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Annual Giving

Annual Giving gives us an opportunity to come together as a community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, faculty, and the community of the institute. read more ...


Lalit Beniwal Memorial Fund

With a heavy heart, we come together as a community to address the profound loss of Lalit Kumar Beniwal, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, class of 2019, who left for heavenly abode on February 18th, 2024. read more ...

133.6%
1337 Contributors raised Rs. 1,33,57,545 of Goal Amount Rs. 1,00,00,000
 No of Contributors 43
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 No of Pledges 80 Pledge Now

Class of 1974 Legacy Fund

IIT Kanpur has experienced remarkable expansion in recent times, particularly in its student enrollment. Since 1965, the undergraduate population has surged from 1,200 to over 5000, while postgraduate numbers. read more ...


 No of Contributors 48
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Class Fund 1998

The Class of 1998 has initiated a campaign to contribute to IIT Kanpur's ongoing growth and its visionary plans for the future. Their objective is to raise funds to support the critical needs of the institute


P.T. Narasimhan Fund for Performing Arts

Professor Narasimhan was affectionately known as PTN to his many colleagues and students. He joined IIT Kanpur as a faculty and over the next twenty-five years read more ...

47.4%
1 Contributors raised Rs. 71,11,431 of Goal Amount Rs. 1,50,00,000

V Srinivasan Memorial Fund

Venkateswaran Srinivasan, an exceptional individual whose brilliance and dedication left an indelible mark on the realms of education and technology, departed from us in Chennai on the 24th of November 2023. An esteemed alumnus of IIT Kanpur's Electrical Engineering Department (Class of 1990). read more ...

 No of Contributors 29
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Scholarship-67

As alumni of IIT Kanpur, we cherish the bonds forged during our time together and seek to perpetuate the spirit of camaraderie and excellence that defined our era. read more ...

IITKontribute

IITKontribute is a senior class gift program which provides an excellent opportunity for the graduating batch students and our esteemed alumni to actively participate in the development and the excellence of their alma mater. read more ...

Class of 1991(Batch-1987)-30th year reunion Legacy project @ IIT Kanpur

A Legacy Project is a project adopted by the batch celebrating its Golden Jubilee Reunion, for the betterment of the Institute and of the people associated with it. It is a way of honouring your alma mater and to create a lasting legacy in remembrance of your years at IIT Kanpur. read more ...



Class of 1983 – 40th year reunion Legacy project @ IIT Kanpur

The Class of 1983 has always supported many initiatives at IIT Kanpur over the years. Keeping up with their philanthropic gesture, the institute is proud to announce the Class of 1983 batch fund supported for the construction of additional blocks in Hall of residence 3. read more ...



Class of 1996-Silver Jubilee Legacy Project

A Legacy Project is adopted by the batch celebrating its Silver Jubilee Reunion milestone. This project is to support the Institute in its endeavour in becoming one of the leading global institutes and also to support initiatives for the welfare of the people associated with it. read more ...





Class of 1970 Initiative: Donate to Gym Expansion & Upgrade

In recent years, IITK has seen exponential growth in the student population. The undergraduate count has grown from 1,200 back in 1965 to over 4,000 today, and post graduates have grown from a few hundred to over 3,000. read more ...



Prof. N. Sathyamurthy Endowment Lecture Series

Professor N. Sathyamurthy completed his M.Sc. from Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India (1972) and his Ph.D from Oklahoma State University, USA (1975). read more ...

66.4%
88 Contributors raised Rs. 16,59,031 of Goal Amount Rs. 25,00,000





Distinguished Lecture Series

Distinguished lectures series are aimed at inviting brilliant speakers for delivering stimulating lectures on intriguing topics that are of interest to general audience as well. Presently, the institute hosts around 16 of such lecture series. read more ...



Faculty Recruitment Fund

To stay at the pinnacle of teaching and research, attracting young talent from across the globe is crucial. In the past this has been done by providing new faculty with grants/fellowships to boost their research and reward them for their achievements read more ...

Campus School

Campus School, established in the year 1964, emphasizes on 'learning by doing'. The school has a well-balanced curriculum based on CBSE pattern. The management of the school believes in continuous evaluation of students' growth and development spread over the entire academic session. read more ...

