IIT Kanpur • NIRF #4 Engineering
B.Tech Electrical Engineering
A 4-year deep-dive into circuits, signals, and systems at one of India’s premier tech institutes.
NIRF Engineering Rank
Among the top 5 engineering institutes in India
Key numbers
Average CTC
₹28.5 LPA
Placement Rate
95%
Total Program Fee
~₹9.18 Lakhs
Seat Intake
145
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
95%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.
Minimum Aggregate Score
At least 75% in Class 12 (or equivalent qualifying examination).
Entrance exams
Your EE Journey at IITK
Year +0
Foundation & Flex
Build your base in Physics, Math, and introductory engineering sciences.
Year +1
Core Circuits
Analog & Digital Circuits, Signal Processing, and Electromagnetics.
Year +2
Systems & Silicon
Control Systems, Power Electronics, VLSI Design, and Communication Systems.
Year +3
Capstone & Career
Research Project, Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, and campus placements.
Hostel + Scholarships = Less Stress
IIT Kanpur offers on-campus hostel accommodation and scholarship support, so you can focus on building stuff instead of worrying about rent.
The verdict
Strong fit
If JEE Advanced is already checked off your list and you’re obsessed with hardware, signals, or chip design, IIT Kanpur EE is basically endgame. You’re looking at a 95% placement rate, an average CTC of ₹28.5 LPA, and a curriculum that actually lets you touch silicon. The only catch? You need to survive the JEE Advanced cutoff and thrive in a competitive, research-heavy campus.
Matches what you said
- ✓ JEE Advanced qualifiers
- ✓ Core EE / VLSI / chip design enthusiasts
- ✓ High ROI and premium placements
- ✓ Research-driven project culture
Doesn't match
- ✗ Non-PCM students
- ✗ Avoiding high-stakes entrance exams
- ✗ Looking for a relaxed academic pace