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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has its roots in the Roorkee College, established in 1847 as the first engineering college in India, rechristened as Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1854 after its mentor James Thomason. After about 100 years of distinguished services, the college was elevated to the University of Roorkee on November 25, 1949, as the first Engineering University of independent India. On September 21, 2001, the University was converted into an IIT by the Government of India. It has now 21 academic departments/centres offering various courses like 12 undergraduate courses in engineering and architecture, 3 dual degree programmes and about 48 postgraduate courses in engineering, architecture, sciences, computer applications and business administration besides research programmes at the doctoral level.IIT Roorkee has a highly qualified and motivated faculty of about 500 members engaged in research and consultancy, and teaching. The faculty members offer their expertise through consultancy services to private/public sector and government agencies. Currently, the Institute has around 8700 students, with approximately 50% as undergraduate students, 20% as postgraduate students and 30% as research scholars.Several academic and research centres of the Institute are engaged in interdisciplinary research, and many collaborative programmes exist with institutions in India and abroad. Central Library has more than 4,00,000 volumes of books and periodicals. Institute Computer Centre, Education Technology Cell with full-fledged television studio, Continuing Education Centre, and Institute Instrumentation Centre with highly sophisticated instruments also serve the Institute community's needs as central facilities.IIT Roorkee is entirely residential, with well-designed hostels (Bhawans) both for boys and girls, and family accommodation for married students, sprawling sports ground, a swimming pool, a boat club, and a host of students' clubs with facilities for different games, including tennis, squash, and billiards etc. The Institute offers various extra-curricular activities like NCC, rowing, mountaineering, and trekking, which provide excellent opportunities for self-development. The campus also houses a CBSE affiliated senior secondary school.

Institute address: IIT ROORKEE ROORKEE - 247667


ITEC Coordinator Details:

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Prof. M. L. Sharmahead[AT]iced[DOT]iitr[DOT]ac[DOT]in 9412075062 / 01332-285654
Courses available for Training Year : 2024-2025
You can browse the available courses on clicking the links below:

S.No. Name of Courses From To Open for Paricipants From Participant Profile SynopsisApply NowCourse Type
1DAM SAFETY AND REHABILITATION17-Jul-202416-Jul-2026ALL COUNTRIESASSISTANT ENGINEERS AND ABOVE IRRIGATION AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENTS, DAM OWNERS, DAM OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE AGENCIES.THE COURSE OBJECTIVE IS TO TRAIN THE SPONSORED OFFICERS TO TAKE UP THE CHALLENGES OF THE SAFETY AND REHABILITATION OF THE OLDER DAMS AND THE DESIGN OF NEW DAMS. TO DEVELOP ANALYTICAL, OPERATIONAL, AND SECTORAL UNDERSTANDING, M. TECH. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPOSED TO A PLETHORA OF COURSES RELATED TO DAM SAFETY AND REHABILITATION.
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