 No of Contributors 31


Shiksha Sopan

Shiksha Sopan is a non-governmental organization (NGO) whose purpose is to impart value- based education to economically weaker section of the society. read more ...

 No of Contributors 53


Prayas

PRAYAS is an endeavor of IITK students, mainly focussed on providing education to the marginalized kids in and around IITK campus. read more ...

 No of Contributors 151


Opportunity School

The opportunity school is a community school catering to provide education from classes I to VIII to all underprivileged children in and around IIT Kanpur campus. read more ...

 No of Contributors 353


Kislaya school

Kislaya' is a non-profit making enterprise for the service of the children. Kislaya school is a pre primary school for the campus kids of age group 3 years to 5 years. read more ...

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Swami Vivekananda Vidyalaya

Vivekananda Samiti has conducted several activities which include community services like literacy camps and health camps for the underprivileged children in and around the campus. read more ...

 No of Contributors 16

 Scholarships

Student scholarships are aimed at motivating students to excel in their academic endeavors and also at providing financial assistance to the meritorious and needy students. read more ...



 Dr Rajendra Rathore Seminar and Scholarship Fund

Dr. Rajendra (Raj) Rathore, Pfletschinger Habermann Professor of Organic Chemistry, departed this world on February 16, 2018, after a short but strenuous battle with pulmonary disease. Dr. Rathore was a simple person who made his way into the hearts of everyone who knew him. read more ...



 Student Award / Medal / Prize

The IIT Kanpur recognizes and promotes excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities through institution and award of various types of students awards, prizes, and medals. read more ...

Maintenance & Upgradation Hall of Residence II

The Hall of Residence No. II for boys was constructed in year 1962-64. read more ...

2.9%
25 Contributors raised Rs. 6,12,146 of Goal Amount Rs. 2,10,00,000


Maintenance & Upgradation Hall of Residence III

The Hall of Residence No. III for boys was constructed in year 1962-64. read more ...

3.8%
27 Contributors raised Rs. 7,26,364 of Goal Amount Rs. 1,90,00,000


Hall of Residence XIV

Each block shall have the single and double occupancy rooms with common toilets. Single occupancy is about 10.3 Sqm carpet area and double occupancy room is about 15 Sqm carpet area The rooms are proposed to be air-conditioned during night (Non-teaching hours). read more ...

0.4%
7 Contributors raised Rs. 86,585 of Goal Amount Rs. 2,10,00,000


Upgradation & Maintenance of P K Kellkar Library

“…it still has, deep inside, vitality and the spirit of adventure”- Prof. Kelkar, 1981 read more ...

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0 Contributors raised Rs. 0 of Goal Amount Rs. 2,10,00,000

Alumni Class Fund


Batches of IITK have been very generous and have always kept the tradition of giving back alive

Class of 1965 (Pioneer Batch)

  • Opportunity School *
  • PBCEC
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Class of 1966

  • Furnishing of Auditorium of IIT Kanpur
  • Decent seating Arrangement
  • The Audio Visual Facilites.
  • Alumni Association activiies
  • Mid Day Meal
  • 1966 Opportunity School Scholarship
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Class of 1967

  • Park 67
  • Batra Gold Medal
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Class of 1968

  • Faculty Lounge
  • Opportunity School
  • Student Scholarships
  • Research Awards

Class of 1969

  • 69-80 Outreach Building
  • student scholarships
  • faculty award
  • Joy Gill Endowment for BSBE Dept
  • Faculty Chairs
  • Chemical Engineering Department Funds
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Class of 1970

  • Fund for Gym Expansion and Upgrade
  • Three young faculty fellowship
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Class of 1971

  • Combined Scholarship Scheme for UG Students


Class of 1972

  • Opportunity School
  • 1972 Golden Jubilee Legacy Project
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Class of 1973

  • 1973 Class Fund
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Class of 1974

  • Central Computing facilities in Hall-3
  • Strengthening Alumni Relations
  • Combined Scholarship for UG Students
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Class of 1975

  • Combined Scholarship Scheme for UG Students
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Class of 1976

