Quick Summary
Public (institute of national importance) in Roorkee, India — Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), est. 1847. Ranked #335 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 8500 students including 1.5% from outside India. Known for strengths in Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 1%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the oldest technical institution in Asia with a legacy of 175+ years, offering world-class infrastructure and an unparalleled alumni network.
Subject Strengths
Civil and Structural EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringEarth and Marine SciencesArchitecture
Founded1847
TypePublic (Institute of National Importance)
Total Students8500
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio13
CampusResidential
Campus Size365 acres
Affiliated HospitalsB.C. Roy Hospital (Institute Hospital)
AccreditationMinistry of Education, Government of India
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#335
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601–800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech),Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch),Master of Technology (M.Tech),Master of Science (M.Sc),Master of Business Administration (MBA),Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Programs
Engineering,Sciences,Humanities & Social Sciences,Management Studies
PhD Programs
Executive Post Graduate Certificate in AI and Machine Learning,Data Science Specialization (via Coursera/NPTEL)
Online Programs
iHUB DivyaSampark,TIDES (Technology Innovation and Development of Entrepreneurship Support),Centre for Nanotechnology,Centre for Transportation Systems
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate1%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA7.5 (on a 10.0 scale for postgrad) / 75% in 12th (for undergrad eligibility)
GREOptional (Used mainly for international applicants)
GMATRequired for MBA (or CAT score)
SATNot applicable (DASA entry uses SAT for foreigners)
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April (JEE Advanced)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November (for Ph.D./M.Tech local intake)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus intensely on cracking the JEE Advanced for B.Tech or GATE for M.Tech with a top 1% rank. International students should apply through the DASA or Study in India portal.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indian Rupee
UG Tuition
₹200,000/yr
per year · INR
Living Cost
₹125,000/yr
per year · INR
PG Tuition
₹100,000/yr
per year · INR
Application Fee
$40
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₹325,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · INR
Scholarships AvailableMerit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship,Inspire Scholarship,Institute Free Messing,Heritage Excellence Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$800
Financial AidInterest subsidy on educational loans and fee waivers for reserved categories.
Work-StudyLimited to graduate research assistantships.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech),Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch),Master of Technology (M.Tech),Master of Science (M.Sc),Master of Business Administration (MBA),Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Data Science and AI | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong (Mandatory 8-week summer internship)
Industry Connections
GoogleMicrosoftAmazonTata MotorsReliance
Notable Alumni
Naveen Jain (Founder of InfoSpace),Ajit Singh (Chairman of ACG Worldwide),Pradip Baijal (Former Chairman of TRAI)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (All students are required to stay in hostels/bhawans)
Sports Facilities
Mahatma Gandhi Stadium,Swimming Pool,Indoor Squash and Badminton Courts,Lawn Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
CULP (Cultural Society),SDS Labs,Geek Gazette,Cognizance (Technical Fest)
Library Resources
Mahatma Gandhi Central Library (over 350,000 books and extensive digital archives)
Exchange Programs
DAAD (Germany),Heritage (Europe),SAKURA (Japan)
Summer Programs
SPARK (Summer Internship Program for undergraduates)