IIT Kanpur Launches Online M.Tech, M.Sc. & PG Diploma Programs — Check Eligibility & Exemptions

Learners will have the opportunity to continue working while pursuing higher education and receive Senate-approved degrees and diplomas from IIT Kanpur.

IIT Kanpur Launches Online Programs

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has announced admissions to its newly launched master's-level online M.Tech, M.Sc, and Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma) courses for working professionals.

Professor Vimal Kumar, in-charge of the Office of Outreach Activities, shared this information, saying that IIT Kanpur's new online M.Tech, M.Sc, and PG Diploma programs combine the flexibility of digital education with the academic rigor of IIT Kanpur, preparing students for leadership in technology, economics, and emerging fields.

He further added, "Whether you are a professional, a graduate, or a lifelong learner, these programs offer an opportunity to expand your expertise, hone your skills, and make a meaningful impact."

The IIT Kanpur release said: “These programmes are designed to prepare learners to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world and make meaningful contributions to national and global progress.”

The newly announced programs include M.Tech (online) in Wireless Networks and Machine Learning, Radio Frequency Engineering, Microelectronics, and VLSI; M.Sc. (online) in Economics and Data Analytics; and PG Diploma (online) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber ​​Security, and Renewable Energy Technologies.

To be eligible for admission to IIT Kanpur's new online programs, applicants must have a minimum of 5.5 or 55% marks in their qualifying degree. Admission will be either through valid national-level exam scores (GATE/JAM/CEED/CAT/GRE/GMAT) as per department-specific cut-off marks, or through IIT Kanpur's online entrance exam.

Departments may also impose additional requirements such as relevant academic background, core curriculum, professional or research experience, CPI threshold, or an additional exam and/or interview.

Exemption from the online exam applies to professionals with more than five years of relevant experience and professionals designated or sponsored by government or defense organizations.

Learners will receive flexible learning options, M.Tech/M.Sc. (2-4 years) and PG Diploma (1-2 years), practical guidance, and live sessions with IIT Kanpur faculty members. They will have the opportunity to continue working while pursuing higher education and receive Senate-approved degrees and diplomas at the IIT Kanpur Convocation.

Applications open October 5, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit online.iitk.ac.in.