IIT Kanpur

Students' Placement Office

The Students' Placement Office (SPO), IIT Kanpur is maintained and managed by a dedicated team of office staff and students who are responsible for all areas of IIT Kanpur placements. The SPO team assists recruiters to the best of its ability. We are grateful for the trust placed in us by various organisations, and we hope to continue working with them in the future.

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Why Recruit from IIT Kanpur ?

Academics

Providing a rigorous and world-class academic experience with the help of distinguished faculty, amazing peer groups and carefully designed coursework.

Ranking

IIT Kanpur is ranked 4th among engineering colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021, and 5th overall.

Alumni

The alumni of IIT Kanpur have undoubtedly made their mark on the Global professional fronts. Most of them occupy leading positions in corporate, academia & the government.

Selection Process

IIT Kanpur is home to the brightest individuals in India who have been accepted through a rigorous screening procedure like JEE Advanced, Gate etc.

Research and Development

Access to the latest and pioneering advances in technology with the aim of acclimating students to the innovations in the scientific community.

All-Round Development

Promoting the all-around development of students through a myriad of cultural and sports activities, fests, competitions and exhibitions.

Vice Chairman's Message

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), established in 1959, is one of the premier institutions established by the Government of India. IITK aims to create, disseminate, and translate knowledge in science, engineering and allied disciplines that serve the society. IITK has set a benchmark through its outstanding academic programs, quality education, and cutting-edge multidisciplinary research. We at IITK prioritize the 360-degree development of students to meet global standards. Our education system goes over and beyond the classroom lectures. We strongly agree with the overall growth of the students that ensures all our students are ready to meet the new challenges in life. In this regard, Students' Placement Office (SPO) takes utmost care to groom students according to the needs of the industry.

Director's Message

Since the advent of this great institution, IIT Kanpur has vision to provide quality technical education and act as a rostrum for scientific research, and a mission to develop human potential to its greatest degree. In accordance with this vision IIT Kanpur has maintained an exemplary record of academic contribution for achieving excellence in teaching, research and governance. A sincere effort has now begun to restore the vantage position of IITK as the top technological Institute in India, The students of IITK are a cherry picked group. They have been chosen through a process that makes IITK one of the toughest institutes to get an admission.

Chairman's Message

I would like to warmly welcome all the current and prospective recruiters to the Student Placement Office (SPO) of IIT Kanpur. In this age, demanding continual technology enhancements, the industry requires talented youngsters with outstanding analytical skills, open mindset and innovative approach towards problem solving. I am glad to convey that IIT Kanpur is home to such bright young minds. Our next batch of students is all set to graduate soon and they are looking for opportunities that are appealing to their intellect and would help them realize their full potential.