Started in the year 2019, the Young Alumni Award, is conferred to those Alumni who are less than 40 years of age and have contributed significantly and achieved outstanding recognition in their career. The Young Alumni Award (YAA) recognizes IIT Kanpur alumni under 40 years of age (as on 2nd November of the year of the award) who have made significant contributions and achieved remarkable recognition early in their careers, bringing pride to their alma mater.