IIT Kanpur Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Venushree Agarwal

Updated on - Nov 12, 2024

IIT Kanpur Latest Updates

November 12, 2024

• JEE Main 2025 Session 1 registration is now open for the IIT Madras BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The deadline to apply is November 22, 2024. The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam is set for January 22 to 31, 2025.
• The JEE Advanced 2025 official website has been updated with the revised eligibility criteria. According to the official website, applicants can now attempt the JEE Advanced 2025 exam up to three times in three consecutive years. The JEE Advanced 2025 application form for the BTech course will be available in April 2025.
• IIT JAM 2025 for M.Sc admission to IIT Kanpur will be conducted on February 02, 2025. Candidates can make changes to the application form through jam2025.iitd.ac.in, till November 18, 2025, and the admit card is expected to be out in the first week of January 2025.
• IIT JAM 2025 is scheduled for February 02, 2025, for admission to the M.Sc program at IIT Kanpur. Any changes in the application form can be done till November 18, 2024, and the admit card is expected to be released in early January 2025. Interested candidates can check the official website for more details @jam2025.iitd.ac.in.
• CEED registration 2025 is open for IIT Kanpur admission to the M.Des course; the deadline for applying with a late fee has been extended till November 18, 2024 (5 PM). The CEED 2025 examination will be held on January 19, 2025.

IIT Kanpur admission 2025 is offered for UG, PG, PhD, and dual degree programs. B.Tech is the flagship program of the institute for which admission is based on JEE Advanced scores. Similarly, for the MBA course, admissions are based on CAT scores. 

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur admission is based on valid entrance exam scores followed by counselling/ group discussion and interview. The entrance exams accepted by IIT Kanpur include JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM, CEED, UGC NET, CSIR NET, etc. More details related to IIT Kanpur 2025, including eligibility criteria, selection criteria, application process, etc., are provided below.

 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 2025

Candidates interested in applying for IIT Kanpur course admission must check the official website for all the relevant dates and events. Some of the important events and their dates related to the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur admission 2025 are shown in the table below.

IIT Kanpur UG Admission 2025

IIT Kanpur UG admission is provided for B.Tech and BS courses 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 IIT Kanpur fee structure of the UG courses are provided below.

IIT Kanpur PG Admission 2025

IIT Kanpur PG admission is granted for M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Des, and MS (Research) 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 along with fee details for various PG courses below.

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 2025

IIT Kanpur admission 2025 is offered for the PhD course 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 60% 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 2025

IIT Kanpur also offers multiple 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 2025

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 institute. They need to complete the application process online and submit the supporting documents. Selected candidates are accepted by the institute after the fee payment 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 

Students must follow the steps mentioned below 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: Click on the "Admission" tab 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 application form with accurate details.
• 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 to complete the IIT Kanpur application process successfully:

• Class 10 and 12 certificates
• Bachelor's degree transcripts 
• Master's degree transcripts (if applicable)
• Valid entrance exam scorecard
• Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhar/Driving License/PAN Card/Passport)
• Passport-size photograph
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Work experience certificate (if any)
• Migration Certificate (if required)

IIT Kanpur Selection Process 2025

The IIT Kanpur selection process requires applicants to possess valid entrance examination scores and appear for an interview or counselling. The selection criteria vary for each course and a few of them 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 and MS courses, 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.
• 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 based on their 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 2025

IIT Kanpur admission 2025 is entrance-based. Only candidates with valid entrance exam scores are shortlisted for the further rounds of IITK admission. The list of course-wise IIT Kanpur entrance exams is given below for the reference of candidates.

IIT Kanpur Admission Helpline 2025

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 IIT Kanpur.