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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 ...
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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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 ...
Class of 1999 Legacy Fund
IIT Kanpur has experienced remarkable expansion in recent times, particularly in its student enrollment. read more ...
IITK Class-of-75 Funding
As the Class of 1975 gets excited about its Golden Jubilee reunion, the euphoria to meet classmates. read more ...
Class of 1974 Legacy Fund
IIT 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 ...
Class of 1998 Legacy Project
The 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.
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P.T. Narasimhan Fund for Performing Arts
Late Prof. P.T. Narasimhan was an internationally recognized scientist and one of the founding faculty of the Chemistry Department at IIT Kanpur. In addition to numerous awards read more ...
V Srinivasan Memorial Fund
Venkateswaran Srinivasan, an exceptional individual whose brilliance and dedication left an indelible mark on the realms of education and technology, departed from us in Chennai on the 24th of November 2023. An esteemed alumnus of IIT Kanpur's Electrical Engineering Department (Class of 1990). read more ...
Scholarship-67
As 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 ...
Class of 1991(Batch-1987)-30th year reunion Legacy project @ IIT Kanpur
A Legacy Project is a project adopted by the batch celebrating its Golden Jubilee Reunion, for the betterment of the Institute and of the people associated with it. It is a way of honouring your alma mater and to create a lasting legacy in remembrance of your years at IIT Kanpur. read more ...
Class of 1983 – 40th year reunion Legacy project @ IIT Kanpur
The 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 ...
Class of 1996-Silver Jubilee Legacy Project
A 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 ...
Class of 1970 Initiative: Donate to Gym Expansion & Upgrade
In 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 ...
Prof. N. Sathyamurthy Endowment Lecture Series
Professor N. Sathyamurthy completed his M.Sc. from Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India (1972) and his Ph.D from Oklahoma State University, USA (1975). read more ...
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 ...
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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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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Lalit Beniwal Memorial Fund
With a heavy heart, we come together as a community to address the profound loss of Lalit Kumar Beniwal, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, class of 2019, who left for heavenly abode on February 18th, 2024.Lalit's life story has been that of immense courage and sacrifice. His commitment to justice and integrity was unwavering, as evidenced by his brave stance against corruption, which unfortunately led to his untimely demise. read more ...
Kavindra Kumar Chaturvedi Memorial Fund
Kavindra Kumar Chaturvedi (Enrolled in PhD/2019) was a passionate, hardworking, poetic, and pleasing person who was always ready to extend help to his friends, family, and the underprivileged. He used to continuously strive for betterment and progress read more ...
Sanjeev Shukla Memorial Fund
Sanjeev Shukla (BT/MME/1989, MT/MME/1994) passed away on April 24th, 2021 in Bokaro, Jharkhand. His sudden departure has left us shocked and deeply saddened. read more ...
Ashok Kumar Memorial Fund
Ashok Kumar (BT/CE/2007) was one of the calmest people one would come across. His infectious smile and gentle talk could soothe every stressful situation. read more ...
Dharmender Srivastava Memorial Fund
It is with great sadness we inform you of sudden demise of Mr. Dharmender Srivastava (our beloved Dharmendra-ji), on 31st August, 2020, due to brain hemorrhage. read more ...
Ankit Rathore Memorial Fund
Ankit Rathore (BT/ME/2007) was a very passionate and entrepreneurial personality. He was a person striving for improvement in every field of life. Ankit was born and brought up in Agra. He completed his schooling from St. Francis School and Holy Public School, in Agra. In IIT Kanpur, he was always active in campus activities from starting itself. read more ...
Anand Gupta Memorial Fund
Anand Prasad Gupta (BT/CE/1989-93) was a wonderful person who always loved to spread happiness with people around him. You could not have a dull moment when he was around. He was a great human being, immensely spontaneous, intensely funny and an amazing friend to so many of us. The time he spent at IIT Kanpur was one of the most precious moments he had. read more ...
Avijit Lal Memorial Fund
An illustrious IITian, a loyal & trustworthy friend, a gentle and compassionate human being – all epithets which accurately describe Avijit Lal(BT/MME/2002), who is no more amongst us and whose memory we are seeking to perpetuate. 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 ...
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 ...
Faculty Chairs
Faculty Chairs have been set up to recognize the outstanding achievements of the faculty who enjoy a reputation for excellence in their research areas thus facilitating in their research.
Faculty Chair (Instituted By Family & Friends)
Prof. G.D Agarwal
In India, Travel & Tourism Boards, Industries, Educational Institutions, Governments and their people, in their ill-considered enthusiasm for undigested concepts of Progress and Development , read more ...
C.V. Seshadri Chair
Late Prof. Chetput Venkatasubban Seshadri was a distinguished Indian chemical engineer.CV Seshadri set up CV Seshadri Chair under his name in the year 2008. This Chair can be occupied for a period of three years(May 2019 - April 2022) and it opened to the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Arun Kumar Chair
Late Mr. Arun Kumar (BT/EE/1969) was the President and MD of Flextronics Software Systems. Late Arun Kumar Chair was set up by family members and friends of Mr. Kumar. The Chair is open to all the departments of sciences and engineering and can be occupied for a period of three years. (May 2019 - April 2022)
Class of 1984 Chair
The Chair, instituted by the Class of 1984, is open to all the departments of engineering and sciences and can be occupied for a period of three years.
Golden Jubilee Chair on Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Mr. Sujit Kumar (BT/MT/CE/1992/1994), Founder of Cadland Infortech Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore instituted Golden Jubilee Chair on Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The Chair Professor would help foster Innovative Eco System at IIT Kanpur, along with teaching and research in this domain.
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 (1984 Batch 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.
P.K. Kelkar (1982 Batch 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.
P.K. Kelkar (Class of 1979 Research Fellowship for outstanding Young Faculty)
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.
Class of 1973 Young Faculty Fellowship
Class of 1973 instituted the Young Faculty Fellowship that is open to all the departments of engineering and sciences for a period of three years.
P.K. Kelkar (1970 Batch 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.