Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is a premier public technical university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering, it holds the distinction of being the oldest technical institution in Asia. It was conferred the status of an Indian Institute of Technology in 2001. For admission to its undergraduate B.Tech programs, candidates must qualify in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, which requires clearing JEE Main first. Eligibility criteria typically include securing at least 75% aggregate marks in the 12th standard (or being in the top 20 percentile of their respective board exams) and passing Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. IIT Roorkee offers a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, including B.Tech, B.Arch, Integrated M.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and PhD across various engineering, science, and humanities disciplines. Historically, branches like Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science Engineering have been highly sought after, requiring top JEE Advanced ranks. The institute consistently ranks among the top engineering colleges in India by the NIRF. It is known for its strong research focus, beautiful campus, and significant contributions to engineering and technology. Specializations are available across all major engineering disciplines, including but not limited to Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Metallurgical & Materials, and Production & Industrial Engineering.