When did IIT Kanpur start?
1959
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur/Founded
IIT Kanpur came into existence on November 2, 1959 through the registration of a society in New Delhi. Professor P. K. Kelkar, the founding director, took charge on December 14, 1959 and the first batch of B. Tech.
Who is the chairman of IIT Kanpur?
K. Radhakrishnan
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur/Chairpersons
Who is the owner of IIT?
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are autonomous public technical universities located across India. It is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Do all NIT students get job?
Data available from the training and placement cell revealed that the institute has so far achieved an overall 81 per cent placement. About 80 companies have so far participated in the placement process recruiting students from various streams of engineering.
What is the history of Kanpur Institute of Technology?
It was declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act . Established in 1959 as one of the first Indian Institutes of Technology, the institute was created with the assistance of a consortium of nine US research universities as part of the Kanpur Indo-American Programme (KIAP).
What is the full form of IIT Kanpur?
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur ( IIT Kanpur) is a public technical and research university located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act .
How much does it cost to rent a helicopter at IIT Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur is the first academic institution in the country to provide such a service. The estimated charges are Rs. 6000 (US$100) per person. If anyone would like to avail the facility he/she have to contact Student Placement Office (SPO) at IIT Kanpur, since the helicopter service is subject to availability of chopper rights.
How to reach IIT Kanpur from Lucknow Airport?
In its initial run the service connects IIT Kanpur to Lucknow, but it is planned to later extend it to New Delhi. Currently there are two flights daily to and from Lucknow Airport with a duration of 25 minutes.