The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering, is the oldest technical institution in Asia. Located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, it became the University of Roorkee in 1949 and was designated as an Indian Institute of Technology in 2001, making it the seventh IIT in India
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering, is the oldest technical institution in Asia. Located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, it became the University of Roorkee in 1949 and was designated as an Indian Institute of Technology in 2001, making it the seventh IIT in India
IIT Roorkee offers a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 22 academic departments, including Engineering, Applied Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. The institute is renowned for its research excellence and has been recognized for its contributions in various fields, including engineering, sciences, and architecture. The main campus spans 365 acres in Roorkee, with additional campuses in Saharanpur and Greater Noida
Beyond academics, IIT Roorkee hosts vibrant cultural and technical festivals. 'Thomso' is the annual cultural fest, attracting over 40,000 attendees, while 'Cognizance' is the institute's annual technical festival, featuring a range of events and competitions.
Website: https://www.iitr.ac.in/
