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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Kanpur · Uttar Pradesh est. 1959

A research-heavy IIT with India's first computer science programme.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

About Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

IIT Kanpur was set up in 1959 with assistance from a consortium of nine US universities. It pioneered computer science education in India and remains known for deep research, the SIIC incubator, and a tight-knit alumni network.

Highlights

  • India's first CS programme
  • Strong research culture
  • SIIC incubator
  • Active alumni network