College Comparison · 2026

IIT Roorkee vs BITS Pilani — Roorkee Engineering College Comparison 2026

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Quick fee answer

For 2026-27, the primary published admission-route fee comparison is: IIT Roorkee CSE published fee is ₹2,00,000/year. Use the table below for branch-level rows and source labels.

At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27

One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.

Branch / check	IIT Roorkee	BITS Pilani
College profile	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), RoorkeeRoorkee · Estd. 1847	BITS PilaniPilani · Estd. 1964
Admission route	Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published.	Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists
Type	Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education)	Deemed University
NAAC / NIRF	NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #6	NAAC A++ · NIRF #11
B Tech Computer Science And Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Electronics And Communication Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Biosciences And Bioengineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Chemical Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Civil Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Data Science And Artificial Intelligence	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Electrical Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Energy Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published

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Fee notes

The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. IIT Roorkee uses official admission-route fee rows; BITS Pilani uses management-quota/private-route fee rows where applicable. IIT Roorkee CSE published fee is ₹2,00,000/year.

Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.

Overview

IIT Roorkee (founded 1847, oldest engineering institute in Asia) and BITS Pilani (founded 1964 as deemed university) are two top engineering institutes.

Both IIT Roorkee and BITS Pilani are established engineering institutions — IIT Roorkee founded in 1847 (NIRF Engineering #6) located in Roorkee, and BITS Pilani founded in 1964 (NIRF Engineering #11) located in Pilani. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.

Academics

IIT Roorkee intake approximately 1,300. BITS Pilani intake approximately 900 with mandatory practice school internships.

Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. IIT Roorkee is Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education) with NAAC Institute of National Importance accreditation. BITS Pilani is Deemed University with NAAC A++ accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.

Placements

IIT Roorkee 2024: highest 1.5 crore, CSE around 27 LPA. BITS Pilani 2024: highest 1.5 crore, CSE around 28 LPA.

Placement profiles at both institutions follow standard tier-based outcomes. CSE/IT branches typically see top recruiters (Microsoft, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, plus Indian product+services companies). Core branches (Mech, Civil, Chemical) place at industry tier-2-3 with PSU pipeline (ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL) where applicable. Internship + final placement timeline runs sem 5-7 with on-campus drives, off-campus applications, and pre-placement offers from semester-6 internships. Branch-wise median package varies — verify with each college's official placement disclosure (NIRF data submission) for exact numbers.

Campus Life

IIT Roorkee spans 360 acres in Roorkee Uttarakhand. BITS Pilani is 328 acres in Rajasthan.

Verdict

IIT Roorkee is the conventional first choice — older legacy, lower fees. BITS Pilani is preferred when JEE Advanced cutoff is not met.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is IIT Roorkee better than BITS Pilani?

For brand and lower fees, IIT Roorkee. BITS is competitive but tier-2.

How should I choose between IIT Roorkee and BITS Pilani?

Use this comparison as a shortlist, then verify current branch availability, fee source status, admission route, and placement fit for your preferred programme before paying or locking a seat.