Admission to IIT Kanpur is competitive, requiring success in both JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. Around 15 lakh candidates attempt JEE Mains, with about 2 lakh qualifying for JEE Advanced. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) manages the counseling process for the 23 IITs. The annual fee at IIT Kanpur is around 2 lakh INR, with semester fees approximately 1,24,000 INR. The total fee for the first three years is 204,600 INR each, and the final year is 827,850 INR.
Scholarships are abundant, with about 60% of students benefiting, including Merit-cum-Means and government scholarships. A 66% tuition fee scholarship is available for families earning under 6 lakh INR annually. The faculty at IIT Kanpur are esteemed, with all holding PhDs, and are involved in significant research activities. Placements are exceptional, with more than 95% of students securing jobs. The highest package reached 4.2 crore INR by Jane Street Capital, and the average package is between 24-30 lakh INR annually.
Around 300 companies participate in placements, making over 1200 offers, with top recruiters like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Internships, starting from the 5th semester, are widespread, often leading to pre-placement offers with stipends ranging from 50,000 to 2.5 lakh INR per month. IIT Kanpur supports students from different economic backgrounds through a range of scholarships and financial aid, ensuring education is accessible.
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