B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 

at IIT Ropar, Ropar

BTech at IIT Ropar is offered in nine specialisations namely Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical  Materials Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. To be eligible for these programmes candidates need a minimum of 75% in class 12 exam.

Admission to BTech courses in India is typically based on the scores of the Joint Entrance Examination Main and JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. JEE Main is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in IIITs. JEE Advanced is the second stage of JEE and the gateway to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology. Candidates who qualify for JEE Main with good rank are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. After the JEE Main and JEE Advanced examinations, JoSAA counselling is conducted for admission to IITs. This is a centralised counselling process for the allocation of seats in these institutions based on the scores of JEE Main and JEE Advanced. During the counselling process, candidates can choose from the available courses and institutes based on their preferences and scores. JoSAA counselling is usually conducted in the months of June and July every year.

The total tuition fee of the BTech programme is INR 8 Lacs at IIT Ropar. Average package of BTech students after the completion of the BTech course was INR 20.99 LPA in placement 2023. The placement rate was 82.21% for the BTech programme. Considering the total tuition fee, placement percentage and the package secured this seems to be a good return on the investment. The fee mentioned here is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative.

 The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at IIT Ropar is all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIT start preparing from Class 11, a prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

• Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). 
• Revise as much as possible
• Cross-check NCERT weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
• Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
• Choose the reference books wisely
• To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

 IIT Ropar provides a comprehensive four-year undergraduate BTech programme. Admission to the BTech programme at IIT Ropar is determined entirely through an entrance examination. Specifically, IIT Ropar BTech admission relies on the JEE Advanced score, which is attained by candidates who have already qualified in the JEE Main exam. The central admission process for all IITs is coordinated by JoSAA, a centralised authority that administers seat allocation for candidates who have successfully cleared the JEE Advanced exam.

According to the placement report 2023, majority of BTech students were placed in CSE (94.59%), followed by MCB (88.24%) sectors. The graph below showcases the number of BTech students placed during IIT Ropar placements 2023:

The table below showcases the number of BTech students placed during IIT Ropar placements 2023:

To know the full form of BTech branch, students can see the snip below:

The cut off rank in Round 6 for BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering is 2496 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Ropar - Indian Institute of Technology.

According to unofficial sources, the total tuition fee for the BTech programme at IIT Ropar is INR 8 lakh. To be eligible for admission to a BTech course, a candidate should have completed their Class 12 education and secured at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects. This implies that the student must have obtained 75% or higher in the combined total of their Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics scores in their Class 12 exams. The fee mentioned here is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative.

When comparing IIT Ropar, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Mandi for BTech programs, several factors come into play.

1. NIRF Ranking:

IIT Roorkee holds the highest NIRF ranking among the three institutions, standing at 5.
IIT Ropar follows closely with a respectable NIRF ranking of 22.
IIT Mandi, while still commendable, has a slightly lower NIRF ranking at 33.
2. Tuition Fees:

All three institutes have a similar tuition fee structure, with the fees for BTech programs generally around INR 8 lakh.
However, IIT Roorkee offers a broader range of fee options, with fees potentially reaching ranging between INR 8 lakh and INR 10.7 lakh.
Considering the NIRF rankings, IIT Roorkee is generally considered one of the top IITs for engineering. However, the choice ultimately depends on various factors such as your preferred specialization, location preference, and personal priorities.