Indian Institute of Technology kanpur

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Founded in 1959, IIT Kanpur was developed with collaboration from a consortium of nine U.S. universities and is India's third-oldest IIT. Located on a scenic ~420-hectare campus west of Kanpur city, it offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MS, MBA, and Ph.D. programs through over a dozen departments across engineering, science, humanities, and management. IIT Kanpur introduced India’s first computer science program in 1963 and remains a leader in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Notable alumni include technocrats who significantly shaped India’s internet architecture. Admission is via JEE Advanced. It consistently ranks among India’s top 5 technical institutes, with placements in top global employers and average packages frequently exceeding ₹20 LPA in CSE and STEM streams. Its student-driven festivals like Techkriti, robust labs, and strong alumni network make it a prestigious academic destination.