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IIT Ropar Ph.D. Courses & Fees

Q: Is IIT Ropar famous?

IIT Ropar has been ranked at the 176th position by QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026. IIT Ropar has also been ranked by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category at the 32nd position. Looking at the Ranking, one can say that its is famous college.

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IIT Ropar Ph.D.
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The GATE 2026 scorecard for the PhD programme has been released.

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IIT Ropar PhD Highlights & Eligibility 2024
IIT Ropar Ph.D. Popular courses
IIT Ropar PhD Admission Dates 2024
IIT Ropar Ph.D. Seats
IIT Ropar Ph.D. Comparison with similar colleges

IIT Ropar PhD Highlights & Eligibility 2024

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar offers MTech, MSc and MS by research at the postgraduate level. Admission to MS by Research are offered on the basis of GATE score.

Courses	Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
MS by Research	Electronics	BE/BTech/ MCA or MSc with 60% marks (55% relaxation for SC/ST candidates)
MS by Research	Computer Science	BE/BTech or MSc with 60% marks (55% relaxation for SC/ST candidates)

IIT Ropar PhD Admission 2023

IIT Ropar offers PhD in four different modes: Regular, Direct, External and Part-time. GATE / CSIR NET/ UGC NET or DBT qualified candidates will get preference at the time of admission.

Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Process
Chemical Engineering	For Regular mode: ME/MTech with at least CGPA 6.5 out of 10 or 60% marks in aggregate from institute or university. For External mode: Candidates must complete ME/MTech with 60% marks and work experience of minimum 2year from a relevant field. For Direct mode: Candidates must complete BE/BTech with at least 8 out of 10 CGPA For Part-Time Mode: Candidates should have passed ME/MTech with 60% marks. Additionally, work experience of minimum 2 years in the related discipline	An entrance test followed by an interview. GATE/ CSIR/ UGC or DBT passed out candidates can also apply
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Electrical Engineering

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Eligibility Criteria

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Graduation score60%

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How are the placements at IIT Ropar?

Placements at IIT Ropar are good. UG and PG placement highlights 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics 2025	MTech / MSc Placement Statistics 2025
Average package	INR 23.07 LPA	INR 13.11 LPA
Median package	INR 18 LPA	INR 9.5 LPA
Offers made	257	69 (accepted)
PPOs made	85	NA
Students registered	326	200
Students participated	321	200

Q: Is IIT Ropar famous?

IIT Ropar has been ranked at the 176th position by QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026. IIT Ropar has also been ranked by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category at the 32nd position. Looking at the Ranking, one can say that its is famous college.

Q: What has been the placement trend at IIT Ropar over the past few years?

The placement trend recorded at IIT Ropar for UG and PG courses over the past three years is mentioned below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics 2023	BTech Placement Statistics 2024	BTech Placement Statistics 2025
Average package	INR 20.97 LPA	INR 22.03 LPA	INR 23.07 LPA
Median package	INR 17.5 LPA	INR 16.97 LPA	INR 18 LPA
Offers made	232	220	257
PPOs made	65	65	85
Students registered	281	292	326
Students participated	281	292	321
Particulars	MTech / MSc Placement Statistics 2023	MTech / MSc Placement Statistics 2024	MTech / MSc Placement Statistics 2025
Average package	INR 14.14 LPA	INR 11.96 LPA	INR 13.11 LPA
Median package	INR 12.75 LPA	INR 10 LPA	INR 9.5 LPA
Offers accepted	84	80	69
Students registered	137	138	200
Students participated	137	138	200

Q: I am getting 7000 rank in JEE Advanced 2024. I want ECE at IIT Ropar. Is it achievable?

Those candidates who are aiming for admission to ECE at IIT Ropar cannot avail this course as it was not offered in 2024. However, under the acquired rank of 7000, candidates can opt for Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering Physics, and Chemical Engineering programs. Further, as per the IIT Ropar cutoff 2024 for JEE Advanced, the cutoff rank for aforementioned courses for the General AI category candidates stood at 8836, 10097, and 11365, respectively.

IIT Ropar Ph.D.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: When was IIT Ropar established? How many branches does it have?

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar was established in 2008 as one of the eight IITs that was set up by the MHRD and the Government of India. IIT Punjab has 12 departments under it and through these departments, it offers undergraduate, PG, and PhD courses to students across Engineering, Science, and various other streams. For branches information, please visit the official website of the college.

