IIT Kanpur M.S Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

During the study period, 92% of students successfully secured placements. The highest salary package offered was 1.5 crore per annum, with an average package of 15 lakh per annum and the lowest package at 8 lakh per annum. Prestigious companies such as Rolls Royce, Jaguar, HUL, ITC, Uber, Microsoft, Google, Reliance, and Qualcomm recruited from the campus. To be eligible for internships, students need to maintain a CGPA of 8 in their second year.

The development of skills like communication and negotiation was emphasized for interviews. Students who were not placed often opted for further studies, such as PhD or MBA programs. IIT Kanpur provides multiple scholarships, including the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, which covers full tuition and offers a monthly allowance of INR 1,000 for students with an annual parental income below INR 4.5 lakhs. The INSPIRE Scholarship provides INR 30,000 per semester, totaling INR 60,000 annually, along with a research grant of INR 20,000.

Other scholarships include donor scholarships, basic mathematics scholarships, external scholarships, sports scholarships, and academic excellence scholarships, along with various awards and prizes during convocations.