IIT Roorkee was established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. It is the oldest engineering institution in the country and was later renamed the University of Roorkee. In 2001, it was converted into an Indian Institute of Technology and came to be known as IIT Roorkee.

IIT Roorkee offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of engineering, technology, applied sciences, management, and architecture

IT Roorkee consistently ranks among the top engineering institutions in India. It has been recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India.

The Department of Management Studies (DoMS) at IIT Roorkee offers an MBA program with a total fee of approximately INR 9.67 lakh for the full course. The Executive MBA program, designed for working professionals, costs INR 11 lakh and can be completed in two years or extended up to five years. Additionally, the Ph.D. programs in management fields like Finance, Marketing, and HR have fees around INR 7,500 per year.

The MBA program at IIT Roorkee is a two-year residential course structured into eight terms. The first year focuses on core management concepts, while the second year offers specialized knowledge and skill development.

1. Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: January 2, 2025

• Last Date for Application Submission: January 31, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)

• Shortlist Announcement: Third week of February 2025

• Group Discussion & Interview: March 2025 (Exact dates will be communicated to shortlisted candidates)

• Result Declaration: First week of May 2025

• Admission Registration & Document Verification: July 25, 2025

2. Number of Seats

The total seat intake for the MBA program is 95, distributed as follows:

• Unreserved: 38 | GEN-EWS: 10 | OBC-NC: 26 | SC: 14 | ST: 7

3. Admission Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

(i) General Eligibility

• A graduate or professional qualification recognized by the UGC in any discipline.

• Minimum 60% marks (or 55% for SC/ST/PwD).

• A valid CAT 2024 score is mandatory.

• Final-year students can apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria before the deadline.

(ii) IIT Graduate Exemption

• IIT graduates (admitted through IIT-JEE) with a CGPA of 7.0 or above (on a 10-point scale) are exempted from CAT 2024.

• Highest Package: INR 26.00 LPA

• Average Package: INR 18.30 LPA

• Median Package: INR 18.50 LPA

• Top Recruiters: Over 70 companies, including PSUs, government sector organizations, and private firms across domains like General Management, Finance, Marketing, IT & Analytics.

• Placement Rate: Maintained a 100% placement record, with an increase in PSU and government sector offers.

IIT Roorkee offers the Golden Girl Scheme to support and encourage female candidates in the MBA program. Under this scheme, first-rank (Gold Medalist) female candidates from an IIT or an institute ranked within the Top 50 in the latest NIRF rankings (overall category) are eligible for a relaxation from the requirement of qualifying CAT 2024. However, they must still meet all other minimum eligibility qualifications (MEQs) as per institute policies. This scheme provides supernumerary seats, ensuring additional opportunities beyond the regular intake. Final-year students appearing for their qualifying exam are not eligible. Additionally, fee relaxations and scholarships for SC/ST/PwD candidates may be available as per Government of India norms.