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Education loan for IIT Kanpur

Fees, programmes, a worked EMI example and how to get a collateral-free PM Vidyalaxmi loan for Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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Interest rate
7.10%
Category
Utkarsh
Established
1959
NIRF 2025
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No collateral under the scheme

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No processing fees under the scheme

A parent or guardian as co-borrower

Written by Deepak Agrawal, Founder & CEO, FundMyCampus · MBA, IIM BangaloreReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal, Director, FundMyCampusUpdated on

IIT Kanpur education loan at a glance

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Utkarsh category, so a public sector bank can fund your course at about 7.10%, with no collateral and no guarantor under the scheme.

PM Vidyalaxmi category
Utkarsh (one of three bands on the government list)
Interest rate
7.10% a year, floating, at public sector banks
Collateral
None under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme
Guarantor
None under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower
Margin
None on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest
Interest subsidy
Based on family income, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh: all the interest during study and the grace year up to ₹4.5 Lakh, 3% of it up to ₹8 Lakh
Processing fee
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme
Sanction through FundMyCampus
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges

Rates are PNB's PM Vidyalaxmi rates for each category. They change with the RBI repo rate, other banks may differ, and the lender sets the final rate.

The institute

About IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur has run science-based engineering programmes since 1959. At least a quarter of its B.Tech and B.S. students in each batch receive institute merit-cum-means scholarships.

Established
1959
Status
Institute of National Importance (Institutes of Technology Act, 1961)
Location
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
NIRF 2025
4 (Engineering)
AISHE code
U-0517

Courses

Programmes at IIT Kanpur

For 2026-27, IIT Kanpur lists 988 JoSAA seats. B.Tech Electrical Engineering is the biggest with 153, and B.S. Statistics and Data Science the smallest with 22. 252 female supernumerary seats sit on top of these.

UG UG programmes

ProgrammeDurationSeats
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering4 years55
B.Tech Biological Sciences and Bioengineering4 years42
B.Tech Chemical Engineering4 years83
B.Tech Civil Engineering4 years118
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering4 years103
B.Tech Electrical Engineering4 years153
B.Tech Materials Science and Engineering4 years68
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering4 years119
B.Tech Intelligent Systems4 years24
B.S. Chemistry4 years39
B.S. Economics4 years41
B.S. Mathematics and Scientific Computing4 years51
B.S. Physics4 years36
B.S. Earth Sciences4 years34
B.S. Statistics and Data Science4 years22

988 seats in 15 programmes.

Source: JoSAA 2026 seat matrix

Getting in

Admission and eligibility at IIT Kanpur

B.Tech and B.S.

JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counselling

Source: JoSAA 2026

Fee structure

IIT Kanpur fees: B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters)

FeeAmount
One-time admission fees₹5,200
Tuition per semester₹1,00,000
Semester fee₹10,960
Hostel and mess establishment per semester₹14,000
Whole course, about₹10.05 Lakh

These are the 2025-26 rates on the JoSAA 2026 profile. Daily mess food is paid separately, and the ₹26,000 security deposit is refundable.

Source: fee table on JoSAA 2026

Finance your ₹10.05 Lakh course

A PM Vidyalaxmi loan can cover the B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) fee at IIT Kanpur, less a 5% margin above ₹4 Lakh, with no collateral and no processing fees under the scheme. Through FundMyCampus, digital sanction takes 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh.

Try your own numbers

EMI calculator for IIT Kanpur

Set to a loan of ₹9.55 Lakh (the B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) fee of ₹10.05 Lakh less the 5% margin), the Utkarsh rate of 7.10%, and repayment starting 5 years from now (the 4-year course plus 12 months). Change any number to see your EMI.

Loan details

₹1 Lakh₹1.5 Crore
6%16%
1 year15 years
None6 years
Interest during the moratorium

Your EMI breakdown

Monthly EMI after the moratorium

₹11,642

for 180 months

₹3.37 Lakh of interest builds up during the moratorium and is added to your loan, so EMIs start on ₹12.87 Lakh.
Loan amount
₹9,50,000
Total interest
₹11,45,606
Total amount you repay
₹20,95,606

Indicative estimate. Assumes the full amount is disbursed upfront and simple interest during the moratorium, as most Indian lenders charge. Your lender's sanction letter is final.

After graduation

IIT Kanpur rankings, placements and higher studies

IIT Kanpur is ranked 4 in the NIRF 2025 engineering list.

BatchGraduatedPlacedMedian salaryHigher studies
UG 4-year (graduated 2023-24)1,133754₹19.4 Lakh a year283
PG 2-year (graduated 2023-24)821513₹14.7 Lakh a year234

2,068 full-time Ph.D scholars were enrolled in 2023-24.

Source: NIRF 2025 data file

Living and support

Hostel, scholarships and life at IIT Kanpur

Scholarships

  • •Merit-cum-means scholarships for at least 25% of each UG batch
  • •No seat rent for SC and ST students with family income under ₹6 lakh

These come on top of the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy.

Source: JoSAA 2026

Studying in Kanpur

The campus is off the Grand Trunk Road near Kalyanpur, about 16 km west of Kanpur city and 40 minutes from Kanpur Central. The institute suggests flying into Lucknow, the state capital, about 90 km away.

Source: JoSAA 2026

PM Vidyalaxmi

PM Vidyalaxmi benefits for IIT Kanpur students

PM Vidyalaxmi is the government's education loan scheme for 1,441 top-ranked institutions. Here is what it means for a student at IIT Kanpur. How the scheme works

  • No collateral

    Under the scheme, banks ask for no collateral security, so there is nothing to mortgage.

