IIT Roorkee 2025 Admissions: Dates, Eligibility, and Programs

IIT Roorkee, one of the oldest and finest IITs, receives over 2 lakh applications annually for UG, PG, and PhD programs.

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IIT Roorkee Admissions Overview

The entry is highly competitive with rigorous admission, and the merit basis is chosen through top national examinations such as JEE Advanced, GATE, CEED, and CAT. International collaborations, cutting-edge facilities, and a lively campus environment combine to make IIT Roorkee a desired destination for India's and the world's most talented minds.

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Details

    Application Start: December 2024 (via JEE )

    Application Deadline: January 2025

    Accepted Exam(s):JEE Advanced

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD & MBA)

IIT Roorkee B.Tech admissions 2025  are among the most competitive in India. Students must clear both JEE Main and JEE Advanced, and admissions are conducted through Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling.

Timeline for Bachelor’s Admission 2025

JEE Main Registration

Dec 2024

JEE Advanced Exam

May 2025

JoSAA Counselling Starts

June 2025

Final Seat Allotment

July 2025

This table is based on the official IIT Roorkee Timetable available on the official IIT-Roorkee website. 

What are the advantages of getting into IIT Roorkee for a Bachelor's?

IIT Roorkee is a top-tier choice for engineering aspirants due to the following reasons : 

  1. IIT Roorkee is an institute of National Importance. 
  1. IIT Roorkee provides cutting-edge labs and highly rated infrastructure. 
  1. IIT Roorkee boasts high placement packages and global internship opportunities for its students. 
  1. IIT Roorkee also provides active student communities and events such as Thomso (The annual cultural fest of IIT Roorkee) 
  1. IIT Roorkee also provides a strong alumni network across various industries and academia. 
  1. Students can receive excellent research and project funding even at an Undergraduate level. 

What are the Admission Requirements and Eligibility?

The Candidate must follow the following pointers to gain IIT Roorkee Admission 2025 : 

  1. Completion of 12th Grade with mandatory Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 
  1. The candidate must’ve qualified for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. 
  1. The candidate must meet the specific category-wise and branch-wise cutoff ranks. 

B.Tech Program

Closing AIR (GENERAL)

Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

~535

Data Science & AI

~710

Electrical Engineering

~2,006

Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

~1,394

Mechanical Engineering

~3,702

Civil Engineering

~6,361

Chemical Engineering

~4,572

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

~6,828

Production & Industrial Engineering

~5,181

Engineering Physics

~4,112

Biosciences & Bioengineering

~7,251

Energy Engineering

~,465

Geological Technology (5‑yr M.Tech)

~9,471

Note -The cutoff ranks mentioned above are based on previous year trends and may vary for 2025 depending on the number of applicants, difficulty level of JEE Advanced, and seat availability based on the data available at the official website of JoSAA.

Bachelor's Scholarships

To help the students financially, IIT Roorkee provide various tuition waivers and incentive-oriented scholarships. Following are the scholarships provided :

Name of the Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Merit Cum Means Scholarship

1. General OR General (EWS) OR OBC category of B.Tech

2. B.Arch

3. Integrated Dual Degree (IDD)

4. Integrated Master of Technology (IMT)

5. Integrated Master of Science (IMS)

6. BS-MS programmes admitted through JEE (Advanced) 

7. M.Sc. programmes admitted through JAM.

James Thomason Scholarship

1. B.Tech.

2. B.Arch.

3. Integrated Dual Degree (IDD)

4. Integrated Master of Technology (IMT)

5. Integrated Master of Science (IMS) 

6. BS-MS programmes admitted through JEE (Advanced)

INSPIRE SHE Scholarship

Integrated M.Sc. programmes (II to V year) from the Department of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.

Dr. S.K. Goel and Mrs. Kusum Goel Scholarship

All General and OBC category students of B.Tech having their annual family income between Rs. 5.0 lakh to Rs. 6.0 lakh.

Shraman Foundation Scholarship

All General and OBC category students from-

1. B. Tech.

2. B.Arch. 

having Family Income between Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 5 lakhs will be eligible.

Scholarships to Disadvantaged Students Pursuing Engineering

All General and OBC category students of B.Tech., I year taking 2/3 Tuition Fee Waiver, but not availing any other similar scholarship

Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna

Madhya Pradesh students


Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

To gain a successful IIT Roorkee Admission in 2025 in any of the courses offered, following steps are mandatory : 

  1. Register for relevant entrance exams (JEE, GATE, CEED, CAT, etc.)
  2. Appear for the entrance test
  3. Check eligibility and cutoff scores
  4. Apply via institute or centralized portals (JoSAA, COAP, etc.)
  5. Attend written test/interview (if applicable)
  6. Receive admission offer
  7. Pay admission fees online
  8. Complete document verification
  9. Participate in orientation program

Support Services

IIT Roorkee’s Administration also provides various student support services for an easy admission process for the candidate, following services are provided by IIT Roorkee : 

  • International Office: For foreign applicants, visa assistance & hostel support
  • Academic Counselling: Department-based course selection help
  • Mentorship: Student mentors assigned to freshers
  • Disability Support: Accessible infrastructure and tech support
  • Orientation Program: Icebreaking and curriculum briefing sessions
  • Career Services: Training, placement prep & internship support

To know more about Placement, visit IIT Roorkee Placements’ page


FAQs for Admissions

To get into IIT Roorkee after Class 12, you must first clear JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced. Admissions are conducted through JoSAA counselling, where you must meet branch-specific cutoffs and fulfill eligibility criteria.

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  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

  2. The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, & related costs. upGrad does not .