  • Tinkering Lab

Class of 1977

  • SURGE program

Class of 1978

  • Combined Scholarship Scheme for UG Students

Class of 1979

  • Two Young Faculty Research Fellowship
  • Maintenance of IITK Library Fountain
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Class of 1980

  • 69-80 Outreach Building
  • SURGE Programme
  • pledge: young faculty fellowship
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Class of 1981

  • Strengthening of Counselling Service
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Class of 1982

  • Two Young Faculty Research Fellowships
  • One UG Scholarship

Class of 1983

  • PRIME Entrepreneurship Program at IIT Kanpur

Class of 1984

  • Class of 1984 Fund


Class of 1985

  • Student Scholarships
  • Student Award
  • Annual Gift Program
  • various social initiatives
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Class of 1986

  • 82 Batch Mate Fund
  • Young Faculty Research Fellowships
  • Tinkering Lab
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Class of 1987

  • Towards Prosoc start up seed funding

Class of 1988

  • Jayesh Memorial Award
  • Sandeep & vinita Agarwal Scholarship
  • naming of squash court
  • research branding
  • Alumni Association
  • Tinkering Lab
  • Vivekanand Samiti
  • Opp School
  • Travel Support
  • Prayas
  • Student Emergency
  • Center for Soft skill
  • Mess Workers Pension Fund
  • Noida Extension Center
  • Photo Club



Class of 1989

  • Student reading at lecture hall complex
  • Faculty Award for enhanced learning

Class of 1990

  • Lighting arrangement of Institute Auditorium
  • Student Scholarships
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Class of 1995

  • Pledge: IIT Kanpur PK Kelkar Library Fountain Renovation
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Class of 1996

  • Silver Jubilee Fund

Class of 1997

  • Young Faculty Research Fellowship


Class of 1998

Departmental Fund


Department of Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Established in 1964, Aerospace Engineering department is a premier teaching and research centre today. The department is engaged in engineering science instruction, in-flight laboratory work, aerodynamic testing, and indigenous design and fabrication of advanced facilities and instruments.


Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE)

The department is engaged in cutting-edge research and training in basic biology, biomedical and bioengineering fields. Its aim is to produce quality professionals in modern biology and allied fields who will engage in addressing country’s challenges by advancing the discovery in biology and applying the knowledge that can help to improve the quality of life of the citizens.


Center for Lasers and Photonics - CELP

The center Lasers and Photonics (CELP) is an interdisciplinary center of excellence that combines cutting-edge technology from engineering and theoretical advances in science to create new horizons in the field of photonics science and engineering.


Department of Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur ranks among the best of the nation and commands very high level of respect both nationally and internationally. Our department has been built over the years by faculty members, who have always been exceptionally hard-working, highly dedicated to research and committed to provide cutting edge knowledge and rigorous training to their students. Read more


Department of Chemistry(CHM)

The Department of Chemistry is one of the premier departments in the country today. Its strength has been and continues to be excellence in research and teaching. The students getting trained in the Integrated M.Sc. programme have a unique background of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Technical Arts, and Electronics, in addition to Chemistry.


Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur is producing since 1961, high quality technical manpower needed by industry, R&D organizations, and academic institutions.The Department offers B. Tech., B. Tech. - M. Tech. Dual degree in Civil Engineering, and M.Tech degree in Civil Engineering with six specializations, i.e., Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geoinformatics, and Engineering Geosciences.


Department of Computer Science Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) was the first department in India to start Computer Science education. It started in August 1963 with an IBM 1620 system - a novelty then, even in many North American and European universities.


Department of Cognitive Science(CGS)

Cognitive Science is the study of the mind - how it comes to be, what it is, and what it does. Researchers and practitioners in cognitive science come from a variety of conventional academic disciplines.


Department of Design Program

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.


Department of Electrical Engineering

Welcome to the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at IIT Kanpur. The EE department is one of the oldest departments at IIT Kanpur. It was one of the first five departments with which IIT Kanpur started in 1960.


Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences at IIT Kanpur focuses on the study of the Earth, encompassing its evolution and internal dynamics, its surface processes, emphasizing natural and human-induced transformations of the terrestrial environment vis-a-vis sustainable development, given the biggest problem we face in terms of rapidly increasing population


Department of Economics Sciences

The Department of Economic Sciences has 15 permanent faculty members with research and teaching interests that cover a broad range of fields.