  • No guarantor

    No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower.

  • No processing fees

    No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may still charge small portal enrolment and account fees.

  • Lower rate for Utkarsh colleges

    IIT Kanpur is in the Utkarsh band, so public sector banks lend at about 7.10%.

  • 3% interest subsidy

    For family income up to ₹8 Lakh, the government pays 3% of the interest during study and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.

  • Full interest cover for lower incomes

    For family income up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the central CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the moratorium on technical and professional courses, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.

  • Up to 15 years to repay

    Repayment starts a year after the course ends, and can run for up to 15 years.

  • Interest only on what is paid out

    The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.

  • Small margin

    Nothing to pay upfront on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest.

  • No foreclosure or prepayment charges

    Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for closing or prepaying floating-rate loans to individuals.

Interest subsidy by family income

Family income a yearWhat the government paysScheme
Up to ₹4.5 LakhAll the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 LakhCSIS scheme, for technical and professional courses
Up to ₹8 Lakh3% of the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 LakhPM Vidyalaxmi, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year
Above ₹8 LakhNo subsidy. You still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the coursePM Vidyalaxmi

Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal and CSIS scheme on myScheme (Government of India)

Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal, Bank of Maharashtra PM-Vidyalaxmi loan terms, RBI (Pre-payment Charges on Loans) Directions, 2025

Paperwork

Documents you need

Keep these ready before you apply. FundMyCampus checks them for you before anything goes to the bank.

Student and admission

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 (or last qualifying exam / diploma) marksheet
  • Proof of admission to the course
  • Schedule of expenses from IIT Kanpur
  • Family income proof from a competent authority
  • Photographs of the student and parent

Parent co-borrower

  • PAN and Aadhaar of the student and the parent co-borrower
  • Parent's income proof: ITR, Form 16 or salary slips
  • Last 6 months' bank statements of the parent
  • Passport-size photographs

How it works

Your loan journey with FundMyCampus

  1. 1

    Talk to a counsellor

    Share your course and fee details. The call is free.

  2. 2

    Upload your documents

    Send them online. We check every page so nothing bounces back from the bank.

  3. 3

    We apply on PM Vidyalaxmi

    We file your application on the government portal and pick the public sector bank that suits you.

  4. 4

    Digital sanction

    Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh through FundMyCampus.

  5. 5

    Fees paid to the college

    The bank pays IIT Kanpur directly, one semester at a time.

  6. 6

    Subsidy and repayment

    We help you claim the interest subsidy. EMIs start a year after the course ends.

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FAQs

IIT Kanpur education loan FAQs

What is the education loan interest rate for IIT Kanpur?

About 7.10% a year at public sector banks under PM Vidyalaxmi, because IIT Kanpur is in the Utkarsh category. The rate is floating and moves with the RBI repo rate. The bank sets the final rate.

Is IIT Kanpur covered under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

Yes. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (AISHE code U-0517) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Utkarsh category.

What does B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) cost at IIT Kanpur?

About ₹10.05 Lakh for the whole course. These are the 2025-26 rates on the JoSAA 2026 profile. Daily mess food is paid separately, and the ₹26,000 security deposit is refundable.

Do I need collateral for a IIT Kanpur education loan?

No. Under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, banks ask for no collateral security.

Does the loan cover the whole fee?

Almost. There is no margin on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost yourself, and the bank lends the rest. Scholarships can count towards the margin.

Is there a processing fee?

No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may charge small portal enrolment and account fees, for example ₹100 plus GST to enrol at Bank of Maharashtra.

Do I need a guarantor or co-applicant?

No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins the loan as co-borrower.

Can I get the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy at IIT Kanpur?

It depends on family income. Up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the course and grace year for technical and professional courses. Up to ₹8 Lakh, PM Vidyalaxmi pays 3% of the interest in that period on loans up to ₹10 Lakh, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year with government institutions first in line. Above ₹8 Lakh there is no subsidy, but you still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course.

When does repayment start?

One year after the course ends. You then have up to 15 years to repay in monthly EMIs.

Is interest charged on the full loan from the first day?

No. The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.

Can I repay the loan early?

Yes, with no charge. Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for prepaying or closing floating-rate loans to individuals.

Does the loan cover hostel and mess?

Yes. Banks fund the fees on IIT Kanpur's fee sheet, including hostel, and can add mess, books and a laptop.

How long does sanction take through FundMyCampus?

Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges, once your documents are complete.

Which documents do I need?

Class 10 and 12 marksheets, proof of admission, the college fee schedule, family income proof, and PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of the student and parent.

How do I get admission to IIT Kanpur?

B.Tech and B.S.: JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counselling

What are placements like at IIT Kanpur?

UG 4-year (graduated 2023-24): 754 of 1,133 graduates took jobs at a median salary of ₹19.4 Lakh a year, and 283 went on to higher studies.

What is the NIRF rank of IIT Kanpur?

4 in the NIRF 2025 engineering list.

Is IIT Kanpur a government engineering institute?

IIT Kanpur is an institute of National Importance (Institutes of Technology Act, 1961).

Which scholarships can I combine with the loan at IIT Kanpur?

Merit-cum-means scholarships for at least 25% of each UG batch No seat rent for SC and ST students with family income under ₹6 lakh

Figures on this page were checked on 4 Nov 2026 against the sources linked in each section.

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