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IIT Kanpur Placements
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IIT Kanpur Placements 2026
IIT Kanpur placement statistics for 2025 highlight salary, recruiter and course-level outcomes. The highest package stands at 2.50 Cr. The average package stands at 17.20 LPA.
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- IIT Kanpur Placement Highlights 2026
- IIT Kanpur Course-Wise Placement Details
- IIT Kanpur Placement FAQs
IIT Kanpur Placement Highlights 2026
- Year: 2025; Course: PG 2-Year Programs; Median package: 14.70 LPA.
- Year: 2025; Course: UG 4-Year Programs; Median package: 19.40 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Chemistry; Median package: 12.50 LPA; Average package: 12 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Earth Sciences; Median package: 10.50 LPA; Average package: 15.30 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Economics; Median package: 17.50 LPA; Average package: 21 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Mathematics and Scientific Computing; Median package: 20.30 LPA; Average package: 26.50 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Physics; Median package: 17.20 LPA; Average package: 17 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.Tech Aerospace Engineering; Median package: 17.50 LPA; Average package: 19.90 LPA.
IIT Kanpur: Course-Wise Placement Details
- Year: 2025; Course: PG 2-Year Programs; Median package: 14.70 LPA.
- Year: 2025; Course: UG 4-Year Programs; Median package: 19.40 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Chemistry; Median package: 12.50 LPA; Average package: 12 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Earth Sciences; Median package: 10.50 LPA; Average package: 15.30 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Economics; Median package: 17.50 LPA; Average package: 21 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Mathematics and Scientific Computing; Median package: 20.30 LPA; Average package: 26.50 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.S. Physics; Median package: 17.20 LPA; Average package: 17 LPA.
- Year: 2024; Course: B.Tech Aerospace Engineering; Median package: 17.50 LPA; Average package: 19.90 LPA.
IIT Kanpur Placement FAQs
1What is the highest package offered at IIT Kanpur?
The highest package is 2.50 Cr.
2What is the average package offered at IIT Kanpur?
The average package is 17.20 LPA.
3How should students read IIT Kanpur placement figures?
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IIT Kanpur Placements
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| Year | Course | Source | Average Package | Median Package | Highest Package | Placement % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Median Salary | - | 14.70 LPA | - | - |
| 2025 | UG 4-Year Programs | NIRF Median Salary | - | 19.40 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.S. Chemistry | Placement Report | 12 LPA | 12.50 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.S. Earth Sciences | Placement Report | 15.30 LPA | 10.50 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.S. Economics | Placement Report | 21 LPA | 17.50 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.S. Mathematics and Scientific Computing | Placement Report | 26.50 LPA | 20.30 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.S. Physics | Placement Report | 17 LPA | 17.20 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.Tech Aerospace Engineering | Placement Report | 19.90 LPA | 17.50 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.Tech Biological Sciences and Bioengineering | Placement Report | 14.30 LPA | 15 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.Tech Chemical Engineering | Placement Report | 18.80 LPA | 16 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.Tech Civil Engineering | Placement Report | 16.10 LPA | 15.70 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | Placement Report | 52.70 LPA | 40.70 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.Tech Electrical Engineering | Placement Report | 27.20 LPA | 23.50 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.Tech Materials Science and Engineering | Placement Report | 17 LPA | 15 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | Placement Report | 19.30 LPA | 18.40 LPA | - | - |
| 2024 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 16 LPA | - | 65.9% |
| 2024 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 17.25 LPA | - | 94.9% |
| 2024 | UG 4-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 23 LPA | - | 69.8% |
| 2023 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 15.29 LPA | - | 61% |
| 2023 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 15.14 LPA | - | 97% |
| 2023 | UG 4-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 22.07 LPA | - | 70% |