IIT Kanpur was established in 1959 and is one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. It offers several undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in the disciplines of science, engineering and technology, and management. In the NIRF 2023 ranking, the institute has secured AIR-1 in the innovation category and AIR-5 in the general category. The Government of India recognizes IIT Kanpur as an institute of national importance. In addition to world-class research facilities, the institute's staff includes highly experienced professors. In 2023, the INR 4 crore placement of IIT Kanpur made waves as it was the highest package ever offered in India. In the same year, the average package was INR 26,27,000. Industry giants like Microsoft, IBM, Deloitte, Qualcomm, and Fujitsu were among the top recruiters at IIT Kanpur.