Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT Kanpur) is a private engineering college started in 2004. It is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and AKTU awards all its degrees. The institute has NAAC A+ accreditation from 2023 and NBA accreditation for seven B.Tech branches.

In the NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025, PSIT Kanpur is ranked in the 151-200 band among engineering colleges in India. The institute is known for engineering, pharmacy, management, computer applications, placements, and AKTU-linked technical education.

The campus covers 80 acres on NH-2 (National Highway 2), Bhauti, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is located 20 km from Kanpur city centre.

  • B.Tech is offered in CSE, AI, AI and Machine Learning, Data Science and AI, Data Science, IT, Cyber Security, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), and Internet of Things, with 10+ specialisations.
  • B.Tech Lateral Entry is available for diploma holders in the same branches.
  • B.Pharm is a 4-year course, while M.Pharm is offered in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology.
  • MBA and MCA are 2-year postgraduate programmes.
  • M.Tech in CSE is offered as a 2-year programme.
  • BBA and BCA are 3-year undergraduate programmes.

The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech programme is INR 4,37,184, with an annual fee of INR 1,09,296. The total fee for MBA, MCA, and M.Tech is INR 2,18,592 each. BBA and BCA have a total fee of INR 2,40,000.

Eligible SC, ST, OBC, and minority students can apply for UP Post Matric Scholarships. PSIT Kanpur also offers merit scholarships to top JEE Main performers.

During the 2025 placement season, the highest package reached INR 51 LPA. The campus received more than 2,700 offers from 300+ companies, and 90% of eligible students were placed.

Admission Update: PSIT Kanpur admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are ongoing. UPTAC B.Tech and MBA/MCA counselling rounds are in progress at uptac.samarth.edu.in. Management quota B.Tech applications are open at admissions.psit.ac.in.

PSIT Kanpur Admission Dates 2026

PSIT Kanpur admission for 2026-27 includes UPTAC counselling for several courses and direct applications for management quota B.Tech seats. The active admission events are listed below.

EventDate
UPTAC B.Tech CounsellingOngoing at uptac.samarth.edu.in
Management Quota Applications for B.TechOpen at admissions.psit.ac.in
UPTAC MBA and MCA Further RoundsOngoing at uptac.samarth.edu.in

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

B.Pharm admission is handled through JEECUP counselling. The accepted exams and admission routes for each programme group are given below.

ProgrammeExam AcceptedRoute
B.Tech (State Quota, 85%)JEE MainUPTAC counselling at uptac.samarth.edu.in
B.Tech (Management Quota, 15%)No exam requiredDirect application at admissions.psit.ac.in
B.Tech Lateral EntryJEECUP Lateral EntryUPTAC lateral entry counselling
MBACUET PGUPTAC MBA counselling
MCACUET PGUPTAC MCA counselling
M.TechCUET PG or GATEUPTAC counselling
B.PharmJEECUPJEECUP counselling
BBA and BCAMerit-based or Management QuotaDirect application to PSIT

PSIT Kanpur Courses and Fees

PSIT Kanpur runs more than 20 programmes in engineering, pharmacy, management, and computer applications. The fee details below are taken from the PSIT fee schedule for 2026.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
B.Tech (CSE, AI, AI and ML, Data Science, IT, ECE, IoT, Cyber Security)4 years10+2 with PCM, min 60% + JEE MainINR 4,37,184
B.Tech Lateral Entry3 years3-year Diploma in relevant field + JEECUP lateral entryINR 3,27,888
B.Pharm4 years10+2 with PCB or PCM, min 50% + JEECUPINR 4,37,184
BBA3 years10+2 in any stream, min 50%INR 2,40,000
BCA3 years10+2 with Mathematics, min 50%INR 2,40,000
MBA2 yearsGraduation in any stream, min 60% + valid CUET PG scoreINR 2,18,592
MCA2 yearsGraduation with Mathematics, min 60% + valid CUET PG scoreINR 2,18,592
M.Tech (CSE)2 yearsB.Tech in relevant branch, min 60% + CUET PG or GATEINR 2,18,592
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology)2 yearsB.Pharm, min 55% + valid CUET PG scoreINR 2,18,592

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

All B.Tech specialisations have the same yearly fee of INR 1,09,296. Hostel seats are charged separately, and the hostel fee can go up to INR 1,50,000 per year for both boys and girls hostels.

