Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
(IIT Kanpur)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1959
Campus Size
1055.00 Acres
Total Students
9,500
Faculty
450
Student-Faculty
21:1
IIT Kanpur Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package
The official IIT Kanpur placement and average package data for 2026 has not been released yet. The placement details, salary figures, and career outcome statistics shown below are based on the latest available verified data (2024-25 academic year). This page will be updated with 2026 placement information as soon as official data is released by IIT Kanpur.
IIT Kanpur Placements 2025: ₹29.10 LPA Record Average, ₹94.25 LPA Highest
IIT Kanpur set a record with an average CTC of ₹29.10 LPA in the 2024-25 placement season - a significant jump from ₹26.27 LPA the previous year. The highest domestic package was ₹94.25 LPA. The median CTC grew 13.5% year-over-year to ₹22 LPA. A total of 1,109 offers were accepted from 400 companies. IIT Kanpur has the highest share of core engineering placements (30%) among the older IITs.
| Parameter | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | ₹94.25 LPA | ₹1.90 Cr | ₹1.90 Cr |
| Average CTC | ₹29.10 LPA | ₹26.27 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹22 LPA | ₹19.40 LPA | ₹23 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 78% | 73.75% | 80% |
Top Recruiters by Sector
| Sector | Key Recruiters |
|---|---|
| Technology | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Oracle, Flipkart, Uber, Meesho, Databricks |
| Core/Semiconductor | Qualcomm, Intel, Texas Instruments, Micron, Samsung, Airbus, Schlumberger |
| Finance | Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, American Express, Tower Research Capital, ICICI Bank |
| PSU/FMCG | BPCL, Reliance, FedEx, McKinsey |
Highest Package
₹94.25 LPA
Average Package
₹29.10 LPA
Median Package
₹22.00 LPA
Lowest Package
₹7.00 LPA
Placement Rate (2025)
Top Recruiters
Year-wise Placement Trends
| Year | Highest (LPA) | Average (LPA) | Median (LPA) | Placed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹94.25 LPA | ₹29.10 LPA | ₹22.00 LPA | 78.00% |
| 2024 | ₹1.90 Cr | ₹26.27 LPA | ₹19.40 LPA | 73.75% |
| 2023 | ₹1.90 Cr | ₹24.00 LPA | ₹23.00 LPA | 80.00% |