Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar PradeshEst. 1959

NIRF Rank #27
AICTE

Founded in 2001, IIT Kanpur's MBA program combines managerial education with technological competence. With optional electives and sectoral specializations in the second year, the curriculum provides a solid foundation in fundamental management topics in the first year. Students are prepared for leadership responsibilities by emphasizing hands-on learning through projects, internships, and case studies.

Avg placement: ₹17.2L; Median ₹16.5L (2025)
Flagship fee: ₹10L; Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2-yr residential
Top package: ₹36L; Highest CTC 2025
Programs: 1; Across all modes

Admission dates not announced yet.

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

94%General

OBC: 90
SC: 70
ST: 70

Note: Minimum 60% in graduation

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Placements

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2025

Avg CTC

₹17.2L

Median ₹16.5L

Highest CTC

₹36L

43 companies

Placed

92%

Not published

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

IT & Technology

42%

manufacturing

19%

operations

14%

marketing

10%

Finance & Banking

10%

E-Commerce

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Summer internships · 2025 batch

₹1.7L/mo
Highest stipend: ₹93K/mo
Avg stipend: 22companies
SIP recruiters

Top recruiters

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Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

₹17.2L

Median ₹16.5L

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹10L

Across 1 program

Placed

92%

Batch of 2025

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
80
Seats
₹17.2L
Avg CTC 2025
₹10L
Tuition

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
Master of Business Administration (MBA)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	80	₹17.2LAvg CTC 2025	₹10LTuition

Total cost of the MBA

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Flagship)

₹10Lknown costs so far

Hostel, mess charges, personal & travel not published

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Avg package: ₹17.2L
Tuition fees: ₹10L
Monthly EMI: ₹16,861

Scholarships

3 scholarships · up to ₹7L

₹7L

Highest award

Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship

Eligibility

Merit and need-based
open to students with annual parental income below INR 4.5 lakhs and a minimum CPI of 6.5
provides 100% tuition fee waiver (approx INR 7,00,000 for 2-year MBA) plus INR 1,000 per month pocket money

₹7L

SC/ST/DAP Tuition Fee Waiver

Eligibility

Students belonging to SC, ST, or DAP (Differently Abled Persons) categories (excluding sponsored/part-time students) receive 100% waiver on tuition fees
approx INR 7,00,000 for 2-year MBA

₹9K

Sports Scholarship

Eligibility

Students who have shown excellence in sports events and activities on campus
maximum 20 scholarships per year
INR 1,000 per month for 9 months

₹7L
Highest award
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Eligibility
- Merit and need-based
- open to students with annual parental income below INR 4.5 lakhs and a minimum CPI of 6.5
- provides 100% tuition fee waiver (approx INR 7,00,000 for 2-year MBA) plus INR 1,000 per month pocket money
₹7L
SC/ST/DAP Tuition Fee Waiver
Eligibility
- Students belonging to SC, ST, or DAP (Differently Abled Persons) categories (excluding sponsored/part-time students) receive 100% waiver on tuition fees
- approx INR 7,00,000 for 2-year MBA

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Campus

What’s on campus

1055-acre campus

Hostel optional · 14 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
IIT Kanpur campus
Kanpur
Airport
~21.3 km
Kanpur Airport
Railway
~13.4 km
Kanpur Central Railway Station
Nearest city
~15 km
Kanpur

Living nearby

PGs and flats around IIT Kanpur, by distance from campus

Rings at 0.5 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur0 km

2P.K. Kelkar Library0.1 km

3C3i Hub0.2 km

4Department of Mechanical Engineering0.2 km

5Computer Centre, IIT Kanpur0.2 km

6Department of Economic Sciences, 3rd Floor, ESB-2, IIT Kanpur0.3 km

7Department of Management Sciences0.3 km

8IITK Christian Fellowship/Church0.3 km

Admission

Admission rounds

Application fee

₹2K

Apply at pingala.iitk.ac.in

Interview cities

Noida, Kanpur

Step by step

01
Students have to register and submit application via IITK Pingala Portal after the declaration of CAT result.
02
The students are shortlisted for Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD/PI)).
03
GD will be held for the selected students.

04
Students attend PI at designated centre.
05
The Final category-wise merit list gets released. The list is prepared for all category which is based on the aggregate score by adding individual scores of each student.
06
Offer of admission is sent via email to the students.

Composite score

35%

Personal Interview

Selection

Group Discussion
Personal Interview

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What MBA program does IIT Kanpur offer?

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IIT Kanpur offers a two-year, full-time MBA program through its Department of Management Sciences (DoMS). The program focuses on analytical rigor, data-driven decision-making, and interdisciplinary learning.

What are the specializations available in the MBA program at IIT Kanpur?

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Students can specialize in areas such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, Human Resource Management, Analytics & IT, and Strategy. The program also allows flexibility in choosing electives across disciplines.

What is the eligibility criteria for admission?

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Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (minimum 60% or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale) and a valid CAT score. Final-year students are also eligible to apply.

What is the admission process at IIT Kanpur for the MBA program?

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Admission is based on CAT scores, followed by shortlisting for Personal Interviews (PI). Final selection considers academic background, work experience, and performance in the PI.

Does IIT Kanpur offer hostel and campus facilities for MBA students?

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Yes, the campus is fully residential, and all MBA students are provided with hostel accommodation, sports facilities, libraries, and access to research centers.

What makes IIT Kanpur’s MBA unique?

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IIT Kanpur’s MBA stands out for its quantitative rigor, interdisciplinary learning, strong faculty, and integration with technology and analytics. It also benefits from the broader ecosystem of an IIT, offering exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship.

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