Established in 1847, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious public technical and research universities. Recognised as an Institute of National Importance, IIT Roorkee holds the distinction of being Asia’s oldest technical institution, receiving university status as early as 1949. Today, it continues to be a global leader in engineering, architecture, science, and advanced research.
IIT Roorkee is NAAC accredited, approved by AICTE and UGC, and consistently features among the world’s top institutions. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Roorkee is placed at 399 globally, demonstrating its strong international presence. According to the NIRF 2025 rankings, IIT Roorkee stands 1st in Architecture and 6th in Engineering, reaffirming its academic excellence.
The institute offers an extensive range of 14 undergraduate, 24 postgraduate, and numerous doctoral programs across its schools and 23 academic departments, spanning Engineering, Architecture, Science, Management, and Social Sciences. Admissions are entirely entrance-based, with scores from JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CEED, GATE, and NATA used for various programmes. For 2025 admissions, the BTech cutoff for General (All India) category ranged from 481 to 19,885.
Recent admission updates include:
JEE Main 2026 registration open for BTech, BArch, and BPlan (Session 1).
GATE 2026 exam scheduled on Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
IIT JAM 2026 exam on Feb 15, 2026.
CEED 2026 exam on Jan 18, 2026 for M.Des admissions (registrations closed).
IIT Roorkee boasts one of the strongest placement records among IITs. The 2024 placement season recorded a 100% placement rate, with the highest domestic package at INR 150 LPA and an average package of INR 20 LPA. Companies across technology, consulting, FMCG, finance, and research sectors actively recruit from the campus.
Located along the picturesque Roorkee–Haridwar Highway, the 365-acre campus offers world-class infrastructure, including advanced laboratories, modern classrooms, lecture halls, incubation centres, and specialised research facilities. IIT Roorkee also features separate boys’ and girls’ hostels, a co-ed hostel, married scholars’ housing, sports complexes, auditoriums, and a central library housing over 3.2 lakh books and digital resources.
With a legacy of more than 175 years, strong global rankings, and a vibrant academic environment, IIT Roorkee continues to shape leaders, innovators, and researchers, strengthening its place among the finest institutions in India and the world.
