IIT Kanpur
| Motto | Sanskrit: Tamaso mā jyotirgamaya |
|---|---|
Motto in English | From darkness, lead me to light |
| Type | Public Institute of technology |
| Established | 1959 |
| Chairman | Dr. Koppillil Radhakrishnan |
| Director | Manindra Agrawal |
Academic staff | 655 |
| Students | 8,346 |
| Undergraduates | 4,410 |
| Postgraduates | 1,808 |
| 2,128 | |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban, 1,000 acres (400 ha) |
| Colours | Blue & silver |
| Nickname | IITians, Kanpur-IITians |
| Website | iitk.ac.in |
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT- Kanpur or IIT-K) is a public institute of technology located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. As an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), it was declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act.
IIT Kanpur has been occasionally ranked among the best academic institutions in India. As of January 2025, at least 17 Padma Shri, 4 Padma Bhushan, 1 Padma Vibhushan, and 33 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize recipients have been affiliated with IIT Kanpur as alumni or faculty members.