IIT Kanpur (IITK): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Admission 2025, Ranking, Courses

 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

After completing degree from IIT Kanpur, students can participate in the placement drive conducted by the institute. In 2021, the average MBA package was INR 12.10 LPA. Check below packages offered during IIT Kanpur 2021-23 placements:

CTC	Package
the highest	INR 24 LPA
Median	INR 17.25 LPA
Top 50% CTC	INR 22.20 LPA
the lowest	INR 12.41 LPA
Average	INR 18.14 LPA

The leading companies that were part of IIT Kanpur placements 2024 are mentioned in the table below:

IIT Kanpur Placements 2024: Top Recruiters
ICICI Bank	Trident Group	Infosys
Texas Instruments	HPCL	Cognizant
NVIDIA	Bajaj Auto	Deloitte
HDFC Bank	LUMIQ	Tata Steel

The total fee for the four-year BS programme of IIT Kanpur is INR 8 lakh. This is inclusive of the one-time admission and caution deposits but is not inclusive of the hostel fee. 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. 

The best way to understand whether a college is worth picking for any course is by taking the reviews of the college and course from current or past students. The below list highlights the review of BSc course offered by IIT Kanpur. These reviews are fetched from multiple verified students' reviews available on Shiksha for BSc at IIT Kanpur. Check what students have to say in the below pointers:

• Almost 95% of students get placed every year in our college. Students get placed with the average salary package of 20 LPA.
• IIT Kanpur is a very good college for research
• Companies such as Intel, American Express, Jio, Qualcomm and JP Morgan visit the college for placements
• Top roles offered here include Software Developer, Business Analyst, Management Consultant, etc.
• There is unlimited Wi-Fi availability with a speed of around 100 Mbps. The classrooms are excellent. They can accommodate 50 to 600 students. 
• It has the best teachers in our country. They are highly qualified
• The professors are highly qualified and supportive. They are always ready to help you in academics.

To read more BSc reviews for IIT Kanpur,  check out this link.

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

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,600
SC/ST/EWS/DAP (Differently Abled Person)	INR 800

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

Yes, candidates securing 2000 rank can easily get top IITs, including Kanpur, Delhi, Bombay and Madras among others. JEE Advanced Round 1 cutoff 2023 has been released on June 30. As per the first cutoff list, candidates with 2000 rank can opt for specialisations such as, Computer Science and Engineering,  Mathematics and Scientific Computing and Statistics and Data Science, among others for IIT Kanpur. Given below is the list of BTech specialisations that fall within the 2000 rank for IIT Kanpur admission 2023: 

BTech Specialisations	2023
Computer Science & Engineering	215
Electrical Engineering	1305

 

The domain-wise distribution has been released for the MBA batch 2021-23. Analytics emerged as the top domain during MBA placements 2023, with 27% of offers made in it. The second in the sequence was the IT/ Consulting domain with 23% of offers made. The following table illustrates the domain-wise split of IIT Kanpur placements 2023 for MBA:

 

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
NIT Tiruchirapalli (NIRF Rank 9)	INR 12 LPA	INR 5 lakh	Class 12 with PCM/ PBM + JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling
Jadavpur University (NIRF Rank 10)	INR 10 LPA	INR 9,600 - INR 1.2 lakh	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 60% + WBJEE + Counselling
VIT Vellore (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
BITS Pilani (NIRF Rank 25)	INR 30.37 LPA	INR 20 lakh	Class 12 with minimum of 75% + BITSAT
Jamia Millia Islamia (NIRF Rank 26)	INR 10 LPA	INR 64,600	Class 12 with PCM with 55%/ 3-4 year diploma with 55% + JEE Main
SRM IST (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
Amity University (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
Chandigarh University (NIRF Rank 38)	INR 9.54 LPA	INR 4.7 lakh - INR 14.6 lakh	Class 12 with at least 50-60% aggregate + CUCET/ JEE Main
LPU (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)

The final IIT Kanpur CAT cutoff 2023 will be released after the CAT exam results are announced. IIT Kanpur admission 2024 to MBA course is based on CAT scores 2023 followed by the final Interview round. Going as per the last three year trends, IIT Kanpur cutoff 2022 for CAT was 90 Percentile. Tabulated below is IIT Kanpur cutoff for MBA offered through CAT  for last three years:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIT Kanpur - IME : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section	2020	2021	2022
Overall	92.5	90	90
Quants	50	50	50
VA-RC	50	50	50
DI-LR	50	50	50

The list of documents to be submitted at the time of MBA application 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

The table below represents the IIT Kanpur placement packages for the 2024 drive:

Branch	Average Package (2024)	Median Package (2024)
MBA	INR 18.20 LPA	INR 19.90 LPA
AE*	INR 20.10 LPA	INR 17.70 LPA
BSBE*	INR 13.80 LPA	INR 14.70 LPA
CE*	INR 16.30 LPA	INR 15.80 LPA
CHE*	INR 18.90 LPA	INR 16 LPA
CSE*	INR 52.80 LPA	INR 40.70 LPA
EE*	INR 27.60 LPA	INR 23.50 LPA
ME*	INR 19.70 LPA	INR 19.20 LPA
MSE*	INR 17.30 LPA	INR 15 LPA

*The statistics mentioned above are gathered from public sources and for BTech.

