The application form for IIT Kanpur Olympiad Admission 2026 is closing on 15 June 2026 for selection for the BTech program in IIT Kanpur. The opportunity are meant for the candidates who have qualified for the Olympiad. The IIT Kanpur will also hold examination for these candidates before offering them the seats in its campus.
JEE Adanced or JEE Main score for IIT Kanpur Olympiad Admission 2026
There is no need of these two score for getting the admission for IIT Kanpur Olympiad Admission 2026. You have qualified for the Olympiad.
Schedule
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Opening of Application Portal | 25 May 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Closing of Application Portal | 15 June 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Release of Shortlisted Candidates List | 20-Jun-26 |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) at IIT Kanpur | 24 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Declaration of Provisional Answer Key | 25-Jun-26 |
| Declaration of Final Answer Key and Result | 27-Jun-26 |
| Confirmation of Allotted Seat | 01-Jul-26 |
| Last Date to Withdraw One Seat (if allotted a seat through both JoSAA 2026 and the Olympiad Channel) | 13 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Final Deadline for Seat Withdrawal/Acceptance Process | 14 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Programme combination and seats for IIT Kanpur Olympiad Admission 2026
| Programme | Total seats | Seat breakup by Olympiad channel |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. Biological Sciences & Bioengineering (BSBE) | 2 | 1 via Mathematics Olympiad (IMOTC); 1 via Biology/Chemistry/Physics Olympiad (INBO/INChO/INPhO) |
| B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 6 | 3 via Mathematics Olympiad (IMOTC); 3 via Informatics Olympiad (IOITC) |
| B.S. Chemistry (CHM) | 2 | 2 via Chemistry/Physics/Biology Olympiad (INChO/INPhO/INBO) |
| B.S. Economic Sciences (ECOs) | 3 | 3 via Mathematics Olympiad (IMOTC) |
| B.Tech. Intelligent Systems (IS) | 4 | 2 via Mathematics Olympiad (IMOTC); 2 via Informatics Olympiad (IOITC) |
| B.S. Mathematics & Scientific Computing (MTH) | 2 | Selected from the 4 Mathematics-Olympiad seats listed under “Mathematics & Statistics” |
| B.S. Statistics & Data Science (SDS) | 2 | Selected from the 4 Mathematics-Olympiad seats listed under “Mathematics & Statistics” |
| B.S. Physics (PHY) | 4 | 3 via Physics Olympiad (INPhO); 1 via Mathematics Olympiad (IMOTC) |
| Total across all programmes | 25 | — |
Eligibility Criteria and Restrictions for IIT Kanpur Olympiad Admission 2026
Candidates seeking admission through the Olympiad channel must satisfy all of the following eligibility requirements.
Criterion 1: Age Requirement
Applicants should have been born on or after October 1, 2001.
Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, or PwD categories are eligible for a relaxation of five years in the age limit. Such candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1996.
Criterion 2: Class XII (or Equivalent) Qualification
Candidates must have appeared for their Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2025 or 2026.
In addition, they must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects at the qualifying examination level.
Criterion 3: Olympiad Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the Olympiad-specific eligibility requirements prescribed for the programme to which they are applying. The detailed eligibility conditions for each department are provided in Table 1 of the admission brochure.
Criterion 4: Admission Restrictions
Candidates are not eligible for admission through the Olympiad channel if they have previously been admitted to any academic programme at an IIT that is covered under the JoSAA 2026 Business Rules, irrespective of whether:
- They continued in the programme, or
- They accepted an IIT seat through online reporting or reporting at a designated centre.
Furthermore, candidates whose admission to any IIT was cancelled after joining the institute, for any reason, are also ineligible to apply through the Olympiad admission route.
Simultaneous Allotment through JoSAA and Olympiad Channel
If a candidate receives:
- One seat through JoSAA allotment 2026, and
- Another seat through the Olympiad admission channel,
the candidate must withdraw from one of the allotted seats on or before 13 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
Failure to relinquish either seat by the specified deadline will result in the Olympiad supernumerary seat not being confirmed, and the candidate may lose IIT Kanpur Olympiad Admission 2026.
Application fee for IIT Kanpur Olympiad Admission 2026
| Category of Candidate | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | ₹ 1,600 |
| SC Candidates | ₹ 1,600 |
| ST Candidates | ₹ 1,600 |
| PwD Candidates | ₹ 1,600 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹ 3,200 |
Exam Pattern
IIT Kanpur Olympiad Admission 2026 CBT: Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Total | 45 | 4 | 180 |
Examination Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 45 |
| Maximum Marks | 180 |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks per question |
| Examination Venue | IIT Kanpur |
| Syllabus | Same as JEE (Advanced) 2026 |