In its continual endeavor to achieve excellence in both undergraduate and postgraduate education and research, the institute has earned a superb academic reputation in the global arena.

B. Tech

• Students admitted through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
• Comprises of 8 semester academic curriculum
• Offered in all core engineering branches
• Consists of a core programme common to all students providing a strong base of general education Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences, Technical Arts, and Humanities and Social Sciences. With advancement, more and more professional courses come into picture. In the final year, there is a project in the chosen branch of specialization.

B.S.

• Students admitted through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
• The curriculum aims at developing the basic knowledge of sciences, engineering and specializing over the field
• The curriculum is similar to that of the B.Tech. programme.
• The degree also involves an undergraduate project to be done under the guidance of a faculty-member.
• The students can also avail of an optional minor in another department.

Minor

• Students take minors to gain specialization in a specific field of a department, different from the parent department; which helps in instilling logical ability and foundation knowledge towards the field.
• Example: B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Management.

B.Tech. - M. Tech Dual degree

• Students admitted through JEE
• Two degrees ( B.Tech and M Tech) are awarded at the end of 5 year course for qualifying students. B. Tech. degree is awarded in the branch of the department while M Tech degree will be awarded in the specialization that is decided at the time of admission.
• Academic core program up to third year is common with the four year B Tech program. Fourth year onwards electives for Dual Degree students will be in the area of their specialization.

Double Major

• Student completes all the departmental courses of two majors, one in their parent department and the second in any other department of their choice, in duration of 5 years.On successful completion of these core courses, the student has comprehensive knowledge required to understand both departments in dept, and hence receives double major from the institute.
• Example: B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with second major in Computer Science and Engineering.

Interdepartmental Dual Degree

• Allows student to pursue M.Tech/M.S. in a department different from their parent department.
• Example: B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with a M.S. in Economics.

Integrated M. Sc.

• Students admitted through JEE
• Comprises of 10 semester academic curriculum
  offered in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Scientific Computing and Economics.
• The program is at par with BTech and Dual degree programs. The first two semesters is common to all students doing their B.Tech / M.Sc (Int.). Then the courses started diverging into more department specific paths . It is designed to equip the undergraduate students with basic engineering knowledge, besides inculcating enthusiasm and expertise for research in basic sciences, enabling them to excel in diversified environments.

M. Tech.

• Admissions are made through an all-India examination, called GATE.
• Comprises of 4 semester academic curriculum
• Besides the core engineering branches, M. Tech. Programs are also available in the interdisciplinary areas such as Nuclear Engineering, Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Laser Technology, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, and Industrial and Management Engineering
• Acquaints the students with the various aspects of engineering through several courses, both introductory and in the specialized area followed by research, leading to a thesis on a topic in the area

Ph.D.

• Offered in Sciences, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences and Management.
• Aimed at helping the student acquire proficiency in the chosen area through course work, followed by doctoral research. At the end of the course work the student will appear for the Ph.D. comprehensive examination, and continue his research towards completion of his Doctoral Thesis.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree program

• M.Sc. students of The Department of Physics are allowed to continue for a Ph.D

M.Sc.

• Students with B.Sc. (Hons.) background are chosen through a rigorous selection process, called JAM.
• Comprises of 4 semester academic curriculum
• Offered in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics

M.B.A.

• Admissions are made through the all-India examinations, JMET
• Comprises of 4 semester academic curriculum
• Carefully structured and integrated with class room teaching, case discussions, hands-on industry experience with internship and  project work. Continuous industrial interaction, seminars and live projects are a part of the curriculum.

Master of Design (M.Des.)

• Students are selected through the all-India examinations, CEED
• Comprises of 4 semester academic curriculum
• The programme is interdisciplinary in nature with a strong emphasis on a balanced curriculum of theory and practice. The programme has three sub groups: Product Design, User Interface Design, and Visual Communication Design. Students are required to conduct a project and prepare a thesis as a part of their curriculum. Various workshops are also held to broaden the outlook of students and also in helping them in deciding their career

IIT Kanpur provides an environment that nurtures leaders in addition to sound engineers. Students independently manage several club activities, national level festivals, administration of hostels and thus emerge as winner not only in national level competitions but also in their corporate life as well. This provides a platform to the students to hone their inter-personal skills and provides a holistic education.

Festivals

The National Festivals of IIT Kanpur budget around 1.5 crore provide a unique opportunity where the students can experience management lessons first hand. Right from the stage of conceptualization to final implementation the students manage everything on their own. The organizing team gets to interact and deal with corporate, celebrities and hence inculcate managerial and inter-personal skills.

• Techkriti: The Global techno-entrepreneurial festival of IIT Kanpur attracts the best talent from all across the world in its competitions. Several high profile dignitaries from the field of science and technology also attend the festival.
• Antaragni: The festival in its 43rd year has evolved as the biggest cultural festival in North India which witnesses more than 6000 participants. Some of the best known artists in the country from the field of music, dance, theatre and arts have been a part of the festival in the past. A team of more than 600 students works for around nine months to put up the show.
• Udghosh: The national level sports festival of IIT Kanpur sees participation from all corners of the country. The festival provides a platform for the participating teams and the organizers to inculcate a sense of team work and leadership.

Inter-Hostel Competitions

The inter hall competitions see the best of friends turn into the fiercest of competitors and hence bring out the best of talents in the students.

• Galaxy: The cultural championship.
• Varchasva: The sports championship.
• Takneek: The science and technology championship.
• Impressions: The cultural event for post graduate students.

Club Activities

Club activates are managed by the students under the aegis of Students’ Gymkhana. Club activities provide the learning outside the classroom which sensitizes students to other aspects of life. Clubs organize several workshops and competitions all around the year in addition to representing IIT Kanpur at national level competitions.

• Science and Technology Clubs: The Science and Technology Council has several clubs like the Astronomy Club, Business club, Electronics club, Programming club, Gliding club, Ham club, Aeromodelling Club, Photography club, Robotics Club.
• Cultural Council: Cultural Council provides platform to every cultural taste through the Dance Club, Dramatics Club, Fine Arts Club, Music Club, Quiz Club, English Literary Society, Hindi Sahitya Sabha, Vivekananda Samiti and SPIC MACAY Society.
• Films and Media Council: The FMC Council manages Vox Populi-the students’ newspaper of IIT Kanpur, Meander - The Student’s Magazine, Animation club, Student’s Television Society.
• Games and Sports council: In addition the several sports and games teams the institute also has Adventure club, Tae-Kwon-Do Club, Nature club, Bridge Club and Chess club
• Presidential Council: Book Club, GLDC, Prayas (Student run social group). An Entrepreneurship Cell has been established and our annual Science and Technological festival (Techkriti) has been transformed to a Technology and Entrepreneurship festival which includes a number of Business idea games and events.