B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee: overview

B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee in Roorkee, Uttarakhand is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 82 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹8.64 lakh – ₹11.61 lakh (roughly ₹2.16 lakh a year).

IIT Roorkee is a public/government institute, founded in 1847. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Roorkee — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering fees at IIT Roorkee

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIT Roorkee as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹8.64 lakh – ₹11.61 lakh
Tuition fee₹8 lakh – ₹10.71 lakh
Hostel fee₹55,000 – ₹81,000
Approximate cost per year₹2.16 lakh

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIT Roorkee before you pay anything.

B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering eligibility

For admission to B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at IIT Roorkee are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Roorkee's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee

The admission process usually runs like this:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
  2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
  3. Apply to IIT Roorkee on its website (www.iitr.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering placements at IIT Roorkee

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show an average package of ₹34.07 lakh, a median package of ₹18 lakh and a highest package of ₹2.05 crore at IIT Roorkee. 740 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹17 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other B.Tech specialisations at IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee runs 18 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

Is B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee right for you?

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

  • Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
  • Can you manage ₹8.64 lakh – ₹11.61 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does IIT Roorkee compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Roorkee?

B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee: FAQs

What is the fee for B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee?

The total fee on record for B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee (IITR) is ₹8.64 lakh – ₹11.61 lakh, about ₹2.16 lakh a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee?

B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee (IITR) is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Roorkee?

IIT Roorkee (IITR) has 82 seats in B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering each year.

What is the eligibility for B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering?

You usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. Admission is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at IIT Roorkee?

In 2024, IIT Roorkee recorded an average package of ₹34.07 lakh and a highest package of ₹2.05 crore. These are college-wide figures.

Which other B.Tech specialisations does IIT Roorkee offer?

Besides B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Roorkee offers B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering, B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Discontinued (July 2023) Integrated B.Tech. in Process Engineering + MBA, B.Tech. in Engineering Physics, Integrated M.Tech. in Geological Technology, B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Integrated M.Tech. in Geophysical Technology and B.Tech. in Civil Engineering and 9 more.

Is IIT Roorkee a government or private college?

IIT Roorkee (IITR) is a public/government institute, founded in 1847, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.