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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is a government institution in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, established in 1847. B.Tech, B.Arch and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks; B.Arch also needs the Architecture Aptitude Test. M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA uses CAT.

  • Main entrance JEE Advanced
  • Type Government
  • Location Roorkee, Uttarakhand
  • Established 1847
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Key facts

Type
Government: Institute of National Importance
Established
1847
Main entrance
JEE Advanced
Official website
iitr.ac.in

Admission route

The usual path into IIT Roorkee's main undergraduate or flagship programme.

  1. Class 12 with PCM
  2. JEE Main
  3. JEE Advanced
  4. JoSAA counselling
  5. Seat allotment and reporting

Founded in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering; it became an IIT in 2001.

Programmes

Programmes at IIT Roorkee. Check the official website for the full list, seat matrix and current fees.

ProgrammeLevelEnquire
B.TechUndergraduateEnquire: B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
B.ArchUndergraduateEnquire: B.Arch at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Dual degreeIntegratedEnquire: Dual degree at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
M.TechPostgraduateEnquire: M.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
M.ScPostgraduateEnquire: M.Sc at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
MBAPostgraduateEnquire: MBA at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
PhDDoctoralEnquire: PhD at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Entrance exams IIT Roorkee accepts

  • JEE AdvancedB.Tech and BS at the IITs
  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • GATEM.Tech, PhD and public-sector jobs
  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools

Questions about IIT Roorkee

How do I get admission to IIT Roorkee?

B.Tech, B.Arch and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks; B.Arch also needs the Architecture Aptitude Test. M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA uses CAT.

Which entrance exams does IIT Roorkee accept?

IIT Roorkee uses JEE Advanced, JEE Main, GATE and CAT, depending on the programme. B.Tech, B.Arch and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks; B.Arch also needs the Architecture Aptitude Test. M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA uses CAT.

Is IIT Roorkee a government or private institution?

IIT Roorkee is a government institution (Institute of National Importance).

Where is IIT Roorkee?

IIT Roorkee is in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India.

When was IIT Roorkee established?

IIT Roorkee was established in 1847. Founded in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering; it became an IIT in 2001.

Last reviewed 14 Oct 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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