The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) is an engineering and technology Institute that was established in 2008, located in Rupnagar (Ropar), Punjab, India. It is part of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology system which has been the cornerstone of higher technical education in India. Since its inception, IIT Ropar has strived to achieve excellence in science and engineering education, research, and innovation, which are reflected in its impressive national and international rankings.

IIT Ropar operates from a sprawling 525-acre campus that offers state-of-the-art facilities for learning and research. The infrastructure includes the Super Academic Block, modern laboratories, research centers, library, IT Centre and Multiple sports facility equipped with extensive digital resources to support the institute’s academic programs. The campus is designed to be eco-friendly, integrating sustainable practices as per international norms.

The academic structure at IIT Ropar is designed to foster a robust educational environment. It offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs across various disciplines of engineering, science, and humanities. The B.Tech program, particularly in disciplines like Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, is highly acclaimed in the industry and academia. These programs are characterized by a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of the global standards.

Postgraduate programs such as M.Tech and M.Sc enhance specialized knowledge, while the Ph.D. programs encourage original research contributions, underpinned by the institute’s strong research culture. IIT Ropar has established several centers of excellence in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Water Resources, and Energy Solutions, which are critical to the technological and sustainable advancement of society.

IIT Ropar community has undertaken an important exercise of developing the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan for the coming years. The exercise was carried out in active consultation with Indian Institute of Management Calcutta who have got technical expertise in this area. A participative bottom up approach was followed in formulating the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan. Inputs from the entire IIT Ropar fraternity, MHRD, Board of Governors, Alumni and Industries were considered in the process. Finally we have arrived at the following Motto, Mission and Vision statements for our institute.

Motto: धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्   (Deploy our intellect on the right path)

Mission: To foster a transformative learning environment and a culture of excellence enabling creation of knowledge and development of socially responsible, enterprising leaders contributing significantly to national progress and humanity.

Vision: To be a trendsetter among the technology universities born in this millennium.