IIT Kanpur MS (Research) Admission 2022 Open; Last Date to Apply is April 10

New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Kanpur Admission 2022 has begun the application process for the MS (By Research) for the academic year 2022-24. Aspiring candidates can submit the online application form through the official portal @iitk.ac.in. 

IIT Kanpur offers a two-year MS by Research programme across 10 specializations. Candidates seeking admission to the programme can submit their applications from March 22 to April 11, 2022. 

IIT Kanpur MS Admission 2022: Highlights 

Candidates pursuing the MS by Research course from IIT Kanpur will be entitled to receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 for eight hours of work per week. They can also avail financial assistantship from external funding agencies (such as UGC/ CSIR/ NBHM/ INSPIRE etc.). 

In addition to the above, several attractive fellowships from Industry/DAE are also available for the participants. 

IIT Kanpur MS Admission 2022: MS by Research Specializations 

The institute offers a list of specializations under MS by Research which are as follows, 

• Aerospace Engineering
• Cognitive Science
• Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics and Structural Engineering)
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Photonics Science & Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Sustainable Energy Engineering 

IIT Kanpur MS Admission 2022: Eligibility Criteria

In order to enroll for admissions into the MS by Research at IIT Kanpur, the aspiring candidates will have to meet the following eligibility criteria, 

• Aspiring candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year programme) or a master's degree in Science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum for admission into MS by Research in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Photonics Science and Engineering. 
• Candidates holding a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (4-year programme) with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum for admission into MS by Research in Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. 
• Candidates with a 3-year BSc degree or equivalent with a minimum of 75% aggregate/7.5 CPI may also be considered for admission into MS by Research in Computer Science & Engineering and Photonics Science and Engineering. 
• Candidates must hold a valid score in any of the acceptable entrance exams such GATE/ CEED.

IIT Kanpur MS Admission 2022: Selection Process

• Firstly the applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the qualifying entrance exam. 
• They should have a valid score in the CEED/GATE exam. 
• Shortlisted candidates then have to appear for the (Group Discussion/ personal interview/written test) rounds.

IIT Kanpur MS Admission 2022: How to Apply?

Candidates seeking admission to the MS by Research at IIT Kanpur can apply both via online and offline modes. The online applications portal is open from March 22 to April 11, 2022. Go through the following steps to apply online. 

• Visit the official application portal of IIT Kanpur @iitk.ac.in
• Register yourself after filling the required details, such as Mobile number, Email Id etc.
• Now, login with your registration credentials and fill all details in the Application form.
• Pay the application fee of INR 500 (General, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL candidates) and INR 250 (SC/ ST/ DAP) and submit the Application form. 
• Applicants must also take a print out of the form for all future needs.
• The application fee is waived for candidates in the 'Foreign National' category. 
• Candidates willing to apply for more than one course must fill up separate application forms for each programme. 

IIT Kanpur MS Admission 2022: Important Dates

IIT Kanpur MS Admission 2022: Financial Assistance 

The institute offers financial support (Institute Assistantship/Scholarship) to non-sponsored MS (By Research) students. Those employed in industry or a college/ university/ institute may apply for admission as sponsored, external or part-time candidates. 

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