IIT Kanpur offers admission to B.Tech and M.Tech along with other UG, PG, doctoral and management programs. B.Tech and B.S. admission is through JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling, while M.Tech admission uses GATE scores and COAP counselling.

The 4 year B.Tech fee is INR 8.6 Lakhs, and the 2 year M.Tech fee is INR 1.19 Lakhs.

IIT Kanpur B.Tech/B.S. Admission 2026

IIT Kanpur admits students to B.Tech and B.S. courses through JEE Advanced scores. Seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling. For B.Tech CSE, the JEE Advanced closing cutoff was 270 in 2025 and 252 in 2024.

The institute offers B.S. courses in Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Physics, Statistics, and Data Science. B.Tech options include Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, CSE, Electrical Engineering, Materials Sciences and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Particulars Details
Application Process Students must fill the JEE Advanced 2025 online form with a valid JEE score. Those who meet IIT Kanpur admission and cutoff rules can pay the fee to confirm the seat.
Minimum Eligibility Passed Class 12 with PCM as compulsory subjects and at least 75% marks from a recognized board
Selection Criteria JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced score
Programs Specialization
B.S. Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Physics, Statistics, and Data Science
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, CSE, Electrical Engineering, Materials Sciences and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

For B.Sc Statistics and Data Science, students study subjects such as:

  • Fundamental of Computing
  • Physics Laboratory
  • General Chemistry
  • Statistical Computing
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Communication Skills: Composition
Branch Seat
Aerospace Engineering (Gender Neutral)55
Aerospace Engineering (Females Only)14
CSE (Gender Neutral)103
CSE (Females Only)26
Materials Science & Engineering (Gender Neutral)68
Materials Science & Engineering (Females Only)17
Electrical Engineering (Gender Neutral)153
Electrical Engineering (Females Only)39
Civil Engineering (Gender Neutral)118
Civil Engineering (Females Only)30
Mechanical Engineering (Gender Neutral)119
Mechanical Engineering (Females Only)30
Biosciences & Bioengineering (Gender Neutral)42
Biosciences & Bioengineering (Females Only)11
Chemical Engineering (Gender Neutral)83
Chemical Engineering (Females Only)21

IIT Kanpur PG Admission 2026

IIT Kanpur offers M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and M.Des programs at the postgraduate level. M.Tech selection is based on GATE and COAP, M.Sc admission is through IIT JAM and JOAPS counselling, MBA admission uses CAT followed by group discussion and personal interview, and M.Des admission depends on CEED performance.

IIT Kanpur M.Tech Admission 2026

M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur needs a valid GATE score for regular applicants. Students who meet the admission rules are contacted by email, and offers for GATE qualified students are shown on COAP. COAP registration is free and is needed to view and accept offers.

Particulars Details
Application ProcessApply for GATE on the official website. Students who satisfy IIT Kanpur admission rules are contacted through email.
Minimum EligibilityGraduation degree in Engineering or Science with 55% marks in aggregate or Master’s Degree in Science with at least 55% marks in aggregate
Selection CriteriaCOAP counselling based on GATE performance
Seat736

IIT Kanpur does not conduct an interview round for GATE qualified M.Tech applicants. A COAP registration number is needed while applying on the IIT Kanpur admission portal. Students without a GATE qualification are contacted directly by the department through email.

Aerospace Engineering Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability (Offered by Kotak School of Sustainability) Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Cognitive Systems
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Earth Sciences Electrical Engineering Interdisciplinary Programme on Materials Science
Management Sciences Material Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Photonics Science & Engineering
Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering Sustainable Energy Engineering - -

IIT Kanpur M.Sc Admission 2026

M.Sc admission at IIT Kanpur is done through IIT JAM scores and JOAPS counselling. The institute offers M.Sc in Chemistry, Statistics, Mathematics and Physics.

Particulars Details
Application ProcessApply for JAM on the official website. Students who meet IIT Kanpur admission and cutoff rules can pay the fee to reserve the seat.
Application Fees (SC/ST/PWD & Female Student)INR 900 (First Paper)
INR 1250 (Second Paper)
Application Fees (General Category)INR 1800 (First Paper)
INR 2500 (Second Paper)
Minimum EligibilityBachelor’s Degree in Science with 55% marks in aggregate
Selection CriteriaJOAPS counselling based on IIT JAM score
Seat198
  • Chemistry
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2026

The MBA program is offered through the Department of Management Studies. Students need a valid CAT score, and shortlisted students are called for group discussion and personal interview.

