BTech Colleges in Kanpur Based on 2024 Ranking

The top BTech colleges in Kanpur include names like IIT Kanpur and PSIT Kanpur which are ranked by top agencies like NIRF and Outlook. Out of the total 33, there are 30 private engineering colleges in Kanpur.

  • The list of government degree colleges in Kanpur includes 3 colleges, IME IIT Kanpur, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped, and Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute (UPTTI).
  • The average BTech fee in these colleges varies from INR 1-3 lakh.
  • Admissions to the top BTech colleges in Kanpur are done through entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and UPSEE among some others.

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Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur: Rankings

Many agencies in India rank top BTech colleges in India according to their infrastructure, placements, faculty and academic curriculum, etc. Every year these agencies release their ranking lists. Some of the popular ranking agencies are NIRF, The Week, Outlook, and The Times ranking.

The lists below show the top BTech colleges in Kanpur rank-wise, as given by various ranking agencies in India.

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur with NIRF Ranking

National Institutional Ranking Framework is a method that is adopted by the Indian government to rank top Education institutions in India based on various parameters. It is under the Ministry of Education. Every year NIRF publishes ranking lists of top Institutions in India for different domains. NIRF is the most trustworthy and popular Ranking agency in India.

NIRF ranks the institutions across India based on 5 parameters and they are (1) Teaching, Learning & Resources, (2) Research and Professional Practice, (3) Graduation Outcomes, (4) Outreach and Inclusivity, and, (5) Perception. The rendered pie chart below depicts the weightage of different parameters used for Ranking top colleges in India:

Top BTech colleges in Kanpur NIRF Ranking Parameters

The list includes only 1 college from Kanpur. Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kanpur is the best BTech college in Kanpur. IIT Kanpur is ranked 4th by NIRF rankings among the top Engineering colleges in India.

NIRF Ranking 2022 College Name  NIRF Score
4 Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kanpur 82.56

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur with Outlook Ranking

Outlook or Outlook ICARE Ranking is one of the most trusted private Ranking agencies in India. Each year it publishes a list for ranking of top institutions of different domains. Outlook ranks an Institute based on different parameters such as placement records, Education quality, etc.

The weightage of different parameters based on which Outlook ranks a college is tabulated below:

The Outlook Ranking Parameters and Weightage

Below is a list of top BTech colleges in Kanpur ranked by Outlook Icare.

Outlook Ranking 2022 College Name  Outlook Score
5 Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Indore  811.87
23 Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur 534.75
46 Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur 438.25
101-125 Kanpur Institute of Technology, Kanpur  -
101-160 Axis Institute of Technology and Management, Kanpur  -

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur with The Times Ranking

The Times is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital media. It is one of the world's largest-selling English-language daily newspapers and the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation. Optimal Media Solutions - The Times in partnership with Avance India has conducted a survey and published a list of Top Engineering colleges in India. The Times survey is based on different parameters to rank a college.

  • Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology Kanpur is ranked 36 by The Times ranking among the top BTech colleges in India. 
  • Allenhouse Institute of Technology Kanpur and Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Rama University Kanpur ranked 96 and 119 respectively among the top BTech colleges in India. 
  • The list also includes Kanpur Institute of Technology Kanpur at 146th place among the top Engineering colleges in India.

Tabulated below are the Top BTech colleges in Kanpur ranked by The Times Ranking.

The Times Ranking 2022 College Name 
36 Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur
96 Allenhouse Institute of Technology, Kanpur
119 Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Rama University Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur
146 Kanpur Institute of Technology, Kanpur 

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur: ROI (Return on Investment)

ROI is one of the most important factors which should be taken into consideration by you while selecting any college to pursue this degree.  ROI is calculated by taking the comparison of the average annual fee of the course and the average annual placement offered by the colleges/ universities.

*Return on Investment = {(Average CTC) / (Average Annual Fee)}*100%

For your reference, we have calculated the Return on Investment (ROI) for some of the best BTech colleges in Kanpur and ranked them accordingly.

College/ University Name  Average Annual Fees (INR) Average Placement Package  ROI Rank*
IIT Kanpur INR 2,19,000 INR 28.7 LPA 1
Rama University, Kanpur  INR 1,00,000 INR 10.0 LPA 2
HBTU Kanpur  INR 1,35,000 INR 6.46 LPA 3
KIT Kanpur  INR 55,000 INR 10.0 LPA 4
Axis Colleges, Kanpur INR 60,000 INR 4.0 LPA 5

Top Kanpur Government BTech Colleges 

The top Kanpur Government BTech colleges offer infrastructural facilities such as laboratory facilities, auditoriums, and computer laboratories as well as good placement opportunities. The following is the list of Kanpur Government BTech colleges with fees structure

Top Private BTech colleges in Kanpur 

The top Private BTech colleges offer good infrastructural facilities such as laboratory facilities, a library, cafeteria, gym facilities, experienced faculties as well as placement assistance. The following are the top Private BTech Colleges in Kanpur

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur: Admission Process

The 33 colleges include 30 private and 3 government BTech colleges in Kanpur. Their ratio is explained in the chart below. These colleges mostly offer only full-time education. Only HBTU Kanpur gives part-time engineering degrees to some of its students.

