IIT Kanpur · NIRF #4 Engineering
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering
Design aircraft, master propulsion, and launch into ISRO, Airbus & beyond — only at IIT Kanpur.
NIRF Engineering Rank
Backed by an NAAC ‘A’ grade (3.77) and AICTE/UGC approval.
Key numbers
Placement Rate
88%
Average CTC
₹18.5 LPA
Batch Size
62 students
Duration
4 Years
JEE Advanced is the Only Gateway
There are no backdoors — admissions are purely entrance-exam based. If JEE Advanced isn't on your prep radar yet, add it yesterday.
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.
Minimum Class 12 Score
You need at least 75% aggregate in your Class 12 board exams.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹9.2L total
~₹2.3L per year
- Annual Fee₹2,29,466per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
88%
Top recruiters
The verdict
Strong fit
If you have the JEE Advanced rank and a genuine obsession with aerodynamics, propulsion, or avionics, IIT Kanpur is an unmatched launchpad. An 88% placement rate, ₹18.5 LPA average CTC, and a recruiter list that reads like an aerospace hall-of-fame make this a no-brainer. Just remember: only 62 seats exist, and the total fee is ~₹9.2L — so bring your A-game and a financial plan.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Aerospace & defense careers
- ✓ Elite engineering pedigree
- ✓ Research-driven curriculum
- ✓ Strong campus recruitment
Doesn't match
- ✗ Easy admission pathway
- ✗ Budget UG program
- ✗ Large peer cohort