Best colleges in Kanpur 2026
118 colleges in Kanpur charge between ₹9,900 and ₹75.65 L in the first year, and IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kanpur — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 118 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,900 – ₹75.65 L |
| Government / Private | 7 / 111 |
| NIRF-ranked | 7 of 118 |
| Highest package reported | ₹2.5 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] |
Top 25 colleges in Kanpur
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IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1959
10.0 Fees from ₹9.19 L NIRF #4 Highest ₹2.5 Cr 114 courses -
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Department of Management Sciences, IIT Kanpur- [DOMS IITKP]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2001
9.9 Fees from ₹18.5 L NIRF #29 Highest ₹36 L 19 courses -
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Harcourt Butler Technical University, School of Engineering
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.9 Fees from ₹5.25 L NIRF #166 26 courses -
4
GSVM Medical College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1955
9.7 Fees from ₹1.58 L 64 courses -
5
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1966
9.3 Fees from ₹1.66 L NIRF #101125 Highest ₹12.5 L 379 courses -
6
AXIS Institute of Architecture - [AIA]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2010
9.3 Fees from ₹4.25 L Highest ₹51 L 2 courses -
7
Rama University
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2014
9.1 Fees from ₹9.76 L Highest ₹45 L 140 courses -
8
Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute - [UPTTI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1914
8.9 Fees from ₹4.3 L 12 courses -
9
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped - [AITH]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1997
8.8 Fees from ₹2.28 L Highest ₹50 L 17 courses -
10
Naraina Medical College & Research Center - [NMRC]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2013
8.8 Fees from ₹68.44 L 1 courses -
11
Rama University, Faculty of Medical Sciences
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private
8.8 Fees from ₹75.65 L Highest ₹38 L 32 courses -
12
Dayanand Academy Of Management Studies - [DAMS]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1998
8.7 Fees from ₹1.54 L 3 courses -
13
Krishna Group of Institutions - [KGI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
8.6 Fees from ₹5.46 L Highest ₹10 L 27 courses -
14
PSIT College of Higher Education [PSITCHE]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private
8.6 Fees from ₹2.4 L 2 courses -
15
Dr. Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies - [VSICS]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1998
8.4 Fees from ₹1.63 L Highest ₹1.5 Cr 4 courses -
16
Jagran Institute of Management - [JIM]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
8.1 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹10 L 4 courses -
17
Axis Institute of Planning & Management - [AIPM]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
7.7 Fees from ₹1.9 L Highest ₹51 L 5 courses -
18
Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology - [PSIT]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
7.5 Fees from ₹2.19 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹47.88 L 26 courses -
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Harcourt Butler Technological University - [HBTU]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1921
7.5 Fees from ₹5.25 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹17.5 L 60 courses -
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Shri Pramod Charan Dwivedi Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
7.1 Fees from ₹45,000 3 courses -
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Dr. Atar Singh Kailash Kumari Vidhi Mahavidyalaya
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2014
7.1 Fees from ₹4.86 L 1 courses -
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Dr.Govind Prasad Rani Devi Patel Mahavidyalaya
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
7.0 Fees from ₹75,000 9 courses -
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Maharana Pratap Engineering College - [MPEC]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1999
6.9 Fees from ₹2.45 L Highest ₹49 L 22 courses -
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Maharana Pratap College of Pharmacy - [MPCP]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2005
6.9 Fees from ₹4.66 L Highest ₹19 L 4 courses
Showing 25 of 118. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 118 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kanpur the published first-year fee runs from ₹9,900 to ₹75.65 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 7 of these are government-run and 111 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 7 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Kanpur?
There are 118 colleges listed in Kanpur on this page, of which 7 are government and 111 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kanpur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹9,900 to ₹75.65 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kanpur.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kanpur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹2.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.