Industrial and Management Engineering: Admission Process 2023

Admission

IME IIT Kanpur Admission 2024

Established in 1974 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, the Industrial and Management Engineering (IME) department stands as a pioneering institution. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including M.Tech., MBA, and doctoral degrees. Additionally, IME IIT provides unique offerings such as a post-doctoral program and a Minor in IME program.

The M.Tech program offered by IME has a total intake capacity of 26 students. Similarly, the 2-year MBA program admits 78 students in total. IME IIT also offers dual degree programs that combine undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, such as BS/B.Tech + MBA or B.S./B.Tech + M.Tech, which have a duration of 6 years. The Ph.D. program is available for students with prior work experience and typically lasts for 2 years.

IME IIT Kanpur course admissions to the M.Tech program is conducted twice a year. Eligible candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a master’s degree in science with a minimum of 55% marks.

Candidates are shortlisted for M.Tech based on their GATE scores.
Shortlisted candidates further undergo a Written Test and Personal Interview round.

For IME IIT Kanpur course admissions to the MBA program, candidates should hold an undergraduate degree from any recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 65%.

The selection process for the MBA course is based on the CAT score.
Shortlisted candidates are then invited for a Group Discussion and personal interview round.

IME IIT Kanpur course admissions to the Ph.D. program generally opens in June and December every year.

Candidates applying for the Ph.D. program should have a master’s degree in Management/Industrial Engineering with at least 55% marks, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 75% marks and a valid GATE score.
Shortlisting for the Ph.D. program is based on the candidate’s marks and work experience.

Industrial and Management Engineering, IIT Kanpur MBA Admissions 2024

IME IIT Kanpur course admissions to the MBA course is based on the CAT score. General category students need a CAT percentile of 85% and above, while SC and ST applicants require a percentile of 75%.
The selection process includes a Group Discussion and personal interview round.
Eligibility criteria for the MBA program at IME IIT Kanpur include holding an undergraduate degree from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 65% in Class X, XII, and the qualifying degree. For SC/ST applicants, the minimum aggregate is 55%.
Candidates are shortlisted for the GD-PI round based on their CAT scores, as well as their Class 10, Class 12, qualifying degree marks, and work experience.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round.
Separate merit lists are prepared for candidates from different categories.
Candidates who are appearing for their final degree examination are also eligible to apply.
SC/ST category candidates require an overall CAT percentile of 75 and a minimum aggregate of 55% in Class X, XII, and the qualifying degree.
The IME IIT Kanpur course admissions process usually begins in January each year.

Industrial and Management Engineering, IIT Kanpur M.Tech Admissions 2024

Candidates interested in the 2-year M.Tech program at IIT Kanpur should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a master’s degree in science with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks. SC/ST candidates can apply with the qualifying degree regardless of the aggregate marks.
IME IIT Kanpur course admissions to the program is based on a valid GATE score.
Candidates’ GATE scores and qualifying degree marks are taken into consideration for shortlisting.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in the Written Test and Personal Interview.
A separate merit list is prepared for each category (General and SC/ST) based on the Interview and GATE marks.

Course Name	Minimum Eligibility	Selection Criteria
2-year M.Tech	A minimum of 55% marks in a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a master’s degree in science is required.	Candidates’ shortlisting for the WAT-PI round is based on their GATE scores. Ultimately, the final selection is determined by the merit in the GATE score and the performance in the PI round.

The IME IIT Kanpur course admissions process typically commences in March. Candidates from SC/ST categories can apply to the program by submitting their qualifying degree and achieving a GATE score of 300.

Shortlisted candidates undergo a written test and personal interview conducted on the campus.
Separate merit lists are created for candidates in different categories.

IME IIT Kanpur PhD Admissions 2024

To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, candidates should possess a master’s degree in Management/Industrial Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 75% marks, along with a valid GATE score, are also eligible to apply.

Candidates with a master’s degree in science/arts/commerce/CA, having a minimum aggregate of 65% marks and a GATE percentile of 95 and above, can also apply.

Applicants are shortlisted based on their academic qualifications and prior work experience, if applicable. Shortlisted candidates are then invited for the Written Test and Personal Interview round, which is conducted on the campus.

Finally, a separate merit list is prepared for each category (General and SC/ST) based on the performance in the Written Test and Personal Interview round.

Course Name	Minimum Eligibility	IME IIT Kanpur admission criteria
2/3-year Ph.D.	To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Possess a master’s degree in Management/Industrial Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks. Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 75% marks and a valid GATE score. Have a master’s degree in science/arts/commerce/CA with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks and a GATE percentile of at least 95. The selection process includes the assessment of academic qualifications and prior work experience, if applicable. Shortlisted candidates are invited for the Written Test and Personal Interview conducted on campus. A separate merit list is prepared for each category (General and SC/ST) based on the performance in the Written Test and Personal Interview.	Candidates’ shortlisting for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round is based on their academic record and work experience. Ultimately, the final selection is determined by the merit in the WAT and PI rounds.

Admissions are available twice a year, specifically in June and December. Candidates from the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes category who have fulfilled the minimum qualification criteria mentioned above are eligible to apply regardless of their marks/CPI and will be considered for admission.

IME IIT Kanpur Application Process for 2024

The application process for the programs offered by IME IIT Kanpur is conducted online. Candidates are required to register online, providing their personal details and submitting a photograph along with all the necessary information. Once the online form is submitted, candidates are advised to print a copy of their application form.

The application fee for General and OBC applicants is INR 1600, while for SC/ST and Physically Challenged applicants, it is INR 800. The fee should be paid through a demand draft payable to ‘Registrar IIT Kanpur’, payable at Kanpur.

The completed and signed application form, along with the demand draft, must be sent by mail to the following address:

Head, Industrial and Management Engineering,

Indian Institute of Technology,

Kanpur, UP, Pin Code: 208016

During the Written Test (WT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds, candidates are required to bring the following documents:

Valid GATE Scorecard
Valid CAT Scorecard
Class X and XII marksheets and certificates
Letter of recommendations
Reference letters
Character certificate
Work Experience letter (if applicable)
Qualifying degree marksheets
SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applicable)

Industrial and Management Engineering [IME] – IIT Kanpur Admission Process