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.
Highest package ₹5.5 Cr Jane Street
Average package ₹26.27 LPA Class of 2024-25
Median package ₹20.5 LPA Typical student
Placement rate 78% 891 offers
Package breakdown
- Highest (domestic)
- ₹1.2 Cr
- Highest (international)
- ₹5.5 Cr
- Average
- ₹26.27 LPA
- Median
- ₹20.5 LPA
- Lowest
- ₹8 LPA
- Companies on campus
- 300
- Total offers
- 891
- International offers
- 24
Branch-wise average
- Computer Science & Engineering ₹42.89 LPA
- Electrical Engineering ₹24.6 LPA
- Mechanical Engineering ₹16.4 LPA
- Civil Engineering ₹12.8 LPA
- Chemical Engineering ₹15.2 LPA
Notable offers (2024-25)
| Package | Recruiter | Role | Candidate | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹5.5 Cr | Jane Street | Quantitative Trader | CSE student (2025 batch) | international |
| ₹1.1 Cr | Tower Research Capital | Software Developer | CSE student (2025 batch) | domestic |
Top recruiters
- Jane Street
- Microsoft
- Tower Research
- Goldman Sachs
- Qualcomm
- Texas Instruments
Year-on-year
| Year | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | ₹26.27 LPA | ₹5.5 Cr |
| 2023-24 | ₹25.0 LPA | ₹1.9 Cr |
| 2022-23 | ₹25.5 LPA | ₹1.9 Cr |
Source: Compiled from publicly reported IIT Kanpur placement figures (2024-25).