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
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Topics of research
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1959
Age (years)
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Founded by
Founders: Government of India
Founder gender: Other entities
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
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
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% Female staff
2023
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Data notes
Last
updated: 05/03/2025
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Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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