List of public/private btech colleges in kanpur

Source: Official Survey

Admissions to these colleges are done through both national-level and state-level entrance exams. Some of the popular engineering entrance exams and the no. of top BTech colleges in Kanpur accepting them are shown in the chart below.

IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur is one of the most prestigious institutes in the country and many students aspire to take admitted to IIT Kanpur to pursue BTech. Currently, there are 5261 students enrolled in IIT Kanpur in 8 streams.

  • Apart from this, IIT Kanpur also provides a BS degree in Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and Earth Sciences.
  • The college accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission in its BTech and BS courses.
  • The minimum eligibility to take admission in any of the BTech courses of IIT Kanpur is 75% marks in 10+2 exams or a position among the top 20 percentile in the CBSE or respective board.
Particulars Placement Statistics (2020-21) Placement Statistics (2021-22)
No. of Recruiters Participating 230+ 287
No. of Start-Ups 50+ 16
No. of Offers 821 (Phase-1) 1300
No. of Offers Accepted 709 (Day-9) 1100
No. of International Offers - 47
No. of PPOs 226 207
Highest International Package INR. 1.47 CPA INR 2.06 CPA
Highest Domestic Package INR. 82 LPA INR 1.2 CPA
Major Domains Analytics and Consulting -
Top Recruiters Infosys, ICICI Bank Axtria, EXL, Goldman Sachs, OLA

The following chart shows the cutoff scores accepted in the previous years at IIT Kanpur for general-category students. Female students are given some relaxation along with the caste-category students.

IIT Kanpur Cutoff Accepted for BTech course
Source: Official Website
  • IIT Kanpur has been outgrowing itself every year. This year it has registered 15% more placements as compared to last year.
  • About 238 companies offered approximately 900 job roles to the B.Tech students of IIT Kanpur.
  • Over 85% of the enrolled students are already placed in some of the most reputed companies like Flipkart, Oyo rooms, Microsoft, Uber, etc. 
  • The average package offered in this academic year to the student of IIT Kanpur is above INR 15 lakhs.
  • Moreover, the institute has a student internship program as well to place students for internships in MNCs and Start-ups.

Harcourt Butler Technological University

HBTU is one of the top BTech colleges in Kanpur and is a deemed university. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programs in various engineering streams.

  • HBTU offers admissions in its BTech courses based on JEE Main score and UPSEE score.
  • The institute provides a BTech degree in 13 specializations including Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Biotech, etc.
  • The applicant must have at least 50% marks in 10+2 exams with a valid JEE Main or UPSEE score.
  • HBTU has 617 seats for the undergraduate course. The average fee for BTech courses from HBTU is INR 1,35,000 inclusive of all the extra charges other than tuition fees.
  • The average package offered to the BTech pass out of HBTU Kanpur last year was INR 7,50,000.

The chart below shows the statistics of seat intake of HBTU for different specializations.

HBTU Kanpur BTech Seat Intake

Source: Official HBTU Website

Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology

Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT), Kanpur is ranked number 119 by Outlook India magazine among all the top BTech colleges in India.

  • The institute provides the BTech degree in five specializations, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
  • The annual fee for all the BTech courses is INR 1,10,000. BTech admissions in PSIT Kanpur have been subjected to scores in JEE Main or UPSEE exam.
  • Another requirement to take admission in B.Tech from PSIT is at least 60% marks in 10+2 from a recognized board.
  • After fulfilling the above requirements, students have to undergo an aptitude test of 30 minutes to check their eligibility for the respective stream.
  • PSIT offers an average placement package of INR 4,00,000 to the students.

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur: Entrance Exam Wise

An undergraduate engineering degree is considered one of the most prestigious degrees in India. Various entrance exams are conducted in India for admissions to various colleges in different streams of BTech. Listed below are some of the top BTech colleges in Kanpur according to the entrance exam score they accept.

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur: Accepting JEE Main Score

The joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a national-level exam conducted by all the IITs for admission to BTech.

  • To appear in JEE, one has to clear 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM) as compulsory subjects.
  • Almost every engineering college accepts the JEE Main score and provides admissions to aspiring students.
  • However, IITs only accept the student’s JEE Advanced score.

Some of the top BTech colleges in Kanpur accepting JEE Main scores are:

  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
  • Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT Kanpur)
  • Harcourt Butler Technological university (HBTU Kanpur)
  • Kanpur Institute of Technology (KIT Kanpur)

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur: Accepting UPSEE Score

Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.

