Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Government of India
- Govt.
- Estd:1959
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), established in 1959 with technical assistance from a consortium of nine U.S. universities, is a premier Institute of National Importance located on a sprawling 1,055-acre green campus. Consistently ranked among the top 5 engineering institutions in India by NIRF, the institute is celebrated for its path-breaking research.
The B.Tech program at IIT Kanpur is a 4-year undergraduate degree offered in disciplines such as Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineering, characterized by its highly flexible “choice-based” credit system that allows students to pursue minors or double majors in diverse fields like Economics or AI.
4-year B.Tech programs in core engineering disciplines like Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, along with specialized ones such as Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Engineering Physics, and Materials Science & Engineering.
₹9.19 Lakhs to over ₹11 Lakhs for the entire BTech course
IIT Kanpur B.Tech admission is strictly based on JEE Advanced ranks, requiring candidates to qualify JEE Main, achieve a top rank in JEE Advanced, and participate in the JoSAA counselling process for seat allocation. Eligibility includes passing Class 12 (PCM) with (75%) marks (65%) for SC/ST.
- There are 15 Halls of Residence (10 for boys, 2 for girls, and specialized towers).
- Provides high-performance computing (HPC) resources and is operational 24/7 with high-speed fiber-optic connectivity across the campus.
- Modern, air-conditioned seminar halls and classrooms equipped with advanced audio-visual tools.
- A full-fledged hospital with 24/7 emergency services, specialized doctors, and a pharmacy.
- Internal shuttle services, a dedicated Metro Station (IIT Kanpur Station) connecting to the city, and even a helicopter ferry service to Lucknow.
