Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is a public institute of technology 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.
Official seal of IIT Kanpur
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| Motto | तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय |
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Motto in English
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From darkness, lead me to light |
| Type | Public Institute of technology |
| Established | 1959 |
| Chairman | K Radhakrishnan |
| Director | Abhay Karandikar |
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Academic staff
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447 |
| Students | 6,416 |
| Undergraduates | 3,686 |
| Postgraduates | 1,341 |
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Doctoral students
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1,389 |
| Location |
Kalyanpur, Uttar Pradesh
, India
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| Campus | Urban, 1,000 acres (400 ha) |
| Colours | Blue & silver |
| Nickname | IITians, Kanpur-IITians |
| Website | iitk.ac.in |