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The Vision

IIT Kanpur envisions becoming the first IIT where no eligible student is denied support due to financial constraints.
As the cost of quality higher education continues to rise, the Institute is committed to ensuring that every deserving student who earns a seat at IIT Kanpur is able to complete their education with dignity and continuity.

9,500+
Total students (all programs)
5,084
Undergraduate students
~4,400
Postgraduate & PhD students
Our goal is to enable 100% scholarship access for all eligible students.

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Student Distribution

Female Students
1,031 (20.28%)
Male Students
4,053 (79.72%)
Total UG Students
5,084 (100%)

Average Annual Expenditure at IIT Kanpur

₹3.35 Lakh

Comprehensive coverage of tuition, living expenses, and academic requirements of an undergraduate student

The Need for Support

2 Out of 3 Eligible Students

who need scholarships do not receive support.

Higher demand than availability

Existing scholarships, while impactful, do not yet match the scale of demand.

Lack of support

A significant proportion of students are ineligible for government scholarships, despite demonstrated need.

~50%
Struggle for Essentials

students come from families earning below ₹5 lakh per annum, indicating high financial vulnerability.

This gap directly affects academic continuity, student well-being, and access to opportunity

Ways to Support

Choose from our flexible scholarship models to make a lasting impact

Shiksha Saarthi

Complete Financial Support Scholarship

₹3.35 lakh

per student per year

Covers the full annual cost of education, including tuition, housing, and essential academic and living expenses.

Vidya Samarth

Full Tuition Support Scholarship

₹2 lakh

per student per year

Offsets a substantial portion of tuition fees, reducing reliance on education loans and enabling continuity.

Endowed Support for Long-Term Impact

A corpus-based model designed for perpetual student support.

  • Annual disbursement as per institute norms
  • Surplus interest reinvested to offset inflation
  • Enables sustained support across generations of students

Impact So Far

185+
Scholarship programs

established at IIT Kanpur

730+
Students supported

by scholarship programs

Stories of Change

Every number in our survey represents a story like this one: a capable student who just needed support to reach their full potential.

Aniket Shinde
Sneh Omer
Vidhi Jain
Harsh Wardhan Singh Shekhawat

Alignment with National Priorities

National Education Policy 2020

Equity, access, and excellence in higher education

Atmanirbhar Bharat

Building a skilled, innovation-driven workforce

Digital India & Make in India

Strengthening India's STEM and research talent pipeline

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

CSR Compliance and Tax Benefits

100% tax deductible under Section 80G (India)

Aligned with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013

  • Promotion of education and skill development
  • Reduction of inequality and inclusive development

Structured utilisation, statutory compliance, and annual impact reporting

Annual financial and beneficiary reports shared with partners