University Overview
Established in 1959, the 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 (Buydiploma 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 Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 65-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 aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
University Location
Tel:+91 (512) 259 7578
Fax: +91 (512) 259 0134
Study Areas and Degree Levels
Recognition and Accreditation
Introduction
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Institutional Recognition or Accreditation
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India
Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
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Memberships and Affiliations
Introduction
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Affiliations and Memberships
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- Association of Indian Universities (AIU)




