IIT Roorkee - Indian Institute of Technology (Roorkee)

Overview

Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee is one of the oldest institutions known for quality driven approaches to studies. It has made huge contribution towards the modernisation of technology in India. Ever since its inception, the institute has won many laurels and accolades. No wonder, the Institute ranks amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development.

Ranking

Vision

The Institute is known for promoting a broad vision and a global outlook.

To attain global level of excellence in education and to create a sustainable and equitable society through innovative research in science and technology.

Research

Research is the key to achieving excellence in the field of higher education. In this regard IIT Roorkee has done exceedingly well. However, research activities on the campus can be understood under 2 categories namely Academic Research and Sponsored Research. There is a beautiful balance between the two. As a result, students are getting right exposure both in theories and application.

Academic Research
Every department has faculty and students involved extensively in research activities.

Sponsored Research 
Sponsored Research (SR) and Industrial Consultancy (IC) are two important modes through which the faculty supports the development of knowledge and technology. Indian Institute of Technology recognizes Sponsored Research (SR) and Industrial Consultancy (IC) as the essential attributes of teaching and research.

ALUMINI

• Radip Baijal is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service who retired as the chief of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
• Jaiprakash Gaur is an Indian entrepreneur. He founded and, until his retirement in 2010, was the chairman of Jaypee Group.