Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT KANPUR) - Admission

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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

IIT Kanpur Admission 2020: UG, PG, MBA, Ph.D courses

Updated On - January 29 2020 by Aditya Anand

IIT Kanpur Admission Process 2020 varies according to the course. For B.Tech, B.S, and dual degree courses admission is based on JEE Advanced Rank, For M.Tech./ MS (by Research) programme admission is based on GATE exam score. Whereas for MDes programme interested candidates have to qualify CEED exam with good score. While for MBA course, candidates are selected on the basis of score in CAT exam followed by an Interview conducted by IIT Kanpur.

IIT Kanpur B.Tech, M.Tech., MBA & Ph.D Selection Criteria 

CoursesEligibility
B.TechCompleted class 12 with 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology as main subjects or have secured a position in top 20 percentile
MBABachelor's Degree in any discipline with 60% marks or more(55% marks for SC/ ST)
M TechBachelors' Degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (55% marks in SC/ ST)
Ph.DMasters' Degree in relevant discipline with 60% marks or more
M.DesCEED entrance exam followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview

IIT Kanpur B.Tech & B.S Admission 2020

IIT Kanpur provides B.Tech and B.S. in various field of Science and Technology for 4-year degree course. Candidates with good score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced are eligible for B.Tech and  B.S programs.

Final admission is based on the JoSAA counselling.

Course NameSpecializationEligibilitySelection Criteria
B.TechAerospace EngineeringQualified class 10+2 examination from a recognized board with at least 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks or must have their rank in Top 20 percentile in the respective board.final selection is based on JEE Main score followed by JoSAA counselling.
Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Science (Mechanics)
Engineering Science (Energy, Environment and Climate)
B.S.ChemistryPassed class 12 exam with at least CPI of 6/10 from recognized board.
Economics
Mathematics and Scientific Computing
Physics

IIT Kanpur M.Tech Admission 2020

For Admission in M.Tech courses, candidate must have score a good rank in GATE Examination

Final admission to these programs is granted on the basis of counselling and an interview.

Course SpecializationEligibilitySelection Criteria
M.TechAerospace EngineeringGraduation with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Science or a Master's degree in science with a minimum of 55% marks/ 5.5 CPI GATE score is required in the case of regular (non-sponsored) candidates.
Candidates with B.Tech/B.S (Four Year) degree from IITs with a minimum overall 6.5 CPI and at least 8.0 CPI in the last two years in B.Tech/B.S.
Final selection is done on the basis of GATE exam followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview.
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

IIT Kanpur M.Sc Admission 2020

For Admission in M.Sc courses, candidate must have score a good rank in IIT JAM or  GATE examination.

IIT Kanpur will conduct Written Test and Personal Interview for final selection of candidate for M.Sc programme.

Course SpecializationEligibilitySelection Criteria
M.ScPhysicsPassed Bachelor’s in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks For General/OBC candidates (50% marks for SC/ST) from recognized university.Selection is done on the basis of score of JAM entrance exam/ GATE followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview
Chemistry
Mathematics
Statistics

IIT Kanpur MS(Research) Admission 2020

M.S. Research is a two year PG program which provides knowledge and training in particular areas of Science, Technology, Mathematics, Medicine, etc. For this course, minimum eligibility is a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent or a Masters degree in Science.

Course SpecializationEligibilitySelection Criteria
MS by ResearchChemical EngineeringBachelor's degree in engineering or science (4-year course) or a master's degree in science. For admission in MS (Research) in CSE, candidate with B.Sc. degree or equivalent with minimum 75% marks/7.5 CPI can also apply for this programme.
B.Tech. graduates from IITs with at least CPI of 6.5 throughout and 8.0 in the last two years of graduation. 
Admission will be provided based on GATE score followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering and Management
Mechanical Engineering
Photonics Science and Engineering

IIT Kanpur M.Des Admission 2020

Master of Design is a postgraduate academic master degree programme in the field of Design. IIT Kanpur shortlist candidates for this course based on CEED entrance test along with their Written Test/ Personal Interview

Course SpecializationEligibilitySelection Criteria
M.Des.Design

Qualified B.Tech/B.Des from IIT with at least 7.0 (CPI out of 10) or

Must have B.Tech/ B.Des/ B.arch/ Bachelors in Interior Design degree with minimum 6.0/10 CPI or 55% marks or

4 years Professional Diploma in Design from NID with minimum 6.0/10 CPI or 55% marks from a recognized university.

Final selection is based on CEED entrance exam score followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview

IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2020

Candidates with valid CAT Exam score can apply for MBA admission at IIT kanpur. Only those candidates will be invited for the interview process (the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview).  

Course SpecializationEligibilitySelection Criteria
MBAIndustrial and Management engineeringBachelor’s degree in any discipline in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PD) from a recognized university.Selection of a candidate depends on CAT 2020 scores followed by Written Test/ GD and PI

IIT Kanpur Ph.D. Admission 2020

Candidates with good GATE academics can apply for Ph.D. admission at IIT kanpur. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview process (the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview).  

Course NameSpecializationEligibilitySelection Criteria
Ph. D (Engineering)Aerospace EngineeringMaster's degree in engineering 
OR
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with at least 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI and a valid GATE score
OR
Master's degree in science while fulfiling the three criteria:
(a) Minimum 65 percent marks/6.5 CPI at master's level
(b) first division in bachelor's degree, and
(c) JRF/95 percentile or more in GATE score. Candidate with valid GATE score is required with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Design/Architecture. Candidates with master’s degree in science must have either a valid GATE score or they must qualified in JRF/NET.
Selection is purely based on the score of GATE followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview conducted by IIT Kanpur.
Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Material Science program
Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Industrial and Management Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Photonic Science and Engineering
Ph.D (Science)Physics

Master's degree in relevant discipline or bachelor's degree in engineering or science or a master's degree in sciences. Candidate either have a valid GATE score or must have qualified JRF/NETfor this course.

Candidates having a master's degree in science /arts from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0 can apply without GATE/JRF/NET. 

Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D (Humanities and Social Sciences)Fine Arts
English
Psychology
Economics
Sociology

IIT Kanpur Admission Highlights 2020

IIT Kanpur Basic Admission Highlights
Name of Institute Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Type of Institute Autonomous
Basic Admission CriteriaEntrance exam depending on course
Application ModeOnline
Entrance exam along with courseB.Tech, B.S: JEE Main & Advanced
M.Tech., M.S, Ph.D.: GATE
M.Sc.: JAM
MBA: CAT
M.Des: CEED
CounsellingNational Level
ScholarshipYes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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