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IIT Kanpur placements 2026 for Phase 1 have been concluded successfully. More than 250 companies participated in this phase, offering a total of 1,202 job offers, out of which 1,079 offers were accepted, including PPOs. 15 students received international job offers from companies based in Europe, Japan, Korea, and the United States. The institute is expected to see more global opportunities in Phase II placements, which will begin from mid-January 2026. Top recruiters during the IIT Kanpur placement drive included Accenture, Airbus, American Express, Databricks, Deutsche Bank, ICICI Bank, & more. Several Public Sector Undertakings also participated, such as BPCL, BEL, MIDHANI, and EIL.
As per the official IIT Kanpur MBA placement report 2025, the highest package offered reached INR 36 LPA. The average package was recorded at INR 17.20 LPA, while the median package stood at INR 16.50 LPA. According to the IITK M.Tech placement report 2025, the highest package stood at INR 23.50 LPA, while the average package was INR 17.20 LPA. The median package offered was INR 19.50 LPA, with students placed in roles across data science, AI, analytics, and operations.
IIT Kanpur Placements 2026 Highlights
During Phase 1 of IIT Kanpur placements for the 2025-2026 batch, a total of 1,202 offers were made by 250+ companies. The number of offers accepted was 1,079, and 15 students secured international job offers from top companies in the USA, Japan, Europe, & Korea.
| Particulars | Statistics 2026 (Phase 1) |
| Total Number of Offers | 1,202 |
| Total Number of Students Placed | 1,079 |
| Number of International Offers | 15 |
| Total Number of Recruiters | 250+ |
IIT Kanpur Top Recruiters 2026
Some of the IIT Kanpur top recruiters that visited the campus during 2025-26 Phase 1 placements are listed below.
| Company Name | Company Name | Company Name |
| Accenture | InMobi | Airbus |
| Mastercard | American Express | Meesho |
| BlackRock | Navi | Boeing |
| PwC | Databricks | Qualcomm |
| Deutsche Bank | Samsung | ICICI Bank |
IIT Kanpur BTech Placements 2025
The official IIT Kanpur BTech placement report for 2025 is yet to be released. During the 2024 placement season, the average package offered to B.Tech students was INR 26.90 LPA, while the median package stood at INR 19.20 LPA. A total of 576 students were placed out of 724 registered students.
| Particulars | Statistics 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Package | INR 26.90 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 19.20 LPA |
| Total Students Placed | 576 |
| Students Registered | 724 |
IIT Kanpur Branch-wise Average Package
During IIT Kanpur B.Tech placements 2024, CSE graduates secured an average package of INR 52.80 LPA, while Electrical Engineering (EE) graduates received an average package of INR 27.60 LPA. Students from other branches received average packages ranging from INR 13.80 LPA to INR 20.10 LPA.
| BTech Specialisation | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | INR 20.10 LPA |
| Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE) | INR 13.80 LPA |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | INR 16.30 LPA |
| Chemical Engineering (CHE) | INR 18.90 LPA |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | INR 52.80 LPA |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | INR 27.60 LPA |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | INR 19.70 LPA |
| Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) | INR 17.30 LPA |
IIT Kanpur MBA Placements 2025
During IIT Kanpur MBA placement 2025, the highest package offered stood at INR 36.00 LPA. The average and median packages were INR 17.10 LPA and INR 17.20 LPA, respectively. The placement drive saw participation from 43 recruiters, offering diverse roles across consulting, analytics, finance, marketing, operations, and IT domains.
| Particulars | Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 100% |
| Highest Salary Package Offered | INR 36.00 LPA |
| Average Salary Package Offered | INR 17.20 LPA |
| Median Salary Package Offered | INR 16.50 LPA |
| Average Package of Top 25% Students | INR 22.10 LPA |
| Number of Recruiters | 43 |
IIT Kanpur Domain-wise MBA Placement Statistics 2025
During IITK MBA placements 2025, Analytics and Operations emerged as the top recruiting domains. The table below shows the domain-wise placement distribution.
| Domain | Placement Percentage |
|---|---|
| Operations | 27% |
| Analytics | 25% |
| BFSI | 26% |
| IT / Consulting | 17% |
| Marketing | 5% |
IIT Kanpur MBA Salary Trend
Compared to previous years, IIT Kanpur MBA placements recorded a significant rise in the highest package, which increased from INR 24 LPA in 2024 to INR 36 LPA in 2025. The year-wise salary trend for IIT Kanpur MBA placements is presented below:
| Particulars | Salary Package 2025 | Salary Package 2024 | Salary Package 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Salary Package Offered | INR 36.00 LPA | INR 24.00 LPA | INR 24.00 LPA |
| Average Salary Package Offered | INR 17.20 LPA | INR 18.20 LPA | INR 18.14 LPA |
| Median Salary Package Offered | INR 16.50 LPA | INR 19.90 LPA | INR 17.25 LPA |
IIT Kanpur MTech Placements 2025
During IIT Kanpur MTech placement 2025, the highest package offered stood at INR 23.50 LPA, while the average package was recorded at INR 17.20 LPA. The median package offered during the placement drive was INR 19.50 LPA. Students were offered roles such as Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Operations Analyst, and Supply Chain Manager.
