Information for New Students

Important Notification

📌 Heartfelt congratulations to all the students who have excelled in JEE Advanced and International Olympiads!! We are delighted to welcome you as prospective UG'26 candidates for the BS/BT programmes at IIT Kanpur. This page, maintained by the UG team of the Center for Mental Health & Well-being, will serve as your central source for all important information.
Please check this page regularly for updated details.
Here is some of the initial information for you and your parents:
  • 📌 Undergraduate students of the Y26 batch are required to report in person to the institute on July 21st, 2026 (Reporting Day) between 7:00 am and 7:30 pm.Students may arrive at any time within the specified time window. This flexible reporting schedule is intended to accommodate varying travel plans and help reduce rush hour congestion. We expect your cooperation to help us maintain a smooth reporting process during peak hours.
  • 📌 On 21st JULY (Reporting Day), Boys have to report at HALL 13, and Girls have to report at HALL 4, respectively. Accommodation in the hostels (Halls of Residence) will be provided on the same day upon arrival and reporting.
  • 📌 The Parents Orientation Program has been planned for 22nd July afternoon. The program will also be streamed online for your convenience.
  • 📌 Please download and keep a safe copy of every document provided by JEE Advanced and JoSAA in each round of allotment. They may be used in the admission procedure.
  • 📌 The details of Hall Accommodation form, which has to be compulsorily filled and brought on the reporting date will be provided shortly. Two passport-sized photographs must be submitted along with this form. Additionally, the two-page form should be printed on a single sheet, double-sided.
  • 📌 Parents/Guardians are welcome to accompany the students; however, please note that we do not provide or arrange accommodation for the Parents/Guardians. They are welcome to spend time with their wards in the halls from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. Parents/Guardians are requested to leave the halls by 7:30 pm.
  • 📌 The detailed schedule for the Orientation Programme, Academic registration, and related activities, for Y26 Batch, will be published and shared closer to the reporting date.
  • 📌The commencement of regular classes for the Y26 batch is set for July 30th, 2026.
  • 📌 Please join the IIT Kanpur Y26 Discussion Forum Facebook page, Whatsapp Link for UG(Y26) Fresher's Forum and follow us on Instagram
  • 📌 Please do visit the FAQ section for further queries.
  • 📌 Stay tuned for further updates

Document Checklist

 Class X (High School) Board Certificate.
 Class XII Marksheet
 Aadhar Card
 The Hall Accommodation form, which has to be compulsorily filled and brought on the reporting date will be provided shortly. Two passport-sized photographs must be submitted along with this form. Additionally, the two-page form should be printed on a single sheet, double-sided.
 Fee remission documents(only if eligible) - Copy of the Income Tax Return of both the parents along with Tuition Fee Waiver Affidavit in Rs. 20/- Stamp paper duly signed by First Class Magistrate/Public Notary, as the given format [TO BE PROVIDED]
 Document Verification and Seat Acceptance letter (Downloadable from JoSAA Website named System Generated Document Verification-Cum-Seat Acceptance Letter)
 Provisional seat allotment letter (Downloadable from JoSAA Website named System Generated Allotment Later)
 Medical Certificate, the format of which can be found [TO BE PROVIDED]. Please note that this format is different from the one submitted in JoSAA counselling.
 Valid Category certificate for GEN-EWS and OBC_NCL students in prescribed formats as detailed in the JEE (Advanced) 2026 Brochure.
 Category/Disability certificate for SC/ST/PWD candidate
 Reference ID and downloaded undertaking after registering at the Anti Ragging Portal - Official Website. The instruction PDF is attached for your reference [Instructions]
 Self-declaration Undertaking [TO BE PROVIDED]
 Ethical Practices Undertaking [TO BE PROVIDED]
 At least 8 passport size photographs

Note: If there exists any mismatch in the student's name among documents, an affidavit sanctioned by a notary will be necessary

Bank Information

State Bank of India, IIT Kanpur

The Link to instructions PPT provided by the bank is attached: here. For any query, you can contact the bank directly at:

Forms for Minor and Loan can be submitted to the email mentioned above.


Union Bank of India, IIT Kanpur

The Link to instructions PPT provided by the bank is attached: here. For any query, you can contact the bank directly at:


ICICI Bank, IIT Kanpur

For any query, you can contact the bank directly at:


Documents required for a Loan

List of documents required for the Student
 PAN Card
 Aadhar Card
 JoSAA Seat Acceptance Letter
 2 Photographs
 Admission letter/Offer letter
 Schedule of expenses/Fee structure
 Copy of marksheets (High school onwards)
  [Optional]  Identity Card and Hall residence certificate

 Aadhar Card
 2 Photographs
 Any one of the following :
  3 years ITR and Registration certificate (Businessman) OR
  3 months salary slips and Form 16 (2 Years) (Salaried) OR
  Income Certificate

Fee Structure

We would like to inform all old students and new students taking admission for the upcoming academic session that the fee structure has been updated by DoSA. For detailed information, please visit DoSA website.

