The course at IIT Kanpur offers a comprehensive learning experience with diverse teaching methods and strong faculty support. Professors, assisted by teaching assistants, provide lectures through various formats, and are accessible during office hours two to three times a week. Students can also reach faculty via email and a dedicated office mobile number. The 2022-23 placement season saw over 400 companies visiting the campus, resulting in more than 1,300 offers.
The highest salary package reached a record 4.3 crore INR, while the average package was about 25 lakh INR, with placement rates between 85% and 95%. Students in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program received average packages of 42 lakh INR annually. Placement opportunities span tech and core industries, with salaries ranging from 8 lakh to 2 crore INR. Undergraduate students face a total cost of about 11 to 12 lakh INR over four years.
SC/ST students and those with a parental income under 1 lakh INR receive a full tuition waiver. Students with a family income below 5 lakh INR get a 66% fee reduction. The fee includes roughly 1 lakh INR per semester for tuition, plus hostel and other expenses. Scholarships like the Inspire Scholarship (60,000 INR annually) and the Merit Cum Means (MCM) scholarship, which offers a full waiver and 11,000 INR per year, are available to support students financially.
Numerous other scholarships are also provided to ensure financial aid for students in need.
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