IIT Kanpur B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to B.Tech programs at IITs involves clearing the JEE Advanced exam, after qualifying in the JEE Mains. Each year, around 1.5 million candidates take the JEE Mains, out of which 150,000 qualify for the JEE Advanced. Ultimately, about 10,000 secure seats in IITs. The GATE exam is required for M.Tech admissions, with no interviews. Admission involves JOSAA counseling across seven rounds, including document verification and seat confirmation. There are approximately 15,000 seats available across 18 IITs.

The faculty at IIT Kanpur is highly qualified, with a 1:25-30 faculty-to-student ratio, and all professors holding PhDs. Tuition fees are based on family income; those earning over 6 lakhs pay around 3 lakhs annually, while fees for others range from 70,000 to 1.7 lakhs. SC/ST students usually receive tuition waivers. Scholarships like MCM and donor scholarships are available based on merit and income. B.Tech, B.Arch, and Dual Degree courses cost about 2 lakhs per year, with additional costs for hostel and mess fees.

The placement process, starting in the 7th semester, boasts a high success rate of around 80-98%, with salaries ranging from 10 to 26.7 lakhs INR and packages up to 4.3 crore INR internationally. Notable recruiters include Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Internships begin in the 3rd year, offering stipends between 15,000 to 50,000 INR. Scholarships are abundant, with key ones providing full tuition waivers and financial support based on merit and family income.

The institution offers over 50 types of scholarships, ensuring financial aid through institute and alumni funding, and government programs also support many PG students.