Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Established in 1959, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large city of Kanpur (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Uttar Pradesh. Officially accredited/recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, India, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is a small (enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 58 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Indian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IIT Kanpur also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

 

The highly regarded  degree programmes at IIT Kanpur place a lot of emphasis on science based learning to make the fundamentals strong. This instils the first principles approach for which IITK and its alumni are internationally recognised.

The objectives of the academic programmes at IIT Kanpur are:

• to provide the highest level of education in technology and science
  
• to produce competent, creative and imaginative engineers, scientists and designers
  
• to promote a spirit of free and objective enquiry in different fields of knowledge
  
• to foster inter-disciplinary approaches and inter-departmental involvement in the educational programme by bringing together faculty and students
  
• to promote contact with, and be of service to industries, government and civic organisations, through research efforts, consultations, conferences and short-term intensive courses on current developments in technology, science and design
  
• to make a significant contribution towards the development of skilled technical, design and management manpower
  
• to create an intellectual reservoir to meet the growing demands of the nation
  

The  academic programmes are designed to achieve these objectives and to inculcate in the student concepts and intellectual skills, courage and integrity, awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and aspirations of the society.
In a world that is fast changing,  engineers and scientists must constantly update their knowledge. Forever interrogating the methods and techniques of the profession, new knowledge continually deepens and broadens the vision of the professional. Intellectual alertness, creativity and talent for innovation will be essential for professional competence more than ever in the future.At its inception IIT Kanpur benefited immensely from the technical assistance provided by a consortium of nine leading Institutions of the U.S.A.
There is a focus on fundamental coursework and this strong basic knowledge is put to use and tested with the help of a number of options to undertake projects. The combination enables a student to develop science and engineering knowledge along with the imagination and skills that taking on difficult problems requires.This approach prepares the students to take on the toughest challenges and overcome them. IITK alumni have proven this time and again. 
Besides being an academic powerhouse, IIT Kanpur is also a world-class research institution and its enormous resources contribute to making the IITK academic programmes exceptional. There are a lot of interdisciplinary courses and there is a lot of interdisciplinary interaction.Culture is intricately interwoven into life at IIT Kanpur. IITK has hosted leading exponents of art forms from around the world. The IITK campus community also has exceptionally talented artists.

The cultural activities at IITK nourish the mind, body and spirit of the campus community. The student community is very enthusiastic about all forms of cultural expression. The IITK annual calendar has a generous sprinkling of cultural events. IITK also hosts major cultural events every year with participation of students from all over India.

Besides being host to great artists IITK also supports budding talents among the campus community. There are many clubs that promote different cultural activities. It is a great place to pursue your passion for fine and performing arts. You can know more about cultural activies at IITK on this cultural societies page that lists the cultural societies at IIT Kanpur.