Online PG Diploma Program
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Online PG Diploma Program at IIT Kanpur
Targeted one-year programs designed to enhance domain-specific knowledge and skills for career advancement.
Begin your PG Diploma journey at IIT Kanpur by qualifying through the IITK online test.
Tailored for mid-career professionals seeking focused growth without disrupting their current career path.
Complete the program in 1–2 years, offering maximum flexibility.
Ideal for professionals looking to sharpen their technical or managerial competencies in a structured academic setting.
Combines foundational and advanced content to ensure alignment with current industry demands.
Option to transition into a full M.Tech or M.Sc. program within 3 years of completing the diploma.
Earn a valuable qualification on its own or use it as a pathway for further academic pursuit.
Unlike large online programs, our limited class size—ranging from 40 to 100 students—ensures every learner benefits from meaningful interactions
Join the prestigious IIT Kanpur alumni network—a global community of changemakers, innovators, and leaders.
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).
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
- Minimum CPI above the 5.5 specified in Institute Level criteria
Fee Structure for PG Diploma (Engineering)
PG Diploma (Engineering)
1 yrs / 3 trimesters
₹1,00,000
₹25,000
₹4,000**
72
₹28,800 [₹400/Per Credit]
₹4,91,800
* Application Fee (non-refundable): ₹15,000. Continuation Fee: ₹5,000 per inactive trimester.
** The Course fee per credit may vary: Engineering: ₹3,500–₹5,000, Science: ₹2,500–₹4,500
*** A part of Program fee (₹50,000) has to be deposited to confirm your registration in the programme.
Fee Structure for PG Diploma (Science)
PG Diploma (Science)
1 yrs / 3 trimesters
₹1,00,000
₹15,000
₹3,000**
72
₹28,800 [₹400/Per Credit]
₹3,89,800
*Application Fee (non-refundable): ₹15,000. Continuation Fee: ₹5,000 per inactive trimester.*
**The Course fee per credit may vary: 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: