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IIT Roorkee Overview: 2025 updates- Admissions and cutoffs

IIT Roorkee is one of India’s top engineering institutes, with a rank of 6 in the NIRF Ranking 2024. It has strong placements with top companies such as Unilever, Honda, Goldman Sachs, and many more.

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IIT Roorkee Overview

Latest Updates:

The final round of seat allocation for B.Tech admissions to IITs will end on July 21, 2025

The last date for fee payment for IIT Roorkee's B.Tech admissions is July 18–23, with classes set to begin on July 28, 2025.

Updated on July 9, 2025

IIT Roorkee is one of India’s top engineering institutes, with a rank of 6 in the NIRF Ranking 2024. It has strong placements with top companies such as Unilever, Honda, Goldman Sachs, and many more, with average CTC going up to ₹40LPA. IIT Roorkee provides programs across multiple disciplines from Engineering to Design. 

IIT Roorkee has 3 campuses, the Main Campus in Roorkee 2nd in Saharanpur, and a newly built campus in Noida Knowledge Park II, which was built in 2011. 

Keep reading to learn about the best IIT Roorkee courses.

Key Highlights of IIT Roorkee:

Area

365 acres (1.48 km2)

Admission Month

July–August

Established

1847

Top Programs

B.Tech, M.Tech, MSc, MBA, PhD

Accepted Exams

JEE Advanced, JAM, GATE, CAT, UCEED

Duration of Courses

UG: 4 years (B.Tech, B.Des)

PG: 2 years (M.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Des)

Integrated years (MSc, MS-BS, B.Arch) 

PhD: 3–5 years

Intake

PhD Programs: Autumn Session (April-July), Spring Session (October-November)

PG Programs: April-July

UG Programs: April-July

Ranking

NIRF 2024: Overall 8th, Engineering 6th, Architecture and Planning 1st 

Total Number of Students

10300+

Courses and Fees

IIT Roorkee has 23 departments and 7 academic centers. It offers 141 courses across undergraduate, master's, and PhD levels. The institute provides Integrated M.Tech programs where B. Tech students can select their M.Tech specialization. It also offers BS-MS courses with an option to exit after four years with a BS degree. The specializations range from architecture and design to chemical engineering.

Course Fees at IIT Roorkee

Detailed Fee Structure for some of the main courses:

Base Course - Duration

Total Cost of Living In INR (Per Semester)

Accepted Exam Requirement

Bachelor's of Architecture - 5 Year

1)Tuition Fee = 1L

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 7.5k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

6) Mess Charges = 27.75k

Total=1.55L

JEE Advanced

B. Tech. Civil Engineering - 4 Year

1)Tuition Fee = 1L

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 7.5k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

6) Mess Charges = 27750

Total=1.55L

JEE Advanced

B. Tech. Computer Science & Engineering - 4 Year

1)Tuition Fee = 1L

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 7.5k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

6) Mess Charges = 27750

Total=1.55L

JEE Advanced

Bachelor’s of Design - 4 years

1)Tuition Fee = 1L

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 7.5k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

6) Mess Charges = 27750

Total=1.55L

UCEED

BS-MS (Mathematics and Computing) - 4 years

1)Tuition Fee = 1L

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 7.5k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

6) Mess Charges = 27750

Total=1.55L

JEE Advanced

B. Tech. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - 4 year

1)Tuition Fee = 1L

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 7.5k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

6) Mess Charges = 27750

Total=1.55L

JEE Advanced

M.Sc. in Chemistry - 2 Year

(Residing and Dining optional)

1)Tuition fee = 3k

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 7.5k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

6) Mess Charges = 27.75k

Total=58.55k

Total under Non-Residing and Dining = 23.3k

IIT JAM

Master of Business Administration - 2 Year

(Residing and Dining optional)

1)Tuition Fee = 1L

2)Other Charges = 1L

3)Semester Charges = 11.3k

4)Hostel Charges = 7.5k

5) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

6) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

7) Mess Charges = 27.75k

Total=2.55L

Total under Non-Residing and Dining =2.20L

CAT

Master's in Industrial Design - 2 Year

(Residing and Dining optional)

1)Tuition fee = 5k

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 9k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = k

6) Mess Charges = 32.1k

Total=66.4k

Total under Non-Residing and Dining = 25.3k

CEED

M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering - 2 Year

(Residing and Dining optional)

1)Tuition fee = 5k

2)Semester Charges = 11.3k

3)Hostel Charges = 9k

4) One-time Admission Fee = 6k

5) Deposits (Refundable) = 3k

6) Mess Charges = 32.1k

Total=66.4k

Total under Non-Residing and Dining =25.3k

GATE

Placements, Cutoffs and Admissions

IIT Roorkee’s Placement and Internship Cell (PIC) helps students get ready for jobs. The placement season has two parts. The first runs from December 1 to 15. The second starts in early February and goes until May. Preparation for campus recruitment begins much earlier. Companies ask for resumes and hold tests from October for about two and a half months. 

Here’s the Overview of the highest, average, and lowest packages offered.

Stat

Branch

CTC Offered (LPA)

Highest

IMsc Applied Mathematics

₹40 L 

Average

Production&Industrial Engineering (PnI)

₹21.71L 

Lowest

IMsc Chemistry

₹11 L

Top Recruiters

  • Google  
  • Texas Instruments  
  • Goldman Sachs 
  • Microsoft 
  • Jaguar 
  • Samsung Research Institute 
  • Oracle  
  • JP Morgan 
  • Adobe

Percentage of PPO (Pre-Placement Offer)

Let’s take a look at the branch-wise PPO 

Note: The percentage of PPOs shown represents the proportion of placed students who received Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).

For example, if a branch has 25% PPOs and 8 students were placed, it means 2 of them received PPOs. 

Percentage of PPOs received by the Branch at IIT Roorkee

For accurate and up-to-date details on placement statistics, top recruiters, and branch-wise offers, visit upGrad’s IIT Roorkee Placements’ page.

Ranking 2024-2025

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a government body that releases annual rankings of higher education institutes in India. IIT Roorkee has consistently ranked in the top 10 over the past few years. 

Ranking of IIT Roorkee Over the Years in Overall Category

Ranking Body

Ranking Year

Rank

NIRF

2024

8th

NIRF

2023

8th

NIRF

2022

7th

NIRF

2021

7th

NIRF

2020

9th

Top Category-wise Ranking 2024-25

NIRF Rank 2024

Category

1st

Architecture and Planning

6th

Engineering

6th

Innovation

9th

Research Institute

Scholarships 2025

Service Highlights

    Private Scholarship

    ₹1,000/month for 10 months; full tuition fee waiver

IIT Roorkee V/S IIT Madras V/S IIT Delhi

Choosing the right institute can be a real challenge for students. In this section, we will look at two other institutes similar to IIT Roorkee for comparison. We will compare key features of these institutes to help students make an informed decision.

Parameters

IIT Roorkee

IIT Madras

IIT Delhi

NIRF Ranking

8

1

4

Tuition Fees

UG: ₹22,400–₹1,22,400 per year depending on family income (2024–25)

UG: ₹2.0 - ₹2.5 Lakhs (varies, may include other fees)

UG: ₹2.0 - ₹2.3 Lakhs (varies, may include other fees)

PG: ₹5,000 per semester for Gen/OBC; SC/ST exempt

PG: ₹50,000 - ₹2.0 Lakhs (varies by course)

PG: ₹50,000 - ₹1.9 Lakhs (varies by course)

Popular Courses

UG: B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering Physics, B.Arch, B.Des, BS‑MS, 

UG: B.Tech in CS& EE, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, 

UG: Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, and Computing

PG: M.Tech/M.Sc/MS and PhD in core engineering, sciences, and management 

PG: M.Tech (CSE, EE, ME), MBA, M.Sc.

PG: M.Tech (CSE, VLSI Design, Data Science, ME), MBA, M.Sc.

Placement Rate

Highest CTC: ₹40 LPA

Average CTC:  ₹21.71 LPA

Lowest CTC: ₹11 LPA

Highest CTC: ₹1.31 CPA (International)

Average CTC: ₹19 - ₹22 LPA

Highest CTC: ₹2.05 CPA (International) / ₹1.5 CPA (Domestic, tentative)

Average CTC: ₹17.6 - ₹23.5 LPA (UG), ₹18.82 LPA (PG)

No. of Courses

UG:24

UG: 36+

UG: 17+ 

PG:50+

PG: 52+

PG: 46+

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Roorkee (Main Campus)

  • Location: Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Well-connected by road and rail. Close to Dehradun, offering easy access and a pleasant climate.

