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IIT Kanpur Admission 2025
IIT Kanpur is also known as Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. It was established in 1959. This is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and is an Autonomous University. IIT Kanpur offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The courses are offered in the field of science, engineering, design, and management.
IIT Kanpur Courses and Eligibility
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
| Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) | Aerospace Engineering Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering | Candidate should have scored minimum 75% marks in the senior secondary examination from a recognized board. |
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | Chemistry Economics Mathematics and Scientific Computing Physics | Candidate should have scored minimum CPI 6/10 in the senior secondary examination from a recognized board. |
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
| Chemistry Mathematics Physics Statistics | Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Bachelors degree in relevant subject (50% for SC/ST). |
| M.Sc.-Ph.D. – Dual Degree | Physics | Candidate must have scored 60% marks in relevant qualifying examination or 6.5/10 CPI. |
Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
| Aerospace Engineering Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Earth Sciences Electrical Engineering Industrial and Management Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science Program Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering and Technology Photonics Science and Engineering | Candidate should have done Bachelors degree in engineering or science or masters degree in science with minimum qualified marks. 6.5 CPI for B.Tech graduates. |
| Master of Science (MS) | Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Cognitive Science Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Photonics Science and Engineering | Candidate should have done Bachelors degree in engineering or science or masters degree in science with minimum qualified marks. |
| Master of Design (M.Des.) | Design | Candidate should have completed B.Tech/B.Des/B.arch/Bachelors in Interior Design or 4-year professional diploma in science from NID. IIT B.Tech graduated should have scored CPI 7.0/10. |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Candidate should have passed bachelors degree in the relevant specialization with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD). | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Aerospace Engineering Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering Chemistry Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Cognitive Science Computer Science and Engineering Design Earth Sciences Electrical Engineering Economic Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences (English, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology) Industrial and Management Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science Program Mathematics (including Statistics) Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering and Technology Photonics Science and Engineering Physics | Candidate should have scored 65% marks in Masters degree in science or engineering. Candidate should have scored first division marks in the bachelor’s degree. |
IIT Kanpur Admission Criteria:
IIT Kanpur Admission depends on the national level entrance examination scores. Candidates who score the minimum cut off marks are eligible for admission.
| Course | Entrance exam | Exam Date |
| B.Tech | JEE Main | Online – April 15 and 16, 2018 Offline – April 8, 2018 |
| B.Des | CEED | January 20, 2018 |
| M.Tech | GATE | February 03, 04, 10 and 11, 2018 |
| M.Des | CEED | January 20, 2018 |
| MBA | CAT | November 25, 2018 |
| MSc | IIT JAM | February 11, 2018 |
| PhD | GATE/UGC/CSIR | - |
IIT Kanpur Admission Dates
The following table outlines IIT Kanpur 2025 admission dates for applicants seeking admission to diverse courses:
MBA / PGDM Admissions 2025
1 Programs 2 Years
| Important Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| 30th November, 2025 | CAT Exam Date |
M.Tech / M.E. Admissions 2025
10 Programs 2 Years
| Important Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| 9th October, 2025 | GATE Last Date to Apply |
| 7th February, 2026 | GATE Exam Date |
| 8th February, 2026 | GATE Exam Date |
| 14th February, 2026 | GATE Exam Start Date |
| 15th February, 2026 | GATE Exam End Date |
| 19th March, 2026 | GATE Result Declaration Date |
MSc Admissions 2025
5 Programs 2 Years
| Important Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| 12th October, 2025 | IIT JAM Last Date to Apply |
| 5th January, 2026 | IIT JAM Admit Card Release Date |
| 15th February, 2026 | IIT JAM Exam Date |
| 20th March, 2026 | IIT JAM Result Declaration Date |
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