The fees structure for the MTech program at IIT Roorkee is as follows
Particulars |
Spring Semester (per Semester) |
Autumn Semester (per Semester) |
Institute fees |
INR 5000 - General Category INR 25000 - Sponsored Category |
INR 5000 - General Category INR 25000 - Sponsored Category |
Semester Fees |
INR 10250 |
INR 10250 |
Mess Fees |
INR 26400 |
INR 20400 |
Hostel Charges |
INR 9000 |
INR 9000 |
Deposits |
INR 3000 |
0 |
M.Tech in Earthquake Engineering at IIT Roorkee would provide students with a strong understanding of the science and engineering of earthquakes and how to design structures to withstand them.
Some of the potential career opportunities include jobs in consulting firms, government agencies, construction companies, or research institutions, where you would use your knowledge of earthquake engineering to design and evaluate buildings and other structures for seismic safety. You can also pursue research or enter Academia.
The scope of M.Tech in earthquake engineering at IIT Roorkee depends on where you will be showcasing your learned knowledge and skills. Not many industries understand the skills gained through Earthquake Engineering. But the course delivers the finest concepts of structural behavior which eventually helps you to climb the ladder as a structural. You may find your skills go to waste as many people devalue and belittle this branch but trust me it has great scope in the future. The best part is that you can pursue both structural engineering and structural dynamics as a student of Earthquake engineering.
IIT Roorkee is well known for its wide range of groups, clubs, and councils for students catering to almost every possible interest. These groups and clubs are broadly categorized into
One can witness cutthroat competition in cultural and technical clubs so it’s better to join a group in which you are proficient.
The choice of Institute or even the choice of the branch depends on where your inclinations lie. Still, if I would have been in your place, I would have opted for either IIT Roorkee Electrical or Electronics. Here are a few points that justify my inclination towards IIT Roorkee in general and these branches specifically
All in all, the Institute and the branches are much coveted and should be preferred over the other options you have.
Both IIT Roorkee and ISM Dhanbad are reputed Engineering institutions offering excellent education as well as opportunities. Being an IIT, Roorkee does have a slight advantage over ISM, though ISM too is going to be an IIT one day.
The infrastructure of both institutes is equally good with IIT Roorkee having a slight advantage over ISM because of its early establishment. However, ISM is fast developing and has a beautiful campus. It’s going to house Asia's largest library soon.
Branch-wise, both Applied Mathematics and MNC comprise Mathematical concepts but with a different perspectives. Applied Mathematics has pure math and only those who want to pursue research in the same should go for it. MNC on the other hand is a blend of Maths as well as Computing (coding) and is more in demand than Applied Mathematics. Its scope is also wider than APM and has better placement opportunities.
Eventually, it’s a matter of preferences and not the credibility and worth of the branch that you should focus on.
My brother is a CS student at IIT Roorkee, yet he suggests everyone should go for Electrical at IIT Delhi instead. Here are a few reasons why:
All these reasons are more than enough to convince someone to choose IIT Delhi over IIT Roorkee.
Both IIT Roorkee and IIT KGP have top-notch security on campus and are extremely safe for female students so you can rest all your worries. Infact, the quality standards of the security are pretty good considering the fact that it is a government Institute.
However, the campus has many dogs and other animals, which might scare many people. These are usually harmless unless you provoke them.
The course curriculum of the MSc Economics at IIT Roorkee is well-designed to suit the industry trends. It offers both theoretical knowledge and analytical skills and is at par with reputed universities like ISI, DSE, LSE, IGIDR, and BGSE.
Being a student of a technical institute will always work in your favor, especially in the case of analytical skills. The overall course structure is flexible and students are allowed to choose from a wide variety of electives.
During the initial 2 semesters, you will be taught various topics like
The topics covered in the third semester are
In the final semester, you will have to choose the courses yourself.
Studies are not limited to the classrooms and exposure is provided through conferences, workshops, and lecture talks. These enlighten the students regarding the current economic policy changes and their impact.
Placement and internship opportunities are made by many reputed government and private organizations.
Honestly speaking, the placement scenario for MTech is not very good. Except for CSE most students face issues during placements and end up becoming teachers in universities. The rare packages that are offered to the EE students at IIT Roorkee are also very small around INR 6 LPA.
However, there are a few top MNCs like Google, Oracle, Practo, Intel, InMobi, etc. that open job profiles for everyone in general, and instead of considering your branch or program, they look for the skills and capabilities of the individuals.
One needs to invest extra time and effort to secure packages around INR 25 LPA. Most IT companies offer such packages and not many are aware of this and give in to low packages. You need to prepare well for the interview beforehand. Here are a few ways you can ace your interview and grab a good package and role.
Now the question arises of how to inculcate these skills. Well, you need to befriend a good MTech CSE student who will guide you and provide you with the necessary resources. One can also purchase online courses from Udemy.
It’s recommended that you finish learning these skills by the end of the first year only. Anyone who belongs to a branch apart from CSE needs to follow the above steps to ensure good packages and roles.
Here are a few aspects through which the credibility of the Metallurgy branch at IIT Roorkee can be discussed
Institute: You will find a diverse peer group of geniuses that will add to your learning experience. Additionally, the campus is located in a beautiful area, and there are many resources available to help students adjust to college life. It’s the best option after IIT B, D, K or Kgp and of course, IISc.
Curriculum: The curriculum of Metallurgy is poor with no diverse approach. The topics covered are taught and studied through rote memorization and no practical application is done. Very few material courses are taught. The fact that only one core job offer was made recently that too by a small steel industry, is enough to determine its credibility. The majority of the batch ends up in IT or Analytics. If you are serious about Material, I suggest going for a Master, that too outside India.
People in the department: Everyone including the staff, professors, and students is very laid back and least interested in anything in general. The staff and professors pay no heed to the complaints lodged by students and the students especially seniors are equally dumb and lack even basic knowledge.
Job prospects: The only way to get a job for students of this department is to learn to code, or else you will remain unplaced. You can also go for GATE, CAT, MS, or Ph.D. Some students even start preparing for Government exams like UPSC, SSC, etc.
My advice to you would be to go for Metallurgy only if you are genuinely interested and want to get MS. A decent CGPA might help you fetch a few company tests and interviews but no jobs. Irrespective of it all, IIT Roorkee does offer an excellent college life experience and if you have no better choice, then go for Metallurgy and prepare yourself well for the consequences.