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Annual Giving
Annual Giving gives us an opportunity to come together as a community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, faculty, and the community of the institute. read more ...
M.A.G.I.K.
Welcome to M.A.G.I.K., the monthly giving program for IIT Kanpur alumni. Through M.A.G.I.K., alumni have an opportunity to support their alma mater on a regular basis.read more ...
Dr. Vijay K. Stokes Scholarship
A distinguished educator, academic leader, and innovator, Dr. Vijay K. Stokes believed in building institutions that empower future generations. His vision and commitment continue to resonate through the values and traditions of IIT Kanpur. This scholarship stands as a tribute to his remarkable legacy. read more ...
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur aspires to be a global leader in engineering education, research, and innovation. Built on a strong foundation in the mechanical sciences, the department is committed to advancing cutting-edge research.
STAr – SPASE (IIT Kanpur)
Space Technology Accelerator @ SPASE — building India’s edge in space manufacturing, payloads, EO data + AI, and training. We also work closely with communities through STEM education, climate resilience, and sustainability initiatives. Your contribution will help us reach more children, farmers, and citizens with meaningful, science-driven impact. read more ...
Opportunity School - Support CBSE affiliation and student scholarships
We invite the Class of 1970 to continue its valued support for Opportunity School, IIT Kanpur. Your contribution to support CBSE affiliation and student scholarships will help children continue their education beyond Class 8, ease their financial burden, and build a brighter future. read more ...
Smart Classrooms for a Smarter Tomorrow
Empowering the Students of KV IIT Kanpur through Technology and Innovation “Technology can become the wings that allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before — if we allow it.” read more ...
Alumni Scholarship for Girl Students
As alumnae of IIT Kanpur, we carry with us the values, friendships, and opportunities that shaped our progress. With a deep sense of giving back to our alma mater , we wish to support the next generation of women scholars by empowering them.
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Professor Vinod K. Singh Distinguished Lecture Series
Professor Vinod K. Singhis a distinguished academician, scientist, and leader in the field of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, with a career spanning over three decades. Currently, he is an emeritus professor at IITK holding the Rahul and Namita Gautam Chair.
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Distinguished Lecture Series
Distinguished lectures series are aimed at inviting brilliant speakers for delivering stimulating lectures on intriguing topics that are of interest to general audience as well. Presently, the institute hosts around 16 of such lecture series. read more ...
Faculty Recruitment Fund
To stay at the pinnacle of teaching and research, attracting young talent from across the globe is crucial. In the past this has been done by providing new faculty with grants/fellowships to boost their research and reward them for their achievements read more ...
Animal Allies Wing
An owlet, too weak to fly, lay beneath the tree from which it had fallen. A few IIT Kanpur students stopped, gently cared for the injured bird, and nursed it back to health until it was ready to be released safely into its natural habitat.
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Opportunity School - Support CBSE affiliation and student scholarships
We invite the Class of 1970 to continue its valued support for Opportunity School, IIT Kanpur. Your contribution to support CBSE affiliation and student scholarships will help children continue their education beyond Class 8, ease their financial burden, and build a brighter future. read more ...
Smart Classrooms for a Smarter Tomorrow
Empowering the Students of KV IIT Kanpur through Technology and Innovation “Technology can become the wings that allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before — if we allow it.” read more ...
Campus School
Campus School, established in the year 1964, emphasizes on 'learning by doing'. read more ...
Shiksha Sopan
Shiksha Sopan is a non-governmental organization (NGO) whose purpose is to impart value- based education to economically weaker section of the society. read more ...
Prayas
PRAYAS is an endeavor of IITK students, mainly focussed on providing education to the marginalized kids in and around IITK campus. read more ...
Opportunity School
The opportunity school is a community school catering to provide education from classes I to VIII to all underprivileged children in and around IIT Kanpur campus. read more ...
Kislaya school
Kislaya' is a non-profit making enterprise for the service of the children. Kislaya school is a pre primary school for the campus kids of age group 3 years to 5 years. read more ...
