IIT Roorkee Rankings 2025–2026: India’s #1 in Architecture, Top 7 Overall
IITR’s 2025–26 ranking profile reflects impressive breadth across multiple disciplines:
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- NIRF Ranking 2025: 7th Overall (score: 71.73) | 6th in Engineering (score: 75.44) | 1st in Architecture & Planning (score: 83.95) | 8th in Research | 8th in Innovation | 22nd in Management | 6th in SDG Institutions
- QS World University Ranking 2026: #339 globally
- QS Subject Ranking 2026: #141 in Engineering & Technology (score: 72)
- QS Asian University Ranking 2026: Top 100 in Asia
- Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2025: #1 in Architecture (Government)
- India Today 2024: 5th among 284 B.Tech colleges | 1st among Architecture colleges
IIT Roorkee’s #1 NIRF Architecture rank with a score of 83.95 — the highest score in the architecture category — is a standout achievement no other IIT can claim. The institute also holds NAAC A++ accreditation and is fully approved by AICTE and UGC, with NBA accreditation across key engineering branches, ensuring global credential recognition.
IIT Roorkee Courses 2026: 23 Departments, 111+ Programmes
IIT Roorkee offers over 111 programmes across 23 academic departments and 7 centres, covering engineering, architecture, sciences, management, humanities, and design — a breadth that distinguishes IITR even within the IIT system.
Undergraduate Programmes:
- B.Tech — 893 seats across 13 specialisations: CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Metallurgical, Engineering Physics, Paper Technology, and more
- B.Arch — 5-year professional architecture degree; admission via NATA / JEE Paper 2
- B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) — Integrated 5-year programme; two exclusive specialisations: Geophysical Technology and Geological Technology (unique to IITR in the IIT system)
- B.Sc + M.Sc (Dual Degree) — 5-year integrated science programme
Postgraduate Programmes:
- M.Tech / M.Arch / M.U.R.P. — 57 full-time programmes across engineering, architecture, and planning; via GATE + COAP counselling
- MBA — 95 seats in 5 specialisations at the Department of Management Studies (DoMS); via CAT
- M.Des — Industrial Design and related streams; via CEED / GATE scores
- Master in Innovation Management (MIM) — newly launched programme
- M.Sc — via IIT JAM
Doctoral & Online Programmes:
- Ph.D. — Across all 23 departments; applications open till July 2026; PhD at Rubber Technology Centre accepting year-round applications
- Online certificate and PG Diploma — In Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI — expanding professional access to IITR’s academic ecosystem
IIT Roorkee Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exams & Key Dates
B.Tech / B.Arch Admission via JEE Advanced 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for May 17, 2026. Registration opens April 23, 2026 and closes May 2, 2026.
Eligibility:
- Must qualify JEE Main 2026 within category-wise top eligible candidates
- Minimum 75% aggregate in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD), or within top 20 percentile of respective board
- 1,335 total B.Tech seats at IITR; final allotment via JoSAA Counselling
IIT Roorkee JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Expected — General Category, Round 1):
| Branch | Expected Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | 280 – 600 |
| B.Tech ECE | ~1,100 – 1,500 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | ~1,500 – 2,000 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | ~5,500 – 6,500 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | ~3,000 – 4,000 |
| B.Arch | Separate NATA / JEE Paper 2 merit |
Branch Change: Students admitted through JEE Advanced can apply for a branch change at the end of their first semester, subject to CGPA eligibility and departmental vacancies.
M.Tech / M.Arch / M.U.R.P. Admission via GATE COAP 2026
GATE COAP Round 1 opens May 11, 2026 (10 AM). The IIT Roorkee M.Tech admission portal for Sponsored Candidates (2026–27) is already live and closes June 15, 2026. Maximum 14 programme choices allowed — once submitted, choices cannot be changed.
MBA Admission via CAT — DoMS IIT Roorkee 2026
DoMS IIT Roorkee MBA (95 seats, 5 specialisations) selects candidates based on CAT 2025 scores, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Special provision: IIT graduates with a CGPA of 7.0 or above are exempt from submitting CAT scores.
M.Sc Admission via IIT JAM 2026
IIT JAM 2026 was held on February 15, 2026. Admissions proceed through JOAPS counselling.
IIT Roorkee Fees 2026: Historic Legacy, Government-Subsidised Rates
| Programme | Fee Details |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (4 years total) | INR 11.33 – 11.63 Lakhs (total) |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree (5 years) | INR ~13–14 Lakhs (approx.) |
| MBA — DoMS (2 years total) | INR 8.28 Lakhs |
| M.Tech | Government-subsidised; HTTA stipend for GATE-qualified candidates |
| Online PG Diploma (Data Science / AI) | Nominal fee structure |
Financial Aid & Scholarships:
- 100% tuition fee remission for families with annual income below ₹1 lakh
- 2/3rd remission for families with income between ₹1–5 lakh
- SC/ST/PwD students — full fee exemption plus ₹500/month stipend
- Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships for top-performing students
- “Golden Girl” Scheme — female rank holders from top-50 NIRF institutions get direct M.Tech/PhD admission without entrance exam, subject to interview only
IIT Roorkee Placements 2025–26: Branch-Wise Strength
IIT Roorkee placement 2025 Phase 1 delivered strong, diversified results:
- Total job offers (Phase 1): 742
- Companies participated: 163
- Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs): 222 — reflecting outstanding internship conversion rates
- Highest domestic package: ₹1.50 crore per annum
- Highest international package: ₹2.05 crore per annum
- B.Tech CSE average package: ₹34.05 LPA | Median: ₹30.5 LPA
- B.Tech ECE average package: ₹30.81 LPA
- B.Tech Electrical Engineering average package: ₹28.36 LPA
- B.Tech Civil Engineering average package: ₹16.62 LPA
- MBA (DoMS) average package 2025: ~₹20 LPA
IIT Roorkee placement 2024 highlights: Total 805 offers | Average package ₹19.64 LPA | Median ₹18.09 LPA
Top IIT Roorkee recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Amazon, Qualcomm, Airbus, Accenture, Deloitte, NTPC, McKinsey, and a wide spectrum of MNCs spanning IT, core engineering, BFSI, consulting, and R&D sectors.
IIT Roorkee Campus, Infrastructure & Student Life
The 365-acre residential campus in Roorkee, Uttarakhand — situated on the historic Roorkee-Haridwar Highway — is one of India’s most self-contained academic environments. Key highlights include:
- Central Library with extensive physical and digital collections
- 23 academic departments and 7 interdisciplinary centres
- Multiple boys’ and girls’ hostels with mess, recreation, and 24-hour internet access
- Sports complex with cricket, football, hockey, basketball, tennis, and indoor facilities
- B.C. Roy Technology Hospital equivalent on-campus medical care
- Computer Centre with high-speed internet and IT labs
- Shopping complex, banks, and post office within campus
Annual festivals include Thomso (Asia’s largest college festival by some metrics), Cognizance (technical fest), Ahvan (sports), and Shaurya (cultural) — five festivals annually that bring the campus alive throughout the academic year.
Notable IIT Roorkee alumni include Amit Singhal (former SVP, Google Search) and Jaiprakash Gaur (founder, Jaypee Group) — names that underscore IITR’s tradition of producing industry titans across technology and infrastructure.
Why IIT Roorkee Is a Top Choice in 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee offers an academic proposition that is genuinely unmatched: the oldest technical institution in Asia (founded 1847), India’s #1 NIRF Architecture rank, a B.Tech CSE average package of ₹34 LPA, an international package ceiling of ₹2.05 crore, and a pioneering “Golden Girl” scholarship that actively advances gender equity in STEM. With new programmes in Innovation Management and online AI/ML certifications extending its reach nationally, IITR in 2026 is simultaneously honouring a 177-year legacy and building a bolder future. For aspirants targeting B.Tech via JEE Advanced, M.Tech via GATE, MBA via CAT, or B.Arch at India’s top-ranked architecture school, IIT Roorkee remains among India’s most rewarding academic investments.
