Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Established: 1959 |
Campus Size: 1055 Acres |
City: Kanpur, UP |
Top NIRF Rank: #4 (India, 2024)
🎓 Overview
IIT Kanpur is a pioneer in science and technology education, research, and innovation, globally respected for its legacy and contribution to engineering, computing, entrepreneurship, and public service. It is renowned for its world-class faculty, vibrant student community, and a strong ecosystem for startups and innovation.
📊 Placements (2024)
- Average CTC (B.Tech): ₹22.5 LPA
- Highest Domestic: ₹1.9 Crore
- Top 25% Avg: ₹35 LPA+
- Median CTC: ₹19 LPA
- International Offers: 65+ (₹2.19 Crore Highest)
🏢 Top Recruiters
- Tech Google, Microsoft, Apple, Quadeye, Uber, Cohesity
- Finance Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Graviton, Quantbox, WorldQuant
- Consulting McKinsey, BCG, Bain, PwC, ZS
- Core Tata Steel, L&T, Eaton, Texas Instruments
- Startups Razorpay, CRED, Meesho, Gojek, Ola Electric
📥 JEE Advanced Closing Ranks (2024)
| Branch | Closing Rank (Gen) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 238 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1217 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2800 |
| Engineering Physics | 3631 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3850 |
| Civil Engineering | 6291 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 4260 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 4700 |
🧪 Research & Innovation
- SIIC: Start-up Incubation & Innovation Centre, top Indian incubator
- 200+ patents/year, 20+ Centers of Excellence, AI & Robotics leadership
- Collaborations: ISRO, DRDO, Boeing, Intel, Tata, Bharat Forge
🌐 Global Partnerships
- MoUs: MIT, Caltech, NUS, TU Munich, University of Melbourne, Kyoto Univ
- Student exchanges: 100+ universities
- Joint research, dual degrees, international internships
🎭 Campus Life
- Antaragni: One of India’s biggest college cultural fests
- Techkriti: Asia’s largest student-run tech fest
- Clubs: Programming, Robotics, Music, Dance, Entrepreneurship, Sports
- Sports: National-level facilities for cricket, football, squash, athletics
- Hostels: 17+ halls, vibrant student ecosystem
🏢 Top Recruiters by Branch
| Branch | Computer Science | Electrical | Mechanical | Engineering Physics | Chemical | Civil | Aerospace | Materials Sci. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Instruments | Eaton | Quadeye | ExxonMobil | L&T Construction | ISRO | Tata Steel | ||
| Microsoft | Intel | Mahindra & Mahindra | WorldQuant | Reliance | Shapoorji Pallonji | DRDO | JSW Steel | |
| Apple | Micron | L&T | Adobe | Dow Chemicals | Tata Projects | Boeing | Vedanta | |
| Uber | Samsung Semi | Tata Motors | Quantbox | BASF | AFCONS | HAL | Hindalco |