IIT-Kanpur
IIT-Kanpur’s Design Programme offers training for students to synthesize technology and aesthetics in the service of human-needs. The programme encourages creativity, innovation, craftsmanship, and personal expression leading to evolution of products and services in the field of engineering, design, and visual communications. Being an interdisciplinary programme, design students are encouraged to take courses outside the gamut of design as well. IIT Kanpur provides a broad-spectrum of courses and infrastructure in intense academic environment to build-in the students’ adequate knowledge and make them stand tall in their professional and academic career.
IIT-Kanpur
IIT-Kanpur’s Design Programme offers training for students to synthesize technology and aesthetics in the service of human-needs. The programme encourages creativity, innovation, craftsmanship, and personal expression leading to evolution of products and services in the field of engineering, design, and visual communications. Being an interdisciplinary programme, design students are encouraged to take courses outside the gamut of design as well. IIT Kanpur provides a broad-spectrum of courses and infrastructure in intense academic environment to build-in the students’ adequate knowledge and make them stand tall in their professional and academic career.
Application & Admission Process
What is the Admission Process ?
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What are the Important dates of Admission Process ?
Relevant dates of the admission process are as follows :
| Sr. No. | Key Activity | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Online Registration Start Date | October 9, 2019 |
| 2. | Online Registration End Date (with regular fee) | November 9, 2019 |
| 3. | Online Registration End Date (with late fee) | November 16, 2019 |
| 4. | Exam Date | January 18, 2020, 10:00 to 13:00 |
| 5. | Results | March 4, 2020 |
Visit this link for updated information on important dates
How can I apply ? What are the application fees ?
Applications are accepted online. Forms are available at the IIT Kanpur’s website ( https://www.iitk.ac.in/ )
What is the Entrance Exam Pattern ? Are any Sample Papers available ?
The Paper Pattern for UCEED is as follows :
Duration: 3-hours
The question paper will contain 100 questions distributed among the following six broad topics :
- Visualization and spatial ability,
- Observation and design sensitivity,
- Environmental and social awareness,
- Analytical and logical reasoning,
- Language and creativity
- Design thinking and problem -solving.
The question paper will consist of three sections :
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
*There is also negative marking for wrong answers for NAT and MCQ.
UCEED Sample Paper :
https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2020/downloads/UCEED.2019.Question.Paper.pdf
CEED Sample Paper :
What skills and aptitudes are they testing for ?
IIT-Kanpur tests the students for overall high levels of :
- Creativity
- Maturity
- Intellectual Ability
Which cities is the Entrance Exam held in ?
Examination centres for CEED 2018 are mentioned below :
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- New Delhi
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Kolkata
- Roorkee
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Patna
- Pune
- Raipur
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Thrissur
- Visakhapatnam
General Information
Name of the Institute
Indian Institue of Technology (IIT-Kanpur)
What was the Year of Establishment ?
Which University are they affiliated to ?
Which Campuses do they have ?
What Programs are offered?
The Institute offers two programmes in Design, namely :
- Masters in Design (M.Des), and
- PhD in Design
Please visit their website (https://www.iitk.ac.in/design/) for updated details on seat availability
What is the Eligibility Criteria to apply for programs at the Institute ?
Eligibility Criteria :
| Programmes | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| M.Des | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science (4 year program), Design or Architecture with minimum specified marks/CPI |
| Ph.D (Des) |
A master’s degree in engineering/design with the specified marks/CPI The following candidates may also be considered :
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What are the Fees for different Programs ?
The semester-wise fee structure is as follows :
| Batch type | Hall residents | Day scholars | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen | SC/ST | SC/ST | Gen | SC/ST | SC/ST | |
| Regular | 29,317 | 24,317 | 23,067 | 16,642 | 11,642 | 11,642 |
| Part-time/Sponsored | 49,317 | 49,317 | 49,317 | 36,642 | 36,642 | 36,642 |
(Note: All amounts are in INR)
Is there any Reservation in Seats ? If so, what is the split ?
Reservation of Seats is available for SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy layer) and PwD categories.
Does the campus have Residential facility ?
Average hostel fees are around Rs. 24,850 p.a.
Does the Institute have any International Affiliations ?
The institute has the following international affiliations :.
- One of the major participating Global Initiative for Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs internationally
- 84 International MoUs with reputed institution all over the globe
What are the Highlights of Infrastructure/facilities at the campus ?
Highlights of infrastructure at IIT-Kanpur are as follows :
- Advanced Computer Human Interaction Lab
- 4i-Lab
- Digital Media CINTIQ Lab
- Tinkering laboratory
- Materials and Crafting Studio
- Media Technology Centre
- Rapid Prototyping Lab
What are the Highlights of the School’s Pedagogy & Teaching Methods ?
Highlights of IIT-Kanpur’s Pedagogy & Teaching Methods are as follows :
- IIT-Kanpur is a research-oriented institute and, undertakes hundreds of sponsored research projects from leading institutions and organizations
- They Organize various curriculum relevant workshops, seminars, conferences, conventions, guest lectures and short courses periodically
Are there any Scholarships & Student Loans available ?
Details of the available scholarships are as follows :
| Courses | Time Period (upto) | Forms of assistance |
|---|---|---|
| M.Des | 2 years |
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| Ph.D in Design | 5 years |
Industry & Job Market
What are the Highlights of Industry Interaction ?
Following are the highlights of IIT-Kanpur’s interaction with the relevant industries :
It has an established Innovation and Incubation center that provides comprehensive support to 53+ in-house entrepreneurship projects like :
- Curadev
- Aarsh
- Orane Labs
- Geokno
What are the Highlights of Placement for recent years ?
IIT Kanpur Brochure 2019 – Click here
Highlights of Placement for recent years are as follows :
| Placement Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Recent Recruiters |
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