The reporting dates and other important information can be found here:

• In-person reporting dates for all Y25 PG (M.Tech, MSR, PhD, MDes, MSc Dual Degree etc.) Winter Admission students are 30/12/2025, and the timing of reporting is between 9AM and 6PM at IIT Kanpur.

 Offer Letter.
 Receipt of online fees payment.
 Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate. [Please note that you must complete all the requirements for the qualifying degree before joining the institute. These requirements include any project viva or thesis viva. If your final result is awaited, then the deadline for submission of the final result/certificate will be within 8 weeks of your joining the Institute. In case you fail to submit the final result or certificate by this date, your admission may be cancelled with immediate effect.]
 The mark sheet/grade card of the qualifying examination.
 High/Secondary School Certificate of the Board/University specifying the date of birth.
 Three copies of recent (not older than 2 weeks) passport size photographs.
 SC/ST/DAP Certificates issued by a competent authority, and valid EWS/OBC-NCL Certificates issued on or after April 01, 2025, wherever relevant.
 Score card and admit card of GATE/NET/JRF/CSIR/JEST/Others (as the case may be).
 Sponsored, Part-time, and External students must bring a No-Objection Certificate from the employer. Others should bring a No-Objection Certificate or relieving certificate from the employer, if they were working at the time of application.
 Medical Certificate. A format for medical certificate can be found here.

The documents (originals of all documents such as degree/provisional, caste certificate, etc.) verification date will be communicated by DoAA office.

Please carry the photocopies and originals of your offer letter and a government issued ID card. This needs to be shown at the reporting center.

By Air The most popular air route to IIT Kanpur is through Lucknow Airport (IATA: LKO | ICAO: VILK). Lucknow is connected by direct flights to and from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru Note: Kanpur airport (Chakeri) is now open to civilian purpose. The Airport is located around 21 Km from IITK and cabs are available to and fro.		By Road Kanpur is connected to NH-2 that runs between Amritsar and Kolkata and connecting cities like Delhi, Agra, Allahabad, Patna. Kanpur is also connected to Lucknow on NH25 and is about 91 km from Lucknow. Cabs are available from Lucknow to reach IIT Kanpur.
By Train Kanpur is well connected by railway network with nearly every major city. Numerous overnight trains are also present from major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore. IIT Kanpur is about 17 km from the Kanpur Central Railway Station. Direct buses to campus front gate are there from Jhakarkati. Tempos and Autos are also available which take about Rs. 200 - Rs. 250 from Station to IITK campus. One can also find shared auto services (commonly known as Vikram) for as low as 40 Rupees from Kanpur Railway Station, outside Platform 9 to campus front gate. Metro services are also available from Kanpur Central Metro Station to IIT Kanpur Metro Station from 6am to 10pm daily.		Hotels Please note that the institute does not provide accommodation to parents. Parents are suggested to arrange for their own accommodation. The list of hotels at Kanpur can be found here. [Hotels]

Accommodation in the Hall of Residences (hostels) will be allocated to students on the reporting day, 30th December 2025, immediately after reporting.

The reporting help desk numbers will be updated here a night before the reporting.

PG students who want to be day scholars, i.e., do not want to stay in the hostels, may apply for the same by writing an email to head_cmhw@iitk.ac.in keeping oic2_dosa@iitk.ac.in CC on or before 27th December 2025, 12:00 noon.

Please mention the following in your application:
1. Full name
2. Department
3. Degree program
4. Application number
5. Must attach the offer letter in your application

Please note: All such students still must report on December 30th and attend the orientation program.

The Orientation Programme is organised to acquaint the students with the institute and to facilitate a smooth transition into life at the Institute.
The prospect of beginning life at a college can be daunting. You must be incredibly excited to come to the campus but at the same time you may also feel nervous and unsure about what to expect. Everyone has such mixed emotions and the Orientation program is designed to make your transition to IITK as seamless as possible.

The orientation schedule for Y25 will soon be updated here.

The answers to the following questions are specifically for Y25 PG students admitted to IIT Kanpur. Please note that some processes and information provided below are subject to change depending on the situation. We will update and highlight any changes in the sections below.

 Reporting and Arrival

• Q. What are the reporting dates for PG students?

Ans. The official in-person reporting dates for all Y25 PGs (MTech, MSR, MBA, PhD, MDes, MSc, MSc-PhD dual degree) are December 30th, 2025, from 9 am to 6 pm. The exact venue within the IIT Kanpur campus will be communicated closer to the reporting dates.

• Q. Will I get accommodation on campus if I arrive before the 30th?

Ans. Student entry is allowed from December 30th, 8:00 am onwards and will be monitored by the Institute Security office. Please carry your offer letter and a photo identity card. If you are using a car (own or rental), it must have a valid registration and driver's license. Hostel rooms will be allotted at the time of reporting, and students can start staying in their allotted rooms after reporting. No accommodation will be provided for those arriving before the 30th.

• Q. How are the hostels (halls) allocated?

Ans. Hostel rooms for new PG students are allocated by the office of the Center for Mental Health & Well-being, IIT Kanpur. You will be informed of your allotted hostel and room after verification at the reporting desk on 30th December.

