How to change branch in IIT Kanpur?

Branch change at IIT Kanpur is possible, but difficult. The possibility of a switch depends on the academic performance of a student and the availability of seats in the desired branch. 

Those who perform really well in their 1st year can expect a branch change. Most of the seats at top IITs are filled during admissions (especially the top branches), so the seats do not remain vacant in the students’ desired branches. 

Branch change at IIT Kanpur is based on the Cumulative Power Index (CPI) cutoff. For example, to change one’s branch to Computer Science Engineering one must have a CPI of 9.5 and above. Similarity for Electrical engineering, around 9.4 CPI is required, and for Mechanical Engineering at least 8.9 CPI must be obtained during 1st year. 

For branch change at IIT Kanpur, one must complete a manual registration. Those who wish to change the branch can collect the registration form from the lecture hall- L8. One must then fill the form correctly and get the signatures from all the instructors, signature of the convener and DUGC (Department of Undergraduate Committee), and submit the form in L8 itself. 

Finally, one must collect the stamped copy of the application form, and submit it to the DoSA department (Department of Students Affairs). The telephone numbers of DoSA office are- 0512-2596945 and 0512-259-6963.

I hope to have answered your query regarding branch change at IIT Kanpur.