Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Q: Does IIT Kanpur really have its own airstrip?

Yes, IIT Kanpur is the only educational institution in India with its own functional airstrip, flight hangar, and research aircraft for aerospace education.

NIRF Ranking

~1,200+ B.Tech Seats

Annual Seats

₹22.00 - ₹40.00 LPA

Average Placement CTC

₹2.25+ Cr

Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Aviation Landmark

IIT Kanpur Flight Laboratory & Airstrip

Fully functional DGCA-approved airstrip with single and multi-engine research aircraft for flight testing and aerospace engineering.

Research Library

PK Kelkar Central Library

Celebrated library holding over 400,000 physical volumes and digital access to the world's leading scientific journals.

Defense & Cyber Tech

C3iHub National Cybersecurity Center

National center dedicated to safeguarding India's critical infrastructure, blockchain research, and cyber security startups.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / Course	Duration	Entrance Exam	Admission Authority	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech / BS Science	4 Years	JEE Advanced	JoSAA / CSAB	Class 12 PCM (75% or top 20%ile) + Top JEE Advanced Rank
M.Tech / MS Research	2 Years	GATE	COAP / Direct Portal	B.Tech degree with valid GATE score
MBA	2 Years	CAT	IME Department IIT Kanpur	Bachelor degree with 95+ percentile in CAT
Ph.D. Doctoral Studies	3 - 5 Years	GATE / CSIR-NET	IIT Kanpur Senate	Master's degree with first division

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic Branch	Average CTC	Median CTC	Placement Rate	Top Participating Recruiters
Computer Science & Engineering	₹40.00 LPA	₹32.00 LPA	100%	Google, Microsoft, Jane Street, Citadel, Quantbox, Rubrik, Apple
Electrical Engineering	₹29.50 LPA	₹24.00 LPA	95.80%	Texas Instruments, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Intel, Analog Devices
Aerospace Engineering	₹22.50 LPA	₹19.00 LPA	91.20%	ISRO, Airbus, Boeing, GE Aviation, Honeywell
Mechanical Engineering	₹21.00 LPA	₹18.00 LPA	90.10%	Tata Motors, ITC, Schlumberger, Jaguar Land Rover

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default

Program:

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Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)

Counselling Authority / Exam: JEE Advanced Round 6 (General Open Gender-Neutral)

Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)

Academic Branch / Specialization	Quota	2026	2025	2024	2023	Trend
Computer Science & Engineering	AI	283	271	252	238	Top Choice
Mathematics & Scientific Computing	AI	1,270	1,179	990	1,060	Top Choice
Electrical Engineering	AI	1,171	1,146	1,290	1,349	Competitive
Mechanical Engineering	AI	3,178	2,771	2,776	2,940	Consistent
Aerospace Engineering	AI	4,015	3,805	3,638	4,027	Consistent
Chemical Engineering	AI	4,436	4,280	4,015	4,344	Consistent
Civil Engineering	AI	7,177	6,161	5,948	6,116	High Demand

Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF):One of Asia's most advanced wind tunnels for aerospace and automotive aerodynamic testing.
Gliding & Flying Club:Student-accessible gliding club allowing students to train as pilots on Cessna and motorized gliders.

Annual Fests & Student Life

Antaragni (Cultural Fest):Celebrated cultural extravaganza featuring battle of the bands, classical dances, and mega-pro-nights.
Techkriti (Technical Fest):Asia's premier annual technical and entrepreneurial festival with competitions in robotics and autonomous systems.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

100% Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST/PwD category students.
Full Tuition Waiver for students with family income < ₹1.0 Lakh.
Two-thirds (66.67%) Tuition Fee Remission for family income between ₹1.0L and ₹5.0L.
Free Messing and pocket allowance for economically challenged scholars.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

Narayana Murthy (Co-founder of Infosys)
Arvind Krishna (Chairman & CEO of IBM)
Mukesh Bansal (Founder of Myntra and Cure.fit)
Ashoke Sen (Renowned Theoretical Physicist & Dirac Medal Winner)

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Kanpur Chakeri Airport (KNU) - 30 km; Lucknow Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) - 85 km (1.5 hours)

Nearest Railway Station

Kanpur Central Railway Station (CNB) - 15 km (major junction on Delhi-Howrah mainline)

Road & Highway Access

Located directly along Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) in Kalyanpur

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IIT Kanpur really have its own airstrip?

Yes, IIT Kanpur is the only educational institution in India with its own functional airstrip, flight hangar, and research aircraft for aerospace education.