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The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (also known as IIT Kanpur or IITK) is a public engineering institution funded by government located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act. Established in 1959 as one of the first Indian Institutes of Technology, the institute was created with the

assistance of a consortium of nine US research universities as part of the Kanpur Indo-American Programme

The future takes flight ✈️Presenting the Aerospace Engineering Class of 2026 from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur;...
18/05/2026

The future takes flight ✈️

Presenting the Aerospace Engineering Class of 2026 from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur; a cohort ready to push boundaries, explore new frontiers, and shape the skies ahead.

SAE IIT Kanpur |

We are pleased to share that Ms. Ayusie Goyal, Ph.D. scholar from the Department of Chemistry, has received the Best Ora...
18/05/2026

We are pleased to share that Ms. Ayusie Goyal, Ph.D. scholar from the Department of Chemistry, has received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM 2026), held at IIT Kanpur.

Her research is being carried out under the supervision of Dr. Apparao Draksharapu.

Congratulations to Ms. Goyal on this commendable achievement! 👏

Academics and Career Council, IIT Kanpur | Science and Technology Council, IIT Kanpur |

Building stronger institutions through continuous learning and collaboration. 🤝📘IIT Kanpur hosted a three-day Capacity B...
18/05/2026

Building stronger institutions through continuous learning and collaboration. 🤝📘

IIT Kanpur hosted a three-day Capacity Building Programme for Administrative and Finance Personnel under the Staff Training Unit, bringing together 76 participants from premier institutions across India including IITs, IIMs, IISERs, NITs, Central Universities and other leading organizations.

The programme focused on enhancing professional skills, institutional learning and inter-organizational collaboration through insightful sessions led by distinguished experts and resource persons.

With engaging discussions, knowledge sharing, and meaningful networking, the initiative reaffirmed IIT Kanpur’s commitment to capacity building and professional excellence in higher education administration.

Bridging communication through innovation. 🤝📱The feature article “Early Signs of Speechless Interaction”, published in T...
18/05/2026

Bridging communication through innovation. 🤝📱

The feature article “Early Signs of Speechless Interaction”, published in The New Indian Express, highlights pioneering efforts in AI-powered Indian Sign Language translation and accessibility technologies.

The story features insights from Prof. Ashutosh Modi and Prof. C V Jawahar who discuss how AI, computer vision and language models are being developed to understand and generate Indian Sign Language for more inclusive communication systems. They have been awarded a grant by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) for developing sign language technologies aimed at advancing accessibility and inclusive communication.

At Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, research at the intersection of AI and accessibility continues to push technology toward meaningful societal impact, creating systems designed not just for innovation, but for inclusion.

Read the full feature here: https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Mar/24/early-signs-of-speechless-interaction

Anusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF | Ministry of Education | Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India | Digital India |

Powering the future of sustainable farming. 🚜⚡🌱Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur incubated startup Sc...
16/05/2026

Powering the future of sustainable farming. 🚜⚡🌱

Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur incubated startup ScaNxt Scientific Technologies has signed an MoU with CSIR-CMERI Durgapur and National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) for the technology transfer of India’s first indigenously developed 100% electric compact tractor at Vigyan Tech 2026, New Delhi.

Developed with over 90% indigenous components, itt is designed for small and marginal farmers, featuring a fully electric drivetrain, V2L functionality to power farm equipment, and compact architecture suited for Indian agricultural conditions.

The development highlights the growing strength of India’s deep-tech and agritech innovation ecosystem, where research, startups, and incubation are driving impactful indigenous solutions for rural India.

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

The Office of Outreach Activities at IIT Kanpur successfully concluded a two-day Capacity Building Program on Big Data a...
15/05/2026

The Office of Outreach Activities at IIT Kanpur successfully concluded a two-day Capacity Building Program on Big Data and Data Analytics in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.

Program brought together officers from 7 States/UTs and Central Line Ministries representing organizations including IRS, ISRO, Defence Services, Railways, Police, NIC and the Meteorological Department.

Discussions during the program explored big data technologies, cloud computing, GPU services, public policy applications, and the challenges of data-driven decision-making. Participants also emphasized the importance of indigenous cloud infrastructure for critical national services and citizen privacy.

The valedictory session featured insights from Dr. Ram Sewak Sharma, former DG, UIDAI, on India's Digital Public Infrastructure journey and the transformative role of Aadhaar in governance and public service delivery.

