# Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
**Source**: https://iitk.ac.in/
**Parent**: https://www.iitk.ac.in/oir/
## Welcome to IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, is a premier institution established by the Government of India. As one of the first generation IITs, IIT Kanpur continues to make unparalleled academic contributions to teaching, research, and innovation, maintaining a synergy between fundamental and applied research.
### Where academia thrives with synergy between fundamental and applied research.
#### 9500+ Students
With 1:1 UG:PG students ratio
#### 150+ Postdocs
Across disciplines
#### 570 Faculty Members
In 20 departments
#### ₹ 1540+ Cr
Research funding in the last three years
#### 1055 Acres of Campus
Nearly all students and faculty stay on campus
[### Featured Research at IIT Kanpur](https://iitk.ac.in/list-of-research-highlights)
IIT Kanpur has been at the forefront of research in science and technology. The diverse backgrounds and expertise of IIT Kanpur faculty span across engineering, sciences, humanities, and management, ensuring a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to education and research.
[Find an Expert](https://iitk.ac.in/find-an-expert)
### Key Statistics
#### 2000+
Research publications every year
#### ₹ 1540+ Cr
Research funding in the last three years
#### 1000+
Patents filed
#### 150+
Companies incubated
[Mechanical Engineering](https://iitk.ac.in/svan-m2-a-quadruped-robot-research-platform "Mechanical Engineering")
[Svan M2: A Quadruped Robot Research Platform...](https://iitk.ac.in/svan-m2-a-quadruped-robot-research-platform)
[Learn More](https://iitk.ac.in/svan-m2-a-quadruped-robot-research-platform "Learn More")
[Aerospace Engineering](https://iitk.ac.in/high-efficiency-compact-vtol-uavs-for-multitude-applications "Aerospace Engineering")
[High Efficiency compact VTOL UAVs for Multitu...](https://iitk.ac.in/high-efficiency-compact-vtol-uavs-for-multitude-applications)
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[Mechanical Engineering](https://iitk.ac.in/sub-inspection-mobile-robot-sir "Mechanical Engineering")
[Sub Inspection mobile Robot (SIR)...](https://iitk.ac.in/sub-inspection-mobile-robot-sir)
[Learn More](https://iitk.ac.in/sub-inspection-mobile-robot-sir "Learn More")
[Chemical Engineering](https://iitk.ac.in/tacvibes-a-novel-watch-for-the-visually-impaired "Chemical Engineering")
[TacVibes: A Novel Watch for the Visually Impa...](https://iitk.ac.in/tacvibes-a-novel-watch-for-the-visually-impaired)
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### IITK News Update
- [C3iHub Deploys Advanced Security Operations Center (SOC) at SAIL…](https://www.iitk.ac.in/c3ihub-deploys-advanced-soc-at-sail-bsp "C3iHub Deploys Advanced Security Operations Center (SOC) at SAIL…")
- [Class of 2000 Pledges highest ever contribution of ₹100 Crore at…](https://www.iitk.ac.in/silver-jubilee-reunion-class-of-2000 "Class of 2000 Pledges highest ever contribution of ₹100 Crore at…")
- [Class of 1986 Pledges ₹11 Crore Towards Transformational Campus…](https://www.iitk.ac.in/reunion-class-of-1986 "Class of 1986 Pledges ₹11 Crore Towards Transformational Campus…")
- [IIT Kanpur Sets Record with 672 Job Offers on Day 1 of 2025–26…](https://www.iitk.ac.in/day-1-of-2025-26-placement-season "IIT Kanpur Sets Record with 672 Job Offers on Day 1 of 2025–26…")
- [IIT Kanpur honoured with the Special Jury Recognition for Consistent…](https://imoc.iitk.ac.in/iitk-news-single.php?newsid=MTEzMg==&page=1 "IIT Kanpur honoured with the Special Jury Recognition for Consistent…")
- [IIT Kanpur has won the PLATINUM award in the Academic-Public category](https://imoc.iitk.ac.in/iitk-news-single.php?newsid=MTEyOA==&page=1 "IIT Kanpur has won the PLATINUM award in the Academic-Public category")
- [IIT Kanpur and NMDC Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity and Drive AI/ML…](https://www.iitk.ac.in/institute-and-nmdc-sign-mou "IIT Kanpur and NMDC Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity and Drive AI/ML…")
- [C3iHub Signs MoU with HQ Central Command, Indian Army to Launch…](https://www.iitk.ac.in/signs-mou-with-hq-central-command "C3iHub Signs MoU with HQ Central Command, Indian Army to Launch…")
- [SIIC IIT Kanpur Hosts First In-Person Mentors’ Meet 2025](https://www.iitk.ac.in/first-in-person-mentors-meet-2025 "SIIC IIT Kanpur Hosts First In-Person Mentors’ Meet 2025")
- [IIT Kanpur and Pernod Ricard India Foundation Launch ‘Advaya’ to…](https://iitk.ac.in/advaya-the-plastic-circularity-innovation-launchpad "IIT Kanpur and Pernod Ricard India Foundation Launch ‘Advaya’ to…")
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### Announcements
- [GATE-JAM 2026](https://iitk.ac.in/gate/ "GATE-JAM 2026")
- [Anti Ragging Committee and Squad Team 2025](https://iitk.ac.in/dosa/data/Anti-ragging-squad-2025-21-07-25.pdf "Anti Ragging Committee and Squad Team 2025")
- [Faculty Opportunities - Department of Intelligent Systems (DIS) in…](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dofa/faculty-advertisement-dis-wsais "Faculty Opportunities - Department of Intelligent Systems (DIS) in…")
- [58th Convocation 2025](https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/convocation/ "58th Convocation 2025")
- [ARIIA Reports](https://iitk.ac.in/ariia-reports "ARIIA Reports")
- [REOs Vacancies](https://www.iitk.ac.in/doad/reo-recruitment "REOs Vacancies")
- [Staff Vacancies](https://iitk.ac.in/staff-vacancies "Staff Vacancies")
- [Courses/Conferences/Workshop Webinar/Symposium](https://iitk.ac.in/courses-conferences-workshops "Courses/Conferences/Workshop Webinar/Symposium")
