Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur FAQs 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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IIT Kanpur has several unique distinctions: it was the first institution in India to introduce formal computer science education (using IBM 1620). It was founded with support from 9 top US universities including MIT and Princeton (the KIAP program). Its 'Cycle Culture' — where motorized vehicles are banned and thousands of students cycle across the 1,055-acre campus — is iconic. It has a Gliding Club, one of the few among any Indian university. It also offers unique dual degree combinations like B.Tech+MBA and B.Tech+M.Des, and its SURGE program provides early research exposure to undergraduates.

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Yes, IIT Kanpur offers a 2-year MBA through the Department of Management Sciences (DoMS), formerly the IME department. Admission is through CAT scores followed by GD and PI rounds. The total tuition fee for General/OBC students is approximately INR 3.67 lakhs, making it one of the most affordable MBA programs at a premier IIT. In 2024, the MBA placement rate was 100% with an average CTC of INR 22.54 LPA and highest package of INR 24 LPA. The program is ranked 27th in Management by NIRF 2025.

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Yes, IIT Kanpur has 16 halls of residence (hostels) with over 7,500 beds for boys and girls separately. The campus is fully residential with open 22-hour canteens, sports courts in each hostel, reading rooms, and visitor hostels. The hostel fee is approximately INR 15,385 per semester. All hostels have high-speed 1 Gbps WiFi. The campus has a unique ban on motorized vehicles for students, creating a safe and peaceful residential environment where cycling is the primary mode of transport.

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The total B.Tech tuition fee at IIT Kanpur is approximately INR 9.19 lakhs for 4 years (approximately INR 2.30 lakhs per year). This is exclusive of hostel fee (approximately INR 15,385 per semester), mess charges, and other one-time deposits. SC/ST/PwD students receive 100% tuition fee waiver. Students from families with income below INR 1 lakh receive full tuition remission, while those with income INR 1–5 lakhs receive 2/3rd remission. Top 100 JEE rankers receive a special scholarship covering the full INR 9.19 lakh fee plus INR 5,000/month allowance.

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