Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

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Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur is a leading government-run engineering institution in India, ranked 4th in the Engineering category by NIRF in 2024. Offering over 165 courses across various streams at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, B.Tech stands out as its flagship program. Disciplines available include CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, and Biotechnology Engineering, among others. The institute also offers programs like B.S., M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D., and M.Sc. Admissions for B.Tech at IIT Kanpur are based on JEE Advanced rankings, with seat distribution conducted via JoSAA Counseling. For the year 2025, the closing cutoff for B.Tech in CSE is 270. The average fee for the four-year B.Tech program is INR 8.6 Lakhs. For M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and Ph.D. programs, admissions hinge on scores from national entrance tests like GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, and NET-UG. IIT Kanpur has shared partial details for its 2024-25 placement season, showing participation from 250 firms including giants like Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and others. The placement season witnessed 1109 offers in total, with a 27% boost in offer rates compared to the previous year. The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), among the world's top engineering schools, are renowned for their rigorous admissions process, accepting only the crème de la crème. This reputation is achieved through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). IITs boast strong industry connections, offering students invaluable exposure to internships and research projects, helping them acquire practical skills. Their distinctive elements include solid industry ties, a highly selective admission process, and a prestigious global repute.

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