Digital India | Ministry of Education | Ooa Iit Kanpur |

🔬 Inspiring young minds through the fascinating world of materials! ✨ACMS IIT Kanpur- Advanced Centre for Materials Scie...
15/05/2026

🔬 Inspiring young minds through the fascinating world of materials! ✨

ACMS IIT Kanpur- Advanced Centre for Materials Science along with Material Advantage, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, a student technical chapter in the Department of MSE IIT Kanpur co-organized the four-day “Materials Camp 2026”, in collaboration with Materials Society, The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) Kanpur Chapter, Indian National Academy of Engineering Kanpur Chapter, and ASM International India Chapter.

The camp brought together 43 students and 9 teachers from schools across Kanpur and Jhansi for an immersive learning experience in Materials Science & Engineering.

From exploring the “Fascinating World of Materials” and understanding materials classification, to witnessing real-life demonstrations like disassembling an LED television, microscopy sessions, welding simulators, SEM, XRD, XPS, mechanical testing, AI/ML in Materials Science, Li-ion batteries, wound healing materials, and industrial exposure visits — students experienced science beyond classrooms. ⚙️🧪

The camp concluded with interactive laboratory demonstrations, virtual labs, feedback sessions, and certificate distribution, inspiring participants to explore future careers in Materials Science & Engineering.

Ministry of Education |

15/05/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Infosys Prize 2023 laureate Prof. Arun Kumar Shukla on receiving two prestigious honors this year: the Om Prakash Bhasin Award in Biological Sciences and the International Award by the Biochemical Society.

The International Award marks a significant milestone, as this is the first time the honor has been awarded to a scientist working in India.

Heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Shukla on this well-deserved recognition and for continuing to advance scientific research from India to the global stage.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur



Know more about Prof. Shukla’s research: https://www.infosysprize.org/laureates/2023/arun-shulka.html

🎓 IIT Kanpur expands its Online Postgraduate portfolio with the launch of four new Online M.Tech Programs under the seco...
15/05/2026

🎓 IIT Kanpur expands its Online Postgraduate portfolio with the launch of four new Online M.Tech Programs under the second cycle of admissions for 2026.

The newly introduced programmes include:
🔹 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
🔹 Construction Engineering & Project Management
🔹 Smart Grid
🔹 Sustainable Energy Technologies

Designed to address emerging industry demands across intelligent systems, infrastructure, clean energy, and next-generation power networks, these Senate-approved programmes combine IIT Kanpur’s academic rigor with the flexibility of online learning.

✔️ Fully Online Format
✔️ Duration: 2–4 Years
✔️ Open to Working Professionals & Fresh Graduates
✔️ Flexible Learning Structure

📌 Eligibility: Minimum CPI of 5.5 or 55% marks in the qualifying degree.
📌 Admission Process: Online entrance test followed by department-level assessment/interview.
📌 Valid GATE score holders and experienced professionals may be eligible for entrance test exemption as per departmental norms.

📅 Admissions Open Now
📚 Classes Begin: September 2026

🌐 Learn more: online.iitk.ac.in

Ooa Iit Kanpur | Ministry of Education | Digital India |

We are proud to share that our distinguished alumnus, Prof. Ashoke Sen (MSc2/PHY/1978), ICTS-Infosys Madhava Chair Profe...
13/05/2026

We are proud to share that our distinguished alumnus, Prof. Ashoke Sen (MSc2/PHY/1978), ICTS-Infosys Madhava Chair Professor, has been elected as an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the United States.

A globally acclaimed theoretical physicist, Prof. Sen is renowned for his pioneering contributions to string theory and fundamental physics. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has received several prestigious honours, including the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, the Dirac Medal, the Infosys Prize, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Bhushan. IIT Kanpur also conferred upon him the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1999. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest distinctions in science.

Prof. Sen’s achievements stand as a source of immense pride for the IIT Kanpur community and continue to inspire generations of students, researchers, and scientists across the world.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Sen on this well-deserved recognition and wish him continued success in his extraordinary scientific journey.

Voices of Partnership | Mr. Dheeraj Saxena reflects on Regal Rexnord’s enduring partnership with IIT Kanpur as a shared ...
12/05/2026

Voices of Partnership | Mr. Dheeraj Saxena reflects on Regal Rexnord’s enduring partnership with IIT Kanpur as a shared commitment towards innovation, technology development, and societal impact. As a CSR partner, he appreciates the institute’s strong emphasis on transforming research into practical solutions that can benefit communities at scale.

Mr. Saxena says, “We have been working with IIT Kanpur for the last seven years, and it is exciting to see products reaching the market and impacting the masses. The focus on product design and development at IIT Kanpur is truly going to be game-changing for India and the world.”

We sincerely thank Mr. Saxena and look forward to deepening this valued association in the years ahead.

Through the Voices of Partnership series, we celebrate corporate partners and well-wishers whose continued support drives innovation and meaningful progress.

Partner with us: https://iitk.ac.in/dora/csr/

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