Online PG Diploma 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 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). [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 PG Diploma Program ( Total Credits: 72)
* 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 PG Diploma Program ( Total Credits: 72)
* 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: