M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at IIT Roorkee, Roorkee

IIT JAM opening and closing ranks for IIT Roorkee has been released for five MSc specialisations, including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics and Applied Geology.  Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the specialisation-wise closing ranks for IIT Roorkee MSc course: 

Course	R1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank)
MSc in Physics	197	291
MSc in Chemistry	195	224
MSc in Applied Geology	70	70
MSc in Mathematics	204	204
MSc in Economics	25	33

Yes, IIT Roorkee accepts IIT JAM scores for admission to MSc courses offered. Considering IIT Roorkee JAM 2024 Cutoff, the courses offered were MSc in Physics, MSc in Chemistry, MSc in Applied Geology, MSc in Mathematics and Economics. For the General All India category candidates, the last round Cutoff ranks ranged between 52 and 232. 

IIT Roorkee accepts IIT JAM scores for admission to the MSc course. Analysing the IIT JAM cutoff, MSc in Economics was turned out to be the most competitive specialisations when compared it with the other four specialisations. For Mathematics, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks were 247 and 272, respectively for the Economically Weaker Section category candidates for the All India Quota. So, considering the 2023 cutoff ranks, yes a candidate can get into IIT Roorkee with 200 rank in IIT JAM for MSc in Mathematics. 

According to the latest reports, the branch-wise average package and median package offered along-with the offers made during IIT Roorkee placements 2025 (phase 1) are presenetd below: 

Branch	Average Package (2025)	Median Package (2025)	Offers Made (2025)
iMSc Chemistry	INR 11 LPA	INR 11 LPA	1
iMSc Physics	INR 16.3 LPA	INR 15.75 LPA	1
iMSc Applied Mathematics	INR 35.83 LPA	INR 40 LPA	15
Biotech	INR 15.06 LPA	INR 14.07 LPA	1
Civil	INR 16.62 LPA	INR 16.62 LPA	2
GT	INR 18.86 LPA	INR 16.38 LPA	3
Chemical	INR 19.35 LPA	INR 17.73 LPA	12
Mechanical	INR 20.4 LPA	INR 19 LPA	20
Metallurgical	INR 21.39 LPA	INR 19 LPA	NA
PnI	INR 21.71 LPA	INR 17.73 LPA	10
GPT	INR 21.76 LPA	INR 16.8 LPA	4
Engineering Physics	INR 22.45 LPA	INR 20.8 LPA	NA
Electrical	INR 28.36 LPA	INR 25.75 LPA	50
ECE	INR 30.81 LPA	INR 27.51 LPA	40
CSE	INR 34.05 LPA	INR 30.5 LPA	63
BArch	INR 22.11 LPA	INR 18.6 LPA	NA

At IIT Roorkee, the minimum aggregate required for its offerd courses ranges between 50% to 75% in Class 12 boards. Hence, you are certainly eligible to apply for the courses provided at the institute. However, admissions to the programmes at IIT Roorkee are done on entrance basis. One can secure a seat at the institute if they have sucessfully cleared the cut-off for the relevant exam and course. The institute accepts valid score obtained in national-level entrance tests such as JEE Main, GATE, JEE Advanced, etc. For further details regarding the eligibility criteria of IIT Roorkee, you can visit the official website of the institute.

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According to media reports, the highest package offered during IIT Roorkee placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest domestic package	INR 2.15 crore per annum	INR 1.30 crore per annum	NA
Highest international package	INR 2.15 crore per annum	INR 1.06 crore per annum	INR 2.05 Crore per Annum

IIT Roorkee admission to its flagship courses BArch and BTech is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced Counseling. For admission, students are required to apply for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced for admission to IIT Roorkee BTech. The aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in).

Followed by JEE Main, students are required to register for JEE Advanced (expected be held in June 2023). For this, candidates have to first login with their JEE Main 2023 application number and password. Next candidates have to fill in the registration form, upload scanned certificates, and pay the application fee. The photo and signature in the online JEE Advanced application form will be already populated from the JEE Main application form.

{Source: B.Arch students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here are some key points to consider:

* High Placements: IIT Roorkee's B.Arch programme has a excellent placement record, with almost 90% of students getting placed every year. Top companies like Microsoft, Meta, J.P. Morgan, and Accenture visit the campus for placements, offering packages ranging from 8-45 LPA.
* Good Faculty: The faculty members are highly qualified, with many holding Ph.D.s. While some may not be enthusiastic about teaching, others are exceptional and provide valuable guidance and mentorship.
* Infrastructure: The college has modern infrastructure, including state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities. The hostels are comfortable, with basic amenities like Wi-Fi, gym, and mess.
* Research Opportunities: The college encourages research and innovation, providing opportunities for students to participate in projects and internships.
* Festivals and Events: IIT Roorkee hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, including Thomson, Tech-Fest, and cultural programs.

However, some students mentioned the following challenges:

* Course Load: The coursework can be heavy, with frequent assignments and projects.
* Hostel Food: Some students were dissatisfied with the hostel food, citing poor quality and limited options.
* Teaching Style: A few faculty members may not be engaging or effective teachers.

Overall, while there may be some drawbacks, the majority of students agree that pursuing B.Arch at IIT Roorkee is a great decision, considering its strong reputation, excellent placements, and good faculty. With hard work and dedication, students can make the most of their experience at the college.

Here's a summary in bullet points:

* Excellent placement records
* Good faculty with Ph.D. qualifications
* Modern infrastructure and facilities
* Research opportunities and internships
* Variety of festivals and events
* Heavy coursework and project load
* Poor hostel food
* Teaching style varies among faculty members

Remember to weigh these pros and cons carefully to decide whether IIT Roorkee's B.Arch programme is right for you.

IIT Roorkee has 10 boy hostels, 3 girl hostels, and 6 hostels for married candidates. The campus has a new co-ed hostel, Vigyan Kunj. Hostels may accommodate Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, along with doctoral students. All the hostels have basic amenities like a cyber cafe, gym, Wi-Fi, water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance systems, etc. Students are assigned to hostels by the school administration after their freshman year. The hostels at IIT Roorkee are called Bhawans. Each Bhawan has a mess. Mess administration consists of a staff advisory, a chief advisory, and a student mess secretary. The hostel fee at IIT Roorkee ranges between INR 68,000 and INR 99,000. This annual hostel fee does not include mess charges.