What are the rules for branch changes at IIT Roorkee?

IIT Roorkee has a detailed process for students who wish to change their branch.

Here is a summary of the main rules:

Students who have enrolled in B.Tech, IDD, and IMD programs with admission through JEE Advanced are eligible for branch change at the end of the first semester. But you must fulfill the following criteria:

• CGPA for General and OBC categories> 8.0
• CGPAfor SC/ST category > 7.0
• Earned credits at the end of Spring Semester > 48*
• Not failed in any course
• Only the top 2% of students in the merit of General, OBC, SC, and ST categories will be eligible for the change of branch/program.

The strength of a class shouldn't increase by 5% of the actual number of seats

Branch change is strictly done on the basis of merit, that is CGPA. In the case of a tie, JEE ranks are considered. Basically, you have to be among the toppers in your branch to be eligible for branch change as the competition is tough, especially in preferred branches like CS and ECE.