By Prakhar Goel · July 7, 2025
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) continues to impress in its M.Tech placement season, delivering exceptional offers and attracting top recruiters across industries. As one of India’s premier engineering institutions, IIT Kanpur has once again set remarkable benchmarks in compensation and recruit engagement.
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Placement Snapshot – Phase I (2025)
- Total offers made: 1,109
- Offers accepted by M.Tech students: 513
- M.Tech placement rate: ~87.4%
- International offers: 28
- Total participating recruiters: 250+
Salary Packages – M.Tech
Category | Package (INR) |
Highest International | ₹2.05 Cr/yr |
Highest Domestic | ₹1.80 Cr/yr |
Average Package | ₹20.5 LPA |
Median Package | ₹27.5 LPA (2024 data) |
While the median may fluctuate, the average package at ₹20.5 LPA demonstrates consistent strength in core and tech domains.
Official overview:https://www.iitk.ac.in/new/institute-overview
Admission:https://iitk.ac.in/new/admissions
Contract IIT-Kanpur:https://www.iitk.ac.in/new/contact-iitk
Top Recruiters – Sector-Wise
IIT Kanpur’s 2025 placement season saw participation from both national giants and global leaders:
- Technology & Analytics: Microsoft, Google, Databricks, Intel, NVIDIA, Oracle
- Core Engineering: Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, BPCL, ISRO partners
- Finance / Consultancy: Deutsche Bank, ICICI Bank, American Express
- Logistics & Start-ups: FedEx, Shiprocket, Cars24
Trends & Takeaways
- Rising International Engagement: 28 global offers mark an upward trend from earlier years
- Diverse Sectoral Reach: From tech to core engineering to fintech and logistics, the placement ecosystem continues to expand.
- Salary Growth: Domestic offers hitting ₹1.8 Cr and international ones nearing ₹2.05 Cr reflect growing confidence in IITK talent.
- Strong M.Tech Conversion: Over 87% of registered M.Tech students secured placements .
Placement Process Overview
1. PPT & Registrations: Companies conduct Pre‑Placement Talks to engage students.
2. JAF Submission: Students apply through JAFs registered on IITK’s RAS portal.
3. Screenings & Interviews: Recruiters shortlist via tests and conduct interviews.
4. Offers Issued: PPOs, domestic, and international offers are extended based on performance.
Final Thoughts
IIT Kanpur’s 2025 M.Tech placement results exemplify its strong corporate partnerships and the high employability of its post-graduate cohort. With record-high salary packages and broad sectoral representation, students are achieving career-defining milestones.
Quick Stats – At a Glance
- Placement rate: ~87.4%
- Offers accepted (Phase I): 513
- Highest international package: ₹2.05 Cr
- Highest domestic package: ₹1.80 Cr
- Average package: ₹20.5 LPA
- International offers: 28
- Recruiters: 250+
IIT Kanpur sets another high bar in 2025 placements—reaffirming its position as a top-tier engineering institute.
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