IIT Ropar Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exams, Process

Entrance exams accepted

JEE Main
JEE Advanced
COAP
GATE
IIT JAM
UGC NET

How to apply

IIT Ropar fills B.Tech seats through JEE Advanced and JoSAA, M.Tech seats through GATE, and M.Sc seats through JAM. Documents and fees complete the process.

Eligibility & fees by programme

IIT Ropar - Indian Institute of Technology eligibility and fees
Programme	Minimum marks	Total fee
B.E. / B.Tech	Class 12: 75%	₹8,00,000
M.E./M.Tech	Graduation: 60% · Class 12: 75%	₹35,700 to ₹37,500
M.Sc.		₹24,000
Ph.D.	Post-graduation: 60%	-

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

IIT Ropar, in Punjab, has 430 B.Tech seats and 16 in the B.Tech with M.Tech option. It also runs M.Tech, M.Sc, MS and PhD courses.

B.Tech: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and JEE Advanced after JEE Main.
M.Tech (173 seats): a B.Tech or B.E. in any engineering discipline, or an M.Sc, MS or MCA in computer science, IT or mathematics, with a valid GATE score.
M.Sc: a bachelor's degree with 55 percent marks or equivalent CGPA (5 percent relaxation for SC and ST) and a JAM score.
PhD: GATE, CSIR, UGC NET, JEST, NBHM or another national fellowship.

Selection and counselling

B.Tech applicants register for JoSAA and list IIT Ropar. Postgraduate seats follow COAP or CCMT. PhD admission also depends on the institute's own selection.

Documents

To complete the admission, submit the required certificates and pay the admission fee.

Exam & counselling schedule

IIT Ropar - Indian Institute of Technology exam and counselling dates
Event	Date
Counselling & other dates
GATE 2026 Exam Dates (M.Tech)	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date (M.Sc)	February 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date (M.Tech)	March 19, 2026
IIT JAM 2026 Result Date (M.Sc)	March 20, 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Dates (B.Tech)	April 23 - May 02, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026 Exam Date (B.Sc)	May 11 to 31, 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date (B.Tech)	May 17, 2026

Admission details

Admission details
Feature	Details
Program Types	B.Tech, B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual), M.Tech, M.Sc, M.S. (Research), Ph.D.
Admission Mode	Entrance Examination followed by Centralized Counselling / Interview (for PG & Ph.D.)
Entrance Exam Name(s)	JEE Advanced (for UG), GATE, IIT JAM, CSIR NET / UGC NET / JEST (for Ph.D.)
Affiliation Rules	Autonomous Institute of National Importance
Counselling Authority	JoSAA / CSAB (UG), COAP (M.Tech), JAM Online Advisory Committee / JOAPS (M.Sc)
Application Mode	Online via national exam portals (JEE/GATE/JAM) & IIT Ropar Institutional Portal (for Ph.D.)
Registration Timeline	UG: April-May (JEE Advanced). PG/Ph.D.: March-April (Session 1) & Sept-Oct (Session 2).
Flagship Programs	B.Tech (Computer Science, Data Engineering, Electrical), M.Tech (Microelectronics, VLSI)

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Admission details
Particulars	Details
Program Name	B.Tech
Duration	4 Years
Specialisations	Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence
Eligibility	10+2 in PCM with 75% marks
Selection Criteria	Valid scores in JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
Counselling	JoSAA Counselling
Total Fees	INR 9.36 Lakhs
How to apply	Applicants must register for JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced, and JoSAA Counselling process

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Particulars	Details
Program Name	M.Tech
Duration	2 years
Specializations	Bio-Medical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering (Water Resources and Environment), Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering and Geomechanics), Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering (Communication and Signal Processing), Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics and VLSI Design), Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering), Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering), Mechanical Engineering (Mechanics and Design), Mechanical Engineering (Thermal & Fluids Engineering), Mechanical Engineering (Computational Mechanics), and Materials Engineering
Eligibility	BE/B.Tech with 60% Marks
Selection Criteria	GATE Score + COAP Counselling
Total Fees	INR 97,350
How to apply	Apply for GATE and register for COAP counselling, followed by registration through the official website

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Particulars	Details
Course Name	PhD
Duration	3 Years
Eligibility	Master's Degree or BTech/B.E. with a valid GATE score
Selection Criteria	Written Test + Interview
Total Fees	INR 1,07,850
How to apply	Candidates with valid entrance test scores can apply online through the official website of the institute.

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Admission details
Particulars	Value
Highest	8200000
Average	2391000

Documents required

10th & 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates
Graduation/Post-Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets (for PG and PhD courses)
Entrance Exam Scorecard (JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM, etc.)
Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
Aadhar Card or Valid Government ID Proof
Recent Passport-Sized Photographs (typically 4-6 copies)
Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwD, if applicable)
Medical Fitness Certificate (in the format prescribed by the institute)
Migration / Transfer Certificate

Admission FAQs

IIT Ropar course admissions is offered for which courses?

IT Ropar course admissions is offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. IIT Ropar course admission is offered for B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MS and Ph.D courses in different specialisations.

Does IIT Ropar direct admission to its courses ?

IIT Ropar admission to courses at different levels is based on the eligibility criteria and scores of the entrance examination. Some IITs offer direct admission to M.Tech courses based on the eligibility criteria specified by the institute.

Does IIT Ropar direct admission to its courses ?

IIT Ropar admission to courses at different levels is based on the eligibility criteria and scores of the entrance examination. Some IITs offer direct admission to M.Tech courses based on the eligibility criteria specified by the institute.

What is the seat intake for IIT Ropar MTech admission 2026 for CSE?

IIT Ropar MTech admission 2026 is offered for courses in 14 different specialisations. IIT Ropar MTech admission 2026 is offered with a seat intake of 20 for the CSE branch.

What is the process of IIT Ropar PhD admission 2026?

Candidates applying for IIT Ropar PhD admission 2026 should meet the eligibility criteria of the course and appear for the entrance test and interview conducted by the selection committee of the respective departments.

In which branches IIT Ropar PhD admissions are offered?

IIT Ropar PhD admissions are offered 22 different branches in full time and part time mode. IIT Ropar PhD admissions are offered in the branches like Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and more.

How many seats are there at IIT Ropar for B.Tech CSE?

The institute offers B.Tech courses in different speciiliastions with specified seat intake . The seat intake for B.Tech CSE at IIT Ropar is 84.

Are candidates required to participate in JoSAA counselling for IIT Ropar B.Tech admissions?

Yes, as per the IIT Ropar admission process for B.Tech programmes, candidates are required to participate in JoSAA counselling. Candidates who meet cutoff requirement of the course should proceed with the admission process.

Which entrance exam score is accepted for IIT Ropar M.Tech. admissions?

For admission to M.Tech. courses offered by IIT Ropar, GATE scores are taken into consideration. Candidates applying for M.Tech courses are required to meet eligibility criteria and cutoff score of the specialisation of the M.Tech course.

Can candidates apply for IIT Ropar admissions via online mode?

Yes, the application form of the college is available on its official website. Candiadtes are required to meet the eligibility criteria and pay the specified application fees and register themselves for the required entrance examinations.

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How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

Selection and counselling

Documents

Exam & counselling schedule

Admission details

Admission details

Admission details

Admission details

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Documents required

Admission FAQs

Entrance exams accepted

How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

Entrance exams and eligibility

Selection and counselling

Documents

Exam & counselling schedule

Admission details

Admission details

Admission details

Admission details

Admission details

Documents required

Admission FAQs