Saharanpur (UP) Campus

Greater Noida Campus

  • Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, within Delhi NCR. Offers strong industry links and easy urban access.

Student Life

  • Technical Clubs
  • Cultural Societies
  • Fests:
    • Cognizance – Annual Techfest
    • Thomson – Annual Cultural Festival
  • Literary and Debating: Includes Quiz Club, Debating Society, and Literary Section.
  • Sports Infrastructure:
    • Olympic-size swimming pool (men’s and women’s)
    • Gymnasium, indoor courts (badminton, squash, TT)
    • Cricket, football, and athletics grounds
    • Hosts Inter-IIT Sports Meets

Hostel in IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee provides comfortable on‑campus living in its traditional “Bhawan.” There are Ten Boys' Hostels and three Girls' Hostels with facilities like cyber cafés, canteens, and common rooms.

  • Accommodation: ₹5000 per semester
  • Electricity and water charges: ₹2500 per semester
  • 24/7 high-speed internet (Wi-Fi & LAN)
  • Common rooms with TV, indoor games, and reading areas
  • Mess facilities serving vegetarian meals, managed by student committees and Canteens

Notable Alumni

IIT Roorkee has a notable legacy of alumni who have led in academia, industry, and public service. Recognized by the institute’s Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Name- Program

Field of Work

Ms. Rashmi Verma (1977 - B.E. - Chemical Engineering)

Co-founder and currently CTO of the company, MapmyIndia. She is one of India’s first woman tech entrepreneurs.

Shri. Harish Kumar(1993 - MSc. - Physics)

Founder- Ability on Wheels is a differently abled person with a passion for driving.

Mr. Rajat Shikhar (2001-B.Tech.-Civil Engineering)

Co-founder & CPTO at Dealshare

Mr. Saurabh Sancheti (2007 - B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication Engineering)

CFO - Jio Platforms

Mr. Siddharth Maheshwari (2014 - B.Tech. - Computer Science Engineering)

Co-founder of Newton School.

FAQs for Overview

1. How big is IIT Roorkee’s main campus?

IIT Roorkee’s main campus covers 365 acres, offering modern labs, libraries, hostels, and sports facilities, with a historic setting supporting a strong research culture and diverse student activities.

2. What is IIT Roorkee’s intake season for PhD?

PhD admissions happen twice a year: the Autumn Session runs from April to July, and the Spring Session typically takes place during October and November, accommodating diverse research applicants.

3. How many academic departments and centers does IIT Roorkee have?

IIT Roorkee has 23 departments and 7 academic centers. These cover engineering, science, architecture, and management, enabling students to choose from 141 different courses.

4. What integrated programs does IIT Roorkee offer?

IIT Roorkee offers integrated 5-year programs like MSc, MS-BS, and B.Arch, allowing students to specialize early while completing both undergraduate and master’s degrees in one track.

5. How many students study at IIT Roorkee?

Over 10,300 students study at IIT Roorkee across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, contributing to a lively, diverse academic environment with active research and student life.

6. What is the hostel allocation for first-year students?

First-year undergraduates are assigned hostels before the semester starts. Boys usually go to Rajendra Bhawan, and girls to Kasturba Bhawan, ensuring organized, comfortable on-campus housing.

7. What facilities are included in IIT Roorkee hostels?

Hostels have Wi-Fi, common rooms with TVs, mess halls for vegetarian meals, canteens, laundries, gyms, water purifiers, and cyber cafés, supporting a balanced, social student life.

8. What student clubs and activities exist at IIT Roorkee?

IIT Roorkee hosts tech clubs like SDS Labs, cultural societies, music and dramatics sections, sports teams, and major festivals like Cognizance and Thomson, fostering all-around development.

9. How does IIT Roorkee support research culture?

The institute features advanced labs, research centers, and industry collaborations. Programs encourage critical thinking and hands-on learning, making research a core part of student life.

10. What is special about the Saharanpur Campus?

Saharanpur Campus spans 25 acres with dedicated labs, focusing on Polymer Science, Paper Technology, and Applied Sciences, offering niche engineering education linked to the main campus.

11. What is the role of the Students’ Affairs Council (SAC)?

The Students’ Affairs Council manages student government, representing student interests, coordinating events, and supporting clubs, ensuring active involvement in campus life decisions.

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