About Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is one of the oldest and most prestigious IITs, established in 1959 by the Government of India. It played a pioneering role in modernizing engineering education in India through collaboration with leading American universities under the Kanpur Indo-American Programme.
Located in Kanpur, the IIT Kanpur campus spans over 1,000 acres and is known for its serene environment and world-class infrastructure. The institute is officially designated as an Institute of National Importance.
Overview
Institute Name | Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur |
Also Known As | IITK |
Institute Type | Government |
Established | 1960 |
Location | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
IIT Kanpur: Admission | Ranking | Fees
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Also Known as
Also known as IIT Kanpur and IITK.
ADDRESS
Indian Institute of Technology, Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh - 208016.
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| International Ranking | |||
 | Academic Ranking of World Universities | 601-700 (2025) | 901-1000 (2024) |
 | QS World University Rankings | 222 (2026) | 263 (2025) |
| QS Asia University Rankings | 77 (2026) | 67 (2025) | |
| QS World University Rankings - Engineering & Technology | 72 (2025) | 93 (2024) | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Chemical Engineering | 101-150 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Civil & Structural Engineering | 101-150 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Computer Science & IT | 110 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Data Science & AI | 51-100 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 92 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing | 117 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 (2025) | -- | |
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 5 (2025) | 5 (2024) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 4 (2025) | 4 (2024) | |
| NIRF Research Rankings | 6 (2025) | 7 (2024) | |
| NIRF Innovation Rankings | 5 (2025) | 5 (2024) | |
 | Outlook Indias Top Govt. Technical Universities | 5 (2025) | 5 (2024) |
| Outlook India's Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 5 (2025) | 5 (2024) | |
 | India Today Top Engineering Colleges | 3 (2025) | 3 (2024) |
 | The Week Best Technical Universities India | 4 (2023) | -- |
| The Week Top Engineering Colleges India | 4 (2025) | 4 (2024) | |
MODE OF ADMISSION
Candidates must qualify the JEE (Main) exam and then appear for the JEE (Advanced) exam.
Candidates must secure at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class XII OR be within the category-wise top 20 percentile in their respective Class XII board examination. For more details, refer to the JEE Advanced Performance Criteria in Class XII.
Admissions are based on the rank obtained in JEE (Advanced) through JoSAA Counselling.
FEE STRUCTURE
Fees
Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One-Time, Refundable) | ?17,000 |
| One-Time Fees | ?2,950 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | ?1,00,000 |
| Hostel Charges (per Semester) | ?14,425 |
| Other Fees (per Semester) | ?3,735 |
Total | ?1,38,110 |
Fee Waivers
100% Tuition Fee waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
100% Tuition Fee remission for Most Economically Backward students with family income less than ?1 lakh per annum.
2/3rd Tuition Fee remission for Other Economically Backward students with family income between ?1 lakh to ?5 lakh per annum.
College Details
How to Reach
Kanpur
Ranking
Top 50 in India (NIRF)
Admission
Entrance Exam + Counseling
Courses
Seats
Approx 1200 Seats
Cutoff
JEE Rank: 10k - 50k
Fees
₹1.5L - ₹3L / year
Placements
Avg ₹6 LPA | Highest ₹25 LPA
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