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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee or IITR) is a public Institute of National Importance established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering. It is Asia’s oldest technical university and was accorded the status of Institute of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961. It is approved by AICTE and recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
As per NIRF 2025, IIT Roorkee is ranked 7th Overall (Score: 71.73), 6th in Engineering (Score: 75.44), and 1st in Architecture and Planning (Score: 83.95) among all Indian institutions.
The campus occupies 365 acres in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, along the Solani river. The main campus houses 25 academic departments and centres, a central research library, and dedicated research facilities in areas ranging from earthquake engineering to renewable energy.
- B.Tech: 12 specialisations including CSE, Data Science and AI, ECE, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Engineering Physics, Energy Engineering, and Industrial and Production Engineering
- B.Arch and B.Des: Architecture (5-year) and Design (4-year) programmes with NIRF #1 Architecture faculty
- B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree: 5-year integrated programmes across select specialisations
- M.Tech: Over 50 specialisations across all engineering and applied science disciplines
- M.Sc: Applied Geology, Biosciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biotechnology, and other science disciplines
- MBA: 2-year programme through the Department of Management Studies
- M.Arch, M.Des, M.Planning, MIM: Design, Planning, and Innovation Management at postgraduate level
- Ph.D: Research programmes across all departments and interdisciplinary centres
The total B.Tech fee for the 4-year programme is INR 11.33 Lakhs. B.Arch fees are INR 14.13 Lakhs for 5 years. MBA fees are INR 9.74 to 11.68 Lakhs for 2 years. SC/ST and PWD students receive a full tuition fee waiver.
Students from families with annual income below INR 1 Lakh receive a full tuition fee waiver. Students with family income between INR 1 Lakh and INR 5 Lakhs receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
In the 2025 placement season, IIT Roorkee reported an overall average package of INR 24.96 LPA, with CSE averaging INR 34.05 LPA. The highest offer stood at INR 2.05 Crore per annum (international role).
IIT Roorkee Admission Dates 2026
IIT Roorkee 2026-27 admissions for B.Tech and B.Arch were processed through JoSAA counselling 2026 following JEE Advanced 2026 results. JoSAA 2026 concluded in July 2026. The 2026-27 session is currently underway. The table below captures the concluded 2026-27 admission cycle and expected next-cycle timelines.
| Event | 2026-27 (Concluded) | 2027-28 (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Advanced Examination | May 2026 (concluded) | Tentatively May 2027 |
| JoSAA Counselling | June to July 2026 (concluded) | Tentatively July 2027 |
| M.Tech (GATE-based) Admission | GATE 2026, completed | GATE 2027 (February 2027) |
| M.Sc (JAM-based) Admission | JAM 2026, completed | JAM 2027 (February 2027) |
| MBA (CAT-based) Admission | CAT 2025 cycle, completed | CAT 2026 (November 2026) |
| Ph.D Admission | IITR Ph.D Interview 2026 (completed) | Tentatively January and July 2027 |
Each programme at IIT Roorkee has a distinct entrance gateway. The table below maps programme families to the accepted national examinations.
| Programme | Admission Through | Minimum Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (4-year) | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling | 10+2 with Physics and Maths, JEE Advanced qualified |
| B.Arch (5-year) | JEE Advanced + AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) | 10+2 with Maths + AAT clearance |
| B.Des (4-year) | UCEED + JoSAA Counselling | 10+2, qualified UCEED |
| B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual, 5-year) | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling | Same as B.Tech |
| M.Tech | GATE + CCMT or IITR direct admission | B.Tech or BE with 60% or 6.5 CGPA |
| M.Sc (2-year) | JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc) | Bachelor’s degree in relevant science with 55% |
| MBA (2-year) | CAT + IITR GD/PI | Graduation with 60% or 6.5 CGPA |
| Ph.D | GATE / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / IITR Entrance | M.Tech or M.Sc with 60% |
IIT Roorkee Courses and Fees
IIT Roorkee offers programmes across Engineering, Architecture, Design, Science, Management, and Humanities through 25 academic departments. The fee structure reflects IIT rates set by the government, with the total B.Tech fee at INR 11.33 Lakhs for the 4-year programme. M.Tech fees are heavily subsidised (GATE-qualified students) and postgraduate science fees are among the most affordable in India. The table below shows key programme families with total fees for the full duration under the General category (non-scholarship).
