IIT Kanpur [IITK] : Admissions

IIT Kanpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various engineering, technology, and science fields. The admissions to these programs are highly competitive and are primarily based on national-level entrance examinations.

Candidates must appear for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced to secure admission to undergraduate programs at IIT Kanpur. JEE Advanced is conducted annually, and only those candidates who qualify for the JEE Advanced are eligible for admission to IITs, including IIT Kanpur.

The admission process for undergraduate courses at IIT Kanpur involves the following steps:

1. JEE Advanced Examination: JEE Advanced Examination: Candidates must appear for the JEE Advanced examination and secure a good rank.
2. Online Registration: After announcing the JEE Advanced results, candidates must register online for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling.
3. Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates must fill in their preferred courses and institutes during the JoSAA counseling process and lock their choices.
4. Seat Allocation: Based on the JEE Advanced rank and the choices filled by the candidates, seat allocation is done through a centralized counseling process conducted by JoSAA.
5. Reporting and Document Verification: Candidates allotted a seat at IIT Kanpur must report to the institute for document verification and further admission procedures.

The eligibility criteria for undergraduate admissions through entrance exams at IIT Kanpur include the following:

1. Educational Qualification: Applicants should have completed their 10+2 with a score of 75% or an equivalent examination from a recognized central or state board with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as the main subjects. 
2. Age Limit: General category candidates must be born on or after October 1, 1997. Relaxation in the age limit is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories.

The admission process for undergraduate courses at IIT Kanpur involves the following steps:

1. JEE Advanced Examination: Candidates must appear for the JEE Advanced examination and secure a good rank.
2. Online Registration: After announcing the JEE Advanced results, candidates must register online for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling.
3. Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates must fill in their preferred courses and institutes during the JoSAA counseling process and lock their choices.
4. Seat Allocation: Based on the JEE Advanced rank and the choices filled by the candidates, seat allocation is done through a centralized counseling process conducted by JoSAA.
5. Reporting and Document Verification: Candidates allotted a seat at IIT Kanpur must report to the institute for document verification and further admission procedures.

The eligibility criteria for undergraduate (UG) programs at IIT Kanpur may vary depending on the specific program. Generally, the eligibility criteria for UG courses include the following:

1. Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with the required subjects and minimum qualifying marks.
2. Age Limit: General category candidates must be born on or after October 1, 1997. Relaxation in the age limit is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories.

The admission process for PG courses at IIT Kanpur generally involves the following steps:

1. Entrance Examination: Candidates must appear for the specified entrance examination, such as GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) or other designated exams.
2. Application Process: After the entrance examination results are declared, candidates need to apply online through the official website of IIT Kanpur.
3. Shortlisting and Interview: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and qualify for the entrance examination are shortlisted for further selection processes, which may include interviews or departmental-level counseling.
4. Seat Allotment: The final selection and seat allotment are based on the candidate's performance in the entrance examination, interview, and availability of seats in the respective program.

The eligibility criteria for postgraduate (PG) programs at IIT Kanpur vary depending on the agenda. Generally, the eligibility criteria for PG courses include the following:

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in the relevant engineering, technology, or science field. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering, technology, or science area from a recognized university or institute.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have secured the minimum qualifying marks specified by IIT Kanpur for admission to PG programs.