University Overview
Established in 1959, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kanpur (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Uttar Pradesh. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Indian 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 66-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Indian higher education organization an extremely 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, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
| Name (Non Latin) | भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान कानपुर |
| Acronym | IIT Kanpur |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Motto | From Darkness, lead me to Light |
| Colours | Blue |
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| Address | Office of Research & Development, IIT Kanpur Kanpur 208 016 Uttar Pradesh India |
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(512) 259 7578 |
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(512) 259 0134 |
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