About Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, commonly known as IIT Kanpur, is a public technical and research institution located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh and recognised as an Institute of National Importance.
Its Department of Aerospace Engineering provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education across aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion, structures, aeroelasticity and computational aerospace engineering.
Undergraduate admission to Aerospace Engineering is through JEE Advanced. Eligible students may later pursue a B.Tech–M.Tech dual-degree pathway subject to institute requirements.
At postgraduate level, IIT Kanpur offers M.Tech Aerospace Engineering, MS by Research and doctoral research programmes. It also offers an M.Tech in Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering.
The institute’s broader academic ecosystem includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, sustainable energy, intelligent systems, space and planetary sciences and management sciences.
Applicants should verify current GATE requirements, qualifying degrees, department-specific selection procedures and application windows from the official admissions portal.
Ranking Information
IIT Kanpur is consistently recognised among India’s leading engineering and research institutions. Specific ranking positions should be verified annually against the latest official ranking source.
Accreditation
IIT Kanpur is an Institute of National Importance established under India’s IIT framework. Programme-specific professional recognition should be checked where applicable.

