Online PG Diploma Program
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Online PG Diploma Degree at IIT Kanpur
Targeted one-year programs designed to enhance domain-specific knowledge and skills for career advancement.
Start your M.Tech journey at IIT Kanpur — GATE optional! You can also qualify through our 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.
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 for PG Diploma (Engineering)
PG Diploma (Engineering)
1 yrs / 3 trimesters
₹1,00,000
₹25,000
₹4,000
72
₹28,800 [₹3600/Course]
₹4,91,800
*Application Fee (non-refundable): ₹15,000. Continuation Fee: ₹5,000 per inactive trimester.*
Fee Structure for PG Diploma (Science)
PG Diploma (Science)
1 yrs / 3 trimesters
₹1,00,000
₹15,000
₹3,000
72
₹28,800 [₹3600/Course]
₹3,89,800
*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: