About IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur is NIRF #5. Their CDAO programs run through two entities: the EICTA Consortium (joint initiative of MeitY + IITs/NITs/IIITs) with September 2026 intake, and the EICT Academy with August 2026 intake. Both cover the Chief Digital & AI Officer curriculum. Fee is ₹4.2L + GST (3 × ₹1.4L) for both. C-suite executives, CEOs, CTOs and digital transformation leaders are the target audience.
Programs — 2026
IIT Kanpur
EICTA Consortium (MeitY) & EICT Aca...
NIRF #5 Overall
Chief Digital & AI Officer Programme — EICTA Consortium (MeitY + IITs)
₹4.2L + GST (3 × ₹1.4L)EMI available
IIT Kanpur
EICTA Consortium (MeitY) & EICT Aca...
NIRF #5 Overall
Chief Digital & AI Officer Programme — EICT Academy, IIT Kanpur
₹4.2L + GST (3 × ₹1.4L)EMI available
Frequently asked questions
No. All IIT Kanpur executive certificate programs require no entrance exam. Admission is based on professional experience and educational background only.
Yes — live sessions are held on weekends. Recordings are available. Campus visits (where applicable) are scheduled in advance. Designed for full-time working professionals.
Yes for programs available through enrollment partners. Instalment-based payment and education loans are available.
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