History of Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee is among the foremost of institutes of national importance in higher technological education and in engineering, basic and applied research. Since its establishment, the Institute has played a vital role in providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research. The Institute ranks amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been considered a trend-setter in the area of education and research in the field of science, technology, and engineering.

The Institute offers Bachelor's Degree courses in 10 disciplines of Engineering and Architecture and Postgraduate's Degree in 55 disciplines of Engineering, Applied Science, Architecture and planning. The Institute has facility for doctoral work in all Departments and Research Centres.

The Institute admits students to B.Tech. and B.Arch. courses through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted at various centres all over India.

Institutional Agreements

Institutional Links and CooperationThe Institute is proud of its extensive national and international links and it encourages involvement by both its faculty and students in activities.  Opportunities range from the exchange of students and faculty to research work and projectsOfficial Memoranda of

• University of Alberta, Canada
• The University of British Columbia, Canada
• The University of Western Ontario, Canada
• The Ecole Speciale des Travaux Publics, du Batiment et de l'Industrie (ESTP), France
• Huchschule Fur Technik und Wirtschaft – University of Applied Sciences, Dresden, Germany
• Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) Germany
• Voith Hydro, Heidenheim, Germany
• Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan (KTH), Sweden
• Linkoping University (LIU) Sweden
• Lulea Tekniska Universitet (LTU) Sweden
• School of Technology and Architecture, Lucerne, University of Applied Sciences, HTA, Switzerland
• Al Baath University of Syrian Arab Republic
• Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
• University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

National Level

• Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, Dehradun
• Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore
• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
• IBM CAS Bangalore
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Accessories Division, Lucknow
• Bengal Engineer Group & Centre, Roorkee
• National Institute of Technical Teacher’s Training and Research, Chandigarh
• Central Building Research Institute Roorkee
• Prama Jyoti Foundation, New Delhi
• India Meteorological Department, New Delhi
• Army Technology Centre, HQ Technical Group EME, Directorate General of EME

 Student Exchange Agreements

• The Ecole Speciale des Travaux Publics, du Batiment et de l'Industrie (ESTP), France
• Huchschule Fur Technik und Wirtschaft – University of Applied Sciences, Dresden, Germany
• Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) Germany
• Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan (KTH), Sweden
• School of Technology and Architecture, Lucerne, University of Applied Sciences, HTA, Switzerland
• Lulea Tekniska Universitet (LTU) Sweden

International Cooperation

• The Institute is committed to international cooperation and has been actively involved in partnering with countries to develop initiatives in the fields of engineering, applied sciences, social science and management education. 
• Programmes run by Water Resources Development and Management (WRDM) and the Department of Hydrology, attract postgraduate international students from over 50 countries. 
• The Institute is delighted to welcome these talented students who ultimately contribute to both their home country and global long term development.International students have applied to the Institute via the following channels:
• Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR)
• Technical Cooperation Service of Colombo Plan
• Indian Technology Research Services
• UNESCO
• World Meteorological Organisation
• Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)

Application Eligibility criteria

• Candidate must have passed/appeared for the Qualifying Degree Examination and secured the prescribed Minimum Marks in the Subject(s)/course(s)concerned as mentioned in the Brochure. and
• Candidate must have qualified at the common Entrance Test conducted by the University in the Academic year for which admission is sought. For administrative reasons, the University may conduct the entrance test before the publication of the results of the qualifying degree examination concerned. But qualifying at the Entrance Test alone does not confer a right of admission into a course. In addition to being qualified at the common Entrance Test, a candidate will be eligible for admission only if he/she passes the qualifying degree examination before the commencement of counseling for admission and secures the prescribed minimum marks in the subject(s)/course(s) concerned. He/She must submit the necessary documents at the time of counseling.

How to apply

The applicants seeking admmission can follow these simple steps :

• The applicants seeking admission can apply by filling the online application form available on the website .
• The applicants seeking admission can register themselves to the Under Graduation courses by submitting the registration
• The applicants seeking admission can pay the registration fees through Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking..
• The applicants seeking admission are advised to take the printout of filled-in online application form.
• The applicants seeking admission must upload the following documents along with the filled in application form

 Departments

• Architecture and Planning
• Applied Science and Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Earth Sciences
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Hydrology
• Management Studies
• Mathematics
• Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Paper Technology
• Polymer and Process Engineering
• Physics
• Water Resources Development and Management

Contact information

Address: Roorkee - Haridwar Highway, Roorkee, Uttarakhand 247667
Phone: 01332 285 311