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IIT Kanpur

Q: When was IIT Kanpur founded?

IIT Kanpur was founded in 1959. The company has been operating for 65 years primarily in the Education & Training sector .

Q: Where is the IIT Kanpur headquarters located?

IIT Kanpur is headquartered in Kanpur.

Q: Does IIT Kanpur have good work-life balance?

IIT Kanpur has a work-life balance rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 85% employees rated IIT Kanpur 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read IIT Kanpur work-life balance reviews for more details

Q: Is IIT Kanpur good for career growth?

Career growth at IIT Kanpur is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 15% employees rated IIT Kanpur 3 or below, while 85% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading IIT Kanpur promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.

Q: What are the pros and cons of working in IIT Kanpur?

Working at IIT Kanpur comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for skill development , work life balance and work satisfaction. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal , based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.

4.1

based on 114 Reviews

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Company Summary

IIT Kanpur is a globally acclaimed education & research in science, engineering, management & humanities.

Overall Rating

4.1/5

based on 114 reviews

32% above

industry average

Highly rated for

Skill Development, Work-Life Balance, Work Satisfaction

Critically rated for

Promotions/Appraisal

Key Factors to Consider

3.7

Salary & Benefits

3.7

Job Security

4.1

Work-Life Balance

3.9

Company Culture

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Work Policy

Monday to Friday

71% employees reported

Flexible timing

71% employees reported

No travel

67% employees reported

Day shift

95% employees reported

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Top Employees Benefits

Job/Soft skill training

12 employees reported

Cafeteria

12 employees reported

Professional degree assistance

10 employees reported

Health insurance

7 employees reported

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About IIT Kanpur

Founded in1959 (65 yrs old)

India Employee Count--

Global Employee Count201-500

India HeadquartersKanpur, India

Office Locations

Websiteiitk.ac.in

Primary Industry

Education & Training

Other Industries

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Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, established in 1959, is one of the premier institutions established by the Government of India. The aim of the Institute is to provide meaningful education, to conduct original research of the highest standard and to provide leadership in technological innovation.

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IIT Kanpur Ratings

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based on 114 reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5

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Category Ratings

4.1

Skill Development

4.1

Work-Life Balance

4.0

Work Satisfaction

3.9

Company Culture

3.7

Job Security

3.7

Salary & Benefits

3.4

Promotions/Appraisal

IIT Kanpur is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 114 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.

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Overall Rating	4.1/5 based on 114 reviews	4.6/5 based on 262 reviews	4.3/5 based on 155 reviews	4.2/5 based on 216 reviews
Highly Rated for	Skill development Work-Life balance Work Satisfaction	Skill development Company culture Work-Life balance	Company culture Work-Life balance Skill development	Skill development Work-Life balance Work Satisfaction
Critically Rated for	Promotion/Appraisals	No critically rated category	No critically rated category	No critically rated category
Primary Work Policy	-	Work from office 72% employees reported	Work from office 76% employees reported	Work from office 70% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees	4.2 Good rated by 29 women	4.7 Excellent rated by 50 women	4.0 Good rated by 33 women	3.8 Good rated by 61 women
Rating by Men Employees	4.1 Good rated by 76 men	4.5 Good rated by 186 men	4.4 Good rated by 106 men	4.4 Good rated by 137 men
Job Security	3.7 Good	3.8 Good	3.9 Good	3.5 Good