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IIT Kanpur Overview

IIT Kanpur is a self-contained engineering institute in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. In the QS World University Ranking 2023, the institute is ranked 264th. According to Institute University Rankings, it is ranked first in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates for the MS and Ph.D. programs are currently being considered by IIT Kanpur. The application period for the same concluded on April 13. The interview shortlist will be announced in May 2022. Candidates for admission to the BTech program must take the JEE Advanced exam on August 28. The cutoff rank for the BTech CSE program ranges from 100 to 3800 across all BTech specializations. The application period for the newly launched 6-month accelerator program will end on April 30.

According to the NIRF, IIT Kanpur is the fourth best engineering institute in India. The institute established the computer science education culture in India. At IIT Kanpur, the first computer science courses were taught on IBM systems. Later, the institute launched its own academic program in computer science and engineering, leading to MTech and Ph.D. degrees. The institute currently has 3938 UG students and 2540 PG students enrolled. The IIT Kanpur campus is one of the largest in India. The campus has a total area of 1055 acres and 108 buildings.

The institute offers over 75 engineerings, management, science, design, and research courses. Among the 75+ courses available, the BTech program is the most popular among students. Admission to the program is contingent on a JEE Advanced rank and participation in the JoSAA counseling process. The cutoff for the BTech program at IIT Kanpur is between 100 and 3000 in the JEE Advanced exam. The program's total intake is 741 seats, with the maximum number of students enrolled in Electrical Engineering.

The four-year BTech program at IIT Kanpur costs INR 8.30 lacs. In the last five years, the institute's fees have increased by up to 76 percent. The annual fee for the IIT Kanpur BTech p

IIT Kanpur Overview

The four-year BTech program at IIT Kanpur costs INR 8.30 lacs. In the last five years, the institute's fees have increased by up to 76 percent. The annual fee for the IIT Kanpur BTech program was previously INR 29000, but it has now been increased to INR 1,24,750 per year. The fee increase has improved not only the teaching standards but also the recruitment at IIT Kanpur.

The institute's 2022 placement drive has begun. So far, 1300 placement offers have been made, with 1100 of these acceptances. To date, 207 pre-placement offers have been received. The highest international salary was INR 2.06 CPA, and the highest domestic salary was INR 1.2 CPA. Axtria, EXL, Goldman Sachs, OLA, and other recruiters visited the campus.

In addition, the institute has launched a new educational initiative, SURGE IIT Kanpur. Students-Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) is an 8-week program offered by IIT Kanpur's Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). The short-term program offers UG research projects outside of the classroom setting. The program is available to both IIT Kanpur and non-IIT Kanpur students.

At the moment, the program is home to 599 IIT Kanpur students, 704 non-IIT Kanpur students, 6 SAARC students, and 66 international students. SURGE students who produce exceptional quality research during the period are recognized with an award and a certificate of commendation.

Ranking of IIT Kanpur

According to Collegedunia Reviews, IIT Kanpur receives an above-average rating of 8.9/10. Other agency rankings for the year 2021 include:

The QS World University Ranking 2023 places it at number 264.
The ARIIA rankings 2021 place it fourth.
The NIRF 2021 ranked 5 and 4 in the Overall and Engineering categories, respectively.
The NIRF 2021 also ranks the institute 16th for its management programs.
The National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked IIT K at 6 in the overall category and 4 in the BTech category for the year 2020.
IIT Kanpur's BTech program was ranked 20th in Indiatoday 2020.
IIT Kanpur was ranked sixth in the overall category by QS 2020.

Courses at IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur offers over 75 courses at the undergraduate, graduate, dual, and doctoral levels. IIT Kanpur offers two undergraduate programs, four graduate programs, three integrated programs, and a doctoral program. BTech, BS, MTech, MDes, MSc, MBA, MSc Ph.D., Ph.D., and other programs are available. Admission to all programs is competitive. Candidates who pass the exams are given admission to the institute. The following are the course details, as well as their eligibility and selection criteria:

Course Offered	Course Details	IIT Kanpur Fees
B.Tech	Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with PCM and 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: JEE Advanced + JoSAA counselling	INR 9.12 Lacs
BS	Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with a CPI of 6/10. Selection Criteria: JEE Advanced + JoSAA counselling	INR 8.30 Lacs
M.Tech	Eligibility: Passed BTech/ BE /BSc with 55% or 5.5/10 CPI. Selection Criteria: GATE + COAP counselling	INR 4.19 Lacs
MS	Eligibility: Passed MTech/ME with 55% or 5.5/10 CPI OR B.Sc with 75% aggregate. Selection Criteria: GATE	INR 1.19 Lacs
MBA	Eligibility: Passed BTech/ BE with 60% or 6/10 CPI OR Architecture applicants with Maths at 10+2 can also apply. Selection Criteria: CAT + GD + PI	INR 2.99 Lacs
M.Sc	Eligibility: Passed bachelor’s degree with at least 55% aggregate. Selection Criteria: IIT JAM	INR 30,650
M.Sc + Phd (MSPD)	Eligibility: Passed bachelor’s degree with 7/10 CPI and without any backlog. Selection Criteria: IIT JAM	-
M.Des	Eligibility: Passed B.Tech/B.E./B.Des/B.Arch with 55% or 5.5/10 CPI. Selection Criteria: CEED	INR 1.19 Lacs
Ph.D	Eligibility: Passed corresponding master’s or bachelor’s degree. Selection Criteria: CAT / GATE / CEED / JRF / NET	INR 1.73 Lacs

Online Courses at IIT Kanpur in 2022

IIT Kanpur offers a variety of online short-term courses, certificate programs, and MOOCs courses. All MOOCs and short-term courses are free and open to students from all programs. IIT Kanpur's E&ICT Academy offers several certificate programs with a variety of specializations that last 4-6 weeks. However, the institute charges a reasonable fee for its certification programs. Any undergraduate, postgraduate, faculty or working professional can enroll in the online courses listed below:

Cyber Security Certificate Program

Certificate Program in Python Programming
Certificate Program in Blockchain Introduction (M) Certificate Program in Data Science and Statistics Fundamentals
Certificate Program in Python Data Science
Certificate Program in Introduction to Machine Learning
Certificate Program (UIPath Process Automation) Zero to Hero

Admission to IIT Kanpur

Admission to IIT Kanpur is solely by entrance examination, followed by counselling.

IIT Kanpur accepts JEE Advanced rank for both BTech and BS, followed by JoSAA Counselling.
GATE scores are required for MTech and MS admissions. COAP provides M.Tech counselling. COAP was held at IIT Madras last year.
M.Des admission at IIT Kanpur is based on CEED exam results.
MBA admissions are based on CAT scores, while IIT-JAM scores are accepted for M.Sc admissions.
Ph.D admissions in Engineering, Management, Science, or Humanities accept corresponding bachelor's or master's degrees with scores in any of the following entrance exams that they have previously qualified for or are yet to qualify for: CAT / GATE / CEED / JRF / NET or any other entrance accepted equivalent to these.

How Do You Apply?

Applications differ depending on the course and the entrance exam. Applicants can use a single application to apply for entrance, counseling, and admission.

B.Tech applications will be accepted through the JEE website, but for counseling (via JoSAA), applicants will need to register again. Likewise, M.Tech applicants.
Because counseling portals are not application portals, candidates must read all instructions before submitting any applications. PhD applications are only accepted through the IIT Kanpur website. When the portal links open, applicants can access it.

BTech from IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur provides a four-year BTech program with nine specializations. The institute's flagship program has an annual fee of INR 2.15 Lacs. Admission to the BTech program at IIT Kanpur is obtained through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). In the JEE Advanced exam, the minimum cutoff rank required for admission is 100, and the maximum cutoff rank required is 4000. With a capacity of 622 students, the institute has managed a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:9 for the B.Tech program. Every year, 600 of the 622 students who graduate participate in the recruitment process, while the remainder pursues higher education.

2022 IIT Kanpur Cutoff (Expected)

The IIT Kanpur BTech Cutoff for the year 2021 is listed below. The cutoff ranks mentioned are for students in the general category. Candidates seeking admission to the institute should look at the rank to get a sense of the IIT Kanpur admissions process.

