Best Computer Applications colleges in Kanpur 2026
40 Computer Applications colleges in Kanpur charge between ₹10,500 and ₹9.76 L in the first year, and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Computer Applications colleges in Kanpur — at a glance
| Computer Applications colleges | 40 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹10,500 – ₹9.76 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 38 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 40 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.5 Cr |
| Top rated | Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU] |
Which computer applications college in Kanpur is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Computer Applications colleges in Kanpur compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSJMU Kanpur | 9.3 | — | ₹1.66 L | ₹12.5 L | Government |
| Rama University Kanpur Kanpur | 9.1 | — | ₹9.76 L | ₹45 L | Government |
| Dayanand Academy Of Management Studies Kanpur Kanpur | 8.7 | — | ₹1.54 L | — | Private |
| KGI Kanpur | 8.6 | — | ₹5.46 L | ₹10 L | Private |
| VSICS Kanpur | 8.4 | — | ₹1.63 L | ₹1.5 Cr | Private |
| Jagran Institute of Management Kanpur Kanpur | 8.1 | — | ₹1.5 L | ₹10 L | Private |
| PSIT Kanpur Kanpur | 7.5 | #151 | ₹2.19 L | ₹47.88 L | Private |
| HBTU Kanpur | 7.5 | #201 | ₹5.25 L | ₹17.5 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Computer Applications colleges in Kanpur
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1
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1966
9.3 Fees from ₹1.66 L Highest ₹12.5 L 379 courses -
2
Rama University
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2014
9.1 Fees from ₹9.76 L Highest ₹45 L 140 courses -
3
Dayanand Academy Of Management Studies - [DAMS]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1998
8.7 Fees from ₹1.54 L 3 courses -
4
Krishna Group of Institutions - [KGI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
8.6 Fees from ₹5.46 L Highest ₹10 L 27 courses -
5
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 -
6
Jagran Institute of Management - [JIM]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
8.1 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹10 L 4 courses -
7
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 -
8
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 -
9
Maharana Pratap Engineering College - [MPEC]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1999
6.9 Fees from ₹2.45 L Highest ₹49 L 22 courses -
10
University Institute of Engineering and Technology - [UIET]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1996
6.8 Fees from ₹4.61 L 27 courses -
11
Kanpur Institute of Technology - [KIT]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
6.7 Fees from ₹4.6 L Highest ₹9 L 33 courses -
12
Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions - [MPGI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1995
6.5 Fees from ₹2.45 L Highest ₹49 L 70 courses -
13
Maharana Institute of Professional Studies - [MIPS]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
6.3 Fees from ₹1.33 L 14 courses -
14
Dayanand Dinanath Group of Institutions - [DDGI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
6.3 Fees from ₹2.82 L 77 courses -
15
Allenhouse Institute of Technology
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
6.0 Fees from ₹1.65 L Highest ₹14 L 19 courses -
16
Dr. Virendra Swarup Group of Institutions - [VSGOI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
5.9 Fees from ₹2.45 L Highest ₹9.6 L 24 courses -
17
Vision Institute of Technology [VIT]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
5.7 Fees from ₹2.45 L 24 courses -
18
Prabhat Engineering College - [PEC]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
5.2 Fees from ₹2.45 L 16 courses -
19
Banshi College of Education
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
5.2 Fees from ₹83,250 Highest ₹8 L 7 courses -
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21
Pandit Prithi Nath College - [PPN]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1959
5.0 Fees from ₹20,754 46 courses -
22
Shree Shakti Degree College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
4.6 Fees from ₹10,500 8 courses -
23
Dayanand Girls PG College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1959
4.5 Fees from ₹1.28 L 10 courses -
24
Bhagwanti Education Centre and Degree College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
4.4 Fees from ₹1.03 L 8 courses -
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Showing 25 of 40. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 40 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kanpur the published first-year fee runs from ₹10,500 to ₹9.76 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 38 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. 3 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 Computer Applications colleges are there in Kanpur?
There are 40 Computer Applications colleges listed in Kanpur on this page, of which 2 are government and 38 are private.
What is the fee for Computer Applications colleges in Kanpur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹10,500 to ₹9.76 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kanpur for Computer Applications?
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU] has the highest student rating among the Computer Applications colleges listed here, in Kanpur.
What is the highest package from Computer Applications colleges in Kanpur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.