Yes, IIT Kanpur offer the most spacious hostels and the largest rooms for the students along with 22 hours of eating facilities available in the campus ranging from some well-known food chains to hostel canteens which are well-stocked. Every hostel has a basketball court, few badminton courts, a volleyball court, table tennis room, a television room, a computer room, a reading room for newspaper, magazines, journals, etc., and a hall office to handle hostel affairs.

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. 

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's what you need to know:

Placement and Career Opportunities:
* Placement rates are low for M.Sc. students, especially those in Mathematics, with most opting for PhD programs instead.
* Fewer companies visit the campus for recruitment, and the ones that do offer lower salaries (around 6-7 LPA).
* Coaching institutes are a major employer for M.Sc. students, with packages ranging from 6-10 LPA.
* Most students prefer pursuing PhD programs over industry jobs.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Excellent infrastructure, with well-maintained hostels, libraries, and laboratories.
* 24/7 high-speed internet connectivity, modern equipment, and air-conditioned classrooms.
* Good mess facilities and recreational spaces.

Faculty and Curriculum:
* Highly qualified and experienced professors with a strong research background.
* Relevant and advanced curriculum that prepares students for PhD programs and research careers.
* Strong emphasis on practical skills and theoretical foundations.

Student Life and Extracurricular Activities:
* Campus life is vibrant, with frequent events and festivities.
* Freedom to move around the campus and interact with peers from different departments.
* Plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events.

In conclusion, pursuing an M.Sc. at IIT Kanpur may not be ideal for students seeking immediate career prospects or high-paying jobs. However, for those interested in academia, research, or pursuing a PhD program, IIT Kanpur offers excellent infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum. Ultimately, the decision depends on your academic goals and priorities.

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:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I
Total job offers	989
Average package	INR 26.27 LPA
Students placed	913
International offers	22

To apply for the IIT Kanpur scholarships, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website.
• Check the eligibility criteria and apply accordingly.
• Now, submit the relevant documents and apply for the scholarship.

The official placement details for the 2023 drive are yet to be released by the institute. However, according to the official placement report, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur successfully concluded phase I of the final placements 2022 on December 15, 2021. Moreover, the institute received an impressive 47 international offers at the end of phase I. Based on the data fetched from multiple media sources and the official website, the key highlights of IIT Kanpur placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Median Salary	INR 15 LPA
the highest package (PPO)	INR 4 crore per annum
the highest domestic package	INR 1.9 crore per annum
Students accepted job offers	1,128
No. of offers made	1,200
PPOs	208
International offers	74
Students received offers above INR 1 crore per annum	33
Companies visited	250+

NOTE: The above placement data is sourced from various sources on the internet. In the absence of course-wise placements, this is the overall placements data released from the institute.

{Source: Ph.D. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and testimonials provided, here's what stands out:

* Research Opportunities: IIT Kanpur offers excellent research opportunities, with over 90-100% of research scholars able to secure positions as professors or postdoctoral fellows, either in India or abroad.
* Faculties: The faculty members are top-notch, with most having completed their post-doctorates from renowned institutions. Teachers are described as "amazing", "helpful", and "kind".
* Infrastructure: The institute has modern facilities, including modern classrooms, projectors, TVs, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The campus lab is equipped with necessary equipment, and the library has a vast collection of books.
* Placement: While the focus is on academic excellence, IIT Kanpur's placement record is impressive, with top companies like Microsoft, Reliance, and Goldman Sachs recruiting students. The highest package offered is around INR24 lakhs, while the average package is around INR16 lakhs.
* Supportive Environment: The institute fosters a supportive environment, encouraging students to excel academically and professionally. This includes providing industry tours, internships, and guidance from experienced faculty members.

However, it's essential to note that:

* Semester Exams: Seminars exams are challenging, and students must put in significant effort to prepare.
* Tuition Fee: The tuition fee may seem high to some, although the institute claims it is reasonable compared to other similar institutions.

Overall, IIT Kanpur appears to be an excellent choice for pursuing a Ph.D., offering a rich research environment, world-class faculties, and promising placement prospects. However, prospective students should carefully consider the challenges associated with completing a Ph.D. programme and weigh the pros and cons accordingly.

Here's a summary of key points:

* Excellent research opportunities
* Top-notch faculties
* Modern infrastructure
* Impressive placement records
* Supportive environment
* Challenging semester exams
* Reasonable tuition fees