• Q. Is there any accommodation available for parents inside the campus?

Ans. Parents or guardians are welcome to accompany the Y25 PG students, but we do not provide or arrange accommodation for them. They may stay with their wards in the halls from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm and can have meals in the mess/canteens on a payment basis. Parents are kindly requested to leave the campus by 10:00 pm.

• Q. Do parents need to accompany me?

Ans. It is not mandatory for your parents to accompany you.

• Q. I want to be a day-scholar and do not want to stay in the hostel. What should I do?

Ans. PG students, who want to be day scholars, i.e., do not want to stay in the hostel, may write an email for the same to head_cmhw@iitk.ac.in, keeping oic2_dosa@iitk.ac.in as cc on or before 27th December, 2025, 12:00 noon. Please mention the following in your application:
1. Full name
2. Department
3. Degree program
4. Application no.
5. Must attach the offer letter.
Please note that all such students still have to report on 30th December and attend the orientation program.

• Q. What happens if I come after the reporting dates?

Ans. If you are unable to report on December 30th, 2025, please inform us beforehand by emailing pg_cmhw@iitk.ac.in, also by mailing your respective DPGC convenor (the list of DPGC convenors is here) and pgdesk@iitk.ac.in/admissiondesk@iitk.ac.in for smooth operations. We will share your hall number, and you should go directly to the assigned hall for accommodation. You must handle all procedures on your own if you report after December 30th, 2025, and may miss crucial events. Note the date of registration in academic calendar.

 Hostel Facilities

• Q. Will I get a single room during the first year?

Ans. No. All Y25 PG students will be allotted shared rooms for the first year.

• Q. What facilities will be available in the hostel room?

Ans. The hostel rooms will be equipped with only basic furniture, including beds, chairs, tables, and cupboards. However, mattresses, pillows, blankets, and other materials will not be provided. The campus has two shopping complexes and food courts, and all halls have their own stationary, photocopy, and other related shops. You can buy materials, if you want to travel light, from these shops, including bicycles, with reasonable prices. Toilets are equipped with geysers, and there are several washing machines available for use in each hall. Additionally, each hall has a canteen.

 Registration and Orientation

• Q. Is reporting, orientation, and registration the same?

Ans. No. Reporting, orientation, and registration are different events. Reporting involves allotting your hostels. Orientation includes important events and talks necessary for your PG journey. Registration involves payment of fees, filling up several online forms, selecting your courses for the semester and biometric registration. The CMHW PG team will guide you after reporting.

• Q. What is the date of registration?

Ans. Registration details are given in the academic calendar. CMHW PG team will guide you after reporting on 30th December.

• Q. What are the events in orientation and is it mandatory?

Ans. The schedule will be released after reporting. Attendance at all orientation events and sessions is mandatory for new PG students. As part of the orientation program, you will also have your DPGC meeting, with venue and time details shared after reporting.

• Q. What is course pre-registration?

Ans. Course pre-registration involves choosing and requesting the courses you wish to take in the first semester. The DPGC meeting will assist you in selecting the courses.

• Q. What is late registration, and how to do it?

Ans. Late registration can be approved by SPGC with genuine reasons (clause 4.1 of PG manual). Late registration (with applicable fine) date is mentioned in the academic calendar.

 Academic Information

• Q. What is the minimum CGPA required for course continuation and stipend continuation?

Ans. Minimum CGPA requirements will be discussed in the DPGC meeting during orientation.

• Q. Whom should I contact to know about the courses to be taken?

Ans. Detailed course requirements and department policies will be communicated during the DPGC meeting. Refer to the PG manual for more information.

• Q. Who is a student guide?

Ans. Student guides are senior IIT Kanpur students assigned to help incoming students with their academic journey. They will assist with all doubts and concerns after arriving on campus.

 General Queries

• Q. Should I fill out the medical certificate before coming to campus?

Ans. Yes, the medical certificate must be filled out before coming to campus by a registered medical practitioner (government or private) using the format provided by IITK.

• Q. What is the validity period of the medical certificate?

Ans. The medical certificate is valid if generated after receiving the offer letter. It must be made by a registered medical practitioner using the institute's format.

• Q. Do I need to have any particular bank account to get a stipend? What are the procedures for this?

Ans. Any Indian bank account in your name will work for stipend release. The procedures will be initiated after reporting, and instructions will be provided.

• Q. What is webmail and when and how do I get it?

Ans. Webmail refers to the official IITK email (...@iitk.ac.in). All students will receive an IITK email, and all communications will be sent to this email. Instructions for opening and registering for the IITK email will be shared closer to the reporting dates.

• Q. Do I need to buy a bicycle for commuting inside the campus?

Ans. Having a bicycle is recommended due to the large distances you will commute daily. Cycle shops will be available on campus.

• Q. How do I withdraw my admission?

Ans. Please visit PG admission website for withdrawal. For more information, contact admissiondesk@iitk.ac.in.

This section will be updated with some resources and links related to IITK

• IIT Kanpur Main Website
• Future Students

This section will be updated with some resources and links related to IITK

• IIT Kanpur Main Website
• Future Students