Swami Vivekananda Vidyalaya
Vivekananda Samiti has conducted several activities which include community services like literacy camps and health camps for the underprivileged children in and around the campus. read more ...
Scholarships
Student scholarships are aimed at motivating students to excel in their academic endeavors and also at providing financial assistance to the meritorious and needy students. read more ...
Dr Rajendra Rathore Seminar and Scholarship Fund
Dr. Rajendra (Raj) Rathore, Pfletschinger Habermann Professor of Organic Chemistry, departed this world on February 16, 2018, after a short but strenuous battle with pulmonary disease. Dr. Rathore was a simple person who made his way into the hearts of everyone who knew him.
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Student Award / Medal / Prize
The IIT Kanpur recognizes and promotes excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities through institution and award of various types of students awards, prizes, and medals. read more ...
Maintenance & Upgradation Hall of Residence II
The Hall of Residence No. II for boys was constructed in year 1962-64. read more ...
Maintenance & Upgradation Hall of Residence III
The Hall of Residence No. III for boys was constructed in year 1962-64. read more ...
Hall of Residence XIV
Each block shall have the single and double occupancy rooms with common toilets. Single occupancy is about 10.3 Sqm carpet area and double occupancy room is about 15 Sqm carpet area The rooms are proposed to be air-conditioned during night (Non-teaching hours). read more ...
Upgradation & Maintenance of P K Kellkar Library
“…it still has, deep inside, vitality and the spirit of adventure”- Prof. Kelkar, 1981 read more ...
Alumni Class Fund
Batches of IITK have been very generous and have always kept the tradition of giving back alive
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Class of 1966
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Class of 1967As alumni of IIT Kanpur, we cherish the bonds forged during our time together and seek to perpetuate the spirit of camaraderie and excellence that defined our era. read more ... 
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Class of 1968
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Class of 1969
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Class of 1970In recent years, IITK has seen exponential growth in the student population. The undergraduate count has grown from 1,200 back in 1965 to over 4,000 today, and post graduates have grown from a few hundred to over 3,000. read more ... |
Class of 1971
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Class of 1974IIT Kanpur has experienced remarkable expansion in recent times, particularly in its student enrollment. Since 1965, the undergraduate population has surged from 1,200 to over 5000, while postgraduate numbers. read more ... 
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Class of 1975As the Class of 1975 gets excited about its Golden Jubilee reunion, the euphoria to meet classmates. read more ... 
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Class of 1976
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Class of 1977
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Class of 1978
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Class of 1979
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Class of 1980
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Class of 1982
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Class of 1983The Class of 1983 has always supported many initiatives at IIT Kanpur over the years. Keeping up with their philanthropic gesture, the institute is proud to announce the Class of 1983 batch fund supported for the construction of additional blocks in Hall of residence 3. read more ... 
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Class of 1984
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Class of 1985
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Class of 1986From classrooms and corridors to careers and milestones—our journey since 1986 has been nothing short of remarkable. This 40th reunion is more than an event; it’s a heartfelt celebration of enduring bonds and shared memories from IIT Kanpur. read more ... 
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Class of 1987
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Class of 1988
 
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Class of 1989
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Class of 1990From classrooms and corridors to careers and milestones—our journey since 1990 has been truly extraordinary. This 35th reunion is more than an event; it’s a heartfelt celebration of enduring bonds and shared memories from IIT Kanpur. read more ... 
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Class of 1991From classrooms and corridors to careers and milestones—our journey since 1990 has been truly extraordinary. This 35th reunion is more than an event; it’s a heartfelt celebration of enduring bonds and shared memories from IIT Kanpur. read more ... 
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Class of 1996A Legacy Project is adopted by the batch celebrating its Silver Jubilee Reunion milestone. This project is to support the Institute in its endeavour in becoming one of the leading global institutes and also to support initiatives for the welfare of the people associated with it. read more ... 
