Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur is a premier public institute of technology spread across 1037 acres in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Originally started in a borrowed building of Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, it was developed under the Kanpur Indo-American Program (KIAP). The institute is renowned for pioneering computer science education in India and maintains excellence in education, research, and technological innovation.
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QS world ranking
#5
NIRF overall rank
#4
NIRF engineering rank
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IIT Kanpur's Career Development Office provides comprehensive placement support to students through industry partnerships and recruitment drives. The institute's strong ties with leading companies across sectors ensure excellent career opportunities for graduates. Students benefit from career counseling, interview preparation, and access to a vast alumni network. The placement process is highly structured, with top companies from technology, consulting, and core engineering sectors regularly participating in campus recruitments.
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Industry partnerships