Particulars Details
Application ProcessApply for CAT on iimcat.ac.in. Students with a valid CAT score can then apply for the program. Selected students are contacted through email.
Application Fees for CATINR 2,400 (General Category)
INR 1,200 (SC/ST & PWD)
Minimum EligibilityBachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% marks in aggregate
Selection CriteriaCAT exam score, group discussion and personal interview

IIT Kanpur M.Des Admission 2026

M.Des admission at IIT Kanpur is based on CEED. Students who meet the IIT Kanpur M.Des cutoff can book a seat by paying the admission fee.

Particulars Details
Application ProcessApply for CEED on iitb. Students who clear the IIT Kanpur M.Des cutoff can confirm the seat by paying the admission fee.
Application Fees for CEEDINR 3,800 (General Category)
INR 1900 (SC/ST & PWD)
Minimum EligibilityMinimum 7.0/10 CPI in B.Tech, BDes, B.Arch
Selection CriteriaBased on CEED performance

IIT Kanpur Ph.D Admission 2026

IIT Kanpur offers Ph.D admission in 23 specializations. Selection is based on GATE score followed by a written test or personal interview.

Particulars Details
Application ProcessStudents can fill the application form on the official IIT Kanpur website.
Application FeeINR 500 (General Category)
INR 250 (SC/ST)
Minimum EligibilityMaster’s Degree in Engineering or any relevant program with 55% marks
Selection CriteriaGATE score followed by written test or personal interview

Students applying for Ph.D at IIT Kanpur must follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Visit the official IIT Kanpur website and select Apply Now when applications are open.
  • Step 2: Register and enter personal and academic details in the form.
  • Step 3: Upload all documents asked for in the form.
  • Step 4: Pay the application fee and submit the application.

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2025

IIT Kanpur has released the 2025 cutoffs for JEE Advanced, GATE and IIT JAM. Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical Engineering have higher closing ranks than many other B.Tech and B.S. branches. For B.Tech CSE, the closing rank is 270.

IIT Kanpur B.Tech/B.S JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering270
BS Mathematics and Scientific Computing1023
B.Tech Electrical Engineering1112
BS Statistics and Data Science1121
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering2635
BS Economics3140
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering3550
B.Tech Chemical Engineering3942
BS Physics5069
B.Tech Civil Engineering5790
B.Tech Material Science Engineering5926
B.Tech Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering6614
BS Earth Sciences9594
BS Chemistry9662

IIT Kanpur M.Tech GATE Cutoff 2025 (General Category)

For M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, the Round 1 cutoff is 750 in 2025, the same as 2024. M.Tech Structural Engineering has a cutoff of 500 in 2025.

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff marks) Round 2 (Cutoff marks) Round 5 (Cutoff marks) Round 6 (Cutoff marks)
M.Tech Microelectronics and VLSI Design967960960960
M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing776729678648
M.Tech RF and Microwave Engineering760722667638
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering750750750750
M.Tech Power Engineering749713667639
M.Tech Structural Engineering500500500500
M.Tech Geoinformatics498498498498
M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering497497497497

IIT Kanpur M.Sc IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 (General Category)

For M.Sc Statistics, the closing ranks are 119 in Round 1, 147 in Round 2 and 147 in Round 3. M.Sc Physics stays at 405 in all three rounds.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank) Round 3 (Closing rank)
M.Sc Statistics119147147
M.Sc Chemistry242258258
M.Sc Mathematics389389389
M.Sc + Ph.D. Physics400400400
M.Sc Physics405405405

IIT Kanpur Scholarships

IIT Kanpur offers scholarships for talented students. The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Free Basic Mess Scholarship, Sports Scholarship and Donor Scholarships are among the options offered by the institute.

  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Students receive a monthly pocket allowance of INR 1,000 during the program and a full tuition fee waiver. Selection is based on financial need and merit. Students must maintain a CPI of at least 6.5.
  • Donor Scholarships: These scholarships are for students who show financial need and strong academic performance.
Scholarship Name Amount Eligibility Criteria
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships Full tuition waiver plus INR 1,000 monthly allowance / free basic mess and INR 250 monthly allowance Parents' income within INR 6 LPA; maintain a CPI of 6.5
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships by IIT Kanpur Alumni INR 2,000 per month for 10 months Parents' income within INR 4.50 LPA
National Prizes for UG Students Certificate and INR 400 cash prize for the top 7% of students each year Minimum CPI of 8.5
Sports Scholarships INR 500 per month for nine months; medal winners in inter IIT sports receive INR 1,500, INR 1,000, and INR 500 for Gold, Silver, and Bronze respectively Outstanding performance in sports

Note: This information is based on official sources and may change.

