B.Tech. in Information Technology at PSIT Kanpur

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Information Technology, PSIT Kanpur in Kanpur runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 60 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹3.03 lakh – ₹8.6 lakh, which works out to about ₹76,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

PSIT Kanpur is a private institute, founded in 2004. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PSIT Kanpur — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask PSIT Kanpur for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at PSIT Kanpur as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with PSIT Kanpur before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Information Technology, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at PSIT Kanpur are: X: 60.0, XII: 60.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check PSIT Kanpur's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to PSIT Kanpur on its website (psit.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2025) show a highest package of ₹1.37 lakh at PSIT Kanpur. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Information Technology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

PSIT Kanpur runs 18 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Data Science
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
• B.Tech. in Computer science & Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science
• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Computer science & Engineering ( Internet of things ) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• B.Tech. in Computer science & Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning ) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer science & Engineering ( Data science ) (Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.03 lakh – ₹8.6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does PSIT Kanpur compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Kanpur?