College Comparison · 2026

IIT Roorkee vs IIT BHU — 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; IIT BHU 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	IIT BHU
College profile	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), RoorkeeRoorkee · Estd. 1847	Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi — IIT (BHU) VaranasiVaranasi · Estd. 1919
Admission route	Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published.	Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published.
Type	Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education)	Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance)
NAAC / NIRF	NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #6	NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #10
B Tech Computer Science And Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Electronics And Communication Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Electronics Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Biochemical Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Biosciences And Bioengineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	Not published
B Tech Bioengineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Chemical Engineering	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source
B Tech Ceramic Engineering	Not published	₹2,00,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source

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Fee notes

The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. IIT Roorkee and IIT BHU use official admission-route fee rows. IIT Roorkee CSE published fee is ₹2,00,000/year; IIT BHU 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 (1847, oldest in Asia) and IIT BHU (1919) are two centrally-funded IITs north India.

Both IIT Roorkee and IIT BHU are established engineering institutions — IIT Roorkee founded in 1847 (NIRF Engineering #6) located in Roorkee, and IIT BHU founded in 1919 (NIRF Engineering #10) located in Varanasi. 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 1,300 intake. IIT BHU 1,300 intake.

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. IIT BHU is Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance) with NAAC Institute of National Importance 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: CSE 27 LPA. IIT BHU: CSE 26 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

Roorkee 360 acres Uttarakhand. BHU 1,300 acres Varanasi.

Verdict

Roughly equivalent. IIT Roorkee oldest. IIT BHU has BHU integration.

Final pick depends on your specific entrance rank, branch preference, location preference, family budget, and long-term career goals. Both institutions are recognised by AICTE/UGC and place graduates competitively in their respective tiers. For tied scenarios, default to the institution with better NIRF rank + your preferred branch + closer family proximity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roorkee or BHU?

Roughly equivalent. Roorkee oldest in Asia. BHU has BHU integration.

How should I choose between IIT Roorkee and IIT BHU?

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.