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | INR 11.33 Lakhs |
| B.Arch | 5 years | JEE Advanced + AAT + JoSAA | INR 14.13 Lakhs |
| B.Des | 4 years | UCEED + JoSAA | INR 11.33 Lakhs |
| B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual) | 5 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | INR 12.35 to 14.25 Lakhs |
| M.Tech | 2 years | GATE + 60% in B.Tech | INR 2.18 to 8.68 Lakhs |
| M.Sc | 2 years | JAM + 55% in BSc | INR 1.86 to 3.00 Lakhs |
| MBA | 2 years | CAT + 60% in Graduation | INR 9.74 to 11.68 Lakhs |
| M.Arch / M.Des / M.Planning / MIM | 2 years | GATE / portfolio / relevant entrance | INR 2.18 Lakhs |
| Ph.D | 3 years minimum | GATE / NET + M.Tech or M.Sc (60%) | INR 3.07 to 7.49 Lakhs |
B.Tech in Data Science and AI is among the newest specialisations at IITR and has consistently attracted among the top JEE Advanced ranks. The Architecture department is NIRF’s top-ranked Architecture school in India, offering B.Arch, M.Arch, M.Planning, and Ph.D. The Department of Management Studies runs the MBA and the newly launched Masters in Innovation Management (MIM).
IIT Roorkee Admission Process
B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des Admission
B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Des are the flagship UG programmes at IITR, all filled through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling following JEE Advanced results.
- B.Tech and Dual Degree: JEE Advanced rank determines seat allotment through JoSAA
- B.Arch: JEE Advanced + AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) clearance
- B.Des: UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design) + JoSAA
- SC/ST: 15% and 7.5% horizontal reservation respectively with relaxed rank bands
- OBC-NCL: 27% horizontal reservation with standard relaxation
JoSAA 2025 closing ranks at IITR for the General category: CSE: 592, ECE: 2,300 to 3,000 range, Electrical Engineering: 3,000 to 4,500 range, Civil Engineering: 6,000 to 9,000 range. Data Science and AI attracts ranks in the 600 to 1,200 range. Exact cutoffs change each JoSAA cycle based on applicant pool.
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admission at IITR is based on a valid GATE score in the relevant paper, processed through CCMT (Centralised Counselling for M.Tech) or IITR’s own admission portal. Minimum eligibility is B.Tech or BE with 60% or a CGPA of 6.5. Sponsored and Institute-funded research positions are also available for direct Ph.D-conversion.
MBA Admission
The 2-year MBA at the Department of Management Studies, IITR, accepts CAT scores. The shortlisting process includes CAT score screening, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview at IITR. Minimum eligibility is Graduation with 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA.
M.Sc Admission
M.Sc programmes in Applied Geology, Biosciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biotechnology, and related disciplines are filled through JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc) scores via JoSAA. Minimum eligibility is a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant science discipline with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD).
Ph.D Admission
Ph.D candidates must have a valid GATE or UGC-NET or CSIR-NET score. Direct admission from B.Tech (where applicable, with exceptional CGPA) or after M.Tech or M.Sc is possible. IITR conducts Ph.D admission twice a year in January and July through a written test and interview.
IIT Roorkee Placements
IIT Roorkee’s Training and Placement Office coordinates campus placements for all graduating batches. In the 2025 placement season, the overall average package across all B.Tech branches was INR 24.96 LPA, with a placement rate of 80%. The highest domestic and international offer stood at INR 2.05 Crore per annum, received by a Computer Science student for an international role.