IIT Kanpur Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. What is the route for admission to IIT Kanpur?

Ans. IIT Kanpur admits students to UG, PG and Ph.D programs based on the rules for each course. B.Tech and B.S. admission uses JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA seat allotment. M.Tech admission depends on a valid GATE score and COAP counselling. M.Sc, MBA and Ph.D selection uses IIT JAM, CAT, GATE or NET-JRF scores followed by the required counselling or selection rounds.

Ques. Can students join IIT Kanpur without an entrance exam?

Ans. No. IIT Kanpur admission is based on merit in entrance exams. B.Tech applicants must first clear JEE Main and then JEE Advanced. For BSc, BS, MTech, MSc, MDes, MBA and dual degree programs, admission depends on exams such as GATE, IIT JAM, CEED and CAT. Ph.D admission in different fields is also entrance based.

Ques. How has the IIT Kanpur Chemical Engineering cutoff changed recently?

Ans. The B.Tech Chemical Engineering cutoff at IIT Kanpur has shown a declining trend in recent years. In the General category, the closing rank changed from 3903 in 2024 to 3942 in 2025. For OBC, it changed from 1966 to 1860, and for SC, from 1165 to 1131. The ST rank moved from 684 to 718, while EWS changed from 673 to 696. Female candidates have also seen a similar pattern, though their ranks are slightly different.

Ques. What rank is needed for IIT Kanpur CSE?

Ans. For IIT Kanpur B.Tech CSE, students need a strong JEE Advanced rank. The CSE closing cutoff was 252 in 2024, while UG students looking at B.Tech CSE needed a rank of 248 or better.

Ques. What JEE Advanced rank is required for Civil or Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. In the General AI category, the needed rank was 2776 for B.Tech Civil Engineering. For B.Tech Mechanical Engineering in the same category, the cutoff rank was 10498. In the OBC AI category, the required rank was 1392 for Mechanical Engineering and 2764 for Civil Engineering.

Ques. Can a JEE Advanced rank from 10,000 to 15,000 get admission at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. Admission may be possible in limited cases. For the General category under the All India quota, the Round 6 cutoff rank for B.Sc Chemistry was 11,824, which falls in this range. Admission below this rank is difficult for students outside reserved categories. A better rank improves the chance of admission, and IIT Kanpur cutoffs may change in each admission round.

Ques. Which exam is needed for IIT Kanpur MDes admission?

Ans. Students applying for MDes at IIT Kanpur must appear for CEED. For the CEED Part A cutoff used for admission, the mean score is 41.90 and the standard deviation is 16.72.

Ques. Is a JEE Advanced rank between 0 and 5000 enough for BTech at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. Admission in this range depends on the branch and category. For B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur, the Round 6 cutoff for the General category under the All India quota was 238. A student in the General category needs a much stronger rank for CSE. Students from other categories or special domicile conditions may have better chances. Cutoffs can also change from one round to another.

Ques. What IIT JAM rank can work for MSc admission at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. MSc applicants must meet the IIT JAM cutoff for the course they choose. In the General All India category, M.Sc Statistics is highly competitive with a cutoff rank of 50 in all four rounds. M.Sc Mathematics has cutoff ranks of 181 in Round 1 and 226 in Round 4, so a rank up to 226 is needed for that course. Admission depends on IIT JAM performance and participation in IIT JAM counselling. Only students on the JAM 2025 merit list are considered.

Ques. How does IIT Kanpur select students for MTech?

Ans. M.Tech applicants need either a four year science course, an engineering bachelor's degree, or a master's degree in science with the required minimum scores. SC, ST and PwD candidates get a relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5% in aggregate marks. Regular applicants need a valid GATE score. IIT BTech or BS four year degree holders may be exempt from GATE if they have a cumulative CPI of at least 6.5 and a CPI of 8.0 in the final two years.

Ques. What were the IIT Kanpur SC category cutoffs by branch?

Ans. In the final round of 2025, IIT Kanpur SC category cutoffs ranged from 70 to 2835. B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive, while BS Chemistry was the least competitive.

Courses Round 1 Round 5
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering10581062
B.Tech Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering21172177
B.Tech Chemical Engineering11311138
B.Tech Civil Engineering15601561
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering7070
B.Tech Electrical Engineering422429
B.Tech Material Science Engineering19221922
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering787792
BS Chemistry26452835
BS Earth Sciences24082541
BS Economics13051305
BS Mathematics and Scientific Computing413505
BS Physics19722182
BS Statistics and Data Science458458