Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
A historic IIT and India's oldest technical institution.
Overview
Founded in 1847, a premier engineering institute with deep strengths in civil, computing and the core branches.
Highlights
- NIRF · Engineering · Institute of National Importance
- Median salary ₹19.69 L · 80% placed
- 11 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1847 · Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Courses offered
11 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 130 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 100 |
| B.Tech — Artificial Intelligence & ML | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — JoSAA / CSAB / state counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹19.69 L, placement rate 80%.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1847, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, with a student community of around 9,229.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 11 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹2,28,000 / yr | 130 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹50,000 / yr | 100 |
| B.Tech — Artificial Intelligence & ML | — | — |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | — | — |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | — | — |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | — | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | — | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get admission to IIT Roorkee?
B.Tech admission is through JEE Advanced (after JEE Main), with seats allotted via JoSAA counselling on rank. Class 12 requires 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top-20 percentile. Verify current rules on the official site.
Is IIT Roorkee a good IIT?
IIT Roorkee is among India's older and highly reputed IITs, ranking in the NIRF top 6-7 for engineering, with particular strength in civil and earth sciences. Check the latest NIRF list for its current position.
What JEE Advanced rank do you need for IIT Roorkee?
Cutoffs vary by branch: Computer Science closing ranks are usually within a few hundred to low thousands, other branches admit higher ranks. Figures change yearly, so check the official JoSAA closing ranks.
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Roorkee?
Tuition is roughly two to two-and-a-half lakh rupees a year for general/OBC students, and about eight to ten lakh rupees over the four-year B.Tech with other charges. SC/ST/PwD and low-income students get major waivers. Confirm current fees officially.
How are placements at IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee attracts strong recruiter participation across core, software and consulting sectors. Placement outcomes vary by branch and year, and not every student is placed. Refer to official placement reports for figures.
Is IIT Roorkee worth it?
IIT Roorkee offers strong academics, a long heritage and good recruiter access, especially in civil and core branches. Its value depends on your branch, goals and effort rather than a guaranteed outcome. Admission is competitive.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website