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FAQs

How many credits do I need to get a degree?

Total 160 credits which can be achieved by opting courses offered by Department as well as the institute electives. And 180 for honours.

How is Grading done in IIT roorkee?

Grading is relative. As the name suggests, it means that your result is judged on the basis of your performance relative to the class. There is a specific mathematical formula which is used to calculate your grade in the course. This grade later translates into your grade point average of all the courses you have taken in a semester.

How is GPA calculated?

GPA or Grade Point Average is a rating that is used to judge your academic performance. You are given a grade in each course after completion. You multiply the grades? values with the corresponding courses? credit and add all of them up. Now you divide it by the sum of credits, and you get your grade point average.

How can one change his/ her branch?

Branch can be changed after one semester, students with the highest CGPA are given the priority, where AIR is used to break the tie.

What is Merit Cum Means(MCM) Scholarship?

Top 25% students of a branch are eligigble for MCM, whose parent's income is less than rupees 4.5 lakhs per annum. Tution fee is refunded as well as 10k stipend is given per year.

What is Text Book Loan Scheme (TBLS) ?

Every semester students are eligible to loan textbooks from college library for a period of 4 months.

What are Honors and Minors Courses?

Honors are Minors courses are specialised courses which can be taken by any student having CGPA greater than 7.5, after 3-2 and get a special degree. Honors is department specific while Minors can be taken in any department offering the same.

What is the attendance criteria?

75% attendance is required STRICTLY. If you are ineligible, you get a Sem Back, and you have to repeat the course after a year.

How do you get credits?

A credit is a number assigned to a course which a students gets after he passes the course.

When is Academic Registration carried out/ held?

Before the start of each semester a day is assigned for each semester. The exact date can be known from the academic calendar.

What is Subject registration?

Subject registration is done in between semester to register for courses you take in the next semester.

What is late subject registration?

Late subject registraion is to be done for courses after you missed subject registration. A fine of 1000 rupees is imposed for late subject registration.

What is Late Registration?

One can register late for a semester by paying a 1000 rupees fine after the date has paased. Late registration is done at Academic Section, Main Building in office hours.

How to pay late registration fees?

Late registration fees can be paid via challan or online through SBI Collect in "Other Fees" section.

How to pay semester fees?

Semester registration fees can be paid via challan or online through SBI Collect or through PNB Online Banking.

Can the fees be paid via loan?

Loan can be availed from SBI or PNB to pay semester fees, grade sheet of previous semester is required by the bank, or in case of first semester, the AIR.

How to change a course during a semester?

One can obtain a course change form from the academic section and get it signed by the course co-ordinator. Courses can be changed within first 3 weeks of the start of the semester.

How to drop a course?

One can obtain a course drop form from the academic section and get it signed by the course co-ordinator. Courses can be dropped latest by 2 weeks after the mid-sem exams. Warning : Dropping a course may cause you to losing credits and you may not fulfill degree requirements.

What if you fail a course in a semester?

One can give re-exam after the semester break and pass with the minimum grade. If one fails re-exam he/ she has to repeat the course next year.

How long it takes to complete B.tech.?

It takes usually 4 years if you pass all the courses. It can be extended upto max 6 years.

How can you change your name in the institute?

Four documents are required : 1)- Change of name affidavit attested by notary. 2)- Present ID proof issued by GOI bearing your correct name. 3)- Publication in your home state gazette reflecting your name change status. 4)- Advertisement of name change in 2 daily newspapers. Submit these to the Assistant Registrar along with name change application.

How to get a passport while at IIT Roorkee?

You need to get a bonafide certi from the institute and apply at Dehradun PSK.

How to get a new ID Card?

Get signed affidavit of your name from Roorkee Local Court near Bus Stand for a new ID Card, and then apply at Main Building.

What if I fail to appear for my exams?

You are eligible for re-exams only on medical grounds. This criteria is applicable when you have missed ALL of the exams and not some.

What if I face disciplinary action?

Disciplinary action may vary with the severity of your indiscipline ranging from yoga classes to explusion from institute.

Do I have to pass all the courses that are assigned to me?

You have to earn minimum 160 credits for getting your degree.

What is educational tour?

Educational tour is a zero credit course offered in Junior Year in which students have to visit some industry which is related to their major. It is a great learning experience and this opportunity is utilised in spending time out with batchmates.

How can I change departmental elective after registration?

For changing your departmental elective, you have to first get permission from the course instructor (of both the courses i.e one you are leaving and one you intend to join), and then get it approved by Head of Department.

How can I change Institute elective after registration?

Unlike departmental elective, changing institute elective is quite tough. You have to get permission from both the course cordinators(i.e one you are leaving and one you intend to join) and then get it approved by the academic section. You may even have to pay Rs1000 if you are applying for change after a specified period.

I missed my MTE paper, how can I apply for re-exam?

You have to write a formal application letter stating your causes and get it signed by course cordinator, Head of your department and Dean Academic affairs.

I missed my ETE paper, how can I apply for re-exam?

You have to write a formal application letter stating your causes and get it signed by course cordinator, Head of your department and Dean Academic affairs.