PSIT Kanpur Admission Process

B.Tech Admission (State Quota and Management Quota)

PSIT Kanpur fills B.Tech seats through two routes. UPTAC counselling is used for the 85% state quota seats, while the 15% management quota seats are filled through direct applications.

  • Eligibility: Students must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and score at least 60% aggregate.
  • Entrance: A valid JEE Main score is needed for the state quota route.
  • State quota route: Students must register at uptac.samarth.edu.in, enter and lock course and college choices, wait for seat allotment, and report to PSIT for document verification.
  • Management quota route: Students must apply at admissions.psit.ac.in, pay the INR 1,000 application fee, and upload the 10+2 marksheet and required documents.
  • UP domicile candidates have to submit a valid domicile certificate during UPTAC counselling.

For the 2025 Home State quota in the General category, the JEE Main closing rank at PSIT Kanpur moved between 4,78,327 for CSE AI and ML and 14,46,607 for ECE. CSE and its AI-linked branches had the tighter cutoffs. Management quota admission does not require UPTAC counselling or a minimum JEE percentile.

MBA and MCA Admission

MBA and MCA seats are allotted on merit through UPTAC counselling, with CUET PG scores used for admission.

  • MBA eligibility: Graduation in any stream with at least 60% marks.
  • MCA eligibility: Graduation with Mathematics as a subject and at least 60% marks.
  • Entrance: Students need a valid CUET PG score in the relevant paper.
  • Process: Students first register for CUET PG on the NTA portal, and after the result, they register on UPTAC for MBA or MCA counselling.

For 2026, the UPTAC MBA cutoff at PSIT Kanpur ranged from rank 15,887 to 1,22,060 across categories. The MCA cutoff ranged from 1,966 to 16,908.

B.Pharm, M.Tech, and M.Pharm Admission

B.Pharm admission is done through JEECUP counselling, and students need 10+2 with PCB or PCM and at least 50% marks. M.Tech (CSE) admission accepts CUET PG or GATE scores through UPTAC counselling. For M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, students need a B.Pharm degree with at least 55% and a valid CUET PG score.

PSIT Kanpur Cutoffs

PSIT Kanpur cutoffs differ by course, branch, quota, category, and counselling round. The available cutoff ranges are given below.

CourseExam or CounsellingYearCutoff Details
B.Tech CSE AI and ML to ECEJEE Main, Home State quota, General category2025Closing rank ranged from 4,78,327 to 14,46,607
MBAUPTAC2026Rank ranged from 15,887 to 1,22,060 across categories
MCAUPTAC2026Rank ranged from 1,966 to 16,908

PSIT Kanpur Placements

The Training and Placement Cell manages PSIT Kanpur placements. In the 2025 placement season, the highest package was INR 51 LPA, and students received more than 2,700 job offers from more than 300 companies. Out of 2,000 eligible students, 1,800 were placed, making the placement rate 90%.

The average package was INR 6.5 LPA. IT mass recruiters made many of the offers, while CSE, AI, and Data Science branches secured the top packages. Major recruiters included TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, HCLTech, Cognizant, and Amazon.

YearHighest PackageAverage PackageTotal OffersCompanies
2025INR 51 LPAINR 6.5 LPA2,700+300+

CSE and its AI-related branches regularly perform better in placements. ECE and IT record moderate placement rates. From the second year, the Training and Placement Cell trains students in aptitude, coding, and communication skills.

PSIT Kanpur Rankings

PSIT Kanpur appears in the NIRF Engineering ranking. In 2025, it was placed in the 151 to 200 band in the Engineering category at the national level.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank
NIRFEngineering (India)151 to 200 Band

PSIT Kanpur Scholarships

PSIT Kanpur students can apply for government scholarships as well as institute-level merit support. Reserved category students with UP domicile can apply for state government scholarship schemes through the UP scholarship portal.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
UP Post Matric ScholarshipSC, ST, OBC, and minority students with UP domicilePartial to full fee support through the UP government portal
Central Sector Scheme of ScholarshipsClass 12 top performers from low-income families with annual income below INR 4.5 LakhsINR 10,000 per year, renewable through the National Scholarship Portal
PSIT Merit ScholarshipTop JEE Main performers at admission timeFee concession on B.Tech tuition, with details available at the admissions office

Minority community students may also apply for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship and other centrally sponsored schemes through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

PSIT Kanpur Campus and Infrastructure

PSIT Kanpur has an 80-acre campus on NH-2, Bhauti, Kanpur. The campus includes 10+ academic blocks, a central library with digital access, computer labs, a language lab, a pharmacy research lab, and separate innovation and entrepreneurship cells.

