Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar is one of the eight new IITs set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, to expand the reach and enhance the quality of technical education in the country. This article is on IIT Ropar.
The institute was established in 2008. On July 23, 2008, IIT Ropar started functioning from its temporary campus at IIT Delhi. This institute is committed to providing state-of-the-art technical education in a variety of fields and for facilitating transmission of knowledge in keeping with the latest developments in pedagogy.
These two areas of focus will enable students to gain exposure to recent trends in their chosen domains of study and gain practical experience through a wide variety of activities the institute facilitates in its own campus and arranges for in collaboration with industry and other institutes. Some highlights of colleges are given below:
- Ranked 9th among ‘Top 100 Engineering Institutes for Research and Teaching’ in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD) in 2016
- Placed 80% of students with an average package of over 12 LPA for the year 2016
- Received ‘Top Institutes of India Award’ by CSR, 2016
Campus & Location
IIT Ropar is located at Rupnagar town of the district Rupnagar. The Rupnagar town was known as Ropar initially. The district has rich historical and religious significance.
Rupnagar town is the headquarters of district Rupnagar and is located 42 km. from Chandigarh, the state capital. The Satluj river passes close to Rupnagar.
The climate is characterized by a dry & hot summer and a cold winter. The average annual rainfall in the district is about 776 mm with about 78% in the period of June to September.
Permanent campus
The location for permanent campus of IIT Ropar is Birla Seed Farms, Rupnagar. The Government of Punjab has approved about 525 acres (2.12 km2) land for the permanent campus in Rupnagar. Foundation stone for the permanent campus of IIT Ropar was laid down on 24 February 2009. The college has a temporary campus till the completion of the permanent campus.
Temporary campus
The temporary campus of IIT Ropar is former Women’s Polytechnic, Rupnagar. It has all the basic infrastructure to run Academic programmes specially designed by IIT Delhi.
The transit campus is equipped with state of art lecture halls along with well-maintained playgrounds and advanced laboratories to help students gain practical insight into the courses. The current temporary campus is a brief 1 km walk from Rupnagar railway station.
How to get to IIT Ropar
There are multiple ways to reach IIT Ropar. You can reach by rail, road or air. The nearest airport is Chandigarh International Airport. The distance from the airport is 52 km.
The nearest railway station is Rupnagar railway station. The distance from the railway Station is 2 km. The next nearest railway station is Chandigarh railway station. The distance from the railway station is 56 km. The Delhi-Ambala-Una railway line passes through Rupnagar and provides rail connectivity.
It is connected by road on National Highway NH-21.
Rankings
IIT Ropar was ranked 9th in National Institutional Ranking Framework published by Ministry of Human Resource Development in April 2016.
Admission Procedure
Admission will be based only on category wise All India Rank (AIR) in JEE (Advanced), subject to the condition that such candidates are in the top 20 percentile of successful candidates of their Boards in respective categories.
Eligibility
For candidates who passed their Board examination, the eligibility criteria for admission is 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PD) in their 12th Standard or equivalent
JEE Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main examination in the online mode twice in a year in 2019 i.e. in January and in April 2019. The registrations for the JEE Main 2019 January examination will start on 1st September while the registrations for the April examinations will begin in the second week of March 2019. The exam dates for the January and April JEE Main examinations are from 6th January to 20th January 2019 and from 7th April to 21st April 2019 respectively.
The table given below contains the important dates pertaining to the JEE Main 2019 event calendar.
JEE Main 2019 Important Dates- January
| JEE Main 2019 Important Events | Dates |
| Online Application Form Availability | 1st September 2018 |
| Deadline for the submission of online application form and uploading scanned images | 30th September 2018 |
| Correction of discrepancy in the uploaded images in the JEE Main Application Form | To be notified |
| JEE Main Mock Test | August 2018 |
| JEE Main Application Correction | To be notified |
| JEE Main Additional Fee Payment, if applicable (during correction) | To be notified |
| JEE Main Admit Card | Last week of December 2018 |
| JEE Main 2019 Examination (Computer Based) | 6th to 20th January 2019 |
| Answer Key & OMR Sheets Display | After 20th January 2019 |
| Acceptance of Challenges to the Answer Keys | Last week of January 2019 |
| JEE Main Result | First week of February 2019 |
JEE Main 2019 Important Dates- April
| JEE Main 2019 Important Events | Dates |
| Online Application Form Availability | Second week of February 2019 |
| Deadline for the submission of online application form and uploading scanned images | Last week of February 2019 |
| Correction of discrepancy in the uploaded images in the JEE Main Application Form | To be notified |
| JEE Main Mock Test | To be notified |
| JEE Main Application Correction | To be notified |
| JEE Main Additional Fee Payment, if applicable (during correction) | To be notified |
| JEE Main Admit Card | Last week of March 2019 |
| JEE Main 2019 Examination (Computer Based) | 7th to 21st April 2019 |
| Answer Key & OMR Sheets Display | After 21st April 2019 |
| Acceptance of Challenges to the Answer Keys | Last week of April 2019 |
| JEE Main Result | First week of May 2019 |
| All India Ranks Declaration | May 2019 |
About JEE Advanced
The seven zonal Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB) conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced). The performance of a candidate in this examination will form the basis for admission to the Bachelors, Integrated Masters and Dual Degree programs (entry at the 10+2 level) in the sixteen IITs (including IIT Ropar) and the Indian School of Mines (ISM).
