INR 5,100 - INR 12,750 | INR 56,440 - INR 1.41 lakh |
MBA | INR 5,100 - INR 1.70 lakh | INR 56,440 |
MDes | INR 5,100 | INR 56,440 |
MTech | INR 5,100 | INR 56,440 |
Q: What if I can't get into IIT Kanpur for BTech?
Not getting into IIT Kanpur or any other top IIT should not be considered an end to a student’s career. While IIT Kanpur average package is INR 18.14 LPA for its 2023 placements batch, can IIT Kanpur guarantee the same for each and every student of the batch? The answer is no. What truly matters is a student’s dream to pursue a career in Engineering and as long as they are ready to work on their learning and are focused towards achieving their goal, they must not feel defeated in case of not getting into IIT Kanpur.
Additionally, students always have an option to go for other good private and government universities and colleges to pursue their BTech degree. Some of these options are as follows:
BTech College Name | Avg/ Median Package | Total Tuition Fee (BTech) | BTech Admission Process |
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(NIRF Rank 9) | INR 12 LPA | INR 5 lakh | Class 12 with PCM/ PBM + JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling |
(NIRF Rank 10) | INR 10 LPA | INR 9,600 - INR 1.2 lakh | Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 60% + WBJEE + Counselling
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(NIRF Rank 11) | INR 9.23 LPA | INR 4.9 lakh - INR 7.8 lakh | Class 12 with PCM/ PCB with at least 60% (50% for SC/ ST and others) + VITEEE + Counselling |
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (NIRF Rank 19) | INR 4.50 LPA | INR 10 lakh - INR 17 lakh | Class 12 with a minimum 45% of aggregate + JEE Main, TNEA, AEEE |
(NIRF Rank 25) | INR 30.37 LPA | INR 20 lakh | Class 12 with minimum of 75% + BITSAT |
(NIRF Rank 26) | INR 10 LPA | INR 64,600 | Class 12 with PCM with 55%/ 3-4 year diploma with 55% + JEE Main
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(NIRF Rank 28) | INR 9.5 LPA | INR 5 lakh - INR 12 lakh | Class 12 with minimum 50%- 60% + JEE Main, SRMJEE, TANCET, SAT India |
(NIRF Rank 31) | INR 5.50 LPA | INR 7.5 lakh - INR 25.9 lakh | Class 12 with PCM/ PCB with an aggregate of 60% (55% for Sponsored students) + PI |
(NIRF Rank 38) | INR 9.54 LPA | INR 4.7 lakh - INR 14.6 lakh | |
(NIRF Rank 50) | INR 8.0 LPA | INR 8.4 lakh - 16 lakh | Class 12 with PCM/PCB with 60% + LPUNEST/ JEE Main/ CUET (KQ Test + Interview for BTech CSE-Software Production) |
Q: What is the date of JEE Main 2024?
NTA announced JEE Main 2024 dates. NTA coducted the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions. JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 was January 24 to February 1 while the second session was held from April 4 to 15. Candidates can check JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 and 2 on this page. JEE Main 2024 application form session 1 was available from November 1 to December 4. For session 2, NTA released application form on February 2.
Q: What is the fee for BTech at IIT Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur BTech course fee is INR 8 Lakhs. However, this fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. For the exact fee, students can reach out to the admission office. Other than this, students are required to pay the JEE Main application fee which is INR 625 (for boys) and INR 325 (for girls). For JEE Advanced, the application fee ranges from INR 1,400 to INR 2,800 for different category students.
Q: When should I apply for MBA in IIT Kanpur?
As per the previous year dates, IIT Kanpur registration is expected to begin in December, 2023. Below is the tentative schedule for IIT Kanpur MBA admission:
Event | Date |
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Opening date of online application form (through Pingala portal) | 30 Dec, 2023 |
Last date to apply | 13 Feb, 2024 |
Shortlist announcement | End of Feb, 2024 |
Personal Interview | 16-19 Mar, 2024 |
Declaration of admission results | First week of May, 2024 |
Q: Can I get admission in IIT Kanpur in BTech if my JEE Advanced rank is between 10000 and 15000?
The cut off rank in Round 6 for B.Sc. in Chemistry is 11824 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology.
Q: What is the NIRF Ranking of IIT Kanpur MBA course?