Branch-wise, CSE recorded the strongest outcomes with an average of INR 34.05 LPA and a near-perfect placement rate of 99.07%. ECE averaged INR 30.81 LPA, Electrical Engineering INR 28.36 LPA, and Civil Engineering INR 16.62 LPA. The Phase 1 of the 2026 season recorded more than 500 offers in the first two days, including 8 international offers.
| Branch | Average Package (2025) | Placement Rate (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | INR 34.05 LPA | 99.07% |
| ECE | INR 30.81 LPA | High (top-quartile) |
| Electrical Engineering | INR 28.36 LPA | High (top-quartile) |
| Civil Engineering | INR 16.62 LPA | Moderate |
| All Branches Combined | INR 24.96 LPA | 80% |
Top recruiters include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Flipkart, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, D.E. Shaw, Samsung, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Bain and Company, McKinsey, Deloitte, Tata Motors, ONGC, and DRDO. Finance, consulting, and product management roles have grown substantially in recent cycles alongside the core IT sector.
IIT Roorkee Rankings
IIT Roorkee holds top-tier NIRF rankings across three categories in 2025. The Architecture and Planning department is the highest-ranked architecture school in India, a distinction IITR has held for multiple consecutive years. The Engineering and Overall rankings place IITR in the top 10 among all Indian higher education institutions.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Architecture and Planning | 1 | 83.95 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 6 | 75.44 |
| NIRF | Overall | 7 | 71.73 |
IITR’s Architecture score of 83.95 is driven by exceptional research output and professional practice scores (RPC: 95.65) and strong graduation outcomes (GO: 89.28). In Engineering, the score of 75.44 reflects balanced performance across teaching quality, research publications, graduate employment, and institutional outreach. Internationally, IITR also appears in QS World University Rankings and the QS Asia University Rankings.
IIT Roorkee Scholarships
IIT Roorkee’s scholarship framework follows the Government of India’s fee waiver policy for IITs. These are applied automatically on verification of documents at the time of admission and every year thereafter.
| Scholarship or Waiver | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD Fee Waiver | SC, ST, or Person with Disability certificate | Full tuition fee waiver |
| Full Tuition Waiver (EWS) | Family annual income below INR 1 Lakh | Full tuition fee waiver |
| Two-Thirds Tuition Waiver | Family annual income INR 1 Lakh to INR 5 Lakhs | 2/3 of tuition fee waived |
| Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship | Family income below INR 5 Lakhs + CGPA eligibility | Full tuition waiver + INR 1,000 per month stipend |
| Sharman Foundation Scholarship | UG student, family income below INR 5 Lakhs | Up to INR 70,000 per year (tuition and institutional fees) |
| GATE-qualified M.Tech Students | GATE scholarship stipend | INR 12,400 per month (Government of India M.Tech stipend) |
| PMRF (Prime Minister Research Fellowship) | Outstanding Ph.D candidates from select IITs or CFTIs | INR 70,000 to 80,000 per month stipend |
Income proof must be submitted in the current assessment year for the fee waivers to apply. SC/ST and PWD waivers are income-independent. Multiple waivers are not combinable. Residential (mess and hostel) charges apply to all students regardless of tuition waiver status.
IIT Roorkee Campus and Infrastructure
IIT Roorkee’s main campus spans 365 acres in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, and is one of the most expansive IIT campuses by area. The campus hosts 25 academic departments and several inter-disciplinary research centres including the Earthquake Engineering Research Centre, the National Centre for Hydrology and Flood Studies, and the Alternate Hydro Energy Centre.
Academic facilities include department-specific laboratories, the James Thomason Library (central library), computer centres, a wind tunnel facility, a hydraulics lab, and high-performance computing clusters. The heritage buildings on campus, particularly the historic College of Engineering structures, are on the Archaeological Survey of India’s protected list, giving the campus a distinctive historic character unique among IITs.
Residential infrastructure includes over 20 student hostels, faculty and staff quarters, a shopping complex, hospital, sports facilities (including a swimming pool, gymnasium, cricket ground, and football ground), and a student activity centre. The campus is accessible from Roorkee railway station, a main stop on the Delhi-Haridwar rail line.