Courses	IIT Kanpur BTech Cutoff 2021
Courses	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Aerospace Engineering	2209	3809
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering	4610	6837
Chemical Engineering	2229	4063
Civil Engineering	3684	5648
Computer Science and Engineering	100	216
Electrical Engineering	685	1297
Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering	4271	6105
Mathematics and Scientific Computing	321	1045
Mechanical Engineering	1365	2823

GATE 2023

GATE 2023 IIT Kanpur is the GATE 2023 exam's organizing institute. International students from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be able to take the GATE 2023 exam. Such students must be in the final year of their bachelor's degree in engineering and technology or an equivalent degree. In 2022, the exam will include 29 papers, including two new ones: Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM) and Geomatics Engineering (GE). The GATE 2023 syllabus is not expected to change anytime soon. GATE 2023 Syllabus, on the other hand, will include the syllabus for General Aptitude (15%) and Core Discipline (85 percent ). CBT will be used to administer the exam online (Computer Based Test) There will be 65 MCQs, MCQs, and NATs, totaling 100 points. Visit GATE 2023 exam for more information. CBT will be used to administer the exam online (Computer Based Test) There will be 65 MCQs, MSQs, and NATs, totaling 100 points. Visit GATE 2023 exam for more information.

MTech from IIT Kanpur

MTech programmes are available at IIT Kanpur in 13 specialisations. Admission to the IIT Kanpur MTech programme is based on the GATE score, previous academic record, and interview. Candidates who have completed their BTech degree from an IIT by 2021 with current CPI >= 8.0 and CPI of the previous two years >= 8.0 are offered direct admission in the stream of first preference. For other candidates, IIT Kanpur compiles a list of candidates and invites them to the next round of admissions based on their GATE scores.

MTech Cutoff IIT Kanpur 2022 (Expected)

Given below is the M.Tech Cutoff for the year 2021:

Name of the Stream/ Course	General	SC	ST
Aerospace Engineering	750	495	460
Automation and Robotics	750	500	500
Bio Engineering	750	490	490
Chemical Engineering	475	285	285
Civil Engineering	730	630	630
Computer Science Engineering	775	516	516
Earth Science	430	310	269
Electrical Engineering	900	683	594
Engineering Physics	660	396	396
Environmental Engineering	690	690	690
Geo informatics	730	483	483
Industrial Engineering	825	630	630
Industrial Engineering	600	362	362
Mechanical Engineering	750	558	558
Transportation Engineering	728	559	525

MBA from IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur is also regarded as one of the best management schools in the country. The NIRF ranks the institute's MBA programme 16th. The IME, IIT Kanpur, offers the programme based on the CAT exam. The desired CAT percentile for IIT Kanpur MBA admissions is 85 percentile. The programme costs INR 3 LPA in fees. More: Is an MBA from IIT Kanpur or a PGDISEM programme from NITIE better?

Placements at IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur has begun its 2022 recruitment drive. This year, there were more recruiters on campus. The number of placement offers has increased over the previous year. The highest international salary increased by 40.14 (approx.) percent over the previous year.

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2020-22)
Participating recruiters	287
Number of start ups	16
Number of offers made	1300
Number of offers accepted	1100
Number of international offers	47
Number of PPOs	207
Highest international salary	INR 2.06 CPA
Highest domestic salary	INR 1.2 CPA
Top recruiters	Axtria, EXl, Goldman Sachs, OLA

Scholarships at IIT Kanpur

At IIT Kanpur, various types of scholarships are available to both meritorious students and those with limited financial resources. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit or need. Applicants to IIT Kanpur can apply for the following scholarships:

Merit-based Scholarship: This type of scholarship is available to SC/ST applicants with a CPI of 6.5. They receive a full tuition fee waiver and a pocket money allowance of INR 1000. Only parents with annual income certificates of less than INR 4.5 LPA are eligible for this scholarship.
INSPIRE – Merit-Based Scholarship: A scholarship of INR 30,000 is awarded to BS students each semester, along with a research grant of INR 20,000 based on AIR in the departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
Scholarship for Sports: Around 20 scholarships of INR 1000 per month are awarded to IIT Kanpur students who demonstrate exemplary leadership in sports and its corresponding growth.
Private Scholarships: There are 115 private scholarships available to UG students with a CPI of 6.5 or higher. Some examples include the Class of 1984 Scholarship, the Dr. KP Gupta Scholarship, and others.

Faculty at IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur has 413 faculty members in total. With 6478 students, the institute maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 15.9. IIT Kanpur's faculty has recently received major national and international awards. Padma Shri, Infosys Prize, Humboldt Research Award, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, TWAS Prize, National J.C. Bose Fellowship, Fulkerson Prize, Goedel Prize, National Academy of Sciences (NASc), Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Indian Academy of Science (FASc), Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), Swaranajayanti Fellowship are among the honors bestowed upon him.

