Professor Rajeev Ahuja
Director
ABOUT US
The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar), established in 2008, is a premier engineering and research institution located in Rupnagar, Punjab. Nestled near the Sutlej River and surrounded by the scenic Shivalik Hills, the campus spans over 500 acres and blends sustainability with aesthetics, including architecture inspired by the Indus Valley civilization. It is one of the eight newer IITs established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, in 2008. With its foundations laid on 24th February, 2009, IIT Ropar now offers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc), and doctoral (Ph.D) programs across various engineering, science, and humanities disciplines. IIT Ropar has been consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in India by various national and international ranking agencies.
IIT Ropar currently offers a 4-year B. Tech. programme in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, Engineering Physics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Digital Agriculture and Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuit Design and Technology). Known for its strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary research, the institute houses cutting-edge centres like the DST Technology Innovation Hub on Agriculture and Water (AWaDH) and a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence. IIT Ropar boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, designed to support both academic and extracurricular activities. The campus features modern lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories, and extensive research facilities. Students benefit from a well-stocked library, advanced computer centres, and numerous specialised workshops.
Student life at IIT Ropar is dynamic and enriching, offering a healthy mix of academics, creativity, and community. Alongside a rigorous academic schedule, students engage in diverse clubs and societies ranging from robotics and astronomy to drama and photography. Annual fests like Zeitgeist and Advitiya bring energy and collaboration to campus life. The institute also promotes wellness through sports, fitness programs, and mental health initiatives. Hostel life is central to the experience, fostering friendships, late-night conversations, and a strong sense of belonging. The overall environment encourages both personal growth and innovation.
The Institute Student Mentorship Program (ISMP) at IIT Ropar is a student-led mentorship initiative aimed at easing the transition for first-year students into campus life. As soon as freshers arrive, each one is paired with a carefully selected senior mentor trained through a rigorous process to make sure they can guide mentees to take informed decisions in all spheres.. Mentors guide small groups of freshmen through everything from academic planning and course registration to social integration, co-curricular participation, and even navigating hostel routines . Communication is informal and frequent, happening via in-person catch-ups and virtual meets before the session begins.
The ISMP fosters a close-knit, empathetic environment. Mentorship isn't just knowledge transfer; it's about developing confidence, a sense of belonging, and a supportive peer network throughout the first year.
The ISMP fosters a close-knit, empathetic environment. Mentorship isn't just knowledge transfer; it's about developing confidence, a sense of belonging, and a supportive peer network throughout the first year.
Dear Students,
It is a great pleasure and honor for me to serve as the Director of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar.
The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar was established in 2008 to provide a significant niche in the education and research of science and technology. Over a period of more than a decade, IIT Ropar has emerged as a leading institution in engineering, pure sciences and social sciences.
Today, IIT Ropar is positioned to make key contributions to the advancement of technology solutions and sustainability research and to help lead the way toward sustainable growth of technological resources. The institute is preparing the next generation of leaders who will carry this path forward in the years ahead.
The Institute is committed to create an ambience for nurturing innovation, creativity and excellence within its students. We, at IIT Ropar, strongly support interdisciplinary research and development for the benefit of Industry and Society.
We emphasise on developing all round leadership skills. We are proud to say that the Institute is ideally placed to exploit the synergy within the engineering and science departments at the Institute. In doing so, we believe the Institute will continue to create unique and novel programmes to make significant contributions to Science and Technology as a domain. We are confident that all our efforts will grow into significant epitomes of achievements in the larger academic parlance. Hopefully, our labors in all the major areas of science and technology will produce fruitful results in academic innovation, top-tier journal publications, citations and technology developments.
On a final note, I request all to take care of themselves and their families during this difficult time of COVID crisis. This too shall pass, and we will again embark on our journey to make IIT Ropar as one of the best academic destinations of our nation.
Rajeev Ahuja
The institute, apart from establishing a robust teaching environment, is keen to facilitate and support cutting-edge research in a variety of areas. This aspect, we believe, will enable the students to acquaint themselves with latest developments in their respective areas of study and pursue their own research interests. This would also result in a constant revision of courses that are being taught. The institute encourages its faculty members to initiate research work and provides an initiation grant and also the basic facilities for its sustenance. It also encourages faculty members to establish collaborative research ventures with other research labs and industry. In this regard, the institute is keen to establish the Central Research Facility. The institute has already started its PhD Programme, so that the research environment is further augmented, expanded, and made even more vibrant.