IIT Kanpur M.Tech Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

IIT Kanpur's Electrical Engineering Department boasts strong campus placements, with the process starting every December. This year, 80 out of 140 students received job offers from top semiconductor companies like Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD. The highest salary package was Rs. 49 LPA from Qualcomm, and the average package for M.Tech students was Rs. 30 LPA. The department achieved a 100% placement rate, with a minimum package of Rs. 20 LPA for VLSI profiles.

Overall, IIT Kanpur's placement rate was 90%. Internships are abundant, with companies like AMD and Qualcomm offering opportunities, including a stipend of Rs. 80,000 from AMD this year. The M.Tech program's tuition fee is low at INR 5,000 per semester, totaling around INR 2 lakhs for the two-year program, excluding mess charges of INR 2,500 to 4,000 per month. SC/ST candidates receive a fee reduction of INR 10,000. Students receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 from the MHRD for teaching assistantship duties, covering the program's fees.

The first semester's fees are approximately INR 43,750, and the second semester's fees are about INR 30,000, excluding mess charges, allowing students to complete the program without extra financial burden on their families.