[View All Announcements](https://iitk.ac.in/announcements "View All Announcements")
### Admission
- [Applications Are Invited for Internship for Students from Ladakh at…](https://iitk.ac.in/data/Internship-Advertisement-Ladakh-2026-11-03-26.pdf "Applications Are Invited for Internship for Students from Ladakh at…")
- [Ph.D Admissions in Kotak School of Sustainability: Walk-in Interviews](https://www.iitk.ac.in/kss/data/KSS_PhD_Walk_in_interview_Advertisement-27-11-25.pdf "Ph.D Admissions in Kotak School of Sustainability: Walk-in Interviews")
- [Online Post Graduate Program (PGP)](https://online.iitk.ac.in/ "Online Post Graduate Program (PGP)")
- [VLFM 20th Batch](https://oag.iitk.ac.in/vlmiitk/ "VLFM 20th Batch")
- [Admission through Olympiad in Academic Year 2025-26 in B.Tech/BS](https://iitk.ac.in/doaa/ "Admission through Olympiad in Academic Year 2025-26 in B.Tech/BS")
- [Admission Notice for PhD and MS(By Research) 2025-26-II Semester](https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/pgadmission/ "Admission Notice for PhD and MS(By Research) 2025-26-II Semester")
- [COGJET-2025](https://www.cogjet2025.in/ "COGJET-2025")
- [QIP](https://iitk.ac.in/qip/ "QIP")
- [CAT](# "CAT")
- [JEE Reports](https://iitk.ac.in/jee-reports "JEE Reports")
[View All Admissions](https://iitk.ac.in/list-of-admissions "View More Admissions")
### Alumni
IIT Kanpur prides itself on the success of its alumni. After successfully completing their academic years at the institute...
[More Updates](https://iitk.ac.in/alumni)
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### Faculty
IIT Kanpur is renowned for its exceptional faculty members, who play a pivotal role in shaping the institute's academic landscape and research ende...
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### Innovation & Incubation
Institute has one of the best and thriving innovation ecosystems in the country. Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, supports budding startups and facilitates bridging the gap between innovation and real-world applications.
[Learn More](https://iitk.ac.in/innovation-incubation)
## International Relations
IIT Kanpur is globally acclaimed for its education and research. Through the office of International Relations, the institute encourages and facilitates strong, cordial and long-term collaborative and exchange programmes with International Universities.
[Learn More](https://www.iitk.ac.in/oir/)
### Explore Our Departments
The aim of the Institute is to provide meaningful education, to conduct original research of the highest standard and to provide leadership in technological innovation.
#### Engineering
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#### Humanities
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#### Economics
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#### Sciences
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#### Management
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#### Schools
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#### Inter-disciplinary Programs
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### Experience at IIT Kanpur
Immerse yourself in a dynamic campus life at IIT Kanpur. Explore a world of opportunities – from enriching cultural events to cutting-edge facilities for a supportive environment.
#### Life at IITK
#### Research Facilities
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#### Campus Facilities
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#### Student’s Corner
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#### P K Kelkar Library
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### IITK Administration
IIT Kanpur is governed by a board comprising of eminent educationists and administrators.
[Organization Tree](https://iitk.ac.in/organization-tree)
[Board of Governors](https://iitk.ac.in/board-of-governers)
[Directorate](https://iitk.ac.in/directorate)
[Key Administrators](https://iitk.ac.in/key-administrators)
[Registrar Office](https://iitk.ac.in/registrar-office)
[Acts](https://iitk.ac.in/acts)
[Statutes](https://iitk.ac.in/data/statutes.pdf)
[Ordinances](https://iitk.ac.in/data/ordinances_03.pdf)
[Annual Reports](https://iitk.ac.in/annual-reports)
[Office Orders](https://iitk.ac.in/office-orders)
##### Right to Information Act
[Learn More](https://iitk.ac.in/public-information)
Right to Information means the right to inspection of work, documents, records taking notes, extracts or, certified...
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##### International Relations
[Learn More](https://www.iitk.ac.in/oir/)
At IIT Kanpur, we have a strong focus on internationalization – every year, we welcome many foreign faculty and students...
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##### Plan Your Visit
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If You Plan To Visit IIT Kanpur, Here is some useful information to ensure that your visit is both comfortable and enjoyable..
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##### Internal Complaints Committee
[Learn More](https://www.iitk.ac.in/wc/internal-complaints-committee/)
IIT Kanpur endeavours to create a sustainable, equal-opportunity environment conducive to an all-round development of women...
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##### Institute Counselling Service
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At IIT Kanpur a student flourishes personally and professionally. This is thanks to the varied activities and events...
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