IIT Roorkee is placed at 63 in the QS.com Asian University Rankings 2009
IITR has made its place amongst the best technological institutions in the world and the technological contributions made by the Institute in all sectors of technological development cannot be denied. Not only is the University one among the list of recognized institutes by UGC, but has also been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Establishment Name of the Institute:
1854 Thomason College of Civil Engineering
1949 University of Roorkee
2001 (Sept. 21) Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
| Established: | 1847 |
| Asian Rankings: | 63 |
| Indian Rankings: | 6 |
| Location: | Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
| Campus: | 360 acres (1.5 km2). |
| Website: | http://www.iitr.ac.in http://www.iitr.ernet.in |
The main administrative building of Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. It is oldest engineering college in Asia and perhaps the prettiest campus in India. Roorkee is where I grew up as a child and teenager. The campus is spread in an area of 360 acres (1.5 km2).
Courses and research in engineering (central library)
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT IIT ROORKEE | |
| Programme | Duration (years) |
| 1. B.Arch. | 5 |
| 2. B.Tech. Biotechnology | 4 |
| 3. B.Tech. Chem | 4 |
| 4. B.Tech. Civil | 4 |
| 5. B.Tech. CSE | 4 |
| 6. B.Tech. Elect. | 4 |
| 7. B.Tech. E&C | 4 |
| 8. B.Tech. Prod.& lnd. | 4 |
| 9. B.Tech. Met. & Mat. | 4 |
| 10. B.Tech. Mech. | 4 |
| 11. B.Tech. Pulp & Paper | 4 |
| Integrated Dual Degree | |
| 1. B.Tech. (Chem) M.Tech. (Hydrocarbon) |
5 |
| 2. B.Tech. (E&C) M.Tech. (Wireless Communication) |
5 |
| 3. B.Tech. (CSE) M.Tech. (IT) |
5 |
| 4. B.Tech. (Elect.) M.Tech. (Power Electronics) |
5 |
| 5. B.Tech. (Process Engg.) MBA |
5 |
| Integrated M.Tech. | |
| 1. Polymer Science & Tech. | 5 |
| 2. Geological Technology | 5 |
| 3. Geophysical Technology | 5 |
| Integrated Master’s of Sciences | |
| 1. Applied Mathematics | 5 |
| 2. Chemistry | 5 |
| 3. Physics | 5 |
The Institute offers a certain number of merit-cum-means scholarships to the deserving students in M.Sc. courses on merit, based on the student’s cumulative performance as reflected in CGPA and their economic status. One scholarship in M.Sc. final year is awarded for the best performance in the previous year, in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry departments by rotation. Some trust scholarships and tuition free-ships are also available.
In M.Sc. Biotechnology a scholarship of Rs. 800/- per month is available for meritorious students.
All SC/ST category students whose parents/guardians income is less than Rs.2.0 lakh per annum and wish to avail the facility of scholarship of Rs.1000/- per month or free messing are required to give their options and submit their parents/guardians income certificate in the prescribed proforma obtainable from the Academic Section.
Institute Fees* to be Deposited for Admission:
| S. No. | Fees | M.Sc./M.Tech. (Sciences) | MCA |
| 1 | Semester fees:
a)Tuition fees**
b)Other fees
c) Hostel fees*** |
-
Rs. 3,000/ 5000
Rs. 2,250/-
Rs. 5,500/- |
-
Rs. 10,000/-
Rs. 2,250/-
Rs. 5,500/- |
| 2 | One Time fees | Rs. 2,790/- | Rs. 2,790/- |
| 3 | Yearly fees for GIS, Bhawan fund | Rs. 380/- | Rs. 380/- |
| 4 | Refundable deposits | Rs. 3000/- | Rs. 3000/- |
| Total | Rs. 16,920/ 18,920 | Rs. 23,920/- |
- Alternate Hydro Energy Centre (AHEC)
- Arch. & Planning
- Bio-Technology
- Centre for Transportation Systems (CTRANS)
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Disaster Mitigation and Management Centre
- Earth Science
- Earthquake Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Computer Engg.
- Finance & Planning Department
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Hydrology
- Information Superhighway Centre
- Institute Computer Centre
- Institute Instrumentation Centre
- Management Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical & Industrial Engg.
- Metallurgical & Materials Engg.
- Nanotechnology Centre
- Office of the Director
- Paper Technology
- Physics
- Water Resources Development & Management