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Class of 1997
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Class of 1998The Class of 1998 has made history by becoming the first batch to pledge a record-breaking amount of Rs 8.25 Crores in commemoration of its Silver Jubilee Reunion at IIT Kanpur. read more ... 
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Class of 1999IIT Kanpur has experienced remarkable expansion in recent times, particularly in its student enrollment. read more ... 
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Departmental Fund
Department of Aerospace Engineering (AE)Established in 1964, Aerospace Engineering department is a premier teaching and research centre today. The department is engaged in engineering science instruction, in-flight laboratory work, aerodynamic testing, and indigenous design and fabrication of advanced facilities and instruments. 
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Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE)The department is engaged in cutting-edge research and training in basic biology, biomedical and bioengineering fields. Its aim is to produce quality professionals in modern biology and allied fields who will engage in addressing country’s challenges by advancing the discovery in biology and applying the knowledge that can help to improve the quality of life of the citizens. 
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Center for Lasers and Photonics - CELPThe center Lasers and Photonics (CELP) is an interdisciplinary center of excellence that combines cutting-edge technology from engineering and theoretical advances in science to create new horizons in the field of photonics science and engineering. 
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Department of Chemical EngineeringThe Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur ranks among the best of the nation and commands very high level of respect both nationally and internationally. Our department has been built over the years by faculty members, who have always been exceptionally hard-working, highly dedicated to research and committed to provide cutting edge knowledge and rigorous training to their students. Read more 
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Department of Chemistry(CHM)The Department of Chemistry is one of the premier departments in the country today. Its strength has been and continues to be excellence in research and teaching. The students getting trained in the Integrated M.Sc. programme have a unique background of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Technical Arts, and Electronics, in addition to Chemistry. 
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Department of Civil EngineeringThe Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur is producing since 1961, high quality technical manpower needed by industry, R&D organizations, and academic institutions.The Department offers B. Tech., B. Tech. - M. Tech. Dual degree in Civil Engineering, and M.Tech degree in Civil Engineering with six specializations, i.e., Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geoinformatics, and Engineering Geosciences. 
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Department of Computer Science EngineeringThe Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) was the first department in India to start Computer Science education. It started in August 1963 with an IBM 1620 system - a novelty then, even in many North American and European universities. 
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Department of Cognitive Science(CGS)Cognitive Science is the study of the mind - how it comes to be, what it is, and what it does. Researchers and practitioners in cognitive science come from a variety of conventional academic disciplines. 
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Department of Design ProgramDesign Programme offers training for students to synthesize technology and aesthetics in the service of human-needs. The programme encourages creativity, innovation, craftsmanship, and personal expression leading to evolution of products and services in the field of engineering design and visual communications. 
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Department of Electrical EngineeringWelcome to the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at IIT Kanpur. The EE department is one of the oldest departments at IIT Kanpur. It was one of the first five departments with which IIT Kanpur started in 1960. 
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Department of Earth SciencesThe Department of Earth Sciences at IIT Kanpur focuses on the study of the Earth, encompassing its evolution and internal dynamics, its surface processes, emphasizing natural and human-induced transformations of the terrestrial environment vis-a-vis sustainable development, given the biggest problem we face in terms of rapidly increasing population 
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Department of Economics SciencesThe Department of Economic Sciences has 15 permanent faculty members with research and teaching interests that cover a broad range of fields. 
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Department of Environment Engineering & ManagementThe Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM) Programme at the Department of Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and well recognized academic programmes in environmental management in the country and abroad. 
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Department of Humanities & Social SciencesIn the era when the Indian Institutes of Technology were founded as centres of excellence, IIT Kanpur took the lead in humanities and social sciences education both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels by integrating these discourses into the engineering curriculum. 
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Department of Industrial & Management Engineering (IME)The Department of Industrial & Management Engineering (IME) at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), INDIA was established with the aim of synergizing technology with management in a comprehensive manner so that the knowledge gained may be used for the benefit. 
