M.Tech. in Data Science 

at IIT Roorkee, Roorkee

The eligibility criteria for M.Tech programmes at IIT Mandi and IIT Roorkee are similar in many aspects. Both require candidates to have a B.Tech or B.E degree in a relevant field, with a minimum qualifying percentage of 60% or 6.5 CGPA (out of 10) or equivalent for general and OBC candidates, and 55% or 6.0 CGPA (out of 10) or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD candidates. However, there may be slight differences in specific eligibility criteria for different M.Tech programmes offered by each institution. It is recommended to check the official websites of both IIT Mandi and IIT Roorkee to get the detailed eligibility criteria for specific M.Tech programmes.

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). The application fee for boys is INR 625 and INR 325 for girls. 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.

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.

Know more about IIT Roorkee course eligibility.

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.

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

{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.

IIT Roorkee Cutoff 2024 was concluded for admission to BTech/BArch/BSc/Integrated BTech/Integrated BSc courses at IIT Roorkee. The last round cutoff was released in the form of Opening and Closing Cutoff ranks for different categories under the AI quota. The last-round closing ranks for the General AI category ranged between 481 and 19885. The toughest course to get into the college was BTech in CSE; and the least difficult among all the courses was BArch.

For the OBC AI category candidates, the last-round cutoff ranged between 236 and 6973. The toughest course for the OBC AI was also BTech in CSE and the easiest one was BArch.