Department of Environment Engineering & Management

The Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM) Programme at the Department of Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and well recognized academic programmes in environmental management in the country and abroad.


Department of Humanities & Social Sciences

In the era when the Indian Institutes of Technology were founded as centres of excellence, IIT Kanpur took the lead in humanities and social sciences education both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels by integrating these discourses into the engineering curriculum.


Department of Industrial & Management Engineering (IME)

The Department of Industrial & Management Engineering (IME) at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), INDIA was established with the aim of synergizing technology with management in a comprehensive manner so that the knowledge gained may be used for the benefit.


Department of Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science & Engineering, earlier Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Kanpur was established in 1960.


Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The Mathematics and Statistics department shares the vision of the institute of achieving excellence in teaching and research. It has always striven to succeed in this endeavor. Over the years, it has evolved as one of the premier departments in the country providing excellent teaching and research in Mathematical Sciences, including Statistics.


Department of Mechanical Engineering

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur. We started our journey in the year of 1960. Over the last six decades, we have grown our expertise and competence in the core Mechanical Engineering curriculum and research.


Lalit Beniwal Memorial Fund

With a heavy heart, we come together as a community to address the profound loss of Lalit Kumar Beniwal, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, class of 2019, who left for heavenly abode on February 18th, 2024.Lalit's life story has been that of immense courage and sacrifice. His commitment to justice and integrity was unwavering, as evidenced by his brave stance against corruption, which unfortunately led to his untimely demise. read more ...

133.6%
1337 Contributors raised Rs. 1,33,57,545 of Goal Amount Rs. 1,00,00,000


Kavindra Kumar Chaturvedi Memorial Fund

Kavindra Kumar Chaturvedi (Enrolled in PhD/2019) was a passionate, hardworking, poetic, and pleasing person who was always ready to extend help to his friends, family, and the underprivileged. He used to continuously strive for betterment and progress read more ...

26.1%
73 Contributors raised Rs. 3,91,906 of Goal Amount Rs. 15,00,000


Sanjeev Shukla Memorial Fund

Sanjeev Shukla (BT/MME/1989, MT/MME/1994) passed away on April 24th, 2021 in Bokaro, Jharkhand. His sudden departure has left us shocked and deeply saddened. read more ...

92.7%
156 Contributors raised Rs. 37,06,405 of Goal Amount Rs. 40,00,000


Ashok Kumar Memorial Fund

Ashok Kumar (BT/CE/2007) was one of the calmest people one would come across. His infectious smile and gentle talk could soothe every stressful situation. read more ...

14.5%
87 Contributors raised Rs. 7,24,230 of Goal Amount Rs. 50,00,000


Dharmender Srivastava Memorial Fund

It is with great sadness we inform you of sudden demise of Mr. Dharmender Srivastava (our beloved Dharmendra-ji), on 31st August, 2020, due to brain hemorrhage. read more ...

38.8%
114 Contributors raised Rs. 3,87,561 of Goal Amount Rs. 10,00,000


Ankit Rathore Memorial Fund

Ankit Rathore (BT/ME/2007) was a very passionate and entrepreneurial personality. He was a person striving for improvement in every field of life. Ankit was born and brought up in Agra. He completed his schooling from St. Francis School and Holy Public School, in Agra. In IIT Kanpur, he was always active in campus activities from starting itself. read more ...

71.9%
164 Contributors raised Rs. 35,93,600 of Goal Amount Rs. 50,00,000


Anand Gupta Memorial Fund

Anand Prasad Gupta (BT/CE/1989-93) was a wonderful person who always loved to spread happiness with people around him. You could not have a dull moment when he was around. He was a great human being, immensely spontaneous, intensely funny and an amazing friend to so many of us. The time he spent at IIT Kanpur was one of the most precious moments he had. read more ...

97.9%
152 Contributors raised Rs. 44,05,249 of Goal Amount Rs. 45,00,000


Avijit Lal Memorial Fund

An illustrious IITian, a loyal & trustworthy friend, a gentle and compassionate human being – all epithets which accurately describe Avijit Lal(BT/MME/2002), who is no more amongst us and whose memory we are seeking to perpetuate. read more ...

