IIT Kanpur Launches Online MTech, MSc & PG Diplomas For Working Professionals

Those who have completed their BTech or B.Sc. and are looking to deepen their knowledge and expertise by pursuing a post-graduation programme in their desired field, but are unable to join regular on-campus classes, can now enroll in Online MTech, MSc, and various PG diplomas by IIT Kanpur.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, one of the best institutes in India to acquire technical degrees, such as B.Tech and B.Sc, has now introduced its online PG degree and diplomas to make quality education accessible to all. The online programs offered by the institute are 100% flexible, allowing working professionals and remote learners to upgrade their level of education in their desired field without hampering their personal or professional obligations. The eligible and interested candidates can apply through the official site; the application process has already begun on 5 October.

Application & Eligibility – Key Highlights

The application process for online courses such as MTech, MSc, and PG diplomas is smooth and simple, started from 5 Oct 2025.

• Those who wish to pursue online MTech or MSc, or other PG diplomas from IIT Kanpur should have a graduation degree in the relevant subject from government government-recognized university.
• The candidates must have secured at least CPI 5.5 or 55% in their qualifying degree.
• Admission to IIT Kanpur is based on valid national-level test scores such as JAM, GATE, CEED, GRE, CAT or GMAT, department-specific cut-offs, or IIT Kanpur's online entrance test.

Departments may require a suitable academic background, professional or research experience, CPI thresholds, or an additional test or interview. Professionals having more than five years of relevant experience, as well as those recommended by government or defense organizations, may be excluded from taking the online test.

Online Course Details offered by IIT Kanpur

Course Name
Duration
Wireless Networks and Machine Learning – M.Tech
2-4 Years
RF Engineering – M.Tech
2-4 Years
M.Sc Courses
2-4 Years
Economics
2-4 Years
Data Analytics
2-4 Years
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – PG Diploma
1-2 Years
Cyber Security – PG Diploma
1-2 Years
Renewable Energy Technologies – PG Diploma
1-2 Years

According to the IIT Kanpur Outreach Office, the purpose of these initiatives is to increase access to high-quality advanced education in India. This initiative is expected to increase skill development, upskilling, and reskilling across the country, thereby contributing to the creation of a highly skilled Indian workforce.

Academic intent and institutional objectives

According to IIT Kanpur's Office of Outreach Activities, the new programs reflect the institute's ongoing efforts to make quality higher education more accessible to more learners while retaining the diversity of its on-campus courses. The effort works toward the national aim of developing a highly skilled workforce capable of contributing to technical and economic growth.

The introduction of these programmes indicates an increasing trend among leading schools toward flexible, digitally linked learning models. IIT Kanpur's move contributes to this evolving trend by meeting the demand for upskilling and reskilling possibilities in India's rapidly changing professional landscape.