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The date: Five-week online course on Zoom, December 14, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
The cost: From Rs 20,059 for school and undergraduate students, including 18% GST.
Who it affects: Class 11 and 12 students, college students, faculty and industry staff.
What to do: Register in the Golden window before October 4, 2026 on iitk.ac.in.
IIT Kanpur has opened registration for a five-week online course on Python for AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. It runs from December 14, 2026 to January 15, 2027 on Zoom.
Class 11 and 12 students can apply. So can college students and working professionals.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur announced the programme on September 15, 2026. Registration is open now on iitk.ac.in. IIT Kanpur is a public engineering institute set up in 1959.
What does the IIT Kanpur Python course teach?
The course teaches Python for real AI and machine learning work. Participants build projects on live datasets.
They also get coding help from IIT Kanpur teaching assistants. Guest lectures come from experts at Microsoft and Google.
How much does the IIT Kanpur Python course cost in 2026?
The fee is not fixed. It rises at each of five registration windows.
Golden Registration is the earliest window and the cheapest. Spot Registration is the last and the dearest. All fees below include 18% GST.
A Class 11 or 12 student pays Rs 20,059 in the Golden window. The same student pays Rs 27,139 at Spot Registration. That is Rs 7,080 more for waiting.
College undergraduates in B.Tech, B.Sc, BBA and BCA pay the same rates as school students. Postgraduates pay a little more.
| Who you are | Golden (cheapest) | Spot (dearest) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech, B.Sc, BBA, BCA and Class 11-12 | Rs 20,059 | Rs 27,139 |
| M.Tech, M.E, M.Sc, MBA, MCA | Rs 21,239 | Rs 28,319 |
| PhD research scholars | Rs 22,419 | Rs 29,499 |
| Faculty | Rs 23,599 | Rs 30,679 |
| Industry, R&D and others | Rs 29,499 | Rs 38,939 |
All figures include 18% GST. The middle windows, Flash, Early Bird and Regular, sit between the Golden and Spot prices.
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What are the IIT Kanpur Python course registration dates?
Golden Registration closes on October 4, 2026. Flash Registration then runs until October 25.
Early Bird follows until November 8. Regular Registration closes on November 29.
Spot Registration is the final window. It shuts on December 15, one day after classes begin.
The Deadline Board
| Window | Last date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Registration | October 4, 2026 | Open |
| Flash Registration | October 25, 2026 | Awaited |
| Early Bird Registration | November 8, 2026 | Awaited |
| Regular Registration | November 29, 2026 | Awaited |
| Spot Registration | December 15, 2026 | Awaited |
The Golden window shuts first, on October 4. Every window after it costs more.
Fees by study level for the IIT Kanpur Python course
Fees climb with the level of study. Postgraduates in M.Tech and M.Sc pay Rs 21,239 in the Golden window. PhD scholars pay Rs 22,419.
Faculty members pay Rs 23,599 in the Golden window. Industry and R&D participants pay the most, at Rs 29,499.
Is Rs 20,000 worth it for a Class 11 or 12 student?
Rs 20,059 is real money for a school student. IIT Kanpur ran a similar Python course in December 2024. That four-week course cost Rs 11,800 in its first window.
This year the course is one week longer. The entry fee is also higher.
Do you need to visit IIT Kanpur for the Python course?
The course is fully online. Every session runs on Zoom.
A student in a small town can join without travelling. There is no campus visit and no hostel cost. A laptop and internet are all you need.
CampusFeed could not confirm the daily class timings from the IIT Kanpur registration page. The page lists dates and fees, not the daily schedule. Check the portal before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Class 11 and 12 students join the IIT Kanpur Python course?
Class 11 and 12 students can register for the IIT Kanpur Python course. It is also open to college undergraduates, postgraduates, PhD scholars, faculty and industry staff. School students pay Rs 20,059 in the Golden window, the same as undergraduates.
What is the IIT Kanpur Python course fee in 2026?
The IIT Kanpur Python course fee starts at Rs 20,059 for school and undergraduate students in the Golden window. It rises to Rs 27,139 by Spot Registration. All fees include 18% GST, and higher study levels pay more.
When does IIT Kanpur Python course registration close?
Golden Registration for the IIT Kanpur Python course closes on October 4, 2026. Four more windows follow, ending with Spot Registration on December 15. The fee goes up at every window, so booking early is cheapest.
Is the IIT Kanpur Python course online or on campus?
The IIT Kanpur Python course runs online on Zoom from December 14, 2026 to January 15, 2027. No campus visit is needed. A student anywhere in India can join with a laptop and internet.
Where do I register for the IIT Kanpur Python course?
You register for the IIT Kanpur Python course on the official portal, iitk.ac.in. Registration is open now. Pick your category and window early, since the fee rises at each of the five windows.
Last verified: September 16, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with IIT Kanpur before you act.