What is the procedure of applying for re-exam if I have back in a subject?

You have to stay in college till the results are declared officially and if you have a back you will get proper forms from your department which you have to submit with a Demand draft.

What grades will I get after appearing for re-exams because of back?

After re-exam you will pass the subject with a chauggi(4). Your marks in re-exam won't be considered for grading, you are supposed the pass the exam only.

Is there any way to get grades better than 'D' in the subject with back?

If you have a back and you want to avoid 'D' then you have to repeat the course with your Juniors.

I have attendacne back in a subject. Am I eligible for re-exam?

No, Only those who fail a course because of bad performance in exam are elligible for re-exam. In case of attendance back you have to repeat the course with your Juniors.

My name is there on attendance shortage list published by prof. What are my options to avoid back?

You should contact your prof. immediately and beg for his mercy. If you are unable to convince him/her, beg to your Head of Department. At last contact Dean academic affairs and ask him to permit you to appear in exams,

What is the current grading sysytem followed at IIT Roorkee?

O-10 (Outstanding) A -> 10 B+ -> 9 B -> 8 C+ -> 7 C -> 6 D+ -> 5 D -> 4 F-> Fail

How can I increase my CG?

Work hard, and play hard.

What is the procedure for branch change?

You can apply for branch change around the ETEs of your first semester. There will be a notice on channeli at that time. There are fixed number of slots for branch changers for every branch. The student with high SG in his first semester is given preference.

What if two people have same CG and applied for same branch change?

The person with better JEE(Advanced) rank is given preference.

Are there any reserved seats for branch change?

Yes. There are seats reserved for branch change.

What is Tinkering Lab?

Just as the name suggests, this place is designed for IITR junta to tinker with ideas. Developed in association with Oxigen, with the grand vision of producing 100 entrepreneurs from the campus, the tinkering lab was inaugurated by Shri. Manohar Parrikar, Hon Defence minister on 22nd May 2016. In future, you are definitely going to witness fortune 500 companies talking about their origins in this lab.

How to book EC Auditorium?

Get an Application signed by the HOD of the EC&CSE Department and hand it over to the caretaker for the available slots and dates.

Where is Alpahar or University Canteen?

Alpahar is the oldest eatery on campus, rumored to have been here for nearly half a century. Last year in mid November, Alpahar was shifted from the heart of the campus to its present location near Khosla International House.

What are Timings of Students Club or Under Graduate (UG) Club?

Open from 11AM ? 2PM and from 5PM-9PM.

What are the timings of girls hostels?

The girls have to back by 11PM to their respective hostels.

What are the names of the boys hostels?

Rajiv, Rajendra, Radhakrishnan(RKB), Ganga, Cautley, Azad, Govind, Ravindra and Jawahar

What are the names of the girls hostels?

Sarojini and Kasturba

What are the timings of hostel canteens?

14:00 to 02:00 hrs

What are the timings of Georgia?

09:00 to 21:00 hrs

What are some good places to have dinner near IIT Roorkee?

Sagar, Prakash, Desi Tadka, Royal Palace, Olive, Food Point, Center Point, Spice Club

What sports can one play at IIT Roorkee?

BasketBall, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Volleyball, TT, Football, Hockey, Cricket, Swimming

How do I get my swimming card?

You can appear for the swimming test which is held at the swimming pool. Once you qualify, you get your card for daily access to the pool.

What is Institute Computer Centre (ICC)?

ICC can be used to access high speed internet and resources for education and research purposes. Open from 09:00 to 21:00 hrs. Entry permitted only by Insti ID.

How to get your IITR email ID and password modified?

You can go to Information Super Highway Centre which is near ICC and get your new/ modified username and password, from a guy who sits there. The process is extremely simple and it takes no more than a minute.

Where is CBRI Canteen?

It is located near CBRI. One can reach it by walking down the slope of the Jawahar Bhawan Road and taking a right turn.

How many canteens are there?

There is the university canteen (Alpahar), Georgia, CBRI and every hostel has its own one.

Where is TinTin?

The route is: Go the main gate near Kasturba Bhawan, walk down the road on the right of the gate. Keep following the road until you reach the Solanipuram Gate, then take a right turn and follow the narrow lane. Walking down a few metres down the road, you'll see TinTin on the right.

Places to hangout in IIT R?

Senate Steps, Library Steps, Hostel common room, MAC, CCD, Georgia, Main Building Lawn, Sattviko Idea Cafe

Where is Old Nesci?

Old Nesci is behind Sports Complex, little farther from squash court.

What are some Hangout Places for couples?

Old Nesci, CBRI canteen, Tintin, Behind Baski Court, Area near Mech Dept., MAC rooftop

Famous party places at IIT Roorkee?

Hotels Divine and Dynasty.

Which bhawan has best infrastructure?

From outside Rajeev looks good; Jawahar overall based on locaton and room size.

What are the timings of main gate?

Pedestrians: Non-Pedestrian:

What are the timings of century gate?

Pedestrians: Non-Pedestrian:

What are the timings for swimming for boys?

