IIT Roorkee Convocation 2025: 2,614 Degrees Awarded; Female PhD Scholars Triple in Two Years
At IIT Roorkee Convocation 2025, a total of 2,614 degrees, including 1,267 undergraduate, 847 postgraduate, and 500 PhD have been awarded. Check details here
IIT Roorkee Convocation 2025
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee held its convocation 2025, conferring degrees upon 2,614 students, including 602 women and 2,012 men. Institute continues to witnessing steady rise in female participation across all programs, particularly in research and doctoral studies. This year, 178 women earned PhD degrees, up from 146 in 2024 and 57 in 2023. With women comprising 23 percent of graduating class, IIT Roorkee underscores its strong commitment to gender diversity and inclusivity.
Gold Medal Winners at IIT Roorkee Convocation 2025
Vansh Saini was awarded President’s Gold Medal for securing highest score among undergraduate students, while Hardik Sahni received Director’s Gold Medal for his exceptional all-round performance.
| Awards |
Names |
|---|---|
| President Gold Medal |
Vansh Saini |
| Director Gold Medal |
Hardik Sahni |
| The President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal |
Shreya Mittal |
| Institute Silver Medal |
Balaga Pavan Sai |
| Institute Bronze Medal |
Anvadya Khare |
IIT Roorkee Convocation 2025 Graduating Class
The graduating class include:
| Undergraduate students |
Total Students |
Postgraduate students |
Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology |
1094 |
Master of Technology |
536 |
| Integrated Master of Science |
75 |
Master of Science |
159 |
| Integrated Master of Technology |
53 |
Master of Business Administration |
80 |
| Bachelor of Architecture |
36 |
Executive Master of Business Administration |
27 |
| Bachelor of Science |
9 |
Master of Design (Industrial Design) |
19 |
| Master of Urban and Rural Planning |
13 |
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| Master of Architecture |
12 |
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| Post Graduate Diploma in Drinking Water & Sanitation |
1 |
A total of 500 Doctor of Philosophy degrees were awarded this year, including 496 PhDs, one Joint Degree, two Dual Degrees (M.Tech. + PhD), and one Joint & Dual Degree (M.Tech. + PhD) programme.
Commonly asked questions
IIT Roorkee has not released any official placement report 2023. However, as per media reports, IIT Roorkee highest package offered stood at INR 27.94 LPA. IITR recorded a placement rate of 100% during MBA placement drive of 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below to know the key highlights of IIT Roorkee placement 2023:
| Particulars | Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
| Highest package | INR 27.94 LPA |
| Average package | INR 18.34 LPA |
| Median package | INR 18.09 LPA |
| Top sector | IT & Analytics |
NOTE: The data mentioned above is sourced from media reports.
Yes, IIT Roorkee offers good placements to its students. A total of 742 offers were made and 163 companies visited the campus during IIT Roorkee placements 2025 (phase 1). Earlier, the key highlights of IIT Roorkee placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
the highest domestic package |
INR 150 LPA |
the highest international package |
INR 205 LPA |
Average package |
INR 20 LPA (approx.) |
Total offers |
938 |
Total PPOs |
213 |
Total companies visited |
261 |
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2022) |
Placement Statistics (2023) |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest package |
INR 25.8 LPA |
INR 27.94 LPA |
INR 26 LPA |
Average package |
INR 16.8 LPA |
INR 18.34 LPA |
INR 18.3 LPA |
Median package |
INR 18 LPA |
INR 18.09 LPA |
INR 18.5 LPA |
Top domain |
Product Management |
Operations, IT & Analytics |
Operations, IT & Analytics |
The salary package offered during IIT Roorkee M.Tech placements 2024 is presented below:
Particulars |
MTech Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
the highest package |
INR 13.48 LPA |
Average package |
INR 12 LPA |
Presenting the Convocation Report, Prof. K.K. Pant highlighted IIT Roorkee's global stature and accomplishments with a QS World Ranking of 339 and the top NIRF rank in Architecture & Planning for the fourth consecutive year. Presenting the Convocation report, Prof. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, said, “Convocation is a celebration of both achievement and aspiration. At IIT Roorkee, our mission is to deliver world-class education and research and ensure that innovation directly addresses the nation's strategic priorities from sustainability and clean energy to critical minerals, defence, and disaster resilience. I am immensely proud of our graduates, who will carry forward this legacy of excellence and play a transformative role in building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.”
Delivering the Convocation address, Chief Guest Dr. Jitendra Singh said, “With nearly 240 startups associated with you, out of 1.7 lakh across the country, IIT Roorkee is making a huge contribution to India’s startup movement. Your nine centers of excellence, your pioneering work in disaster risk, resilience and sustainability, and your deep engagement with local communities through initiatives like Vibrant Villages make you a true role model of an academic institution. Located in the Himalayas, your role is not only vital during disasters but equally significant in what I call a ‘peacetime calendar,’ where institutions like yours help build resilience, sustainability, and growth for the nation.”
IIT Roorkee’s Convocation celebrated graduates’ achievements and the institute’s commitment to education, research, and innovation. On Teachers’ Day 2025, faculty were honoured with the Excellence in Teaching and Research Awards, Lifetime Teaching Achievement Award, Prof. Bal Krishna Outstanding Teacher Award, and Ramkumar Prize.
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