Reaching IITK

By Air

The most popular air route to IIT Kanpur is through Lucknow Airport (IATA: LKO | ICAO: VILK). Lucknow is connected by direct flights to and from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru
Note: Kanpur airport (Chakeri) is now open to civilian purpose. The Airport is located around 21 Km from IITK and cabs are available to and fro.

  

By Road

Kanpur is connected to NH-2 that runs between Amritsar and Kolkata and connecting cities like Delhi, Agra, Allahabad, Patna. Kanpur is also connected to Lucknow on NH25 and is about 91 km from Lucknow. Cabs are available from Lucknow to reach IIT Kanpur.

By Train

Kanpur is well connected by railway network with nearly every major city. Numerous overnight trains are also present from major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore. IIT Kanpur is about 17 km from the Kanpur Central Railway Station.
Direct buses to campus front gate are there from Jhakarkati. Tempos and Autos are also available which take about Rs. 200 - Rs. 250 from Station to IITK campus. One can also find shared auto services (commonly known as Vikram) for as low as 40 Rupees from Kanpur Railway Station, outside Platform 9 to campus front gate.
Metro services are also available from Kanpur Central Metro Station to IIT Kanpur Metro Station from 6am to 10pm daily.

  

Hotels

Please note that the institute does not provide accommodation to parents. Parents are suggested to arrange for their own accommodation. The list of hotels at Kanpur can be found here. [Hotels]

Hall Allocation

Hall Allocation



The Hall Allocation for 2026-27 is as following.
Boys: Hall 13
Girls: Hall 4
The reporting help desk numbers will be updated here a night before the reporting.

It is mandatory for all registered students of IIT Kanpur to reside in the halls of residence assigned to them. The halls assigned to the first year boys students is Hall 13. Hall 4 is the hall of residence assigned to the first year girl students.

The rooms and roommates in the halls are also assigned randomly to the students by the institute keeping in mind various factors. It is not possible to entertain a request for room/roommate change. It is also compulsory for a student to register in his/her Hall of Residence's mess.

IITK Map

IITK Map

Related Links

This section will be updated with some resources and links related to IITK

Go through the following link to know more about different undergraduate programmes at IITK: Future Students

Unoffical Facebook group that celebrates the people, life and culture of IIT Kanpur: This Bit of That IITK

Important Notification

Congratulations on your admission to IIT Kanpur! We are delighted to welcome you to the institute and look forward to having you as a part of the IIT Kanpur community. Please carefully go through the following important instructions regarding your reporting and stay at the institute.

  • PG students of the Y26 batch are required to report in-person to the institute on 23rd July 2026 between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM (Reporting Day).
  • On the reporting day, boys are required to report at Hall 14 and girls are required to report at Hall 4.
  • Accommodation in the Halls of Residence (Hostels) will be allotted to students upon reporting.
  • Parents or guardians are welcome to accompany students. However, please note that the institute does not provide or arrange accommodation for parents/guardians. They are welcome to spend time with their wards in the halls from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and may have meals in the mess on a payment basis. Parents and guardians are requested to leave the halls by 7:30 PM and they must leave the campus by 10:00 PM. Cars, including Ola and Uber, can enter the campus only with a valid registration number and license.
  • Please refer to the document on the Implementation of Students Medical Health Insurance for details regarding medical insurance facilities.
  • If a PG student does not wish to avail the hostel facility of IIT Kanpur, they may apply to become a day scholar. More details are available in the "Hall Allocation" tab.
  • Hostel rooms will be equipped with only basic furniture, including cots, chairs, tables, and cupboards. However, mattresses, pillows, blankets, and other materials will not be provided.
  • The campus has two shopping complexes and food courts, and all halls have their own stationery, photocopy, and other related shops. Students can purchase materials from these shops if they wish to travel light. These shops provide items at reasonable prices. Toilets are equipped with geysers, and several washing machines are available for use in each hall.
  • IIT Kanpur has various canteens and mess facilities. Students can access these facilities from 23rd July 2026 onwards. Parents can also use these facilities on a payment basis. IIT Kanpur also has a Health Centre and Pharmacy, both of which operate 24/7.
  • After in-person reporting, students are required to stay in their allotted halls or on campus and are not allowed to leave the campus. They must spend the nights only in their allocated halls. This instruction is part of the institute's office order and is strictly enforced.
  • The campus has several banks, including SBI, ICICI, UBI, and HDFC. For more information, students may contact the SBI and ICICI managers at IIT Kanpur via email at sbi.01161@sbi.co.in and gaurav.varma@icicibank.com, respectively. Additional information about banking facilities is available on the Center for Mental Health & Wellbeing Website.
  • All Y26 students must register on the anti-ragging portal at its official website. The reference ID generated after registration is extremely important and must be noted down, as it will be required for further stages. [Instructions]

Finally, have a safe journey. We are excited to welcome you to IIT Kanpur and hope that your time here will be enriching, memorable, and successful.