  • About 262 colleges throughout Uttar Pradesh accept UPSEE scores for admission.
  • There are 20 colleges on the list of UPTU colleges in Kanpur.

Some of the top BTech colleges in Kanpur accepting UPSEE scores are:

  • Harcourt Butler Technological University (HBTU)
  • University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET)
  • Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT)
  • Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped

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Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur: Placement Wise

Placement is a factor that all of the students are most concerned about. The top BTech colleges in Kanpur according to their placement records are shown in the chart below.

Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur Placements

Source: Official Institute Website

IIT Kanpur offers the best placement package to students. Also, check the top BTech colleges in Kanpur specialization-wise as it also matters a lot. Often CSE branch students get the highest placement packages.

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Top BTech Colleges in Kanpur: FAQs

Ques. Which is the best BTech College in Kanpur?

Ans. The topmost college to pursue BTech in Kanpur is the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) in the terms of placements, infrastructure, college reputation, and curriculum.

Ques. How can one take admitted to IIT Kanpur?

Ans. To take admission to IIT Kanpur, one has to first appear in JEE Main and clear the cut-off decided by the IITs and then clear the JEE Advanced exam. The selection is not confirmed even if you clear the JEE Advanced exam.

Ques. Is UPSEE accepted by IIT Kanpur?

Ans. No, IIT Kanpur only accepts JEE Advanced scores for BTech admissions.

Ques. Can I take admitted to Harcourt Butler Technological University through UPSEE?

Ans. Yes, HBTU accepts UPSEE, as well as JEE mains scores. One can choose to appear in any of the two exams to take admission.

Ques. What is the cost of attending IIT Kanpur?

Ans. The average annual fee of IIT Kanpur (including all charges) is INR 2,14,050.

Ques. Does IIT Kanpur provide a BTech degree in CSE?

Ans. Yes, IIT Kanpur provides a B.Tech degree in Computer Science Engineering.

Ques. What are some top B.Tech colleges in Kanpur providing a degree in CSE?

Ans. Some of the top BTech collegesprovideg B.Tech(CSE) are:

  • IIT Kanpur
  • HBTU Kanpur
  • PSIT Kanpur

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#1
2,29,200BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.9 / 10
Based on 34 User
Reviews
#3rd/35 in India 2023
#2
1,35,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
7.9 / 10
Based on 70 User
Reviews
#19th/35 in India 2023
#3

Rama University, Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
1,25,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees------
#4

Kanpur Institute of Technology - [KIT], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
55,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
6.7 / 10
Based on 9 User
Reviews
#191th/246 in India 2023
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#5

Axis Colleges, Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
1,07,050BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.7 / 10
Based on 2 User
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#6
83,643BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
6.9 / 10
Based on 7 User
Reviews
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#7
5,40,000BE/B.Tech- total fees--
8.6 / 10
Based on 31 User
Reviews
#70th/238 in India 2022
#8

Maharana Pratap Engineering College - [MPEC], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
1,05,450BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.7 / 10
Based on 6 User
Reviews
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#9

Allenhouse Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
60,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8 / 10
Based on 4 User
Reviews
#162th/170 in India 2023
#10

Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute - [UPTTI], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
1,03,900BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
6.8 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
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#11
--BE/B.Tech------
#12

Krishna Group of Institutions, Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
65,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.3 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
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#13

Bhabha Institute of Technology - [BIT], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
8,62,000BE/B.Tech- total fees------
#14

Prabhat Engineering College - [PEC], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
55,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees------
#15

Apollo Institute of Technology - [AIT], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
80,500BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees------
#16

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped - [AITH], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
71,465BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
6.8 / 10
Based on 3 User
Reviews
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#17

Vision Institute of Technology [VIT], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
81,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees----
#18

Dr. Virendra Swarup Group of Institutions - [VSGOI], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
2,20,000BE/B.Tech- total fees₹ 4,80,000Average Package₹ 9,60,000Highest Package
3.8 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#19
65,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees----
#20
2,20,000BE/B.Tech- total fees--
8.6 / 10
Based on 2 User
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#21

AXIS Institute of Technology and Management - [AITM], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
1,07,050BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees₹ 3,20,000Average Package₹ 13,20,000Highest Package
8.3 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#120th/218 in India 2021
#22

Naraina College of Engineering and Technology - [NCET], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
2,20,000BE/B.Tech- total fees----
#23

Naraina Vidya Peeth Engineering & Management Institute - [NVPEMI], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
2,20,000BE/B.Tech- total fees----
#24

Indus Institute of Technology and Management - [IITM], Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 
75,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
5.7 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
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#25
3,40,000BE/B.Tech- total fees------
#26
1,00,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees----#119th/200 in India 2022
#27
55,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees------
#28
1,35,500BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
4.3 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
#166th/300 in India 2020
CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#29
1,35,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees------
#30
58,150BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
6.1 / 10
Based on 3 User
Reviews
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