The Chair, instituted by the Class of 1984, is open to all the departments of engineering and sciences and can be occupied for a period of three years.

• Class of 1984 Fund

Distinguished lectures series are aimed at inviting brilliant speakers for delivering stimulating lectures on intriguing topics that are of interest to general audience as well. Presently, the institute hosts around 16 of such lecture series.

Established in honour of Dr. Vijay K. Stokes, a pioneering professor at IIT Kanpur. His vision, leadership, and contributions played a vital role in shaping the Institute during its formative years. He was the inspiration behind designing the iconic emblem that represents IIT Kanpur today. Dr. Stokes was instrumental in instituting the practice of the Gymkhana President being an elected student, and in the creation of the Dean of Students Affairs position. He was among the pioneering faculty members who laid the foundations of science-based engineering curriculum and led the development of the post graduate program at IIT Kanpur

The scholarship will support deserving students while carrying forward Dr. Stokes’ vision of excellence in education.

As alumnae of IIT Kanpur, we cherish the values, friendships, and opportunities that continue to shape our journeys. Today, we have the chance to pass that gift forward to the next generation of women scholars.

With a deep sense of giving back to our alma mater, the alumnae of IIT Kanpur launch the continuing ‘Alumni Scholarship for Girl Students,’ commencing in the Academic Session 2025–26.

While government norms provide fee benefits to students from families with an income of up to ₹5 lakhs, many deserving students from families earning ₹5–10 lakhs per annum remain excluded, even if their income barely exceeds the limit, such as ₹5.05 lakhs per annum. These students often face significant financial strain from tuition, housing, and living expenses, making it challenging to focus fully on academics and holistic development. The narrow eligibility gap leaves talented students without crucial support, despite only marginal differences in family income.

The Alumni Scholarship for Girl Students aims to bridge this gap by:

• Providing scholarships to meritorious girl students in B.Tech. and 2-year Master’s courses.
• Supporting those who fall outside government support norms but still face genuine financial challenges.
• Enabling young women to pursue academics without the burden of financial stress.
• Promoting holistic growth and development alongside academic excellence.

Ajay Chauhan (BT/CHE/1989) passed away on 8 September 2026. His passing has left his family, his batch and all who knew him deeply shaken. He is survived by his wife Reena; daughters Moha (IIT Kharagpur) and Mahi (IIT Guwahati); and his brother Alok, a decorated IAF fighter pilot (Retd.) who flew in the 1999 Kargil operations. A wife lost a devoted husband, two daughters lost a father who gave them everything, a younger brother lost the companion he had grown up beside, and his batch lost a very dear friend.

Ajay’s batchmates, along with friends from his schools and professional circle, wish to stand by his family through this fund. The $200k fund is intended to cover the family’s education and living needs year by year, along with a modest reserve for contingencies and medical expenses. It also provides a corpus to support the family’s future financial needs.

IIT Kanpur Alumni have grown around the world over the years but find it difficult to network with each other. IIT Kanpur Chapters work towards connecting all the alumni and their families and building a strong IITK community in different cities of the world. These communities help each other on both professional and personal level. We organize several formal and informal events throughout the year to achieve this. Your support is crucial to our efforts and we need your help to go even further!

Your donation will go towards planning various entertaining and informative events over the year to help engage more Alums and their families. When making the donation, kindly mention which IITK chapter are you donating for. 

Opportunity School is a 52 year old school providing education to the underprivileged children living in and around IIT Kanpur campus. It came into existence because the children of people working as domestic help had no hope of getting education. It has progressed from 6 students and a Type-2 house to about 300 students and a block in Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Education to the underprivileged children is the only way to brighten their future through self-empowerment. And it is also the best way to eradicate child labour from society. The school has been functioning all these years by adhering to the principles of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. We try to help our children acquire skills, habits, and attitude to adjust well in the society.

At present the school runs classes from 1 to 8 and is recognized by the UP Board of Education. We are trying to go up to class 10 as many children, especially girls, drop out of school after class 8 because their parents are not prepared to send them to expensive schools outside the campus.

