Indian Institute of Technology: Kanpur

A Premier Engineering Institution

IITK Campus

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, established in 1959, is one of India's premier institutions for higher education in engineering, technology, and sciences. Located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the institute is renowned for its academic rigor, cutting-edge research, and innovation.

The campus culture is dynamic, with various clubs and organizations focusing on innovation, leadership, and social responsibility. It encourages students to engage in diverse extracurriculars that foster personal and professional growth. Read More →

Date of contest: 27th September 2025

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Nearby Hotels

Hotel KS Grand &Banquet

117/Q, 710, near Anurag Hospital, Namak Factory Chauraha, Chhapeda Pulia, Sharda Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208025

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Hotel O Kalyanpur Near IIT Kanpur

Plot Number 20, Gooba Garden Road, Siddhartha Nagar, Near Shri laxmi Shankar Inter College, Kalyanpur, Kanpur

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Hotel JS Inn

P-210, Awas Vikas, Vinayakpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208024

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Contacts

Programming Club, IIT Kanpur

Programming Club, IIT Kanpur

Club Website (TBA)

Representatives

IIT Kanpur Rep

[Name TBA]

Email: [email@iitk.ac.in]

Phone: [Phone Number]

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How to Reach

By Air:

    Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), Lucknow is the nearest international airport and located about 90 Km. from IIT Kanpur. It has direct flight connection to all major cities of India. Upon arrival, You can hire prepaid taxis at the airport (Ola outstation is also available). The typical cost will be around Rs.2500 for sedan-type taxis (around Rs. 1600 for Ola outstation). It takes about two and a half hours to drive from the Lucknow airport to the IITK campus. Kanpur also has an airport (KNU) with limited flights. Kanpur airport is about 25 km from IIT Kanpur, and it takes about 1 hour to reach campus. The charges are about Rs. 1200-1500. Ola/Uber cab service is also available in Kanpur.

By Train:

    Kanpur Central Railway station (CNB) is one of the busiest railway stations in the country. It is located on the Delhi-Kolkata train route and all major trains between these cities usually pass through and stop at Kanpur. One can easily get regular trains to Kanpur from other major cities of the country. Please exit from Platform number 1 (called the Cantonment side). IIT Kanpur is located about 16 km from the Kanpur Central Railway Station. It is possible to hire taxis (about Rs. 500) and auto rickshaws (about Rs.250) to IITK campus from the station. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Kanpur Central Railway station to IIT Kanpur.

By Taxi:

    There are some taxi operators who provide services on the approved rate of IIT Kanpur. One can contact the department office for further assistance. The rates are as follows: Lucknow airport to IIT Kanpur (sedan type cars): Rs. 2500 (including toll tax and parking). Kanpur railway station to IIT Kanpur: Rs. 650 (including parking) Ola/ Uber-type taxi operators are available in Kanpur.
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