Online M.Sc Program
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Online M.Sc Degree at IIT Kanpur
Gain deep academic insights coupled with hands-on, applied learning designed to build strong domain expertise.
Start your M.Sc journey at IIT Kanpur — GATE optional! You can also qualify through our online test.
Earn a degree matching the on-campus MSc in credits and academic rigor, with robust coursework and project components.
Progress flexibly over 2 to 4 years at your own pace, with a self-directed schedule suited to your commitments.
Choose electives from diverse disciplines and enrich your experience with optional campus visits and hands-on projects.
Benefit from flexible entry/exit options and academic mobility pathways, enabling your learning to evolve with your goals.
Your MSc degree from IIT Kanpur is fully recognized for admission into PhD programs at IIT Kanpur.
Join the prestigious IIT Kanpur alumni network—a global community of changemakers, innovators, and leaders.
All You Need to Know
Selection Process
Academic Records
Minimum CPI 5.5 or 55% marks in the qualifying exam
Fulfillment of institutional eligibility (via national exam or IITK Online Entrance Test).
Eligibility Criteria
Two-Tier Eligibility Framework
To meet the minimum eligibility requirement set by the Institute, applicants must qualify through either of the following two pathways:
- National-Level Entrance Exams
Applicants must have a valid score above a declared cutoff in one of the following exams (as applicable to the program discipline):
- GATE
- JAM
- CEED
- CAT
- GRE
- GMAT
- IIT Kanpur Online Entrance Test
Applicants may also qualify through their performance in a centrally administered, online proctored entrance examination conducted by IIT Kanpur.
- Type of undergraduate degree or major
- Completion of core coursework in relevant areas
- Relevant professional or research experience
- 4. Minimum CPI of 5.5 in the qualifying degree
Fee Structure
Online Online M.Sc. (Science)
2 yrs / 6 trimesters
₹1,00,000
₹15,000
₹3,000
180
₹72,000 [₹3600/Course]
₹8,02,000
*Application Fee (non-refundable): ₹15,000. Continuation Fee: ₹5,000 per inactive trimester.*
Flexibility
Departments may propose variations in the per-credit fee within these approved bands: –
Engineering: ₹3,500–₹5,000
Science: ₹2,500–₹4,500.
Fee Concession Policy for Special Categories
To support academic engagement, professional advancement, and strategic partnerships, IIT Kanpur extends the following fee concessions on Program Fee and Course/Tuition Fee: