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INDIA · ROORKEE

Roorkee Institute of Technology

private · Founded 2005 · Languages: English

In short

Roorkee Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private engineering college in Roorkee, India, offering B.Tech and M.Tech programs. It provides an affordable, practical engineering education in a city renowned for technical institutions.

Key facts

Type: Private
Founded: 2005
Students: 2,000
International students: 10
Acceptance rate: 75%
Tuition (intl): €1–3k/yr
Languages: ENGLISH
Location: Roorkee, India

Roorkee Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private engineering college in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, affiliated with Uttarakhand Technical University and approved by AICTE. Founded in 2005, RIT offers B.Tech and M.Tech programs across core engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering. The college emphasizes practical learning and industry-oriented education in a city known as an engineering education hub due to the presence of IIT Roorkee.

Why study here

AICTE-approved and affiliated with Uttarakhand Technical University, ensuring nationally recognized qualifications.
Located in Roorkee—India's premier engineering city—providing access to a strong technical ecosystem.
Affordable tuition with engineering programs available at a fraction of the cost of private universities in metro cities.
Practical, hands-on curriculum with well-equipped engineering labs and workshop facilities.
Placement assistance services connect graduates with engineering and technology employers across India.

Student life

Student life at RIT Roorkee is shaped by the town's engineering culture and the proximity to IIT Roorkee. Students participate in technical festivals, workshops, and inter-college competitions. The college provides hostel facilities, a library, and sports areas. Roorkee town offers affordable living with markets, eateries, and easy access to Dehradun and Haridwar for recreation.

Fees

InternationalInternational students are rarely enrolled; tuition is approximately EUR 1,200–2,500 per year, paid in semester installments.

HomeAnnual tuition for domestic B.Tech students is approximately INR 80,000–150,000 (EUR 900–1,700) depending on branch.

LivingMonthly living costs in Roorkee are very affordable, estimated at INR 8,000–12,000 (EUR 90–135) including accommodation, food, and transport.

Scholarships and fee waivers may be available through Uttarakhand state government schemes for eligible students.

Admissions

Eligibility10+2 (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45–50% aggregate

Entrance ExamJEE Main score or UKCET (Uttarakhand Combined Entrance Test) score accepted

ApplicationApply through UTU centralized counseling or direct admission at college level

No formal English test requiredEnglish medium schooling (Class XII) is typically sufficient

University scholarships

Uttarakhand State Merit ScholarshipVariable; based on Class XII marks and financial need

SC/ST/OBC Fee ConcessionFull or partial tuition waiver for eligible reserved category students

Accreditation

Roorkee Institute of Technology is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and affiliated with Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun. These affiliations ensure its programs meet national technical education standards.

Scholarships

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full funding

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

NLSIU Research Fellowships

Open to Indian and international scholars depending on the fellowship category. Graduate Research Fellowships require a graduate degree in law or a postgraduate degree in social sciences, public policy, or allied fields. Doctoral Fellowships are for full-time PhD candidates at NLSIU. Postdoctoral Fellowships require a PhD awarded within the last three years, while University Research Fellowships require a PhD plus over ten years of teaching or research experience. Distinguished University Fellowships are by invitation only.

Wellcome Trust Fellowships and Grants (for international researchers)

For researchers at different career stages working on health-related science. Wellcome funds a family of fellowships and grants — early-career, career-development, and discovery awards, plus team and translational funding — each with its own eligibility, value, and call deadline. There is no single scholarship application; you apply to the specific scheme that fits your stage and project.

Wellcome International Training Fellowships

For early-career researchers based in low- and middle-income countries (outside the high-income world) who want protected time and support for research training in health, often including a PhD or postdoctoral research. Wellcome's scheme names and exact criteria change over time, so applicants should check the current relevant Wellcome funding scheme.

European Commission - European Research Executive Agency (REA)

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

Open to researchers of any nationality who hold a PhD (or will have defended their doctoral thesis by the call deadline) and have at most 8 years of full-time-equivalent research experience after the PhD. Applicants apply jointly with a host organisation - a university, research institution, business, SME, or other body based in an EU Member State or a country associated to Horizon Europe. European Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to all nationalities for a project inside the EU or an associated country; Global Postdoctoral Fellowships are reserved for EU nationals or long-term residents who carry out a phase in a third country before returning to Europe. Researchers who have been displaced by conflict and those restarting a research career after a break are explicitly encouraged to apply.

Rotary Peace Fellowships

For professionals committed to peace and development, with relevant work experience and (for the master's) a strong academic background and proficiency in English. Applicants apply through their local Rotary district and are selected globally by The Rotary Foundation for study at a Rotary Peace Center.

Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF)

ISRF Europe Early Career Fellowship

Open to early-career researchers in the social sciences and humanities who are within 10 years of their PhD award (career breaks considered) and hold a salaried position at a higher education or research institution, or are independent scholars with a host institution. Research must be hosted at a European institution and address innovative, interdisciplinary social research questions. Open to scholars of all nationalities.

Frequently asked questions

What engineering programs are offered at Roorkee Institute of Technology (RIT)?

RIT offers B.Tech and M.Tech programs in core engineering disciplines such as Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering.

What are the estimated tuition fees for international students at RIT?

Tuition fees for international students are approximately EUR 1,200–2,500 per year, payable in semester installments.

Are there any scholarships available for students at RIT?

Yes, scholarships like the Uttarakhand State Merit Scholarship and SC/ST/OBC Fee Concessions may be available, based on academic merit and financial need.

What are the living costs like in Roorkee for students?

Monthly living costs in Roorkee are very affordable, estimated at EUR 90–135, covering accommodation, food, and transport.

What are the eligibility requirements for undergraduate engineering programs?

Applicants need to have completed 10+2 (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, achieving an aggregate of 45–50%. A JEE Main or UKCET score is also accepted.

Last updated 3 July 2026