Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
29 LPA
Highest Pkg
225 LPA
Institute Type
Government
Total Courses
13 Courses
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Institute-level awards recognizing outstanding academic achievement at graduation, presented at annual convocation
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Academic Excellence Awards / Convocation Medals Institute-level awards recognizing outstanding academic achievement at graduation, presented at annual convocation | Top academic performers across departments | Cash prizes and medals |
SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver Government mandated fee waiver for SC/ST and PwD category students. Also applies to MBA SC/ST students (0 tuition fee). | All SC/ST/PwD students admitted through JoSAA | 100% tuition fee waiver |
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) Central Government scheme administered through National Scholarship Portal | SC/ST students | Full fee coverage |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship MHRD-funded scholarship for meritorious students from economically weaker sections. Covers approximately 25% of all UG students. | 25% of undergraduate students based on family income and academic performance (minimum CGPA requirement) | Full tuition fee waiver + INR 1,000/month pocket allowance OR free basic mess + INR 250/month |
INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) Department of Science and Technology scholarship for outstanding science students at IIT Kanpur | 45 UG students per year; top 1% in Class XII board examination; pursuing science disciplines | INR 80,000 per year |
Sports Scholarship Financial support for sports achievers admitted to IIT Kanpur | Students with outstanding performance in national/international-level sports | Partial or full fee support as applicable |
Special Scholarship for Top 100 JEE Rankers 10 special awards for top 100 JEE Advanced rankers admitted to IIT Kanpur, covering complete tuition and monthly stipend | Students ranking in top 100 of JEE Advanced | Full tuition fee waiver (INR 9.19 lakhs) + INR 5,000/month pocket allowance |
Upcoming Exams
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026
NIPER JEE
NIPER JEE Exam • June 2026
CAT
CAT Exam • 29 Nov 2026