IIT Roorkee vs IIT Delhi vs IIT Kharagpur
JEE Advanced aspirants comparing IIT Roorkee typically also consider IIT Delhi (NIRF Overall #2) and IIT Kharagpur (NIRF Overall #5). All three are Institutes of National Importance under the IITs Act with broadly similar fee structures and JoSAA admission. The key differences lie in NIRF rank, branch-specific cutoffs, campus location, and specialisation depth.
| Parameter | IIT Roorkee | IIT Delhi | IIT Kharagpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1847 | 1961 | 1951 |
| Location | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | New Delhi | Kharagpur, West Bengal |
| NIRF Overall 2025 | 7 (Score: 71.73) | 2 (Score: 83.07) | 5 (Score: 74.27) |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| B.Tech Total Fee | INR 11.33 Lakhs | INR 10.90 Lakhs | INR 10.05 Lakhs |
| CSE JoSAA Closing Rank (2025) | 592 | 79 | 450 |
| Architecture Rank (NIRF 2025) | 1 | Not ranked | 3 |
| Campus Area | 365 acres | 320 acres | 2,100 acres |
IIT Delhi leads on NIRF rank and CSE brand recognition, with the Delhi location giving a significant advantage for finance and consulting placements. IIT Kharagpur is the oldest IIT, has the largest campus, and offers the widest breadth of departments including a law school and medical department. IIT Roorkee distinguishes itself through the NIRF #1 Architecture programme, a heritage campus, and strong civil and water resources engineering traditions. For candidates with JEE Advanced ranks in the 400 to 1,500 range, IITR CSE is the most accessible of the three.
IIT Roorkee FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Roorkee?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, IIT Roorkee is ranked 7th in the Overall category (Score: 71.73), 6th in Engineering (Score: 75.44), and 1st in Architecture and Planning (Score: 83.95). This makes IITR the top-ranked Architecture school in India by NIRF.
Ques. What is the B.Tech total fee at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at IIT Roorkee for the 4-year programme is INR 11.33 Lakhs for the General category. SC/ST and PWD students receive a full tuition fee waiver. Students from families earning below INR 1 Lakh per year also receive a full tuition waiver. Students with family income INR 1 to 5 Lakhs receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
Ques. What is the placement average at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. In the 2025 placement season, IIT Roorkee reported an overall average package of INR 24.96 LPA with an 80% placement rate. CSE averaged INR 34.05 LPA with a 99.07% placement rate. The highest package was INR 2.05 Crore per annum for an international role secured by a CSE student.
Ques. What JEE Advanced rank is needed for CSE at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. In JoSAA 2025, IIT Roorkee CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) closed at a General category rank of 592. Data Science and AI typically closes in the 600 to 1,200 rank range. ECE closes in the 2,300 to 3,000 range. These ranks shift each year based on the applicant pool.
Ques. Is IIT Roorkee the oldest IIT?
Ans. Yes. IIT Roorkee was established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering, making it Asia’s oldest technical institute. It became an IIT in 2001 when the Institutes of Technology Amendment Act was passed. IIT Kharagpur (established 1951) is technically the first institution to receive the IIT designation, but IITR is the oldest in terms of founding year.
Ques. How is admission to M.Tech at IIT Roorkee done?
Ans. M.Tech admission at IIT Roorkee is based on a valid GATE score in the relevant paper, processed through CCMT or IITR’s own admission portal. Minimum eligibility is B.Tech or BE with 60% aggregate. GATE-qualified M.Tech students also receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 from the Government of India.
Ques. Does IIT Roorkee have an MBA programme?
Ans. Yes. IIT Roorkee’s Department of Management Studies offers a 2-year MBA through CAT. The total MBA fee is INR 9.74 to 11.68 Lakhs. Shortlisting is based on CAT score, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview at IITR. The department also offers the Masters in Innovation Management (MIM) programme.
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Admission to IIT Roorkee without JEE is not possible for undergraduate (B.Tech) programs, as JEE Advanced is mandatory. You can join IIT Roorkee without JEE for postgraduate programs (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA) through exams like GATE, JAM, or CAT, and for PhD or certificate courses through institute-specific criteria.