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Department of Materials Science and EngineeringThe Department of Materials Science & Engineering, earlier Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Kanpur was established in 1960. 
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Department of Mathematics and StatisticsThe Mathematics and Statistics department shares the vision of the institute of achieving excellence in teaching and research. It has always striven to succeed in this endeavor. Over the years, it has evolved as one of the premier departments in the country providing excellent teaching and research in Mathematical Sciences, including Statistics. 
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Department of Mechanical EngineeringWelcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur. We started our journey in the year of 1960. Over the last six decades, we have grown our expertise and competence in the core Mechanical Engineering curriculum and research.
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Department of SPASESpace is the final frontier -- requiring BIG science and BIG engineering to work together, across departments, across institutes and across countries. Recognizing this, IIT Kanpur set up the Department of SPASE in January 2022. The department aims to be a domain leader in India and, in time, become a renowned international center for space sciences and engineering; in particular, in the conceptualizing and development of space missions. Read more
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Ajay Chauhan (BT/CHE/1989) passed away on 8 September 2026. His passing has left his family, his batch and all who knew him deeply shaken. He is survived by his wife Reena; daughters Moha (IIT Kharagpur) and Mahi (IIT Guwahati); and his brother Alok, a decorated IAF fighter pilot (Retd.) who flew in the 1999 Kargil operations. read more ...
Arzoo Katiyar Memorial Fund
The Arzoo Katiyar Memorial Fund has been created to honour the life, values, and legacy of Arzoo Katiyar - a deeply compassionate human being whose impact continues to live on through the people she touched read more ...
Annual Giving
Annual Giving gives us an opportunity to come together as a community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, faculty, and the community of the institute. read more ...
Support for the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology at IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur has a long history of successfully attempting innovative approaches, technology, and projects impacting society at large read more ...
Class of 2025: Small Steps of Moving Forward
The Class of 2025 arrived with dreams in your eyes and a campus waiting to be explored. From the first cycle ride across the campus to those spontaneous hostel adda sessions, every moment added a new chapter to your story. You celebrated wins, survived deadlines, pulled each other through tough times, and found joy in the little things read more ...
Small Gifts, Big Impact: The Power of 2024 MAGIK
The Class of 2024 started their first year with online classes and pixelated faces. But you remained unfazed. Friendships blossomed irrespective of the physical distance. read more ...
Small Gifts, Big Impact: The Power of 2014 MAGIK
Remember the friendships formed over late-night study sessions, samosa and chai break in CCD or MT, Antragani and Techkriti events, and grudgingly waking up for 8 AM classes? The bittersweet feeling of graduation, knowing a chapter was ending but a whole new adventure was about to begin? read more ...
Prof. Santosh K. Gupta Faculty Chair
For more than six decades, IIT Kanpur has stood at the forefront of education, research, and innovation shaped by the brilliance of its faculty and students. As part of its long-standing commitment to Faculty Development Initiatives, the Institute continually invests in supporting educators who define its academic strength and national impact. Read More
Young Faculty Research Fellowships
Young faculty research fellowships have been created by the Institute for those young faculty members who are below the age of 40 years, set up with the generous support in the form of a donation from our alumni and well wishers.
Young Faculty Reserach Fellowship (Instituted By Family & Friends)
P.K. Kelkar Fellowship
Dr. Purushottam Kashinath Kelakar (1909-1990) is best remembered as the founding director of IIT Kanpur, established in 1959. To honor his immense contribution in the field of technical education, the Government of India honored him with Padma Bhushan in 1969.
Class of 1979 Young Faculty Fellowship
Mr. Alok Agarwal (BT/EE/1979) is the Chief Financial Officer at Reliance Industries. He earned his management degree from IIM Ahmadabad in 1981. Mr. Agarwal instituted the Class of 1979 Young Faculty Fellowship that is open to all the departments of engineering and sciences for a period of three years.