73.9%
13 Contributors raised Rs. 27,70,844 of Goal Amount Rs. 37,50,000

Annual Giving

Annual Giving gives us an opportunity to come together as a community and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, faculty, and the community of the institute. read more ...

Support for the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology at IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur has a long history of successfully attempting innovative approaches, technology, and projects impacting society at large read more ...

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Faculty Chairs

Faculty Chairs have been set up to recognize the outstanding achievements of the faculty who enjoy a reputation for excellence in their research areas thus facilitating in their research.



Faculty Chair (Instituted By Family & Friends)


Prof. G.D Agarwal

In India, Travel & Tourism Boards, Industries, Educational Institutions, Governments and their people, in their ill-considered enthusiasm for undigested concepts of Progress and Development , read more ...

27.8%
63 Contributors raised Rs. 34,70,525 of Goal Amount Rs. 1,25,00,000

C.V. Seshadri Chair

Late Prof. Chetput Venkatasubban Seshadri was a distinguished Indian chemical engineer.CV Seshadri set up CV Seshadri Chair under his name in the year 2008. This Chair can be occupied for a period of three years(May 2019 - April 2022) and it opened to the Department of Chemical Engineering.


Arun Kumar Chair

Late Mr. Arun Kumar (BT/EE/1969) was the President and MD of Flextronics Software Systems. Late Arun Kumar Chair was set up by family members and friends of Mr. Kumar. The Chair is open to all the departments of sciences and engineering and can be occupied for a period of three years. (May 2019 - April 2022)


Class of 1984 Chair

The Chair, instituted by the Class of 1984, is open to all the departments of engineering and sciences and can be occupied for a period of three years.


Golden Jubilee Chair on Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Mr. Sujit Kumar (BT/MT/CE/1992/1994), Founder of Cadland Infortech Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore instituted Golden Jubilee Chair on Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The Chair Professor would help foster Innovative Eco System at IIT Kanpur, along with teaching and research in this domain.

Young Faculty Research Fellowships

Young faculty research fellowships have been created by the Institute for those young faculty members who are below the age of 40 years, set up with the generous support in the form of a donation from our alumni and well wishers.


Young Faculty Reserach Fellowship (Instituted By Family & Friends)


P.K. Kelkar (1984 Batch Fellowship)

Dr. Purushottam Kashinath Kelakar (1909-1990) is best remembered as the founding director of IIT Kanpur, established in 1959. To honor his immense contribution in the field of technical education, the Government of India honored him with Padma Bhushan in 1969.


P.K. Kelkar (1982 Batch Fellowship)

Dr. Purushottam Kashinath Kelakar (1909-1990) is best remembered as the founding director of IIT Kanpur, established in 1959. To honor his immense contribution in the field of technical education, the Government of India honored him with Padma Bhushan in 1969.


Class of 1979 Young Faculty Fellowship

Mr. Alok Agarwal (BT/EE/1979) is the Chief Financial Officer at Reliance Industries. He earned his management degree from IIM Ahmadabad in 1981. Mr. Agarwal instituted the Class of 1979 Young Faculty Fellowship that is open to all the departments of engineering and sciences for a period of three years.


P.K. Kelkar (Class of 1979 Research Fellowship for outstanding Young Faculty)

Mr. Alok Agarwal (BT/EE/1979) is the Chief Financial Officer at Reliance Industries. He earned his management degree from IIM Ahmadabad in 1981. Mr. Agarwal instituted the Class of 1979 Young Faculty Fellowship that is open to all the departments of engineering and sciences for a period of three years.


Class of 1973 Young Faculty Fellowship

Class of 1973 instituted the Young Faculty Fellowship that is open to all the departments of engineering and sciences for a period of three years.


P.K. Kelkar (1970 Batch Fellowship)

Dr. Purushottam Kashinath Kelakar (1909-1990) is best remembered as the founding director of IIT Kanpur, established in 1959. To honor his immense contribution in the field of technical education, the Government of India honored him with Padma Bhushan in 1969.