Yes, the IIT Kanpur blockchain course is worth it. 

IIT Kanpur has launched a professional Certificate program for a duration of 4 months in collaboration with Simplilearn. The program trains students right from the fundamentals of blockchain. It also covers the technical and functional aspects of building a blockchain solution. This Online Bootcamp program teaches students the use of tools and techniques for building a blockchain. This course offers learning with the use of real-world blockchain applications in Fintech, Healthcare, Supply Chain Management, Bitcoin wallets, and more. 

The lectures are delivered by the faculty of IIT Kanpur. Admission into this course is done by registering oneself on Simplilearn and enrolling for this course. The shortlisted candidates have to pay the required fee of INR 1.10 Lakhs. To be eligible for this course, one must have a relevant bachelor's degree with 50% marks, and a good understanding of mathematics and JAVA basics. 

IIT Kanpur 1st year economics syllabus covers basic engineering with physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and engineering graphics along with a small portion of humanities subjects. In the 2nd year, you will be covering courses in economics like microeconomics and macroeconomics which offer you basic knowledge about economics helping you to answer the question on GDP, inflation, recession, etc. 

Courses like mathematical economics and Probability and statistics offer you an understanding of the basic tools required to deal with economics from the technical and mathematical side. The 3rd year syllabus covers courses like development economics, microeconomics II, growth economics, behavioural economics, and environmental economics along with major courses on Econometrics. 

Yes, IIT Kanpur offers e-Masters in Data Science and Business Analytics and Professional Certificate Course.

If you want to know more about it, here are the details:

• e-Masters in Data Science and Business Analytics:
  • This course is for working professionals who want to pursue a data science course. You do not need a GATE score to enroll in this course.
  • Graduates not only earn a new degree in data science but also acquire skills in data mining, machine learning, statistical modeling and many more.
• Free Online Courses: They also offer free courses on Probability and Statistical Inference and Sampling Theory and Linear Regression Analysis using R software.
• Professional Certificate Course: There’s also a Professional Certificate Course in Data Science offered by IFACET (IIT Kanpur).

Yes, IIT Kanpur provides a Data Analytics course for the students who are fascinated and learn about data analytics, machine learning and AI. However, the courses are conducted in online mode. IIT Kanpur has collaborated with Simplileran to come out with their Data Analytics course where you will get to learn about the world of data analytics. You will get to learn about various programming languages such as Python, SQUL, POwer BI, etc. The live cases are held by IIT Kanpur faculty members where they will guide you with everything related to Data Analytics. As this course is in online mode, even working professionals can pursue this course. For further information, you can visit the official website of IIT Kanpur.

Yes, IIT Kanpur offers online courses to students. Multiple online courses are offered by IIT Kanpur, which you can easily enroll in and enhance your skill sets and knowledge. The major advantage that you get with IIT Kanpur online courses is the online course offers you flexibility, allowing you to take up the course at your pace and accommodate learning according to your schedule. IIT Kanpur also offers course materials which you can access anywhere around the world with the help of an internet connection. IIT Kanpur’s online courses are comparatively more affordable than its offline course, you can easily save money on traveling and accommodation by choosing to study online. IIT Kanpur offers a vast range of online course options for you to choose from the courses that are best suitable for your interest and skills development. 

Yes, IIT Kanpur offers master's degree courses to students. The official course duration for a master's programme with IIT Kanpur is 2 years, but it can continue for 2.5 to 3 years depending on the students and their supervisors to crack a good placement opportunity.

IIT Kanpur is a very prestigious academic institution in India, famous for its rigorous curriculum and academic standards. If you obtain a M.S. degree from IIT Kanpur it can be rewarding for you in terms of learning, career opportunities and career growth. IIT Kanpur is famous for the quality of education and research options that it offers to the students. With faculty members having vivid industry experience, the curriculums are designed to offer the students informative insights and opportunities to enhance their skills. 

I completed my MTech in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Kanpur. IITK offers MTech in 15 specializations with CSE, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering and biological sciences being the top ones. As per the NIRF 2023 Ranking, IIT Kanpur is ranked #4 for Engineering, and #1 for Innovation among Indian colleges/universities. IITK is also ranked #3 Overall by India Today 2023 Ranking. 

A good number of core companies visit the Aerospace department for M.Tech placements like Airbus, Mercedes Benz, John Deere, Caterpillar, among others. Other than that, students of Aerospace Engineering can sit for Analytical and Software companies if interested. 

The benefit is that these companies provide better packages than the core companies. ISRO, DRDO and other Indian Aeronautical Engineering firms prefer MTech students over BTech during the IIT Kanpur placements because their work requires a specialized knowledge of the field.

As per the M.Tech placement 2023 data released by DoMS, IIT Kanpur, the batch recorded 100% placements (i.e. all 18 students were successfully placed). The highest CTC offered was INR 27 LPA, the top 30% students received an average CTC of INR 23 LPA, the median CTC was INR 15.38 LPA, and the average CTC was INR 16.9 LPA. 

The profiles offered during the placement season were- Data Scientist, Data Analyst, and Business Analyst. You can check the Placement Report for more details.

IIT Kanpur MTech program offers good academic and research facilities, along with good placement opportunities. The MTech faculty members are experts in their respective fields and support innovative ideas from the students’ side.

Overall, IIT Kanpur is a good choice for an MTech. However, the faculty, curriculum, and placement details will depend a lot on which specialization you are particularly interested in.

The Department of Management Sciences (DoMS, formerly IME) offers MBA at IIT Kanpur. IIT Kanpur is one of the oldest and most renowned IITs, and it stands at 23rd position among the top Management colleges, as per the NIRF 2023 Ranking. I am an MBA student at IIT Kanpur, so I am eligible to answer this question.

Most MBA students on campus have converted XIMB, IMT G, IMI D, DSE, etc.; yet they chose IIT Kanpur over these institutions. The learning pedagogy at IIT Kanpur is really good, and corporate relations are also managed well.

ROI is an added advantage for MBA students at IIT Kanpur. The total fee is approximately INR 3.67 lakhs for a General Category and OBC student, and even less for an SC/ST category student (0 tuition fee for SC/ST/PH category). 

In terms of placements, in 2023, the highest CTC was INR 24 LPA, the average CTC received by the top 50% of students was INR 22.20 LPA, and the median CTC was INR 17.25 LPA. The list of key recruiters included McKinsey & Company, Wells Fargo, Deloitte, PWC, HDFC Bank, and more. Even the lowest CTC was INR 12.41 LPA. You can refer to the Placement Report for more details.

I would highly recommend you join the MBA program at IIT Kanpur without any hesitation.