Swimmers: Non-Swimmers(UG): Non-Swimmers(PG):

What are the timings for swimming for girls?

Swimmers: Non-Swimmers(UG): Non-Swimmers(PG):

Which Bhawan is most likely to fall during an earthquake?

Govind Bhawan( Oldest among all the bhawans ) but due to recent fall of balconies in Ravindra Bhawan it is another deserving candidate.

Where is Amul Parlour located inside campus?

Amul Parlour is located in the ground floor in MAC

What are all the ATM locations inside campus?

PNB: Near Georgia and MAC; SBI:Near Main Building(Opposite to MGCL), Cautley Bhawan, CBRI and MAC

Where is the souvenir shop in campus?

Souvenir Shop is located in first Floor MAC

Where is the Computer shop in campus?

There is an HP outlet in first floor MAC

What are the timings of IITR Hospital?

Doctors will be available on specific slots on Mon to Sat and a good for nothing compounder will be avialble 24 hrs who can certainly give you a pain killer for every ailment

Where is the Railway Counter inside campus?

Railway Counter can be found behind Govind Bhawan, near IITR hospital

Where is the physiotherapy center inside campus?

Physiotherapy Center is on first floor IITR hospital.

Where can I find cobblers inside the campus?

Cobblers can be found opposite Ravindra Bhawan and near CBRI gate.

Where can I find cycle repair shops inside the campus?

Cycle repair shops can be found near Georgia and Rajendra Bhawan.

What is hanger?

Convocation hall is known hanger

Whwre are OATs( Open Air Theatre )?

OATs are located inside the MAC and opposite to swiming pool

Where is HEC( Himalayan Explorers Club ) office ?

HEC office is located in third floor MAC

Can a student appear for another company after he is selected for one/another in placements?

As soon as the student secures a job in Category-A, he/she will be out of the Placement Session and will not be allowed to appear for any other company. (Category-A are companies having CTC > 7 LPA ). For more info refer this doc : http://www.iitr.ac.in/Placements/pages/assets/docs/students.pdf

I have been selected for internship in a company but no acknowledgement has been received from the company's side? What to do?

Contact student reps in the Placement Office.

What are the rules and regulations for rejecting a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO)?

A student rejecting a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) will be allowed to apply to companies offering CTC greater than the CTC offered in the PPO and will specifically be not allowed to appear for the company of which he/she has rejected the PPO.

Can you apply for foreign internship after you have got an on campus internship?

Yes, you can apply for research internships after you have got an on campus intern but applying to corporates or startups will get you debarred from placement process next year.

Do companies allow students to apply for internship or placements with CGPA less than 6?

Most of the companies on initial days do have a CGPA criteria of 7 or 7.5 but as the process moves on the criteria relaxes.

Is it necessary to attend the Pre Placement talk of the company you have applied to?

Yes, if you don't attend then disciplinary actions can be taken against you. You should attend the PPT and make notes about the CTC and the profile which helps you later in the process.

What you I do if I haven't got my offer letter from the company I have been selected in?

It is normal to get your offer letter by March first or second week. For further info, you can contact the student rep at the placement office.

Do international companies come for Placement?

It varies from year to year, but companies like WorksApp, Oracle and Facebook do come to campus.

Do international companies come for Internship?

Rarely we get a company which selects students for internship abroad.

Does CGPA matter in Placement process?

Yes, it does. But do not be disheartened if you have a low CGPA because students even with low CGPA can get selected in companies like microsoft or worksapp.

What if I'm selected for more than one or multiple companies on the same day in Placements?

You can sit for interviews for more than one company in a day in which case the student reps help you to appear for all the companies. Finally you are selected according to the resulls and the priority which you have filled.

How can i modify my resume?

For placement, if the resume verification is over then you can contact any student rep who will help you make the changes under their supervision otherwise you can go on the intern/placement portal and change your resume.

How can I access the placement or intern portal?

Go to Channel-I -> Apps -> Placement Online. To go to the Internship portal, click on "Internship Online" on top right hand side of the page.

Where can I find the list of companies that came last year?

You can find them at the placement online portal. Go hunt yourself. Cheers!

Where can I see the placements results of previous years?

You can find them sorted out according to the branch and company, in the "Extras" section of the placement onine portal.

When does the placement season start?

The online tests start in September and the internviews in December.

When does the internship season start?

Companies start visiting the campus around August and then starts the PROCESS.

Can I reject an Internship offer if received another internship?

Any Student who is offered Internship through Placement Office is NOT allowed to reject the offer. Violations will lead to debarment from first 10 days of next Placement Session. However, exceptions are made if the second Intern is a Research Intern in Universities for which application was submitted prior to receiving the first intern.

Till when can I withdraw my Intership application?

The student can withdraw his/her application to a company ONLY if the last date of application to that particular company is NOT over. There can no withdrawals once the application modification closes.

What if I am not able to attend a company's recruitment procedure?

For absenteeism in any test, interview or any selection process which an applicant has to attend as part of a company?s recruiting procedure, first time defaulters would be debarred from 5 Companies and second time from the complete placement procedure. However, in case of proper reason, contact Student reps in advance.