The exam consists of two papers- Paper I and Paper II. Candidates have to attempt both the papers.
- Both the papers have three sections namely- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The questions will be objective type multiple choice. The questions are designed to test comprehension, reasoning and analytical ability of candidates.
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Faculty
The faculty is pretty good in IIT Ropar. Everyone has a PhD degree as it is mandatory in IITs. Knowledgeable faculty and decent research is what you can expect at the Ropar campus. Overall the experience with the teachers is pretty warm and students love the friendly atmosphere.
Crowd
Just like all the IITs have a 10:1 boy to girl ratio, IIT Ropar is no different. Multicultural society has students from about 22+ states of the country. Educated, aspiring, quality students come to this institute as it is an IIT. Life on campus is too good. Classes, academics, cultural activities, sports, outings, industrial activities are all excellent. IIT Ropar has high learning atmosphere and strong peer competition.
Faculty Student Ratio
The institute has 1:10 Faculty-Student Ratio
Courses Offered
At present, the institute offers Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) program. This program spread over a period of eight semesters and the institute admits forty students in each branch, selected through IIT Joint Entrance Examination conducted every year. In addition, the institute now offers a doctoral program in several disciplines.
B.Tech
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree
- Mechanical Engineering
- Total Seats
Seats
| Branch | Seats |
| 4-year B.Tech. Course | |
| Civil Engineering | 25 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 40 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 |
| 5-year B.Tech. + M.Tech. Dual Degree Course | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 |
| Total | 155 |
Category-wise Seats
- General
| Branch | Seats |
| 4-year B.Tech. Course | |
| Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 |
| Electrical Engineering | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 |
| 5-year B.Tech. + M.Tech. Dual Degree Course | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Total | 76 |
- OBC
| Branch | OBC-NCL Seats |
| 4-year B.Tech. Course | |
| Civil Engineering | 7 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 |
| 5-year B.Tech. + M.Tech. Dual Degree Course | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Total | 41 |
- SC
| Branch | SC Seats |
| 4-year B.Tech. Course | |
| Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 |
| 5-year B.Tech. + M.Tech. Dual Degree Course | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
- ST
| Branch | ST Seats |
| 4-year B.Tech. Course | |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| 5-year B.Tech. + M.Tech. Dual Degree Course | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
Institute Fee
| Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹4,000 |
| One Time Fees | ₹3,000 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | ₹1,00,000 |
| Other fees (per Semester) | ₹3,150 |
| Annual Fees | ₹500 |
| Total | ₹1,10,650 |
Hostel Fee
| Particulars | Amount |
| Hostel Establishment Charges (per Semester) | ₹1,000 |
| Hostel Seat Rent (per Semester) | ₹1,000 |
| Electricity & Water charges (per Semester) | ₹1,000 |
| Total | ₹3000 |
| Mess charges extra. | |
Fee Waivers
- 100% Tuition Fee waiver for SC/ST/PH students.
- Full remission of the Tuition Fee for General & OBC students whose family income is less than Rs.1 lakh per annum.
- Remission of 2/3rd of the Tuition Fee for General & OBC students whose family income is between Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh per annum.
IIT Ropar Cut off Marks
Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks for JEE Advanced 2017 (Round 1)
| Course Name | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | ||||
| Opening | Closing | Opening | Closing | Opening | Closing | Opening | Closing | |
| Chemical Engineering | 4933 | 6427 | 2351 | 2601 | 1540 | 1594 | 734 | 734 |
| Civil Engineering | 5455 | 6723 | 2250 | 2440 | 1087 | 1218 | 402 | 413 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 1027 | 1814 | 534 | 868 | 375 | 540 | 240 | 339 |
| Electrical Engineering | 3211 | 3939 | 1259 | 1760 | 708 | 1076 | 397 | 493 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3957 | 4941 | 1638 | 2027 | 800 | 1132 | 482 | 545 |
Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks for JEE Advanced 2017 (Round 7)
| Course Name | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | ||||
| Opening | Closing | Opening | Closing | Opening | Closing | Opening | Closing | |
| Chemical Engineering | 5268 | 8075 | 2351 | 3031 | 1556 | 1729 | 794 | 794 |
| Civil Engineering | 5455 | 8062 | 2250 | 2572 | 1087 | 1224 | 402 | 482 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 1027 | 2029 | 534 | 895 | 375 | 540 | 240 | 380 |
| Electrical Engineering | 3211 | 4580 | 1556 | 1786 | 708 | 1076 | 397 | 541 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4233 | 5763 | 1638 | 2244 | 800 | 1191 | 513 | 624 |
Academics at IIT RPR
IIT Ropar follows a semester-based credit system. The prominent feature of the credit system is the process of continuous evaluation of a student’s performance and the flexibility to allow a student to progress at an optimum pace suited to his/her ability or convenience, subject to fulfilling minimum requirements for continuation. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) is necessary for satisfactory progress and continuation in the programme.
