In today’s fast-changing digital world, reskilling and upskilling are essential. Leveraging its excellence in advanced education and emerging technologies, IIT Kanpur equips learners across fields to grow and succeed.
Through its Office of Outreach Activities, IIT Kanpur offers a wide range of continuing and distance education programs, including short-term and long-term courses, online certificates, workshops, and internships - tailored for students, professionals, academics, and technical staff.
Our short-term courses enhance individual skills and contribute to a future-ready workforce. The eMasters programs empower professionals with in-depth knowledge in cutting-edge domains.
Through seminars, conferences, and workshops, we ensure global exposure and domain-specific insights. Meanwhile, internships provide hands-on experience, bridging theory and practice to foster innovation and real-world problem-solving.

Online Postgraduate Programs Admissions for the next cycle are tentatively planned for June-July 2026

IIT Kanpur is offering fully online postgraduate degrees-including M.Tech, M.Sc., and PG Diploma - designed specifically for working professionals and ambitious graduates.

Admission Criteria & Fees

• Eligibility: Minimum CPI of 5.5 (or 55%) in a qualifying undergraduate degree, plus a valid national exam score or performance in IITK’s online test; department-specific requirements may also apply (online.iitk.ac.in).

Who Should Enroll?

• Working professionals seeking career advancement, specialization, or a domain pivot
• Individuals aiming for credentialed academic growth without pausing their careers
• Lifelong learners looking for flexible, high-quality postgraduate degrees