Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

IIT Kanpur offers education and research in engineering and technology.

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About Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is an institution established by the Government of India in 1959. It is one of the first-generation IITs and offers education and research in engineering, sciences, humanities, economics, and management. The homepage lists 20 departments, about 570 faculty members, and more than 9,500 students, with a stated undergraduate to postgraduate student ratio of 1:1. The campus covers 1,055 acres, and the homepage states that nearly all students and faculty stay on campus.

The homepage reports research output figures, including more than 2,000 research publications each year, more than 1,000 patents filed, more than 150 companies incubated, and over ₹1,540 crore in research funding over the last three years. These are the institution's own figures as stated on its homepage. The homepage does not list tuition fees or detailed admission eligibility, so those details must be checked on the admissions pages.

Key features

  • Academic departments in engineering, sciences, humanities, economics, management, and inter-disciplinary programmes
  • Faculty expertise spanning engineering, sciences, humanities, and management
  • Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre supporting startups and linking innovation to real-world applications
  • Office of International Relations for exchange and collaborative programmes with overseas universities
  • Admission notices for B.Tech, BS, M.Tech, PhD, MS by research, and online postgraduate programmes
  • Find an Expert option on the homepage for locating faculty
Best for: Prospective students, researchers, and institutional partners who want to learn about the engineering, science, and research programmes at IIT Kanpur.
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  • Reports a 1:1 undergraduate to postgraduate student ratio
  • Lists a startup incubation centre and international collaboration office
  • Publishes admission notices, announcements, and news updates on the homepage

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur at a glance

Official website
iitk.ac.in
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
IN
Good for
Students
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur FAQ

Which admission programmes are listed on the homepage?
The homepage lists admissions for B.Cyber 2026, BTech-BS programmes through Olympiads, sponsored M.Tech and PhD programmes, PhD, M.Tech, M.Des, and MS by research for 2026-27, and an online Post Graduate Program.
Does the homepage show tuition fees?
No. The homepage does not state tuition fees. Fee information is not included in this entry.
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