The courses at IIT Roorkee are not free. Students must pay tuition and other fees after admission, and the total cost varies by program. However, fee waivers and scholarships like full or partial tuition waivers and Merit-cum-Means financial aid are available for eligible students based on family income and academic criteria.
Yes, IIT Roorkee offers online courses. Through its E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee the institute provides certificate- and specialization-style online programmes (for example: a “Machine Learning Specialization” online). It also runs executive and self-paced online courses (such as in AI and Deep Learning) via partnerships with platforms like CloudxLab. The eligibility, duration, cost, live session scheduling, and certification details vary for each course. For example, one programme required a bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% and was 8-months long.
No, IIT Roorkee does not offer a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine & Surgery) course. BAMS is a professional medical degree in Ayurvedic medicine, which is offered by Ayurveda colleges affiliated with AYUSH universities, not by Indian Institutes of Technology.
Admission to the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is through national entrance exams. For B.Tech, candidates must qualify JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. For M.Tech, GATE scores are required. MBA admissions use CAT. Candidates then participate in JoSAA or institute-level counselling for seat allotment and document verification.
IIT Roorkee B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering is offered as 4 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Tech is 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced. The total fees for IIT Roorkee B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering in 2025 is INR 8.87 Lakhs for the complete course duration. The fee structure is mentioned below:
* Fees is refundable
The fee varies as per the course at IIT Roorkee. The fee for the hostel is INR 15,000. The mess for the Autumn is INR 26250. The fee for the spring is INR 20250.
The candidates must have passed B.Tech./B.E./ B.Sc. (Economics)/B.A.(Economics) / B.Sc.(Statistics)/BCA and B.Sc./B.A./ B.Com. with Mathematics as one of the subjects. For IIT Roorkee MSc admission, candidates must appear for the IIT JAM exam and also have to clear the personal interview round conducted by the institute.
Applicants from various academic backgrounds are eligible to apply to different institutions under UCEED:
IIT Roorkee offers the following financial aids to the students of SC/ST categories:
Is direct addmission possible?
No, direct admissions are not possible in IIT Roorkee. There is an entrance examination accepted for admission to every course. Given below are the accepted entrance examinations:
How much JEE PERCENTILE required?
There are different specialisations offered under IIT Roorkee B.Tech. for which different cutoffs are there. Click here to get the specialisation wise cutoff of IIT Roorkee.
can I study in IIT or not?
Yes, you can study in IIT provided that you have cleared the admission criteria of the desired course. Click here to get the course wise admission criteria of IIT Roorkee.
Is ECE available?
Yes, ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) is available under B.Tech. It is offered at three levels: UG, PG and PhD. These three courses are:
JEE Advanced scores are accepted for admission to IIT Roorkee B.Tech. It is compulsory to clear this examination for securing admission to B.Tech. course in IIT Roorkee.
b tech computer science available?
Yes, B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering course is available in IIT Roorkee. The course is of 4 years duration. The eligibility of the course is to complete 10+2 with PCM subjects and secured at least 75% marks in the aggregate. The admission is based on JEE Advanced scores.
IIT Roorkee offers part time MBA which is known as Executive MBA to the working professionals. The total fee of the Executive MBA course is INR 11 lacs. The IIT Roorkee Executive MBA is a 2 year duration course.
Yes, NATA Scores are accepted for admission to IIT Roorkee B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) course. There is also a seperate examination accepted for B.Arch. which is AAT Conducted under JEE Advanced. The first year fee of the course is INR 2.30 lacs.
Hostel fees?
The hostel fee of IIT Roorkee for Male and Female students are the same. The per year fee of the hostel is INR 15 thousand. This includes INR 5000 as accomodation charges and INR 2500 as Electricity Charges per semester. The mess charges are 20,250 per semester.
No, as per the previous year's cutoff analysis, you can not get admission with this JEE mains percentile at the IIT Roorkee. The institute offers BTech as its flagship program where admissions are granted as per JEE Advanced score. The seat allocation is done via JoSAA counseling. IIT Roorkee offers a BTech program with a total of 1353 seats.