Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar): courses, cutoffs, fees and placements (2026)
IIT · Rupnagar, Punjab · Last updated 14 Oct 2026. Every number links to its official source with the data year.
Overview
Official website: iitrpr.ac.in
What stands out at IIT Ropar
- Its UG median pay (₹18 lakh, 2024-25) lands near the middle of comparable IITs.
- Its CSE cutoff sits mid-pack: rank 3,214, OPEN, 2026.
Same-year comparisons only. How we use data years →
Our profile of IIT Ropar
IIT Ropar, set up in 2008, is No. 32 in NIRF 2025 Engineering and No. 56 Overall. Its 525-acre campus is at Rupnagar in Punjab, and it offers 696 JoSAA seats in 2026.Who it suits
Our analysis: IIT Ropar suits you if computing is your goal and you want more seats to aim for. It has 120 seats each in CSE and Electrical, 100 in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, and 80 in Mathematics and Computing. Smaller new branches include Digital Agriculture and Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuit Design and Technology).What these numbers mean
Tuition is ₹1,00,000 per semester. The total at admission is ₹1,34,705. Hostel establishment is ₹3,000 a semester, and mess is about ₹23,520 a semester, paid in advance. All SC and ST students get a 100% tuition waiver. NIRF 2026 data (the Engineering file on iitrpr.ac.in) shows 258 of 321 four-year graduates placed in 2024-25, at a median of ₹18 lakh. 47 more went for higher studies. Sponsored research was ₹36.16 crore and consultancy ₹11.41 crore in FY 2024-25. The Centre for Innovation and Business Incubation, with the iHub-AWaDH hub, says it supports more than 200 start-ups. That is useful if you want to build a product while you study. For a fair comparison, check the cutoffs for CSE and AI here against similar IITs.Rankings
NIRF 2025 Engineering puts IIT Ropar in the bottom third of the 22 IITs it ranks. NIRF, explained →
Courses and seats
Programmes offered
- B.Tech (4 years)
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Total JoSAA seats | 696 | JoSAA 2026 |
B.Tech and dual-degree seats per branch (JoSAA)
| Branch | Seats |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering | 100 |
| Chemical Engineering | 35 |
| Civil Engineering | 35 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 120 |
| Digital Agriculture | 20 |
| Electrical Engineering | 120 |
| Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuit Design and Technology) | 20 |
| Engineering Physics | 25 |
| Engineering Science | 30 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 80 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 83 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 28 |
Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
Computer Science and Engineering takes the largest slice of seats at IIT Ropar: 17%, or 120 seats. What seat counts tell you →
JoSAA cutoffs: opening and closing ranks
OPEN closing ranks, 2024–2026. Lower is harder.
| Branch | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering | 2656 | 3500 | 4719 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10097 | 10655 | 11670 |
| Civil Engineering | 11365 | 12488 | 14538 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2379 | 2512 | 3214 |
| Digital Agriculture | – | 14480 | 15356 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5528 | 6311 | 6599 |
| Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuit Design and Technology) | – | 5527 | 5083 |
| Engineering Physics | 9142 | 9576 | 10879 |
| Engineering Science | – | – | 8459 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 13009 | 13777 | 14773 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 3518 | 3954 | 4749 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8636 | 9115 | 10069 |
All categories and seat pools
| Institute | Branch | Category | Seats | Year | Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|
Admission: JoSAA, on JEE (Advanced) rank
- Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (2024–2026)
Computer Science and Engineering closed first at IIT Ropar in 2026 (rank 3,214); Digital Agriculture stayed open longest (rank 15,356). What a closing rank means →
Fees
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech tuition per semester | ₹1,00,000 | 2026-27 |
| Fee waiver notes | All SC and ST students: 100% tuition waiver. | 2026-27 |
| Hostel / mess fee | Hostel establishment fee ₹3,000 per semester; mess about ₹23,520 per semester (paid in advance) | 2026-27 |
We could not find a full first-semester bill for IIT Ropar, so budget for more than tuition. Understanding the fee bill →
Placements
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| UG 4-year median salary | ₹18 lakh | 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year placed / graduated | 258 placed of 321 graduates | 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year median salary | ₹9 lakh | 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year placed | 69 | 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year went for higher studies | 47 | 2024-25 |
Behind the median at IIT Ropar: 321 graduates, 258 placed, 47 moved on to further study. Reading placement numbers →
Faculty and PhD
Teaching staff at IIT Ropar: 196 (NIRF 2026); PhD scholars: 810 (2024-25). Faculty data, explained →
Research, labs and projects
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored research received | ₹36.16 crore | FY 2024-25 |
| Consultancy received | ₹11.41 crore | FY 2024-25 |
Notable labs / facilities
- Centre for Innovation and Business Incubation (CIBI) with iHub-AWaDH
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile)
IIT Ropar earns roughly 3.2 rupees from sponsored projects for every rupee of consultancy. Why research funding matters →
Campus and location
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Established (year) | 2008 | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Location (city, state) | Rupnagar, Punjab | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Campus area | 525 acres | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Official website | iitrpr.ac.in | Source |
IIT Ropar dates from 2008 and its campus covers 525 acres in Rupnagar, Punjab. How we use data years →
FAQ
What is the NIRF rank of IIT Ropar?
#56 Overall (NIRF 2025). #32 in Engineering (NIRF 2025).
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Ropar?
₹1,00,000 tuition per semester (2026-27).
What is the median salary at IIT Ropar?
₹18 lakh for 4-year UG graduates (2024-25, NIRF).
How many CSE seats does IIT Ropar have?
120 B.Tech CSE seats (JoSAA 2026).
How many JoSAA seats does IIT Ropar have?
696 seats in 12 branches (JoSAA 2026).
What JEE rank got CSE at IIT Ropar?
OPEN closing rank 3,214 in 2026 (final round).
Sources and data years
- josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile, 2026-27, JoSAA 2026): Established (year), Location, Campus area, B.Tech tuition per semester, Fee waiver notes, Hostel / mess fee, Programmes offered, Total JoSAA seats, B.Tech branches with seats, Notable labs / facilities
- iitrpr.ac.in: Official website
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Overall rank
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Engineering rank
- iitrpr.ac.in (2024-25, NIRF 2026, FY 2024-25): UG 4-year median salary, UG 4-year placed / graduated, PG 2-year median salary, PG 2-year placed, UG 4-year went for higher studies, Faculty count, Full-time PhD students, Sponsored research received, Consultancy received
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
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