NIRF has ranked IIT Kanpur under the 'Management' Category for past three-years. Check below the NIRF rankings:
Year | Rank |
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2023 | 23 |
2022 | 20 |
2021 | 16 |
Q: How many courses does IIT Kanpur offer?
IIT Kanpur offers numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses, including BTech, BSc, MTech, MSc, MBA, MDes, MSc+PhD, MS by Research, and PhD. The institute also offers several integrated courses for candidates willing to change their courses. The duration for all the UG and PG courses ranges from two to five years depending on the course. For admission to any of these courses, students are either required to apply via the official website of the institute or via the accepted exam's official website.
Q: What is one-time fee for IIT Kanpur courses?
IIT Kanpur one-time fee is usually paid during admission. Candidates have to pay this one-time fee in the start along with the course fee to confirm their seat in the institute. Below is one-time fee for IIT Kanpur courses:
Course | One-Time Fee |
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BTech/ MTech/ MBA | INR 19,950 |
MDes | INR 9,450 - INR 19,950 |
MSc | INR 9,450 |
Q: What is Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2024?
Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2024 also, called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2024 will be announced by the NTA along with the session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2024 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2024. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2024 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2024 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.
Q: What rank is required in IIT JAM for IIT Kanpur MSc admission?
The IIT Kanpur MSc cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1, wherein the M.Sc. in Statistics is the most competitive specialisation with a closing rank of 58 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is M.Sc. in Mathematics with a cutoff rank of 131. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the MSc courses must secure a rank up to 131 to be eligible for IIT Kanpur.
IIT Kanpur admission to the MSc course is based on IIT JAM scores, followed by the IIT JAM counselling process. Only candidates on the JAM 2024 merit list based on JAM 2024 scorecard will be eligible to apply for admission.
Q: How can I apply for BS at IIT Kanpur?
In order to apply for BS at IIT Kanpur, candidates are required to go through the official application of JEE Main followed by applying for JEE Advanced. The process to apply for JEE Mains 2023 consists of three steps, i.e, registration, form filling & document upload followed by payment of application fees. All steps are as follows:
- Open the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and click on the ‘Registration for JEE (Main) 2023’ link.
- Fill out the registration form with the required information followed by clicking on the submit button.
- Fill the detailed application form and upload scanned images and documents.
- Pay the application fees.
The application form is submitted automatically after the successful payment of application fees. Read more details around JEE Main application form and fee 2022 here.
Q: How many specialisations does IIT Kanpur offer in MTech?
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.
Q: How can I get a seat in IIT Kanpur?
To get a seat in IIT Kanpur for BTech/BSc/BS admission, candidates must qualify JEE Advanced. The IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced Cutoff 2024 was released branch-wise and category-wise. Among the General AI category candidates, the Cutoff ranks for different courses closed at a range of 252 and 10058. The most competitive course among the General AI quota candidates was BTech in CSE. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks closed at a range of 132 and 4766.
Q: On which date will CAT exam take place?
CAT 2023 exam date is November 26. The CAT 2023 registration has started from August 2 and the last date to apply for CAT is September 13, 2023. The CAT score will be accepted for admission Candidates need to register and appear for CAT 2023. The CAT 2023 registration fee has been increased again this year. Now the fee is INR 2,400 for General/NC-OBC candidates and INR 1,200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. There is no other change in CAT from last year. The
Q: What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in CSE at IIT Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 248 and, 10037 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. The Last Round for Computer Science and Engineering is 248 for the General AI category.
Furthermore, according to IIT Kanpur OBC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering is 129. In addition, the cutoff varied from 129 to 4405 in the OBC category. For more information, click here.
Q: How can I get admission in IIT Kanpur for MTech?
Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur must have passed a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year course) or must have completed their master's degree in Science with marks not below the specified minimum. A relaxation of 5% aggregate or 0.5 CPI is offered to SC/ST/PwD category candidates on the minimum eligibility score. Additionally, 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 for the candidates with a BTech/BS (4-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 BTech/BS (4-year).
Q: What is the IIT Kanpur seat reservation policy for BSc?
IIT Kanpur BSc seat reservation is prescribed by the Board of Governors subject to the policy formulated from time to time by the Government of India. The seats are reserved for the SC, ST, OBC (Not belonging to Creamy Layer) and PwD (Person with Disability) category candidates.
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