Admission to BTech-BS Programmes through Olympiads at IIT Kanpur

05 Nov, 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will offer admission to its Bachelor of Technology (BTech) and Bachelor of Science (BS) programs through the Olympiad. Starting from the academic year 2025-26, the initiative aims to recognize top talent in science and mathematics by providing direct admission opportunities to students who demonstrate excellence in international Olympiads. This blog post provides all the important information about the list of departments to which admission will be offered, the admission process, eligibility criteria, and selection procedures.

Applications Open	1st week of March	Application call for Olympiad-based admissions begins.
Applications Close	4th week of March	Last date to apply.
Review & Exam	3rd week of April – 1st week of May	Departments review applications and conduct the exam.
Selection Completed	3rd week of May	Final selection process finishes, including interviews if any.
List Sent to Institute	4th week of May	Departments send selected candidates list to Institute.
First Offers Sent	2nd week of June	Institute sends first round of admission offers.
Last Round Ends	7 days before JoSAA Counseling	All admission rounds completed before JoSAA Counseling starts.
Final Offer Dates Announced	After JoSAA dates confirmed	Final offer dates are set after JoSAA schedule is known.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for admission through the Olympiad route at IIT Kanpur, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Age Limit: Candidates should meet the age requirements set for the corresponding year’s JEE (Advanced) examination.

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have appeared in the Class XII examination (or equivalent) for the first time either in the admission year or the previous year, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.

Academic Performance: Candidates should have secured first-class marks in the qualifying exam.

Previous IIT Admission Status: Candidates should not have previously secured admission to any IIT through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) in the previous academic year.

Admission Status Post-Cancellation: If a candidate’s IIT admission was canceled for any reason, they are ineligible to reapply through this Olympiad route.

Olympiad Participation: The candidate must have attended the International Olympiad Training Camp in a relevant discipline recognized by the respective department at IIT Kanpur.

Participating Departments and Seat Allocation

The Olympiad-based admission will be available in five departments, with specific Olympiads being considered for eligibility. Below are the details:

Department	Seats	Eligible Olympiads	Remarks
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering	2	Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics	One seat each will be allocated through the Mathematical and Biology/Physics/Chemistry Olympiads. Candidates with higher ranks will be prioritized.
Computer Science & Engineering	6	Mathematics, Informatics	Three seats each will be allocated through the Mathematics and Informatics Olympiads. Candidates with ranks in both will be admitted through their higher-ranked Olympiad.
Chemistry	2	Chemistry	Candidates from the Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO) training camp are eligible.
Economic Sciences	3	Mathematics	Candidates from Mathematics Olympiad training camps (INMO/IMO) are eligible.
Mathematics & Statistics	4	Mathematics	Two seats each for Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Scientific Computing and Statistics & Data Science. Eligible candidates must have attended the IMOTC camp.

IIT Kanpur is offering a new pathway for students to join BTech and BS programs through Olympiad achievements. This process involves applying in March, going through a selection exam, and potentially an interview. Successful candidates will receive offers starting in June, and all admissions will be finalized before JoSAA counseling begins. This is a unique opportunity for Olympiad participants to join one of India’s top engineering institutions directly through their exceptional achievements. For more details, students should keep an eye on official announcements from IIT Kanpur and prepare for the submission and examination processes accordingly.

Official Notification for Admission to BTech-BS programmes through Olympiads at IIT Kanpur

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