RIT Roorkee
RIT Roorkee, located along the Ganges canal on the national highway connecting Delhi and Dehradun, is situated in one of India’s oldest cantonments and the headquarters of the Bengal Engineer Group since 1853. This historical city is renowned for its contribution to technical education, having hosted the first engineering college in India in 1847.
Roorkee is famously home to the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT), which was formerly known as the University of Roorkee, previously the Thomson College of Civil Engineering. Notably, the Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, began its journey here before relocating to Chandigarh in 1954.
In addition to its educational institutions, Roorkee is surrounded by several government research organizations, including the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Irrigation Research Institute (IRI), and National Institute of Hydrology (NIH). This rich educational environment attracts students from across India and internationally.
Vision and Mission
Vision:
To become an institution recognized for its academic excellence in Technical and Management Education.
Mission:
- To promote excellence in education and skills development, encouraging lifelong learning among students.
- To provide an environment conducive to personal growth and academic excellence tailored to students’ interests.
- To foster a community that values personal development and mutual well-being.
- To engage in collaborative projects that facilitate interaction between academia and industry.
Objectives
- To achieve high standards in academic performance.
- To support students’ overall development through co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
- To enhance interactions between industry and the institution.
- To assist with placements and foster entrepreneurship.
- To encourage research and development initiatives.
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Engineering College at the 3rd Dehradun International Science and Technology Festival, awarded the 5th Divya Himgiri Himalayan Education Excellence Award-2022.
- Recognized as the Most Emerging Institute in AI Education by Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, Union Minister of State.
Accreditations
- Accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade.
- Recognized in the ‘PRoMISing’ category for ‘Colleges/Institutes (Private/Self Financed) (Technical)’ in ARIIA 2021 by the Ministry of Education.
Top Courses Offered
| Department | Annual Fee Range |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | ₹1,07,900 – ₹4,50,000 |
| B.Tech – Lateral Entry | ₹1,07,900 – ₹3,55,000 |
| M.Tech | ₹80,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| MBA | ₹2,20,000 – ₹4,50,000 |
| B.Sc. Agriculture | ₹67,500 – ₹2,70,000 |
| B.Sc. Optometry | ₹57,500 – ₹1,72,000 |
| BMLT | ₹57,500 – ₹1,72,000 |
Note: Fees may vary according to university guidelines.
Scholarships Available
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships
| Course | Eligibility Conditions | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Scholarships | Students who have participated at the national level | 50% off tuition fees |
| MBA | Students with an aggregate of 80% or above in graduation | ₹30,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | Students with an aggregate of 70% or above in Diploma/B.Sc | ₹25,000 |
| JEE Based Scholarships | For ranks 1 – 50000 | ₹68,000 |
| B.Tech | Students with 90% or above in aggregate of PCM | ₹30,000 |