| Particulars | Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 100% |
| Highest Salary Package Offered | INR 23.50 LPA |
| Median Salary Package Offered | INR 19.50 LPA |
| Average Salary Package Offered | INR 17.20 LPA |
| Top 30% Average Package | INR 20.42 LPA |
| Number of Students Placed | 16 |
IIT Kanpur Domain-wise MTech Placements 2025
As per IITK M.Tech placement 2025 report, 50% of the roles offered were for Data Scientist positions, while 21.4% of the roles were in Operations. Data Analyst roles accounted for 14.3%, and Data & AI Engineer positions also made up 14.3% of the total offers.
| Profile | Placement Percentage |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist | 50% |
| Operations Roles | 21.4% |
| Data Analyst | 14.3% |
| Data & AI Engineer | 14.3% |
IIT Kanpur MBA Internship Statistics 2025
During IIT Kanpur MBA internship placements 2025, the highest stipend offered stood at INR 1.70 lakh, while the average stipend was recorded at INR 1.35 lakh. The median stipend offered was INR 1.50 lakh, and the average stipend for the top 50% of students stood at INR 1.26 lakh.
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Highest Stipend | INR 1.70 lakh |
| Average Stipend | INR 1.35 lakh |
| Median Stipend | INR 1.50 lakh |
| Top 50% Average Stipend | INR 1.26 lakh |
IIT Kanpur Domain-wise MBA Internship Statistics
As per the IITK MBA internship placement report 2025, IT and Consulting roles accounted for 21% of the internships, followed by Manufacturing at 18% and Marketing at 15%. Operations roles made up 14%, while BFSI accounted for 12% of the total internships.
| Domain | Internship Percentage |
|---|---|
| IT / Consulting | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Marketing | 15% |
| Operations | 14% |
| BFSI | 12% |
| E-Commerce | 10% |
| Analytics | 10% |
IIT Kanpur MBA Internship Recruiters
Leading companies from BFSI, analytics, consulting, and technology domains participated in the internship drive. Major recruiters participating during IITK MBA internship placements included:
| ICICI Bank | HSBC | HDFC Bank |
| Reserve Bank of India | Axtria | Tiger Analytics |
| Mphasis | Juspay | Digit |
| Dental Kart | Incruiter | AG Hotels |
IIT Kanpur NIRF Placement Report 2025
As per the NIRF Report 2025, IIT Kanpur placements for 2023–24 recorded a median package of ₹19.4 LPA for UG 4-year engineering programs, with 65% of students placed. For PG 2-year programs in engineering, a median package of ₹14.7 LPA was offered, and 57% of students secured placements. For PG management programs, the median package stood at ₹19.9 LPA, with 81% of students securing placements.
IIT Kanpur UG – 4 Year NIRF Placement Statistics (Engineering)
For UG 4-year engineering programmes, IIT Kanpur placements 2023–24 recorded a median package of ₹19.4 LPA. During the same year, 65% of students were placed, with 754 students securing placements, while several students opted for higher studies. The median package stood at ₹23 LPA in 2022–23 and ₹22.07 LPA in 2021–22.
| Particulars | 2023–24 | 2022–23 | 2021–22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Package | ₹19.4 LPA | ₹23 LPA | ₹22.07 LPA |
| % Students Placed | 65% | 69% | 70% |
| Students Placed | 754 | 688 | 621 |
| % Passing Students | 98% | 99% | 89% |
| Students Admitted | 1,157 | 996 | 889 |
| Students Opted for Higher Studies | 283 | 239 | 165 |
| Students Graduated | 1,133 | 985 | 790 |
IIT Kanpur PG – 2 Year NIRF Placement Statistics (Engineering)
For PG 2-year engineering programmes, IIT Kanpur placements 2023–24 recorded a median package of ₹14.7 LPA. In the same year, 57% of PG students were placed, with 513 students receiving placement offers.
| Particulars | 2023–24 | 2022–23 | 2021–22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Package | ₹14.7 LPA | ₹16 LPA | ₹15.29 LPA |
| % Students Placed | 57% | 53% | 61% |
| Students Placed | 513 | 544 | 583 |
| % Passing Students | 92% | 81% | 81% |
| Students Admitted | 896 | 1,018 | 953 |
| Students Opted for Higher Studies | 234 | 226 | 158 |
| Students Graduated | 821 | 826 | 772 |
IIT Kanpur PG – 2 Year NIRF Placement Statistics (Management)
For PG 2-year management programmes, IIT Kanpur placements 2023–24 recorded a median package of ₹19.9 LPA. During the same year, 81% of students were placed, with 44 students securing placements, while a few opted for higher studies.
| Particulars | 2023–24 | 2022–23 | 2021–22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Package | ₹19.9 LPA | ₹17.25 LPA | ₹15.14 LPA |
| % Students Placed | 81% | 95% | 97% |
| Students Placed | 44 | 37 | 73 |
| % Passing Students | 91% | 100% | 97% |
| Students Admitted | 54 | 39 | 75 |
| Students Opted for Higher Studies | 5 | 2 | – |
| Students Graduated | 49 | 39 | 73 |
IIT Kanpur Placement Cell
The IIT Kanpur Placement Cell, known as the Students' Placement Office (SPO), is responsible for maintaining corporate relations to ensure exemplary placements every year. The team consists of students and office staff dedicated to bringing the best employment opportunities for students.
The placement cell at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur conducts regular training sessions to prepare students for interviews. Training in logical reasoning, soft skills, communication, and verbal ability is provided to support students during final placements. The institute also organises workshops and programmes such as guest lectures, live projects, and summer internships to enhance students’ skills and prepare them for professional challenges.
