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1847-1854

Roorkee Civil Engineering College

1854-1947

Thomason College of Civil Engineering

1947-2001

University of Roorkee

2001-Onwards

IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee (erstwhile UOR Roorkee) is celebrating 175 years (1847-2022) of imparting technical education and contribution in the development of the society. The celebrations started from November 25, 2021 and will continue till November 24, 2022. Different academic, cultural, sports, outreach activities are being planned by students, faculty, staff and alumni during the year of celebrations.

175 Year Celebration Volume

The report has been compiled with generous time, effort, and inputs by the 175 year celebration team, coordinators of various events, partnerships, councils and committees. We wish to thank Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, who guided us as director IITR until the end of his tenure on October 12, 2022, and our current director Prof K.K. Pant, who steered the celebrations of this momentous year when he took over soon after.

IIT Roorkee 175 Year Celebration Report 2021-22

 

Video Tour of IIT Roorkee

Areal Video footage of IIT Roorkee and other places around it.

Chief Guest Message
Chairman BoG Message
Director's Message

Congratulating IIT Roorkee for its glorious 175 years, Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, said

"I congratulate IIT Roorkee as it continues to be in the forefront of the pursuit of research and has contributed to the nation and the region. This institute has unwaveringly aimed at attaining global levels of excellence in education and creating a sustainable and equitable society through innovative research."

Congratulating IIT Roorkee on completing 175 years of excellence, Professor B V R Mohan Reddy, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Roorkee, said,

"I am happy to see the constant efforts being made by IIT Roorkee to improve its perception among our peers on the global stage. I congratulate the Institute and all stakeholders for their tireless hard work to achieve this milestone. I am glad to see the strong entrepreneurial culture at IIT Roorkee, and I am confident that continued innovative efforts will be made by the Institute to maintain its legacy of excellence."

Speaking during the event, Professor K K Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, said,

"IIT Roorkee has a glorious past of serving the nation for 175 years. IIT Roorkee aims to lead the transition into the new era of higher education and increase contributions to basic and applied research, leading to the development of products, infrastructure, processes, and materials for different sections of society."