IIT Kanpur Admission 2024: Check Entrance Exams, Courses Offered, Admission Details

Venushree Agarwal

Updated on - Mar 20, 2024

IIT Kanpur admission 2024 is offered for UG, PG, PhD, and dual degree programs. For M.Sc admission, the institute accepts IIT JAM scores. Results for IIT JAM 2024 exam have been declared on March 20, 2024. B.Tech is the flagship program of the institute for which admission is based on JEE Advanced scores. Other programs offered by IIT Kanpur are B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, e-Masters, M.Des, etc.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur admission is based on valid entrance exam scores followed by counselling/group discussion/interview. The entrance exams accepted by IIT Kanpur include JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM, CEED, UGC NET, CSIR NET, etc. 

Currently, IIT Kanpur admission 2024 is ongoing for its e-Masters degree program. The round 2 applications for this course are closing on March 31, 2024. Also, the GDPI process for MBA admission is scheduled to be conducted from March 15 to 17, 2024.

 Table of Contents

• IIT Kanpur Admission: Important Dates
• IIT Kanpur UG Admission
• IIT Kanpur PG Admission
• IIT Kanpur Application Process
• IIT Kanpur Admission Helpline

IIT Kanpur Admission: Important Dates 2024

Candidates interested in applying for IIT Kanpur course admission must check all the relevant dates and events through the table below.

IIT Kanpur UG Admission 2024

IIT Kanpur UG admission is provided for B.Tech and B.Sc in multiple specialisations. Candidates who comply with IIT Kanpur eligibility criteria and possess valid entrance exam scores can apply for admission to these courses. More details related to the eligibility and fee structure are provided below.

IIT Kanpur PG Admission 2024

IIT Kanpur PG admission is granted for M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Des, and e-Masters programs in a wide range of specialisations. Candidates are accepted based on their scores in the entrance examination and qualifying examination. Learn more about IIT Kanpur admission criteria at the PG level along with fee details for various courses here.

Note: For M.Tech and M.Des admission, the GATE score requirement is waived for B.Tech graduates from IITs with good academic records. Such candidates must have a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and at least 8.0 CPI in the last 2 years of their B.Tech course.

IIT Kanpur PhD Admission 2024

IIT Kanpur admission 2024 is offered for the PhD program at the doctoral level. Some of the major PhD specialisations available at the institute are Engineering, Sciences, Management, Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, etc. PhD students at IIT Kanpur are entitled to get INR 31,000 as a stipend for the first two years and INR 35,000 for the next three years.

Check further details related to IIT Kanpur PhD admission, including eligibility and selection criteria below:

• Course Duration: 3 to 6 years
• Eligibility Criteria: A master's degree from a recognised institute in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks
• Selection Criteria: Valid GATE/CEED/UGC NET/CSIR NET scores + Written Test + Interview

Read More: IIT Kanpur PhD Admission

IIT Kanpur Dual Degree Admission 2024

IIT Kanpur also offers a number of dual degree programs like B.Tech-M.Tech, B.Tech-MBA, BS-MS, BS-M.Des, M.Sc-PhD, etc. The duration of these programs is 4-5 years. Check the fee structure and eligibility details for Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur admission for dual degree programs below.

IIT Kanpur Application Process 2024

The application process for IIT Kanpur varies based on the program selected by the candidate. B.Tech and B.Sc applicants must first register for the JEE exam via the official website of NTA. Similarly, candidates willing to apply for M.Tech, M.Sc, and M.Des programs must register for GATE, IIT JAM, and CEED exams. For MBA and PhD programs, they can directly apply through the institute's official portal.

Candidates can access the IIT Kanpur application form from the official website of the university. They need to complete the application process online and submit the supporting documents. Selected candidates are accepted by the institute after the payment of fees and document verification. It is advisable to refer to the IIT Kanpur courses and fee page to learn more about the fee structure of the institute. 

Steps to Apply for IIT Kanpur Admission 

The steps mentioned below must be followed by the candidates to apply online and fill out the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur application form successfully.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Kanpur.
• Step 2: Go to the  "Admission" option on the homepage. 
• Step 3: Select the desired course and click on “Apply Now.” 
• Step 3: Get registered by providing all the details that are asked for.
• Step 4: Log in with your credentials and fill in the accurate details in the application form.
• Step 5: Pay the application fee through the online payment mode and submit the application form.

Documents Required for Application Process

Candidates must have the below-mentioned documents in order to complete the IIT Kanpur admission process successfully:

• Marksheet/grade sheet of the qualifying examination (in pdf format)
• Valid Entrance Exam Scorecard, if applicable (in pdf format)
• Photograph (in jpg or png format)
• Date of Birth Proof (in pdf format)
• 2 Reference Letters (for PhD admission)
• Category Certificate, if applicable (in pdf format)

IIT Kanpur Selection Process 2024

IIT Kanpur selection process requires applicants to possess valid entrance examination scores and appear for an interview or counselling rounds. The selection criteria vary for each course and have been discussed below.

• IIT Kanpur selection criteria for B.Tech and B.Sc is a valid score in JEE advanced, followed by JoSAA counselling.
• For selection to the M.Tech program, candidates must possess a valid GATE scorecard. Seats are filled based on the COAP counselling process.
• Valid IIT JAM scores are required for IIT Kanpur M.Sc admission, followed by the CCMN counselling process.
• In order to get selected for the MBA program at IIT Kanpur, candidates must have relevant CAT scores. Further, the candidate’s academic records, work experience, group discussion and interview performance are also considered for final selection.
• For admission to the M.Des program, applicants are shortlisted on the basis of their GATE/CEED scores.
• Selection to the e-Masters program is based on the selection test and personal interview conducted by the institute. Candidates with at least two years of work experience are preferred.

IIT Kanpur Entrance Exams 2024

IIT Kanpur admission 2024 is entrance-based. Only candidates with valid entrance exam scores are shortlisted for the further rounds of admission. The list of course-wise IIT Kanpur entrance exams is given below for the reference of candidates.

IIT Kanpur Admission Helpline 2024

Candidates can learn more about the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur admission process and get their queries answered by contacting the institute directly. Following are the contact details of the institute.