IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
IIT Kanpur, set up in 1959, is celebrated for its pioneering computer-science programme and a culture of entrepreneurship. Its placements regularly feature the highest CTC offers among the IITs, driven by quantitative-trading and global technology firms, alongside a strong BTech average package.
Figures shown for 2023-24. Use the cycle selector above to change year.
Package breakdown · 2023-24
- Highest
- ₹1.9 Cr [6] officialStudents' Placement Office, IIT Kanpur↗
- Average
- ₹26.27 LPA
- Median
- ₹19.4 LPA
- Placement rate
- 65%
- Total offers
- 989
- Companies on campus
- not yet reported
- International offers
- 22
- Pre-placement offers
- 216
Top recruiters
- Microsoft
- Databricks
- Oracle
- Qualcomm
- Intel
- Texas Instruments
- Micron
- BPCL
- NPCI
- Meesho
- Shiprocket
- Reliance
- Deutsche Bank
Top recruiters
Across recent cycles.
- Microsoft
- Databricks
- Oracle
- Qualcomm
- Intel
- Texas Instruments
- Micron
- BPCL
- NPCI
- Meesho
- Shiprocket
- Reliance
- Deutsche Bank
- ICICI Bank
- American Express
- SLB
- Cars24
- FedEx
- Meril Life
Year-on-year trend
How IIT Kanpur placement figures have moved over five cycles.
| Year | Average | Median | Highest | Rate | Offers | Cos. | Int'l | PPO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | — | — | ₹2.25 Cr | 93.32% | 1,109 | 250 | 28 | 199 |
| 2023-24 | ₹26.27 LPA | ₹19.4 LPA | ₹1.9 Cr | 65% | 989 | — | 22 | 216 |
| 2022-23 | — | ₹23 LPA | ₹1.9 Cr | — | 1,200 | 250 | 74 | 208 |
| 2021-22 | — | — | ₹2.14 Cr | — | — | — | 47 | 155 |
| 2020-21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 128 |
Data compiled from 17 sources · Last updated 8 Jun 2026 · Tap any [n] to open that source.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest package at IIT Kanpur?
The highest reported package at IIT Kanpur for 2024-25 is ₹2.25 Cr from Confidential (an international offer). Top offers are usually international roles and are quoted as CTC.
What is the average package at IIT Kanpur?
The average package at IIT Kanpur for the 2024-25 cycle is —. Computer-science and electronics branches typically sit well above the institute-wide average.
Which companies recruit from IIT Kanpur?
Top recruiters at IIT Kanpur include Microsoft, Google, Databricks, Oracle, Qualcomm, Intel, Texas Instruments, Micron, BPCL, NPCI and others.
Sources & methodology (17)
- [1] IIT Kanpur Campus Placements 2024-25 Official Page View source ↗
- [2] IIT Kanpur Campus Placements 2023 - Official Update (Day 8) View source ↗
- [3] IIT Kanpur Phase 1 Placement Season 2022-23 Official Press Release View source ↗
- [4] With 49 offers above 1 Cr, IIT Kanpur ended Phase I of placement season 2021-22 on a high View source ↗
- [5] IIT Kanpur media coverage — campus placements 2024-25 View source ↗
- [6] IIT Kanpur records 1,109 offers at end of Phase-1 of 2024-25 placement season (official) View source ↗
- [7] IIT-Kanpur Placement: Phase I records 1109 offers, rise in international and core industries offers View source ↗
- [8] IIT Kanpur records 989 offers at end of Phase I of placement season 2023-24 View source ↗
- [9] Business Today: IIT Kanpur Placements 2022: 918 students placed, highest domestic offer Rs 1.9 Cr View source ↗
- [10] Indian Express: IIT Kanpur BTech Placement Trends (branch-wise CS data) View source ↗
- [11] Placement Season: IIT Kanpur Students Receive 519 Offers View source ↗
- [12] IIT Kanpur Highest Package 2024-25: Highlights of Placements, Top Recruiters View source ↗
- [13] IIT Kanpur Placements 2026: Average Package, Highest Package, Top Recruiters View source ↗
- [14] IIT Kanpur Placements 2025: Highest & Average Salary Package - GetMyUni (NIRF data) View source ↗
- [15] IIT Placements Set New Highs for 2022 Batch, Job Offers in Crores View source ↗
- [16] IIT Kanpur Placements 2021: 49 Students Bag Crore+ Packages View source ↗
- [17] IIT Kanpur Placement Report 2021: 49 Offers Above Rs 1 Crore View source ↗