Q: Can an average student get into IIT Ropar?

Yes, an average student may get admission in IIT Ropar. This is because admissions depend more on consistent planning and practice. Students have to prepare for the accepted tests and aim to clear the cutoff. Admissions are offered on an entrance basis.

Q: Which courses are available at IIT Ropar?

IIT Ropar offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to students. At the undergraduate level, the Indian Institute of Technology–Ropar offers BTech in 11 specialisations. Some of the BTech specialisations include Artificial Intelligence & Data Engineering (AI&DE), Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and others. At the postgraduate level, Ropar IIT offers M.Tech in different specialisations and a two-year MSc in various specialisations.

Q: Is there any branch at IIT Ropar for a IIT JAM rank above 500?

Considering the IIT Ropar JAM cutoff 2025 for the Round 4 seat allotment, yes, there are courses reaching upto a cutoff rank of 500 at IIT Ropar. For the candidates belonging to the General AI quota, a 500 rank would not fetch you M.Sc. in Chemistry, but it could get you M.Sc. in Mathematics and MSc in Physics. Check out the MSc options for the General All India categories from the tables below:

For the General AI category:

Course	2025
M.Sc. in Chemistry	419
M.Sc. in Mathematics	521
M.Sc. in Physics	521

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

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IIT Ropar PhD Admission Dates 2024

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Q: What is the hostel fee of IIT Ropar?

IIT Ropar hostel fees vary for different courses. For last year, the semester-wise hostel fee for B.Sc. and B.Ed courses was INR 31500. This is valid for new admissions only till December last year. Details regarding the same are tabulated below:

Particular	New B.Sc & B.Ed students
Hostel Establishment Fee (per semester)	INR 3000
Mess admission Fee (One-time non-refundable)	INR 5000
Hostel Security deposit (One-time refundable)	INR 6000
Mess Charges	INR 17,500
Total	INR 31,500

Q: Can I get direct admission in IIT Ropar?

IIT Ropar generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to clear the admission requirements to get admission. The institute offers seats through entrance + counselling basis only. Students can check the eligibility online.

Q: What is the seat availability for IIT Ropar courses?

IIT Ropar has limited seats. To get one, students have to go through the admission process. Seats are mainly offered through counselling. The intake is as below:

Courses	Seats
ME/ MTech	212
BE/ BTech	656
MSc	75

Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.

Q: Will I get into IIT Ropar if I am getting 12000 rank in the JEE Advanced 2024 under OBC Female?

Under the acquired rank of 12000, candidates cannot get admission for OBC Female category. First of all, IIT Ropar do not release its cutoffs based on Gender and State-level quota. Considering the IIT Ropar cutoff 2024 for JEE Advanced, the required rank should be under 1084 and 4968 for the OBC AI quota. So, 12000 is not enough rank to secure a seat at IIT Ropar.

IIT Ropar Ph.D.
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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering	20

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Why choose IIT Ropar?

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The following are the reasons to choose IIT Ropar:

IIT Legacy: IIT Ropar is the part of IIT legacy, hence is popular among the top recruiters
Fees: Some students feel that the IIT fee is quite high but there are scholarships available that cover a large no. of students.
Infrastructure: IIT Ropar has a

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What are some of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering courses available at IIT Ropar?

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BTech and MSc programmes at IIT ropar has subjects related to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering:

Mathematical Foundation for AI and DE
Foundation of Computer Systems
Machine Learning
Data Structures and Algorithms, etc.

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What is the highest package offered at IIT Ropar?

Answered a month ago

The max. package offered at IIT Ropar placements during 2025 was INR 65.75 LPA. BTech average & median packages in 2025 was 23.07 LPA & 18 LPA. A total of 321 students participated & 257 offers were made during IIT Ropar BTech placements for 2025. 85 PPOs were made in 2025.

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What is IIT Ropar famous for?

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Indian Institute of Technology–Ropar (IIT–Ropar) has BTech & MTech as flagship courses. IIT Punjab consists of experienced & young researchers & educators. IIT Ropar has experienced faculty members who are deeply engaged in research. IIT Ropar is famous for innovative approach, its strong research f

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Can I apply online for IIT Ropar admissions?

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Yes, IIT Ropar applications have to be submitted online. Students have to go to the official site of the institute and fill up the form online. The form has to be given before the last date of admission.

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