Best Engineering colleges in Kanpur 2026
33 Engineering colleges in Kanpur charge between ₹12,670 and ₹18.5 L in the first year, and Department of Management Sciences, IIT Kanpur- [DOMS IITKP] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Engineering colleges in Kanpur — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 33 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹12,670 – ₹18.5 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 30 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 33 |
| Highest package reported | ₹51 L |
| Top rated | Department of Management Sciences, IIT Kanpur- [DOMS IITKP] |
Which engineering 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 Engineering colleges in Kanpur compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOMS IITKP Kanpur | 9.9 | #29 | ₹18.5 L | ₹36 L | Government |
| CSJMU Kanpur | 9.3 | — | ₹1.66 L | ₹12.5 L | Government |
| Rama University Kanpur Kanpur | 9.1 | — | ₹9.76 L | ₹45 L | Government |
| Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute Kanpur Kanpur | 8.9 | — | ₹4.3 L | — | Private |
| AITH Kanpur | 8.8 | — | ₹2.28 L | ₹50 L | Private |
| KGI Kanpur | 8.6 | — | ₹5.46 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 Engineering colleges in Kanpur
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1
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 -
2
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 -
3
Rama University
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2014
9.1 Fees from ₹9.76 L Highest ₹45 L 140 courses -
4
Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute - [UPTTI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1914
8.9 Fees from ₹4.3 L 12 courses -
5
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 -
6
Krishna Group of Institutions - [KGI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
8.6 Fees from ₹5.46 L Highest ₹10 L 27 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
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology -[CSAUA&T]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1975
6.2 Fees from ₹77,700 NIRF #30 46 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
AXIS Institute of Technology and Management - [AITM]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
5.8 Fees from ₹4.28 L Highest ₹51 L 20 courses -
18
Vision Institute of Technology [VIT]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
5.7 Fees from ₹2.45 L 24 courses -
19
Prabhat Engineering College - [PEC]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
5.2 Fees from ₹2.45 L 16 courses -
20
Apollo Institute of Technology - [AIT]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
4.6 Fees from ₹2.45 L 21 courses -
21
Naraina College of Engineering and Technology - [NCET]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
4.2 Fees from ₹2.45 L 19 courses -
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Indus Institute of Technology and Management - [IITM]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
4.0 Fees from ₹1.19 L 12 courses -
24
National Sugar Institute [NSI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1957
2.1 Fees from ₹22,000 10 courses -
25
Axis Colleges
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
2.0 Fees from ₹1.65 L Highest ₹51 L 44 courses
Showing 25 of 33. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 33 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kanpur the published first-year fee runs from ₹12,670 to ₹18.5 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 30 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. 5 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 Engineering colleges are there in Kanpur?
There are 33 Engineering colleges listed in Kanpur on this page, of which 3 are government and 30 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Kanpur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹12,670 to ₹18.5 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kanpur for Engineering?
Department of Management Sciences, IIT Kanpur- [DOMS IITKP] has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Kanpur.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Kanpur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹51 L. Packages vary by course and year.