NIRF #4 IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

How to Apply Closing Ranks Placements
Type
IIT
Established
1959
NIRF Rank
#4
B.Tech Fees
₹2.0 – 2.3 Lakh / year
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Overview & Academics

About IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur follows a flexible, credit-based semester system with continuous internal evaluation, electives and minor / honours options. Established in 1959, it is an Institute of National Importance governed by the IIT Council and is NAAC A++ accredited with NBA-accredited programmes. Teaching is delivered by a research-active faculty across well-equipped laboratories, and undergraduate students are encouraged to take up B.Tech projects, internships and research internships from their pre-final year onwards.

Courses Offered

Programmes & degrees

ProgrammeDurationNotes
B.Tech4 yearsUndergraduate degree across all branches
B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree)5 yearsIntegrated dual degree in select branches
M.Tech2 yearsPostgraduate specialisations (GATE based)
M.Sc.2 yearsScience programmes (IIT JAM based)
Ph.D.VariesDoctoral research across departments
Last Rank to Get In

Indicative closing ranks (JEE Advanced (after qualifying JEE Main))

Approximate general-category closing ranks from recent rounds. Figures vary every year and by category / quota — treat them as a rough guide only.

CodeBranchClosing Rank (approx.)
CSEComputer Science & Engineering38 – 70
EEElectrical Engineering93 – 169
ECEElectronics & Communication Engineering70 – 127
MEMechanical Engineering128 – 233
CECivil Engineering171 – 311
CHEChemical Engineering147 – 269
AEROAerospace Engineering116 – 212
METMetallurgical & Materials Engineering194 – 354
EPEngineering Physics101 – 184
MNCMathematics & Computing44 – 81
BTBiotechnology155 – 283
How to Apply

Admission in 4 steps

1
Appear for JEE Main
Register on the NTA portal and qualify JEE Main to become eligible for JEE Advanced.
2
Clear JEE Advanced
Score within the qualifying rank in JEE Advanced — the gateway exam for IIT Kanpur.
3
Register for JoSAA
Fill choices in the JoSAA portal listing your preferred branches at this institute.
4
Lock seat & report
Accept the allotted seat, pay the seat-acceptance fee and complete document verification.
Full admissions guide Check the cut-offs
Facilities Available

Life & infrastructure on campus

Central Library
Lakhs of volumes, e-journals (IEEE, Springer, ScienceDirect) and 24×7 reading halls.
Residential Hostels
Separate, secure hostels for boys and girls with mess and common rooms on campus.
Wi-Fi Campus
Fully networked, high-bandwidth fibre internet across academic and hostel blocks.
Research & Computing Labs
Modern instructional labs, HPC clusters and dedicated research centres.
Sports Complex
Cricket and football grounds, indoor courts, athletics track and a gymnasium.
Medical Centre
On-campus health centre with doctors, pharmacy and ambulance on call.
Cafeterias & Food Courts
Multiple messes, cafés and food courts serving regional and multi-cuisine food.
Innovation & Incubation
Startup incubation cell, tinkering labs and entrepreneurship support.
Banking & ATM
On-campus bank branch and ATMs for student convenience.
Transport
Institute buses and shuttle services connecting campus to the city.
Top Companies Hired

Placements & recruiters

Avg. Package
₹22 – 28 LPA
Highest
₹1.2 Cr+
Placement Rate
95–100%

Companies that regularly recruit on campus include:

GoogleMicrosoftAmazonAppleGoldman SachsNVIDIAQualcommAdobeCognizantCapgeminiDeloitteSamsung R&DCiscoZS Associates
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