Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) is all set to start an extension centre in Noida at sector 62.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has granted permission to IIT-Kanpur to start an extension centre.

"The work for the extension centre will be completed by 2012. A distance learning centre will also be opened there," said Rajiv Kashalkar, Registrar IIT-Kanpur.

The extension centre will be the facsimile of India International Centre and function on the same line as well. Moreover, technocrats will impart technical education through conferences.

Several short-term management courses and refresher courses meant for distance learning will also be offered at extension centre.