Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is a prestigious public university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India.

The story of IIT Roorkee is woven with the very threads of modern India's technical progress. It all began in 1847, when the mighty Ganges whispered the need for skilled engineers to harness its waters. Rising to this call, the "College of Civil Engineering" was born, birthing the first engineering institution in India. Soon, this fledgling college, renamed the "Thomason College of Civil Engineering," carved its name in history, shaping engineers who tamed rivers, built canals, and laid the tracks for a nation's growth.

After a century of distinguished service, the college blossomed into the "University of Roorkee" in 1949, standing tall as the first engineering university of independent India. Its classrooms resonated with the dreams of a young nation, nurturing minds that would build dams, bridges, and the very foundations of modern India's infrastructure.

In 2001, the university's legacy reached new heights as it was declared an "Indian Institute of Technology." This prestigious title solidified its position as a beacon of technical excellence, drawing the brightest minds to its hallowed halls. Today, IIT Roorkee stands not just as a testament to its glorious past, but as a vibrant hub of innovation, pushing the boundaries of engineering and science, and molding the future builders of a technologically empowered India.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is positioned as the #335 top university in the world, which makes it the #8 top university in India. The university's global rank is improved by 34 points from last year.