Candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% pass marks and also who have passed CAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or any other equivalent exam with a good score in 2019 and 2020 can apply for the MBA programme. Interested candidates can click the official link ‘https://nitkkr.ac.in/docs/MBA_ADMISSION_BROCHURE_2020_22%2024022020.pdf’ to download the application form and also know more about the course. The last date for applying for the course is April 30.

The completely filled in application form must be accompanied by the candidate’s degree marksheets or proof of appearing in the final examination obtained from head of the institution where the candidate has studied his or her qualifying exam. Candidates must also attach photocopy of CAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT 2019 or 2020 exam score card, category certificate if applicable and online receipt or DD indicating payment of application fee along with the application form and send it to the above address.

MBA admissions application fee is Rs 1000 for students of General, OBC, Economically Weaker Sections categories and Rs 500 for SC and ST categories. The fee can be paid online or through a Demand Draft. Candidates can email for any clarifications to ‘mba@nitkkr.ac.in’ Phone numbers to be called are 01744-233524(O), +91-9996259725.

The selected candidates will have to undergo a group discussion round and a personal interview. The selection will be based on the performance in CAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT and group discussion and personal interview. The details about the candidates and further stages of admission will be put on the website of NIT Kurkshetra, candidates who have applied for the course are advised to check the information being posted on the official website ‘www.nitkkr.ac.in’ to be aware of admission related developments.

MBA admissions – The list of candidates selected for Group Discussion and Personal Interview will be displayed on 4 May. The date for conducting Group Discussion and Personal Interview is 16 May. Merit list will be displayed on 18 May. Admission counselling will be held between 19 to 21 May. The second list in case of seats remaining vacant will be disclosed on 26 May. Second round of admission counselling will be held on 30 May.

SIIC is Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre and is located at IIT Kanpur and is a leader in nurturing start-ups that drive meaningful change, is supported by IIT Kanpur’s resources and expertise.

VU Dynamics

Founded in 2022, VU Dynamics is redefining the potential of aerial platforms for both defense and civilian applications, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

With a foundation built on extensive R&D at IIT Kanpur, VU Dynamics specializes in developing sophisticated aerial platforms, simulation modules, and advanced surveillance and monitoring systems.

Their Kamikaze UAVs have a range of 100 km and are designed to provide front-line support for tactical military operations.

These indigenous innovations are meeting critical defense needs, while other surveillance UAVs offer solutions for civilian applications, including digital terrain models (DTMs), digital elevation models (DEMs), and subsurface mapping, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

xTerra Robotics

xTerra Robotics is at the forefront of robotics technology in India, focusing on complex challenges in robot locomotion across challenging 3D environments.

Mr. Aditya Pratap Singh Rajawat, CEO of XTerra Robotics, along with Professor Shakti S Gupta, Director and Co-founder, and Co-founders Mr. Nimesh Khandelwal, Mr. Avinash Bhaskar, and Mr. Amritanshu Manu, presented the company’s innovative advancements and conducted a live demonstration of the Svan robot in action, showcasing its robustness and adaptability.

Dr. Chitranjan Singh, the founder of Ananant Systems, presented the progress made in creating indigenously designed and manufactured solutions to meet the nation’s semiconductor demands, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

With a focus on chip design and semiconductor products, Ananant Systems is currently developing a scalable, software-defined modem designed for base station deployments in 5G and 6G.

Impact

Prof. Deepu Philip, Professor-in-Charge of SIIC at IIT Kanpur, praised the impact of these start-ups.

He said the start-ups incubated at SIIC are developing cutting-edge technologies that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

From defense applications to automation in hazardous industries and the essential infrastructure for next-generation connectivity, these ventures embody the spirit of innovation and emphasise IIT Kanpur’s commitment to fostering impactful solutions for the benefit of the country and society at large, he said.

We envision a continued robust and impactful startup ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh, contributing to the Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission, said Prof Deepu.

About SIIC at IIT Kanpur

Established in 2000, the Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur is one of the oldest technology business incubators.

Currently, it hosts 100 incubated startups focusing on next-generation technology and products. In 2018, the leadership brought the incubator’s operations under the Foundation for Research & Innovation in Science & Technology (FIRST), a Section-8 company promoted by IITK.

The incubation ecosystem, which has been thriving for over two decades, continues to support startups at every stage of their journey from idea to business.

Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IITK has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades.

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