Online M.Tech 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.Tech Degree at IIT Kanpur
Designed for professionals and graduates aiming to lead in tech and innovation.
Begin your M.Tech. journey at IIT Kanpur by qualifying through the IITK online test.
Earn an on-campus equivalent M.Tech with research and industry project tracks.
Flexible, self-paced M.Tech — complete in 2 to 4 years.
Explore interdisciplinary electives, join campus immersions, and learn from an industry-aligned curriculum.
Unlike large online programs, our limited class size—ranging from 40 to 100 students—ensures every learner benefits from meaningful interactions.
Flexible entry/exit and academic mobility to match your evolving goals.
Join IIT Kanpur’s global alumni network of leaders and innovators.
Programs Offered
All You Need to Know
Selection Process
Academic Records
Minimum CPI above the 5.5 specified in Institute Level criteria
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.Tech Program ( Total Credits: 144)
* 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.Tech 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: