Question 1

What is the average package at IIT Kanpur?

Accepted Answer

The average package at IIT Kanpur varies by program and year. Year-wise average package trends are available on this page, covering both domestic and international offers across all programs.

Question 2

Which companies recruit from IIT Kanpur?

Accepted Answer

IIT Kanpur attracts top recruiters from IT/Software, Engineering & Technology, Finance, Consulting, and Research & Development sectors. Major companies participate in the annual campus placement drive.

Question 3

How many students get placed at IIT Kanpur?

Accepted Answer

IIT Kanpur placement statistics include registered students, participants, and placed students broken down by program (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, PhD, etc.). Course-wise and department-wise data is available on this page.

Question 4

What is the highest package offered at IIT Kanpur?

Accepted Answer

IIT Kanpur placement data includes year-wise trends for highest international and domestic packages. Refer to the Highest Package section on this page for the most recent figures.

Question 5

Does IIT Kanpur offer Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIT Kanpur students receive Pre-Placement Offers through summer and winter internships. The Internship Placement Report on this page shows the number of PPOs offered and accepted each year.

Question 6

When does the placement season begin?

Accepted Answer

Campus placements typically begin in December–January for the graduating batch. Summer internship recruiting usually starts around August–September. Exact timelines may vary by institution and academic year.

Question 7

What sectors hire the most students from IIT Kanpur?

Accepted Answer

Engineering & Technology and IT/Software consistently account for the largest share of placements at IIT Kanpur, followed by Finance, Consulting, and Data Analytics. Refer to the sector-wise statistics on this page.

Question 8

How can I prepare for campus placements?

Accepted Answer

Build strong domain fundamentals, practice aptitude and coding problems, develop communication skills, and apply for internships early to earn PPOs. Following the placement cell for company-specific preparation tips is also recommended.

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2025 (Phase 1)
Total Number of Offers	1109
Total Number of Placements	1035
International Offers	28
Percentage of Increase in International Offers	27%
Number Of Recruiters	250
Top Recruiters	Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, American Express. BPCL, NPCI, Databricks

Job Role	Average Salary (INR)
Finance Manager	9.6 LPA
Marketing Manager	10 LPA
Sales Manager	10 LPA
Human Resources Manager	4 LPA
Operations Manager	7 LPA
Product Manager	15 LPA

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Placement Rate	85-95%
Median Salary	INR 19.4 LPA
Average Salary	INR 26.27 LPA
Major Recruiters	Microsoft, BPCL, NPCI, Databricks, Oracle
Companies Visited	250+
Corporate Roles	Corporate roles in data science, analytics, consulting, finance, software development, research, and core science industries
Roles in Research & Academia	Opportunities in research labs, think tanks, and academic institutions are common, especially for those specializing in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Economics

Branch	Average Package (2024)
AE*	INR 20.10 LPA
BSBE*	INR 13.80 LPA
CE*	INR 16.30 LPA
CHE*	INR 18.90 LPA
CSE*	INR 52.80 LPA
EE*	INR 27.60 LPA
ME*	INR 19.70 LPA
MSE*	INR 17.30 LPA

Placement Criteria	2024	2023	2022
Highest Package	-	INR 1.90 CPA	INR 1.2 CPA (Domestic) USD 2,87,550 Per Annum (International)
Average Package	INR 26.90 LPA (B.Tech)	INR 30.86 LPA (UG)	INR 29.70 LPA (UG)
Median Package	INR 19.40 LPA (UG)	INR 23 LPA (UG)	INR 22.07 LPA (UG)
Placement %	82.48% (B.Tech)	88.37% (UG)	93.44% (UG)

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Criteria	IIT Kanpur	IIT Kharagpur	IIT Roorkee	IIT Delhi
Highest Package Offered	INR 1.9 CPA (2023)	INR 2.14 CPA (2024)	INR 1.50 CPA	INR 2.05 CPA
Average Package	INR 26.90 LPA (B.Tech)	INR 24 LPA	INR 20 LPA	INR 20-25 LPA
Median Package	INR 19.40 LPA (UG)	INR 19.76 LPA	INR 34 LPA	INR 19 LPA
Top Recruiters	Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, American Express	PWC, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, Infosys	Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, Intel, ISRO	Barclays, BCG, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Google, Microsoft

BPCL	Google	Texas Instruments	Qualcomm	Microsoft	Oracle
American Express	Databricks	Intel	Meesho	Reliance	Shiprocket
Deutsche Bank	ICICI Bank	SLB	Micron	Cars24	FedEx