🎓 About IIT Roorkee
IIT Roorkee, formerly Thomason College of Engineering (established 1847), is Asia's oldest technical institution. With 175+ years of history, it has shaped India's infrastructure - from railways to major dams. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, the 365-acre campus combines heritage architecture with modern facilities. IIT Roorkee excels in civil engineering, water resources, and earthquake engineering research.
💡 Pro Tip: IIT Roorkee is one of the top engineering institutes in India. If you're aiming for this college, make sure your JEE rank is within the cutoff range!
📚 Courses Offered
IIT Roorkee offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs:
- B.Tech Computer Science - 4 Years (90 seats)
- B.Tech Electrical Engineering - 4 Years (120 seats)
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering - 4 Years (135 seats)
- B.Tech Civil Engineering - 4 Years (110 seats)
- B.Arch (Architecture) - 5 Years (40 seats)
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering - 4 Years (68 seats)
💰 Fee Structure
The fee structure at IIT Roorkee is quite affordable compared to private engineering colleges:
- B.Tech Tuition Fee: ₹2.30L per year
- Hostel Fee: ₹26K per year
- Mess Fee: ₹4K per month (approx)
- Total 4-Year Cost: Approximately ₹12-14 lakhs
🎯 Financial Aid: Various scholarships are available including Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, SC/ST Scholarship, and Institute Free Studentship for economically weaker students.
📊 JoSAA Cutoff Ranks (2025)
Here are the approximate closing ranks for popular branches at IIT Roorkee:
| Branch | OPEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 756 | 378 | 156 | 82 |
| EE | 1,856 | 912 | 412 | 198 |
| Civil | 4,523 | 2,156 | 1,023 | 512 |
💼 Placements
IIT Roorkee has an excellent placement record with top companies visiting the campus:
- Average Package: ₹18.5 LPA
- Highest Package: ₹1.8 Cr LPA
- Placement Rate: 89%
Top Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, L&T, Tata Projects, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Deloitte, ONGC, Samsung
🏠 Campus Life & Hostels
IIT Roorkee's heritage campus features colonial-era buildings alongside modern facilities. The pleasant weather (near Dehradun and Haridwar) and proximity to hill stations make it unique. The 13 bhawans (hostels) have a strong tradition of cultural and sports activities. Thomso (cultural fest) and Cognizance (tech fest) are the major annual events.
🌟 Notable Alumni
IIT Roorkee has produced many successful professionals including:
- MS Dhoni - Former Indian Cricket Captain (Honorary Doctorate)
- Naib Subedar Bana Singh - Param Vir Chakra Awardee
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam - Former President of India (Honorary)