The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has extended the application deadline for admission to its online postgraduate programmes for the September 2026 academic session. Interested candidates can now submit their applications through the official admission portal.According to the revised schedule, candidates applying through the IIT Kanpur Online Entrance Test can submit their applications till July 1, 2026. Those who are exempted from the entrance test can apply until July 10, 2026.
Revised application dates
Here’s a look at the revised dates:
- Last date for candidates applying through the
IIT Kanpur Online Entrance Test: July 1, 2026 - Last date for candidates exempted from the entrance test: July 10, 2026
Programmes offered
IIT Kanpur is offering admission to the following online postgraduate programmes for the September 2026 batch:
- Master of Technology (MTech)
- RF Engineering
- Smart Grid Technology
- Microelectronics and Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)
- Sustainable Energy Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Wireless Networks and Machine Learning (Win-ML)
- Construction Engineering and Project Management
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Economics and Data Analytics
- Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma)
- Cyber Security
The programmes are designed for both fresh graduates and working professionals who want to improve their skills or build a career in technology and management.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for the online MTech programmes must have a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 55 per cent marks.Admission will be offered through either:
- The IIT Kanpur Online Entrance Test, or
- A valid score in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED), Common Admission Test (CAT), Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM), Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Candidates with valid scores in these national-level examinations may be exempted from the IIT Kanpur Online Entrance Test and can apply until July 10, 2026.
Application fee
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 5,000 while submitting the application form. The payment must be made online.
How to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official online admission portal.
- Select the online postgraduate programme you want to apply for.
- Register using your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with the required personal and academic details.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review all the details carefully and submit the application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the revised deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