Placements
- 28.5 lakhs per annum offered by Amazon
- Average Package Offered: Rs.11 lakhs per annum
- Average Package Offered (Branch wise)
Top Recruiters
- Amazon
- Arista Networks
- Avanti
- Bharat Petroleum
- Cognizant
- eBay
- Flipkart
- HCL
- ITC InfoTech
- Kayako
- Larsen & Toubro
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- Meritnation
- Microsoft
- Nagarro
- R Systems
- SCA Technologies
- Snapdeal
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Tata Motors
- Zomato
Campus life
Hostel Facilities
The Institute campus houses five hostels: four for boys (Mercury Wings A, B & C, Jupiter and Neptune Houses) and one for girls (Venus House).
The hostels are well equipped for comfortable lodging and boarding of approximately 550 students. High-speed internet is available via wireless internet and LAN connections.
Institute has its own independent post office opened for the staff and students of the institute. SBI (State Bank of India) has a well operational branch inside the campus premises.
Medical Facility
The institute has allocated a separate building, which adjoins the hostel complex, for its medical facility. A doctor and a nurse have been appointed to attend to medical emergencies of the campus residents.
Sports Facilities
The institute provides several sports facilities. At present, the institute has a cricket field, three tennis courts, a football field, a gymnasium, a basketball court and two volleyball court. The institute students also participate in the inter-IIT competition, which is held every year in December at different IIT campuses across India, and other competitions.
The institute also has a Students Activity Center (SAC). It has a well-equipped gymnasium and rooms for different activity clubs such as the Music Club, Dance Club and the Fine Arts Club.
Central Library
The college has a vast library. Apart from textbooks and recommended reading material prescribed for each course offered at the institute, the library houses a growing collection of research monographs, reports, multi-volume reference works, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and so on.
At present, users can consult more than 4000 books (available on shelves) and hundreds of journals (through electronic subscription).
Security
The institute has ensured that its campus and residents are safe and secure. To accomplish this, a security agency has been entrusted with the task of providing security to its personnel and resources.
The beautiful campus has a peaceful environment.
Canteen/Mess:
One canteen, one hangout spot (fuel zap), two canteens just outside the main gate and two mess are the socialising places in and outside the college. Chawlas, Lilly motel, Sahil hotel and HMT Resort etc. are few nearby restaurants.
Extra Curricular Activities
Societies & Clubs
There are various societies run by the student body at the institute to promote extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. These clubs ensure participation from the students in different institute level activities & competitions and prepare them for inter-college competitions.
The Fine Arts Club, The Music Society, The Dance Club, LitSoc- The Literary Society, The Chess Club, The Athletics Club, The Creative Writing Club, Science and Technology Club, etc. are managed by the respective student representatives and a secretary.
Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist is the annual cultural festival of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar and is held annually as a three-day festival in late Feb – early March.
Advitiya
Advitiya is the annual technical festival of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar held as a three-day festival in late March. Its maiden edition held from 22 March 2017 to 24 March 2017.
Music Society
The Music Society provides performance opportunities and brings live music to events during the academic year. Anyone who has an interest in playing an instrument, singing or appreciating music is welcome to join.
In the Student Activity Center, is a music room with various instruments including a complete drum set, acoustic and electric guitars, and a keyboard.
Inter Batch Cultural Championship
The Inter-Batch Cultural Championship or IBCC is the inter batch cultural competition of IIT Ropar and was inaugurated in 2014 to instill competitiveness amongst the students. Dance, music, and art are included in the list of events.
Events held
- Saaz – Solo singing competition
- Sur – Duet singing competition
- Rashmi – Kavi Sammelan
- Torque – Rock band competition
- Symphony – Western instrumental competition
- Raag – Indian instrumental competition
- Zeitgeist – cultural festival
- Samagam – weekend cultural activities
- Conclave – English debate
- Viruddh – Hindi debate
Alumni Association
The IIT Ropar Alumni Association was founded on 1 February 2013. The Association aims to encourage the Alumni to take an abiding interest in the progress and development of the Institute.
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