IIT Kanpur
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Where thermodynamics meets robotics — build the physical future at India’s #4 engineering institute.
NAAC Accreditation
Grade A institution, no cap
Key numbers
NIRF Engineering Rank
#4
Seat Intake
125
Average CTC (2025)
₹22,00,000
Placement Rate (2025)
92%
Investment
₹9.2L total
~₹2.3L per year
- Total Program Fee₹9,17,864
- Per Year (Approx.)₹2,29,466per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Minimum
75% aggregate with PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics)
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
92%
Top recruiters
JEE Advanced is the Only Move
There is no side-entrance or management quota. Your JEE Advanced rank is the only ticket to this ride.
The verdict
Strong fit
This is a strong fit if you want serious core-engineering clout with paychecks to match. With a 92% placement rate and an average package of ₹22,00,000, IIT Kanpur gives you access to legacy automakers, energy giants, and top-tier consultancies. The curriculum covers everything from fluid mechanics to robotics, so you stay future-ready without drifting too far from mechanical roots.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Hands-on building & design
- ✓ High RoI & top recruiter access
- ✓ IIT network & research cred
Doesn't match
- ✗ Pure software/CS trajectory
- ✗ Minimal fee budget
- ✗ Avoiding competitive entrance exams