FAQs about IIT Kanpur

Q. Will IIT Kanpur host GATE 2023?

Ans. Yes, IIT Kanpur is the organizing authority for GATE 2023. The exam is scheduled to take place in the first and second weeks of February 2023. GATE 2023 notification will be available in September 2022.

Q. What is the IIT Kanpur e-summit?

Ans. The IIT Kanpur E-Summit is the institute's flagship event. The event is significant for academic institutions, venture capitalists, and new-age entrepreneurs. Through events such as business ventures, product design competitions, and social entrepreneurial idea competitions, the event provides numerous opportunities to showcase entrepreneurial talent and creativity.

Q. What exactly is SIIC IIT Kanpur?

Ans. IIT Kanpur's Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) is an incubator that assists students in establishing their own start-ups. The center is made up of experienced academicians, founders, mentors, and team members who give students opportunities. SIIC IIT Kanpur has mentored more than 200 startups to date. The center offers three distinct programs:

Drishti

F6s

Education Technology Hackathon

Q. Where does IIT Kanpur stand in the world?

Ans. According to the QS World University Rankings, IIT Kanpur will be the 277th best institute in 2022. The institute was ranked 350th in 2021, a position lower than in 2022. Aside from that, IITK was ranked between 601 and 800 in the Times Higher World University Rankings 2020.

Q. Is the campus of IIT Kanpur beautiful?

Ans. IIT Kanpur's campus, located on the Grand Trunk Road, provides a vibrant and secure environment for its students. The campus includes all of the facilities for students and staff, such as sports and recreation, clubs and communities, housing, food and dining, health care, retail and services, and so on. It is a mini-academic city, a self-sustaining, lush-green campus spread across 1055 acres with approximately 14,000 residents including faculty, students, staff, and volunteers. The campus has adequate infrastructure to meet our academic, culinary, residential, recreational, shopping, and other needs. We have completed Apartments and a Guests House for visitors.

Q. How safe is Kanpur?

Ans. According to a recent Kanpur survey, crime in the city has been increasing over the last three years. In the last year, the city recorded moderate crimes such as being mugged/robbed and having items stolen at a rate of 50-54 percent on average.

Q. What distinguishes IIT Kanpur from other IITs in the country?

Ans. The following characteristics distinguish IIT Kanpur from other IITs in the country:

IIT Kanpur is India's first institution to offer Computer Science. It had its own supercomputer as well.
IIT Kanpur is the only Indian institution with its own runway. Comprising three single-engine planes for fun flights for both students and visitors.
In addition, in comparison to other IITs in the country, IIT Kanpur has the largest campus area at 1055 acres.

Q. How is the CPI for admission to IIT Kanpur calculated?

Ans. Because IIT Kanpur does not award classes or divisions, the final result is only grades. CPI is thus calculated by multiplying it by ten to get a numerical percentage.

Q. What is the distribution of grades for B.Tech at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. The assignment submission determines the grade distribution. The percentage distribution is shown in the table below:

With Assignments	Without Assignments
2 Quizzes: 10% each Attendance: 5% Assignments: 25% Mid Semester: 20% End Semester: 30%	2 Quizzes: 15% each Mid Semester: 25% End Semester: 45% Attendance: 5%

Q. What exactly is the IIT Kanpur mooKIT?

Ans. IIT Kanpur mooKIT is an online communication platform for students. The portal includes 556 courses from various departments. Candidates must create an account on the "Hello IITK" portal.

Q. Who is exempt from taking the Ph.D. entrance exam at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. Applicants with a valid GATE/CEED score are exempt from the IIT Kanpur Ph.D. entrance exam. Additionally, applicants from the CSIR/UGC/NBHM/DBT or DST INSPIRE Fellowship can get direct admissions to IIT Kanpur.

Q. How much does IIT Kanpur's hostel rent cost?

Ans. The hostel rent at IIT Kanpur is INR 13400 for both Indian and foreign students. The amount includes mess establishment charges as well as water charges.

Q. What are the directions to IIT Kanpur?

Ans. IIT Kanpur Directions is the institute's institutional series. It aims to present original and cutting-edge topics by IIT Kanpur faculty members and stakeholders. It is a platform for reflecting on ongoing research and development activities that have resulted in significant achievements.