Kanpur, the biggest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its educational institutes and colleges. When it comes to higher education, Kanpur ranks as one of the favorite destinations in the country. The city is home to over 69 Degree, Agricultural, Management, Engineering, and Medical colleges.
Kanpur Colleges: An Overview
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, which was previously known as Kanpur University, is one of the popular universities across the globe. IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kanpur was set up in 1959. This academic and research institute is famous for the subject areas of technology and science. IIT Kanpur offers a range of courses such as Graduate, Postgraduate, PhD, and M.Phil programs and these degrees are acclaimed all over the world. The oldest technical education institute in the city is the Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (HBTI).
About Engineering Colleges in Kanpur
The city of Kanpur houses many engineering colleges some of which are private and some are government engineering colleges.
Major Engineering Colleges in Kanpur
Given below is a list of the well-known engineering colleges in Kanpur with the names of the universities to which they are affiliated:
| Name of the Engineering College | Affiliated to |
|---|---|
| IIT Kanpur | Central University |
| HBTI | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Government Central Textile Institute | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Institute of Engineering, Chatrapati Sahuji University | Kanpur University |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| National Sugar Institute, Kalyanpur | Central University |
| Government Leather Institute | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Allen House Institute of Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| C.S.A. University of Agriculture & Technology | Central University |
| CLRI (Central Leather Research Institute) | Central University |
| Institute of Research Development and Training | Central University |
| Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kalyanpur | Central University |
| Maharana Pratap Engineering College | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Bhabha College of Engineering | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Krishna Institute of Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Bhabha Institute of Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Naraina College of Engineering & Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Krishna Girls Engineering College | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Advance Institute of Biotech and Paramedical Sciences College | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Naraian Vidya Peeth Engineering & Management Institute | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Banshi College of Engineering | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Vision Institute of Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Anubhav Institute of Engineering & Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Institute of Productivity and Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Kanpur Institute of Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Apollo Institute of Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Anubhav Institute of Engineering and Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Prabhat Engineering College | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Pranveer Singh Institute of Engineering and Technology (PSIT) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Pranveer Singh Academy of Technology (PSAT) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| RAMA Institute of Engineering and Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Vidya Bhawan College for Engineering Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Seth Sriniwas Agarwal Institute Of Engineering and Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Axis Institute of Architecture (AIA) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Axis Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Axis Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Axis Institute of Technology and Science (AITS) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Subhash Institute of Software Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| S.T.E.P. H.B.T.I (Harcourt Butler Technological Institute) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| United Institute of Designing | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| RAMA Institute of Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| International Institute of Saddlery | Central University |
| Forest Training Institute | State Government |
| Rama Institute of Pharmacy | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
Major Management Institutes in Kanpur
Given below are the names of the top management institutes in Kanpur:
| Name of the Institute | Affiliated to |
|---|---|
| MPEC Management Studies | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Maharana Pratap College of Management and Information Technology | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Maharana Institute of Professional Studies | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Naraina Vidya Peeth Management Institute | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Vision College of Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Virendra Swarup Institute of Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Axis Institute of Planning and Management (AIPM) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Axis Business School (ABS) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Dr. Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Management and Research | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Management and Higher Studies | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Jagran Institute of Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Institute of Business Management | Kanpur University |
| College of Management Studies (CMS) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Kanpur Institute of Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Rama Institute of Business Studies | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| NIS Academy | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Seth Sriniwas Agarwal College of Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Dayanand Dinanath College of Management | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
Major Medical Colleges in Kanpur
Given below is a list of the medical colleges in Kanpur with the names of the universities by which they are accredited:
| Name of the Medical College | Affiliated to |
|---|---|
| Rama Dental Medical College (RDMC) | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College (GSVM) | |
| Maharana Pratap Dental College | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Maharana Pratap College of Pharmacy | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| Jawahar Lal Nehru Homeopathic College | |
| J L Rohatgi Memorial Eye Hospital & Dr. Rajendra Rohatgi Institute of Ophthalmology |
Other Colleges and Educational Institutes in Kanpur
| Name | Affiliated to |
|---|---|
| Jagran College of Art, Science and Commerce | Uttar Pradesh Technical University |
| ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) | Central University |
| V.S.S.D. College | |
| DAV College | Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University |
| PPN Degree College | |
| Christ Church College | Kanpur University |
| BND College | |
| Halim Muslim Degree College |
The literacy rate of the city is 87.63% and it is well over the countrywide average. There are many medical and engineering entrance coaching centers in the city, especially in the Kakadeo area.
Last Updated on 31 October 2011
