Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Kanpur, India

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, established in 1959, is one of the premier institutions established by the Government of India. The aim of the Institute is to provide meaningful education, to conduct original research of the highest standard and to provide leadership in technological innovation.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.iitk.ac.in

Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kalyanpur, Kanpur -208 016

Country:
India

Sub-region:
Southern Asia

Areas of focus

Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1959
Age (years)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
66 
India average
 34
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Government of India
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2023): Prof. Abhay Karandikar
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 36
India average
 62
Global average
 65
% Female staff
2023
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 19%
India average
 30%
Global average
 50%

Social

Likes (2023)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 35,666
India average
 19,542
Global average
 26,974
Followers (2025)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 130,000
India average
 25,624
Global average
 20,551
Subscribers (2025)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 10,200
India average
 16,278
Global average
 7,746
Subscribers (2023)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 10,000
Followers (2025)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 43,800
India average
 9,311
Global average
 19,607
Followers (2023)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 30,000
Followers (2025)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 350,000
India average
 40,264
Global average
 16,415
Followers (2023)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
 263,706

Data notes

Last updated: 05/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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