

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.
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Courses |
Specialisation |
Eligibility Criteria |
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MS by Research |
Electronics |
BE/BTech/ MCA or MSc with 60% marks (55% relaxation for SC/ST candidates) |
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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.
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Specialisation |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Process |
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Chemical Engineering |
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An entrance test followed by an interview. GATE/ CSIR/ UGC or DBT passed out candidates can also apply |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Computer Science Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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 |
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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 |
The key highlights of IIT Ropar BTech CSE placements 2025 are presented below:
Particulars | BTech CSE Placement Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
Highest package | INR 65.75 LPA |
Average package | INR 31.91 LPA |
Median package | INR 26.75 LPA |
Lowest package | INR 7 LPA |
Students registered | Around 82 |
Students placed | Around 80 |
IIT Ropar has taken new innovation projects that are given below:
- The IIT Ropar Department of Science of Technology (DST) has established Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) in the application domain of Agriculture & Water, named Agriculture & Water Technology Development Hub (AWaDH)
- IIT Ropar recently launched Annam.ai. It has set up 100 advanced weather stations in Punjab. This will help the state to develop the scalable weather intelligence network for India. The Annam.ai is India's first fully integrated agricultural intelligence ecosystem, which uses AI & IoT.
The IIT Ropar placements are also very good.
IIT Ropar has been ranked by various ranking bodies and some of them are mentioned in the below table:
| Ranking Body | Ranks |
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| NIRF 2023 for Engineering | 22 |
| The Week 2023 for University (Technical) | 20 |
| NIRF 2023 under the Overall category | 33 |
| QS World University Rankings 2023 (Southern Asia) | 78 |
IIT Ropar Ph.D.Popular courses
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Commonly asked questions On All Courses
According to the IIT Ropar JAM cutoff 2025, Round 1, MSc in Physics saw a significant increase in cutoff over the last three years. As per IIT Delhi JAM cutoff 2024, the last round cutoff rank was 415 for the General AI quota. In 2025, the cutoff for the same specialisation was 448. Students aiming for admission to the MSc in Physics at IIT Ropar can view the table below for Round 1 closing ranks, year-wise.
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| M.Sc. in Physics | 430 | 415 | 448 |
Students have to pay the IIT Ropar fees to complete the admission process. The amount is different for each programme. See the table below to know the latest fees:
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees |
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| MTech | INR 35,700 |
| BE/ BTech | INR 8 lakh |
| MSc | INR 24,000 |
Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.
Students have to submit some documents during IIT Ropar admission and application. The general list is as below:
- Class 10 marksheet & Certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and Certificate
- Proof of DOB - if not mentioned in Class 10 certificate
- Caste Category Certificate - if applicable
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Entrance exam admit card
- Allotment Letter
- Aadhaar Card
- Receipt of fee submission
- Bachelor's degree certificate & marksheets - for PG courses
- PG degree certificate & marksheets - for PhD courses
Students have to meet the IIT Ropar PhD eligibility to get admission in the programme. The basic eligibility is to complete PG degree in relevant field with a minimum aggregate of 60%. A valid entrance score (GATE / CSIR NET/ UGC NET or DBT) followed by personal interview is the required for final selection.
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IIT Ropar PhD Admission Dates 2024
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Commonly asked questions On Admissions
To get admission in IIT Ropar students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. IIT Ropar accepts students on an entrance basis primarily. Seats are offered through the counselling process. Selected students have to pay the admission fees to complete the process.
IIT JAM cutoff is released for ST, SC and OBC categories candidates. As per the IIT Ropar cutoff 2023, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for MSc in Mathematics were 578 and 594, respectively for the OBC category students. Tabulated below are the Last Round closing ranks for all the MSc specialisations for the OBC category students:
| Course | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
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| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 744 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 594 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | 902 |
IIT Ropar PhD admissions are now closed for all departments. The institute has already released merit lists of shortlisted students. Students can check the official notices posted at the website to know more about the programme.
If a student wants to join the IIT Ropar BTech, then appearing for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced is mandatory. Students have to clear the JEE Advanced cutoff and participate in counselling to get a seat. Hence, no. Students cannot get admission in IIT Ropar without JEE score.
IIT Ropar Ph.D.Seats
| Courses | Seats |
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| Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering | 20 |
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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
As per the Shiksha verified reviews, IIT Ropar has been rated 4.3/5. IIT Ropar is getting famous for its placements. Students place this college as one of the top Engineering Colleges in Ropar. The reviews and ratings of this college are quite good.
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, there is a seat reservation at IIT Ropar. The institute complies with the reservation policy decided Government of India. As per the GOI norms, the institute reserves the following percentage of intake for each category:
- SC - 15%
- ST - 7.5%
- General-EWS - 10%
- OBC NCL - 27%
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
IIT Ropar BTech CSE is the one of the most popular courses available for students. CSE students are placed in top companies at top positions such as DE Shaw, Bharat Electronics, etc.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
No, students do not need to apply separately at IIT Ropar site after JoSAA counselling. This is because the institute follows a common admission process for its BTech course just like the other IITs. Shortlisted students who get a seat through the JoSAA counselling, simply need to report for documen
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Answered a week ago
IIT Ropar cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the MSc course for various All India categories, including OBC AI. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 644 to 805, wherein M.Sc. in Mathematics was the toughest
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