Boys and girls have separate hostel facilities on campus, with an annual hostel fee of up to INR 1,50,000. Students also have access to sports grounds, a gymnasium, basketball and volleyball courts, a cafeteria, a medical centre, and a seminar hall that can host large events.

The institute runs the PSIT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC). It also takes part in AKTU's Smart India Hackathon and other government-backed innovation programmes. Seven B.Tech branches have NBA accreditation, which shows that their curriculum follows industry-linked standards.

PSIT Kanpur vs KIET Ghaziabad vs AKGEC Ghaziabad

Students looking at private AKTU-affiliated engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh often compare PSIT Kanpur with KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, and Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad. All three colleges are affiliated to AKTU, have NAAC accreditation, and admit students through UPTAC counselling.

ParameterPSIT KanpurKIET GhaziabadAKGEC Ghaziabad
NIRF 2025 (Engineering)151 to 200 band101 to 150 band151 to 200 band
NAAC GradeA+A+A
NBA Accreditation7 branchesMultiple branchesMultiple branches
Campus80 acres, Kanpur, NH-2Ghaziabad, NCR proximityGhaziabad, NCR proximity
B.Tech Total FeesINR 4,37,184INR 7,99,000INR 5,00,000 to INR 6,00,000
B.Tech Specialisations10+10+8+
AffiliationAKTUAKTU (Deemed in process)AKTU
HostelAvailable, up to INR 1,50,000/yearAvailableAvailable

KIET Ghaziabad has a better NIRF rank and is often chosen by students who prefer the Delhi NCR location. PSIT Kanpur has lower B.Tech fees and is commonly preferred by students from Kanpur and central Uttar Pradesh. AKGEC has a similar ranking band to PSIT Kanpur but a smaller campus. For JEE Main ranks above 5 lakh, all three colleges are strong choices in the UPTAC counselling range.

PSIT Kanpur FAQs

Ques. Do students need JEE Main for B.Tech at PSIT Kanpur?

Ans. Yes. For the 85% state quota B.Tech seats, PSIT Kanpur needs a valid JEE Main score. The 15% management quota route does not ask for a minimum JEE percentile, but students must have 60% in 10+2 with PCM.

Ques. How much does the full B.Tech course cost at PSIT Kanpur?

Ans. The 4-year B.Tech fee at PSIT Kanpur is INR 4,37,184. The yearly fee is INR 1,09,296. The fee is the same for all specialisations, including CSE, AI, Data Science, ECE, and IT.

Ques. What closing ranks were seen for PSIT Kanpur B.Tech admission?

Ans. In 2025, the Home State quota JEE Main closing rank for the General category ranged from 4,78,327 for CSE AI and ML to 14,46,607 for ECE. Cutoffs change every year based on branch and category.

Ques. What was the top package at PSIT Kanpur in 2025?

Ans. The highest package in 2025 was INR 51 LPA for a B.Tech CSE student. The average package was INR 6.5 LPA. Students received more than 2,700 offers from 300+ companies, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, HCLTech, and Amazon.

Ques. What NAAC grade does PSIT Kanpur have?

Ans. PSIT Kanpur has NAAC A+ accreditation from 2023. Seven B.Tech branches also have NBA accreditation, which reflects industry-linked curriculum quality.

Ques. Are hostels available at PSIT Kanpur?

Ans. Yes. PSIT Kanpur provides separate boys and girls hostels on its 80-acre campus. The annual hostel fee can be up to INR 1,50,000. Students should contact the admissions office for current vacancy and fee details.

Ques. Which entrance score is used for MBA admission at PSIT Kanpur?

Ans. MBA admission at PSIT Kanpur is based on a valid CUET PG score. Seats are allotted through UPTAC MBA counselling. In 2026, the UPTAC MBA closing rank at PSIT ranged from 15,887 to 1,22,060 across categories.

Ques. Who awards degrees for PSIT Kanpur courses?

Ans. PSIT Kanpur is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. AKTU awards the degrees for B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, BBA, and BCA.