We have also started identifying individual talent and providing opportunity to hone them by inviting specialized teachers for dance, art, jewellery making, quilling, mehendi application.

Our students have also started acquiring computer skills, using an interactive science lab, and learning book craft and home science.

From classrooms and corridors to careers and milestones—our journey since 1986 has been nothing short of remarkable. This 40th reunion is more than an event; it’s a heartfelt celebration of enduring bonds and shared memories from IIT Kanpur.

Let’s gather once more to reconnect, reflect, and relive those iconic moments that shaped who we are. Come home to where it all began—at IITK.

In recent years, IITK has seen exponential growth in the student population. The undergraduate count has grown from 1,200 back in 1965 to over 4,000 today, and post graduates have grown from a few hundred to over 3,000. This requires a huge growth in campus infrastructure from academic buildings, labs and lecture halls to hostel and staff accommodation.

The 1965 Batch (Class of 1970) has launched a drive to support IIT Kanpur’s growth and vision for the future and the resulting need for major infrastructure capital projects. The Batch collectively wishes to raise Rs.2.5 Crore to support funding for these capital projects which will elevate the existing infrastructure and ecosystem in the campus and in turn ensure better facilities for the students and the academia.

IIT Kanpur has experienced remarkable expansion in recent times, particularly in its student enrollment. Since 1965, the undergraduate population has surged from 1,200 to over 5000, while postgraduate numbers have grown from a few hundred to surpass 4000. This substantial increase necessitates significant development in campus infrastructure, encompassing academic buildings, laboratories, lecture halls, hostels and staff accommodation etc.

The Class of 1999 has initiated a campaign to contribute to IIT Kanpur’s ongoing growth and its visionary plans for the future. Their objective is to raise funds to support the critical needs of the institute i.e. Infrastructure projects aimed at improving the living and learning experience of the students, strengthening the R&D ecosystem and lastly providing financial aid to the students from marginalised family backgrounds.

From classrooms and corridors to careers and milestones—our journey since 1990 has been truly extraordinary. This 35th reunion is more than an event; it’s a heartfelt celebration of enduring bonds and shared memories from IIT Kanpur.

Let’s gather once more to reconnect, reflect, and relive those iconic moments that shaped who we are. Come home to where it all began—at IITK.

IIT Kanpur Alumni of 1985 class contributed to set up Student Scholarships. This valuable benefaction has been of immense help to the institute in Student Award, Annual Gift Program, various social initiatives.

• Student Scholarships
• Student Award
• Annual Gift Program
• various social initiatives

Class of 1966 has contributed generously to support various initiatives at IIT Kanpur. These initiatives include Furnishing of Auditorium, upgrading the seating arrangement, the Audio Visual Facilities, Alumni Association activities, Mid Day Meal Facility and Scholarships for Opportunity school. Currently, the funds are being utilized to support the underprivileged students of Opportunity School. Mid Day Meals and scholarships are being provided with the invaluable benefaction.

• Furnishing of Auditorium of IIT Kanpur
• Decent seating Arrangement
• The Audio Visual Facilites.
• Alumni Association activiies
• Mid Day Meal
• 1966 Opportunity School Scholarship

IIT Kanpur has experienced remarkable expansion in recent times, particularly in its student enrollment. Since 1965, the undergraduate population has surged from 1,200 to over 5000, while postgraduate numbers have grown from a few hundred to surpass 4000. This substantial increase necessitates significant development in campus infrastructure, encompassing academic buildings, laboratories, lecture halls, hostels and staff accommodation etc.

The Class of 1974 has initiated a campaign to contribute to IIT Kanpur’s ongoing growth and its visionary plans for the future. Their objective is to raise funds to support the critical needs of the institute i.e. Infrastructure projects aimed at improving the living and learning experience of the students, strengthening the R&D ecosystem and lastly providing financial aid to the students from marginalised family backgrounds.