Online M.Sc. Program
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Admissions Open for Online PG Programs!Last date: 2nd December 2025 (Online Entrance Test-Exempted Candidates Only). [Click here to apply.]
Please check here to know whether you are exempted.
Special Inaugural batch (Admission cycle Jan 2026) Program Fee Refund Policy [Click for details]
Application fee: ₹15000/- Refundable: ₹10000 (if admission is not offered by IITK).
Online M.Sc. Degree at IIT Kanpur
Gain deep academic insights coupled with hands-on, applied learning designed to build strong domain expertise.
Begin your M.Sc journey at IIT Kanpur by qualifying through the IITK 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.
Unlike large online programs, our limited class size—ranging from 40 to 100 students—ensures every learner benefits from meaningful interactions.
Join IIT Kanpur’s global alumni network of leaders and innovators.
Programs Offered
All You Need to Know
Selection Process
Academic Records
Minimum CPI 5.5 or 55% marks in the qualifying degree
Fulfillment of institutional eligibility (via national exam or IITK Online Entrance Test). [syllabus]
Eligibility Criteria
For eligibility criteria related queries, please contact us.
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. [syllabus]
- Type of undergraduate degree or major
- Completion of core coursework in relevant areas
- Relevant professional or research experience
- Minimum CPI above the 5.5 specified in Institute Level criteria
Fee Structure
Online M.Sc Program ( Total Credits: 180)
* Application Fee: ₹15,000.(₹10,000 refunded if admission is not offereed by IIT Kanpur)
Continuation Fee: ₹5,000 per inactive trimester.
** Course fee per credit may vary: Engineering ₹3,500–₹5,000; Science ₹2,500–₹4,500.
*** A part of Program Fee (₹50,000) must be deposited to confirm registration.
**** The total fee may vary depending on the course fee per credit.
Online M.Sc Program ( Total Credits: 144)
* Application Fee (non-refundable): $200. Continuation Fee: $65 per inactive trimester.(Payable if a student is inactive in a trimester)
** Course fee per credit may vary: Engineering $45–$65; Science $35–$60.
*** A part of Program Fee ($600) must be deposited to confirm registration.
****The total fee may vary depending on the course fee per credit.
IIT Kanpur has facilitated loan options for Online PGP students through three banks — SBI, ICICI, and HDFC.
- The loan agreement is strictly between the student and the respective bank, with no financial liability or involvement of IIT Kanpur in any manner.
- Detailed information on the loan schemes and contact details for each bank are available in the links provided above.
- For any queries or assistance, students are requested to contact the respective bank directly.
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: