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IIT Kanpur Fees 2027

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IIT Kanpur fees for a new B.Tech student in the first semester are ₹1,58,415 for General and OBC. For SC, ST and PwD students they are ₹58,415. The amount covers tuition, hostel-side charges and one-time deposits. This guide to IIT Kanpur fees 2027 gives the figures for every course and category, from the 2026-27 session circulars, which are the latest published.

IIT Kanpur Fees Overview 2027

IIT Kanpur fees depend on your course, your category and your family income. The institute publishes its fee circulars on the Dean of Student Affairs pages of iitk.ac.in. This IIT Kanpur fees structure follows the July 2026 circulars for the 2026-27 session. The IIT Kanpur fees details cover tuition, deposits and mess charges. All amounts are in rupees, and the first-semester amounts include one-time charges.

₹1,58,415

B.Tech First Semester, General and OBC

New student in a hostel, 2026-27

₹10,46,885

B.Tech, 8 Semesters, General, OBC and EWS

Cumulative structure for loans, 2026-27

₹2,38,885

B.Tech, 8 Semesters, SC, ST and PwD

Cumulative structure for loans, 2026-27

No Separate Fee Circular for 2027 Yet

IIT Kanpur has not published a new fee circular for the 2027 session. Every figure on this page is from the 2026-27 circulars. Check the Dean of Student Affairs page again after JoSAA 2027.

How Much Are the IIT Kanpur Fees for 4 Years of B.Tech?

IIT Kanpur fees for 4 years of B.Tech come to ₹10,46,885 for General, OBC and EWS students. SC, ST and PwD students pay ₹2,38,885, and so do students from families with income below ₹1 lakh. Families with income from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh pay ₹5,08,216 over the eight semesters. These totals are the cumulative figures that the institute publishes for education loans.

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Do IIT Kanpur Fees Change Every Year?

Yes. IIT Kanpur fees in the 2026-27 loan structure include a 1% increase in miscellaneous charges. The mess establishment charge is revised every semester. Check the latest circular each year before you plan your budget.

What Are the IIT Kanpur Fees With Hostel?

The B.Tech totals above already include hostel-side charges and mess charges. They come to ₹10,46,885 over eight semesters for General, OBC and EWS students. The hostel and other fees section shows each charge.

CourseTotal tuition fees
BE/BTech (10 Courses)₹5,000 – 8 LGet Fee Details

IIT Kanpur BE/BTech Fees 2026

Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
Tuition₹5,000 – 8 L
Hostel₹0
Transportation₹0
One-time payment₹0 – 5,200
Total fee₹5,000 – 8.1 L

These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.

IIT Kanpur Course-Wise Fees 2027

IIT Kanpur fees for each course range from ₹2,500 a semester for the Ph.D. to ₹2,50,000 a semester for the MBA. The IIT Kanpur course fees table shows tuition per semester. It also gives the IIT Kanpur total fees of the whole course for General, OBC and EWS students. The IIT Kanpur course fee total includes the one-time charges, the semester fees and the mess charges. SC, ST and PwD students get a full tuition waiver in every course.

CourseTuition per SemesterTotal for the Course
B.Tech., B.S., B.Cyber. (8 semesters)₹1,00,000₹10,46,885
MBA (4 semesters)₹2,50,000₹11,51,420
M.Tech., M.Des., M.S. (Research) (4 semesters)₹5,000₹1,61,620
M.Sc. (4 semesters)₹3,000₹1,53,540
Ph.D. (10 semesters)₹2,500₹3,28,402

The M.Tech. Row Is Tentative

The circular marks the M.Tech. fee as tentative. For SC, ST and PwD students, the total fees are ₹1,41,420 for the MBA, M.Tech. and M.Sc., and ₹3,03,152 for the Ph.D. The B.Tech row is for the 2026 entry batch.

What Are the IIT Kanpur Online Course Fees?

IIT Kanpur fees for the online courses are charged by trimester and by credit. The tabs show the total for each programme. The application fee is ₹5,000 for each programme, and the credit fee varies by subject.

₹9,33,600 for 144 credits over 6 trimesters. The AI and Machine Learning area costs about ₹10,77,600.

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What Is the IIT Kanpur MBA Fee?

IIT Kanpur fees for the MBA are ₹11,51,420 for four semesters for General, OBC and EWS students. The first semester alone costs ₹3,09,955, because tuition is ₹2,50,000 a semester. SC, ST and PwD students pay ₹1,41,420 for the whole course.

What Is the IIT Kanpur Fee Structure for the M.Tech.?

IIT Kanpur fees for the M.Tech. in the first semester total ₹64,955 for General, OBC and EWS students, and ₹59,955 for SC, ST and PwD students. Tuition is ₹5,000 a semester. The circular marks the M.Tech. row tentative.

B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering

DegreeAerospace Engineering

BE/BTech

Four-year Bachelor of Technology programme.

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₹8.1 L
Duration
4 years
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B.Tech. in Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering

Degree

BE/BTech

Four-year Bachelor of Technology programme.

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₹8.1 L
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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

DegreeChemical Engineering

BE/BTech

Four-year Bachelor of Technology programme.

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₹8.1 L
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IIT Kanpur B.Tech Fees 2027

IIT Kanpur fees for the B.Tech in the first semester are ₹1,58,415 for General and OBC students. It falls to ₹91,748 for families with income from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. It falls to ₹58,415 for SC, ST and PwD students and for families with income below ₹1 lakh. The table shows the first-semester amount for a new student in a hostel. The same fee applies to the B.S. and the B.Cyber.

GroupFirst-Semester Fee
General and OBC, family income above ₹5 lakh₹1,58,415
Family income ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh₹91,748
SC, ST, PwD, or family income below ₹1 lakh₹58,415

SC and ST students with family income below ₹6 lakh pay no seat rent. Their first semester comes to ₹55,915. The institute asks for an income tax return and an AIS report as proof. The JoSAA seat acceptance fee counts toward this first payment, except the ₹5,000 JoSAA processing charge. The admission page has the seat acceptance amounts. The circular below is the official fee notice for new UG students.

Fee Structure for New UG Students, 2026-27 First Semester (IIT Kanpur DoSA)

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Is the IIT Kanpur B.Tech Fee the Same for Every Branch?

Yes. IIT Kanpur fees for the B.Tech, the B.S. and the B.Cyber follow one circular, so Computer Science costs the same as Civil Engineering. Tuition is ₹1,00,000 a semester for families above ₹5 lakh. It is ₹33,333 for income from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh, and nil for income below ₹1 lakh.

What Are the IIT Kanpur Fees for OBC Students?

IIT Kanpur fees for OBC students match the General fees if family income is above ₹5 lakh. That is ₹1,58,415 in the first semester. The tuition slab depends on income, and not on category. Only SC, ST and PwD students get a waiver by category.

Is IIT Kanpur Free for SC Students?

Tuition is free for SC, ST and PwD students, but IIT Kanpur fees still include the semester fee, the mess establishment charge and the deposits. The B.Tech first-semester total is ₹58,415.

Which Income Proof Does IIT Kanpur Accept for a Fee Waiver?

Upload the full income tax return of both parents, or an income certificate from the state government with an affidavit. An EWS certificate is not valid proof for a fee waiver. If you miss the proof at registration, pay the full fee and claim the excess later.

IIT Kanpur Hostel and Other Fees

IIT Kanpur fees for hostel living are part of the first-semester bill, with ₹58,415 of non-tuition charges. The circular is for students who live in a hostel. ₹31,200 of the amount is paid once, and ₹26,000 of that is a refundable security deposit.

ChargeAmount
Admission fee, one time, not refundable₹5,200
Security deposits, one time, refundable₹26,000
Semester fee₹13,855
Mess establishment charges, per semester₹13,360

The yearly charges are ₹3,100 in all. The institute says student health insurance is covered from 1 August 2026. The mess establishment charge is revised every semester.

🏏YearlyGymkhana₹1,000 a year for sports and student clubs.🎉YearlyFestival Fee₹400 a year.🏥YearlyHealth Insurance₹1,700 a year.

What Is the Hostel Fee at IIT Kanpur?

IIT Kanpur fees do not show hostel rent as a separate line in the circular. The recurring hostel-side items in the first semester are the semester fee of ₹13,855 and the mess establishment charge of ₹13,360. Ask the Dean of Student Affairs office for the exact room charge of your hall.

What the Fees Do Not Include

IIT Kanpur fees do not include books, travel or personal costs. Day scholars follow a separate process on the Dean of Student Affairs page, which explains how to apply.

IIT Kanpur Fee Payment Structure

IIT Kanpur fees are paid every semester, and the first-semester bill carries the one-time charges. The institute lists its fee structure by batch. Continuing students pay a lower semester fee than new students because they do not pay the admission fee and the deposits again.

Continuing UG BatchGeneral and OBCSC, ST, PwD, Income Below ₹1 Lakh
2025 entry₹1,24,365₹24,365
2024 and earlier₹1,18,485₹18,485

The table shows the first semester of 2026-27 for hostel residents. The amounts differ because the semester fee was ₹11,005 for the 2025 batch and ₹5,125 for earlier batches.

  1. Step 1

    Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee

    The JoSAA seat acceptance fee counts toward your first payment, except the ₹5,000 processing charge.

  2. Step 2

    Upload Income Proof

    Families below ₹5 lakh upload proof on the Pingala portal to get the tuition slab.

  3. Step 3

    Pay the Balance at Registration

    Pay the rest of the first-semester bill, including the one-time charges.

  4. Step 4

    Pay Every Semester

    Later semesters carry no admission fee or deposits.

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Is the IIT Kanpur Fee Paid Yearly or per Semester?

The fee is paid per semester. The yearly items, the gymkhana, the festival fee and health insurance, are charged once a year. The first-semester circular lists each of the IIT Kanpur fees.

Can I Pay IIT Kanpur Fees With an Education Loan?

Yes. The institute publishes a cumulative fee structure for education loans for every course. It lists the total IIT Kanpur fees for the whole course, such as ₹10,46,885 for the B.Tech. Banks use this document for the loan.

IIT Kanpur Scholarship Opportunities

IIT Kanpur fees can fall through a tuition waiver by category and by income, and a merit-cum-means scholarship on top. SC, ST and PwD students pay no tuition. Families below ₹1 lakh also pay none. The IIT Kanpur scholarship page covers the Merit-cum-Means and other awards.

📜WaiverTuition Waiver by CategorySC, ST and PwD students pay no tuition on a category certificate.💰IncomeTuition Slab by IncomeFamilies below ₹1 lakh pay no tuition. Families from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh pay one third.🏅MeritMerit-cum-MeansFreeship and a pocket allowance, for family income up to ₹8 lakh.

Can a Scholarship Cover the Full IIT Kanpur Fees?

Yes, for eligible students. The full Merit-cum-Means scholarship cuts IIT Kanpur fees with freeship and a pocket allowance. It needs a CPI of at least 6.5. From 2026-27, the family income limit is ₹8 lakh a year. The scholarship page has the rules.

IIT Kanpur Fee Refund and Cancellation Policy

IIT Kanpur fees are refunded only if you withdraw in time. The refund depends on your programme and on the date you withdraw. Refunds follow the DoSA norms, and the refundable security deposits are returned as per the same norms.

How Much Refund Do You Get if You Leave IIT Kanpur?

The refund depends on the programme and the date. The tabs show the 2026 rules.

The JoSAA seat acceptance fee is refunded after a withdrawal charge of ₹7,000. In 2026 you could withdraw until 14 July at 5 pm, and not after that.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: Is the B.Cyber fee different from the B.Tech fee?

No. IIT Kanpur fees for the B.Cyber match the regular B.Tech fees, with the same fee circular. Data Sources: IIT Kanpur B.Cyber page and DOSA fee circular.

Q: Where is the IIT Kanpur fee circular published?

IIT Kanpur fees details are on the Dean of Student Affairs pages at iitk.ac.in/dosa, under fee structures. The loan circular is dated 7 July 2026. Data Sources: IIT Kanpur DOSA website.

Q: Do I pay the one-time ₹31,200 again in the second year?

No. The admission fee of ₹5,200 and the deposits of ₹26,000 are paid at admission. Continuing students pay a lower first-semester fee. Data Sources: IIT Kanpur DOSA fee circular, July 2026.

Q: Does the first-semester bill include the JoSAA seat acceptance fee?

The seat acceptance fee counts toward the first payment, except the ₹5,000 JoSAA processing charge. Data Sources: IIT Kanpur DOSA fee circular, July 2026.