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{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}Is it Worth Pursuing B.E./B.Tech at IIT Roorkee? Here's what current students and alumni have to say:# Pros:* Excellent Infrastructure: Unlimited Wi-Fi, well-equipped labs, state-of-the-art classrooms, and modern recreational facilities.* High-Quality Education: Qualified and experienced faculty, well-structured curriculum, and emphasis on practical training.* Strong Placements: Average salary package ranging from INR14 LPA to INR30 LPA, with top recruiting companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and more.* Multiple Festivals: Annual tech fest (Cognizance) and cultural fest (Thomso), offering a diverse range of events and activities.* Campus Life: Beautiful campus, scenic views, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities, team-building, and networking.* Scholarship Opportunities: Merit-based and need-based scholarships available to deserving students.# Cons:* Competition: High competition among students, which can lead to stress and pressure to perform well academically.* Older Hostels: While efforts are being made to upgrade the hostels, some students have reported issues with maintenance and cleanliness.* Limited Internships: Some courses, like Civil Engineering, have reported limited internship opportunities.Overall, pursuing B.E./B.Tech at IIT Roorkee can be a rewarding experience, offering a strong foundation in academics, practical training, and exposure to industry leaders. While there are some drawbacks, the benefits seem to outweigh the costs.

DOMS IIT Roorkee offers tuition fee waiver to students pursuing a course from the institute. Below is the criteria to avail the fee waiver:Full Tuition Fee Waiver– It is offered to the most economically backward students having a family income of less than INR 1 LPA during the previous financial year or current assessment year.2/3 Tuition Fee Waiver– It is available to economically backward students having a family income in the range of INR 1 LPA to INR 5 LPA during the previous financial year or current assessment year

The steps to apply for DOMS IIT Roorkee:Visit the official website of DOMS IIT Roorkee -https://iitr.ac.in/. Click on 'Admissions'.Read the admission guidelines carefully and further select 'Click here for Admissions'.Register by filling in basic details and click on 'Register' once done. The application form opens up.Click on the 'Next' button once verified. The application form opens up.Fill the first page of the application form by filling in the remaining personal details, such as guardian details, category, address of communication, etc.In the next step of the application form, fill in all the academic details, starting from Class 10 to last qualifying degree/ exam. Also, furnish details regarding entrance exam score and work experience (if any).Upload the required set of documentsPay an application fee of Rs 1600 and Rs 800 for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates. There is no application fee for female candidates.Submit the application form. Take a printout of the same for future reference.

Candidates can pay the application fee for DOMS IIT Roorkee via net banking, credit or debit card. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 1,600 (INR 800 for SC/ ST/ PD) for MBA course. There is no application fee for female candidates. Besides, aspirants applying for PhD need to pay an application fee of INR 200 (INR 100 for SC/ ST/ PD category).

DOMS IIT Roorkee offers admission to courses based on entrance exam score. However, the institute offers direct admission in MBA course under the Golden Girl Scheme for Female Applicants. To get direct admission, aspirants must be a first rank holder (gold medalist) female candidates from an IIT or institute/ university within the top 50 ranks (overall category) in the NIRF ranking. 

DOMS IIT Roorkee offers postgraduate and PhD programmes in Management. The institute offers a two-year residential MBA programme in the specialisations including Marketing, Finance, Information Systems, Operations, Human Resource Management, etc.  Candidates scoring above the minimum qualifying CAT cutoff percentile are considered for subsequent selection stages for admission to its flagship MBA programme.

Aspirants selected for the PI round are invited three-week in advance from the date of interview. The interview process is scheduled in both online and offline mode in the last week of March. For offline mode, the candidates have to come to IIT Roorkee Campus. Aspirants need to bring the originals of all certificates supporting their eligibility. Candidates with work experience need to bring an experience letter or joining letter along with the salary slip of last two months.

DOMS IIT Roorkee considers CAT score for admission to flagship course i.e. MBA. Besides, students are also evaluated based on their academic performance, work experience and performance in the personal interview round. The institute conducts a PI round to select candidates for EMBA programme. DOMS IIT Roorkee shortlists aspirants for PhD course based on GATE, JEST, UGC NET, etc. scores. 

Yes,  final year students can apply for MBA at DOMS IIT Roorkee. Such aspirants if selected, need to meet all the requirements for the qualifying degree before the start of the course. They also need to produce a certificate of proof of completion of the course latest by September of the admission year.

Department of Management Studies is a part of IIT Roorkee offering MBA course. Comparing DOMS with new IIMs such as IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu, we can draw a conclusion. Below are some of the parameters of comparison between DOMS and IIMs:Institute NameNIRF Ranking 2023Median PackageIIT Roorkee18INR 18.09 LPA (2023)IIM Amritsar51INR 15 LPAIIM Bodh Gaya53INR 13.50 LPAIIM Jammu41INR 13 LPA - INR 15 LPA