Ques. What is the rank of IIT Roorkee in the world?
Ans. IIT Roorkee has been ranked at #369 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and 2024.
Ques. What is Cognizance IIT Roorkee?
Ans. Cognizance is the annual technical fest at IIT Roorkee. The fest is run by the students of the institute bringing together the renowned experts of various spheres of academic and the corporate industry.
Ques. What is the reservation policy followed in IIT Roorkee admission?
Ans. IIT Roorkee admission process reserves 15% seats for Scheduled Caste (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and 3% for Persons with Disability (PwD) in every course.
Ques. What are the integrated courses offered at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. IIT Roorkee Integrated courses include Dual Degree Programmes of 5 years duration, Integrated Masters of Technology (IMT), and Integrated Masters of Science (IMS). Admission to B.Tech+M.Tech courses are offered through the Joint Entrance Examination(JEE).
Ques. Which is better: IIT Kanpur or IIT Roorkee?
Ans. Recently it was reported that IIT Kanpur scored higher in 3 areas, i.e. Work-life balance, % Recommend to a friend, and Positive Business Outlook whereas IIT Roorkee scored higher in 6 areas, i.e. Overall Rating, Career Opportunities, Compensation & Benefits, Senior Management, Culture & Values, and CEO Approval.
Ques. What is special about the IIT Roorkee campus?
Ans. IIT Roorkee’s main campus is located in Roorkee City in Haridwar District in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The Institute was initially built to train people for the construction of the Ganga Canal and Aqueducts for which the city is famous.
Ques. How is IIT Roorkee different from other IITs?
Ans. Unlike the majority of IITs, IIT Roorkee is the oldest. IIT Roorkee's USPs include unlimited internet connectivity and speed, one mid-term exam, a single-room facility in the first year, five annual festivals, local music stations, and movie screenings every alternate weekend.
Ques. What is the campus area of IIT Roorkee?
Ans. The Roorkee campus spans 358.5 acres of land and has a total built-up area of 5,09,295.67 square meters.
Ques. What are the Hostel Facilities available at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. Each hostel has a state of art Cyber Cafe, managed by students. All hostels are now fully Wifi connected, meaning that the Internet permeates the space we live in. And who could imagine life without midnight snacks at the Bhawan Canteens, especially after an intense bakar or gaming session? And all this, in peaceful, clean, aesthetic environs, the likes of which very few places in the world can boast.
Ques. How are the sports facilities at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. Sports will never be on your list of disappointments with Roorkee. World-class stadiums and courts are available at IIT Roorkee for popular sports such as cricket, football, volleyball, tennis, squash, table tennis, badminton, hockey, basketball, and athletics! Not only that, but we also have a well-kept Olympic-size swimming pool. Indoor sports enthusiasts should not be concerned because the UG Club building houses everything you could want in the form of chess, carrom, pool, snooker, billiards, foosball, and table tennis. If that isn't enough, each hostel also has a selection of the aforementioned amenities for your enjoyment.
Ques. Is Scholarship Facility Available at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. In addition to bank loans, the institute provides scholarships, fellowships, and fee reductions to its students. Fellowships are only available to graduate students. The list of scholarships available to you while at IITR is partial. 25% of undergraduate students receive a Merit-Cum-Means scholarship based on their family income and merit.
Ques. What are the Banking Facilities at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. IIT Roorkee is home to two major banks that can handle all of your banking needs: Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India. Both of these banks' ATMs are also easily accessible on campus. It is recommended that you open an account with either of them to simplify your financial work while on campus, and both offer student loans to those interested.
Ques. Are there any Cultural Groups at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. IIT Roorkee has ten Boy’s hostels, three Girl's hostels, and six married hostels. IIT Roorkee has sports and laboratory facilities.
Ques. When can a student opt for specialization in MBA at IIT Roorkee?
Ans. MBA students must select a specialization in their second year. Dual specialization in either of the two functional areas, namely marketing, finance, operations, human resource management, and information technology, is an option. Aside from these two specializations, students at IIT Roorkee can choose any electives they want.