📌 Join the Telegram Channel and Discussions Group for more updates!

Reporting Dates

  • Reporting Date: 23rd July 2026
  • Reporting Time: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Reporting Venue:
    Boys: Hall 14
    Girls: Hall 4
  • Students must report at their respective venues on the reporting day. Hall and room allocation will be done at the reporting location immediately after reporting.

Document Checklist

Check List

Offer Letter.
Receipt of online payment of fees from Pingala/ TCS portal/ Direct payment to Registrar Account.
Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate. [Please note that you must fulfill all requirements of your qualifying degree, including any project or thesis defense, prior to joining the Institute. If your final result is pending, your admission at IIT Kanpur is provisional and you must submit the final result or degree certificate by [To be provided]. Failure to do so may result in immediate cancellation of your admission.]
The mark sheet/grade card of the qualifying examination.
High/Secondary School Certificate of the Board/University specifying the date of birth.
A recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature on a white background (each file must be under 500 kB and in JPEG, JPG, or GIF format only).
SC/ST/DAP Certificates issued by a competent authority, and valid EWS/OBC-NCL Certificates issued on or after [To be provided], if and as applicable.
Sponsored, Part-time, and External candidates must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer in the prescribed format, available here. All other candidates who were employed at the time of application must submit either a No Objection Certificate or a Relieving Certificate from their employer.
Medical Certificate. A format for medical certificate can be found here.
Parental income certificate
Aadhar Card
Proof of registration at Study In India (SII) portal (link) applicable only for Foreign Nationals

You will need to have the originals of all the required documents (degree/provisional, caste certificate etc.) before [To be provided].

Please carry the photocopies and originals of your offer letter and a government issued ID card. This needs to be shown at the reporting center.

Reaching IITK

By Air

The most popular air route to IIT Kanpur is through Lucknow Airport (IATA: LKO | ICAO: VILK). Lucknow is connected by direct flights to and from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru
Note: Kanpur airport (Chakeri) is now open to civilian purpose. The Airport is located around 21 Km from IITK and cabs are available to and fro.

  

By Road

Kanpur is connected to NH-2 that runs between Amritsar and Kolkata and connecting cities like Delhi, Agra, Allahabad, Patna. Kanpur is also connected to Lucknow on NH25 and is about 91 km from Lucknow. Cabs are available from Lucknow to reach IIT Kanpur.

By Train

Kanpur is well connected by railway network with nearly every major city. Numerous overnight trains are also present from major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore. IIT Kanpur is about 17 km from the Kanpur Central Railway Station.
Direct buses to campus front gate are there from Jhakarkati. Tempos and Autos are also available which take about Rs. 200 - Rs. 250 from Station to IITK campus. One can also find shared auto services (commonly known as Vikram) for as low as 40 Rupees from Kanpur Railway Station, outside Platform 9 to campus front gate.
Metro services are also available from Kanpur Central Metro Station to IIT Kanpur Metro Station from 6am to 10pm daily.

  

Hotels

Please note that the institute does not provide accommodation to parents. Parents are suggested to arrange for their own accommodation. The list of hotels at Kanpur can be found here. [Hotels]

Hall Allocation

Accommodation in the Hall of Residences (hostels) will be allocated to students on the reporting day, 23rd July 2026, immediately after reporting.

On the reporting day, boys are required to report at Hall 14 and girls are required to report at Hall 4. Students will be assigned their respective halls and rooms at the reporting location.

*Information regarding the Hall Allocation Form will be communicated to students in due course.

PG students, who want to be day scholars, i.e., do not want to stay in the hostels, may apply for the same to headadmin_cmhw@iitk.ac.in, keeping officer2_sa@iitk.ac.in and pg_cmhw@iitk.ac.in in CC on or before [To be provided].

Please mention the followings in your application:
1. Full name
2. Department
3. Degree program
4. Application no.
5. Must attach the offer letter.

Please note: all students still have to report on 23rd July 2026 between 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at their respective reporting venues and attend the orientation program. For more details visit https://iitk.ac.in/dosa/for-becoming-day-scholar or contact dosahelp@iitk.ac.in or dosarecep@iitk.ac.in

Map

IITK Map

Related Links

This section will be updated with some resources and links related to IITK

Go through the following link to know more about different undergraduate programmes at IITK: Future Students

Unoffical Facebook group that celebrates the people, life and culture of IIT Kanpur: This Bit of That IITK