IIT Kanpur has a strong placement record underscoring its reputation as a premier education institute in India. The average placement package at IIT Kanpur varies every year depending on the number of students, recruiting companies, specific branches and other factors. 

For phase I of 2023 - 24 placements, the average package stood impressively at INR 26.27 LPA. This shows the high potential of IIT Kanpur’s students and the quality of education that they have received. 

Institute strong ties with top industries and collaborators have played a major role in securing these competitive average salary packages. 

IIT Kanpur attracts many recruiters from different industries every year for its campus drive. It boasts a stellar placement record with most of the students securing jobs before the completion of their degree. Companies from various sectors visit the campus to recruit students for various roles. 

Phase I of 2024 placements concluded with 989 offers with 22 international offers. The average stood at INR 26.27 LPA. A total of 428 students have secured positions through the campus drive. In 2023, the highest package stood at INR 1.9 CPA with 1200 recorded offers. A growth of 58% was recorded in 2023 in the domestic package. MBA average package also saw an increase of 9%.

More than 90% of students in 2024 have secured positions with the highest package standing at INR 1.37 CPA. Samsung, Qualcomm, ICICI Bank, Texas Instruments and Goldman are some of the top recruiters at 2024 placements.

BTech is one of the most popular courses at IIT Kanpur attracting students from all over the country due to its excellent curriculum and practical hands-on. The institute offers BTech courses in various specialisations and provides admission based on JEE Advanced scores. 

The actual fee can vary every year based on institution policies. Along with the tuition fee, it generally comprises other components like mess charges, lab fees, other miscellaneous charges and hostel fees if opted for.

The first-year fee for a BTech degree at IIT Kanpur is INR 2.29 Lakhs making total fees to be around INR 9.16 Lakhs. Financial assistance is provided to SC/ST candidates. The full tuition fee is also covered if they can maintain the 6.5 CPI throughout the course. 

The IIT Kanpur campus spans an expansive area with academic buildings, hostels, research facilities, recreational areas, gardens and more. It provides enough space for academics and extracurricular activities. There are also finished apartments and a guest house for visitors. 

The self-sustained campus is 1055 acres big inhabiting around 14,000 members. Most of these members generally include students, faculty members and other staff. The infrastructure provides academic, recreational, culinary, residential and shopping needs to inhabitants. 

I completed my MTech in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Kanpur. IITK offers MTech in 15 specializations with CSE, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering and biological sciences being the top ones. As per the NIRF 2023 Ranking, IIT Kanpur is ranked #4 for Engineering, and #1 for Innovation among Indian colleges/universities. IITK is also ranked #3 Overall by India Today 2023 Ranking. 

A good number of core companies visit the Aerospace department for M.Tech placements like Airbus, Mercedes Benz, John Deere, Caterpillar, among others. Other than that, students of Aerospace Engineering can sit for Analytical and Software companies if interested. 

The benefit is that these companies provide better packages than the core companies. ISRO, DRDO and other Indian Aeronautical Engineering firms prefer MTech students over BTech during the IIT Kanpur placements because their work requires a specialized knowledge of the field.

As per the M.Tech placement 2023 data released by DoMS, IIT Kanpur, the batch recorded 100% placements (i.e. all 18 students were successfully placed). The highest CTC offered was INR 27 LPA, the top 30% students received an average CTC of INR 23 LPA, the median CTC was INR 15.38 LPA, and the average CTC was INR 16.9 LPA. 

The profiles offered during the placement season were- Data Scientist, Data Analyst, and Business Analyst. You can check the Placement Report for more details.

IIT Kanpur MTech program offers good academic and research facilities, along with good placement opportunities. The MTech faculty members are experts in their respective fields and support innovative ideas from the students’ side.

Overall, IIT Kanpur is a good choice for an MTech. However, the faculty, curriculum, and placement details will depend a lot on which specialization you are particularly interested in.

The Department of Management Sciences (DoMS, formerly IME) offers MBA at IIT Kanpur. IIT Kanpur is one of the oldest and most renowned IITs, and it stands at 23rd position among the top Management colleges, as per the NIRF 2023 Ranking. I am an MBA student at IIT Kanpur, so I am eligible to answer this question.

Most MBA students on campus have converted XIMB, IMT G, IMI D, DSE, etc.; yet they chose IIT Kanpur over these institutions. The learning pedagogy at IIT Kanpur is really good, and corporate relations are also managed well.

ROI is an added advantage for MBA students at IIT Kanpur. The total fee is approximately INR 3.67 lakhs for a General Category and OBC student, and even less for an SC/ST category student (0 tuition fee for SC/ST/PH category). 

In terms of placements, in 2023, the highest CTC was INR 24 LPA, the average CTC received by the top 50% of students was INR 22.20 LPA, and the median CTC was INR 17.25 LPA. The list of key recruiters included McKinsey & Company, Wells Fargo, Deloitte, PWC, HDFC Bank, and more. Even the lowest CTC was INR 12.41 LPA. You can refer to the Placement Report for more details.

I would highly recommend you join the MBA program at IIT Kanpur without any hesitation. 

Admission to BTech CSE courses is based on the JEE Advanced exam. Candidates with a valid JEE Advanced scorecard must appear in the JoSAA counselling to secure the seat. BTech admission will be conducted from June to July 2024 at IIT Kanpur. A cutoff score of at least 200 in JEE Advanced is required to get admission to BTech courses. 

The result of JEE Advanced for BTech CSE admission at IIT Kanpur is expected to be released on June 9, 2024. IIT Kanpur has around 129 seats for the BTech CSE program.

BTech CSE at IIT Kanpur is globally renowned for its curriculum, research opportunities and experienced faculties. The graduates have constantly been placed in top companies and institutes.

IIT Kanpur is one of the premier education institutes in India that is known for its quality education. It offers courses in various disciplines at different levels. It has consistently ranked among the top institutes in India by agencies like NIRF, TOI and Times. CSE is one of the most popular disciplines at IIT Kanpur that many candidates aspire to get admitted to. It offers BTech, MTech, MS and PhD in CSE. 

The cutoff for top CSE courses is mentioned in the table below.

IIT Kanpur offers a BTech degree in many specialisations. Admission to a BTech degree is based on the JEE Advanced score. Candidates clearing the exam have to appear in the JoSAA counselling to secure their seats. Cutoffs for some of the top BTech courses at IIT Kanpur are mentioned in the table below. 

The cutoff for BTech Civil Engineering at IIT Bombay varies according to the category. I have made a list for the JEE Advanced 2023 cutoff for you below.

The cutoff for MTech Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur varies according to the category. I have made a list for the GATE 2023 cutoff for you below.