Which is better, mechanical engineering in IIT Hyderabad or engineering physics at IIT Roorkee?

It is difficult to determine which is better; Mechanical Engineering in IIT Hyderabad or Engineering Physics at IIT Roorkee without knowing what your expectations from the degree are and your personal preferences. Nevertheless, I am here to spill a few facts about EP at IIT Roorkee. Engineering Physics at IIT Roorkee is a multidisciplinary branch, with courses from Physics, Electrical, Electronics, Mathematics, and Chemistry departments. The courses included in the curriculum are quite demanding and can be really challenging for those who have little interest in Science Engineering Physics provided no core placements after completion of the BTech degree. Those who have an interest in a specific field of Physics can pursue research as it has great scope. You can also work as a scientist in DRDO or ISRO. You can also opt for fields like Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, or Quantitative Finance where people with majors in CSE, Applied Maths, and Physics are preferred. Software Engineering roles are also available for EP students although it is challenging to manage the academics along with programming. I would recommend you go for an easier branch that has less workload so that you can focus well on coding and get placed right after BTech in IIT.

IIT Roorkee B.Tech Engineering Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	4 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 8.87 Lakhs
median package	₹ 17 Lakhs
eligibility	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced

College	B.Tech Engineering Physics Total Fees
IIT Madras	₹ 9.39 Lakhs
IIT Roorkee	₹ 8.87 Lakhs
IIT Bombay	₹ 8.83 Lakhs
IIT Delhi	₹ 8.63 Lakhs

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹8 Lakhs
caution fee*	₹1,000
other fee	₹86,400
total academic fee	₹8.87 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹1.17 Lakhs
total fee	₹10.04 Lakhs

Events	Dates
JEE Advanced Registration Dates	Apr 23, 2026 - May 02, 2026
Last date for fee payment of registered candidates	May 04, 2026
JEE Advanced Admit Card Date	May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Exam Date	May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Result Date	Jun 01, 2026
Mock Seat Allocation of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 09, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026 Tentative
AAT-specific Choice filling starts of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 Tentative
Registration and Choice Filling, Pre-Payment of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 03, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 Tentative
Reconciliation, Verification & Validation for JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 13, 2026 Tentative
Seat Allocation - Round 1 JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 14, 2026 Tentative

Events	Dates
Mock Seat Allocation of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 09, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026 Tentative
Registration and Choice Filling, Pre-Payment of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 03, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 Tentative
AAT-specific Choice filling starts of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 Tentative
Reconciliation, Verification & Validation for JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 13, 2026 Tentative
Seat Allocation - Round 1 JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 14, 2026 Tentative
Reporting & Fee, Document Submission - Round 1 JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026 Tentative
Seat Allocation - Round 2 JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 25, 2026 Tentative
Reporting & Fee, Document Submission - Round 2 JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jun 25, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026 Tentative
Seat Allocation - Round 3 JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jul 02, 2026 Tentative
Reporting & Fee, Document Submission - Round 3 JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]	Jul 02, 2026 - Jul 04, 2026 Tentative

Events	Dates
JEE Advanced Registration Dates	Apr 23, 2026 - May 02, 2026
Last date for fee payment of registered candidates	May 04, 2026
JEE Advanced Exam Date	May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Admit Card Date	May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Result Date	Jun 01, 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) is highly regarded for its faculty and placement success. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 1:50, exams are conducted twice a semester, and while generally easier than the JEE, high grades require significant effort. Approximately 5% of students initially fail but often succeed in re-exams. The coursework was recently updated to meet market needs. The James Thomason Scholarship offers Rs. 25,000 monthly to students with an AIR up to 250, while the annual fee for others is Rs. 250,000.

IITR maintains high placement standards, with over 90% of students receiving job offers. International salary packages can reach 2.15 crore per annum, while domestic offers go up to 80 lakh per annum. Average salary packages range from 18-25 lakh per annum. Leading companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs recruit at IITR, with students eligible for placements in their 7th semester. Internships are plentiful, with stipends from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 monthly and an average of Rs. 50,000.

Around 30-40% of students secure internships, particularly in circuital branches, and maintaining a CGPA above 8 is crucial for success. Tuition is Rs. 1,00,000 per year, waived for SC/ST students, with additional scholarships available for economically weaker sections. Hostel and mess fees are between Rs. 30,000-50,000 annually. The fee structure is affordable for low-income and reserved category students, supported by scholarships like the National Scholarship Portal and Raj Uchch Siksha Yojana. Education loans and need-based scholarships are also available for families earning below Rs. 3 lakhs annually.

The fee policy is managed by a Fee Monetary Committee and may be revised by the Board of Directors.

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Specialisation	Package	2024	2023	2021
Engineering Physics	Highest Package	-	₹19.69 Lakhs	-
Median Package	₹17.00 Lakhs	-	₹17.00 Lakhs

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nithish

3.8Helpful

B.Tech, Engineering Physics

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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The course curriculum looks like a mixture of Electrical engineering and physics, which leads to only partial knowledge in both fields

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Fees and Financial Aid:

Basic course fee is 2 Lakhs, which includes all the registration and tuition fees. The hostel and mess fees are charged seperately, which comes out to Rs.50000 per semester. This is the fees for General and OBC categories. For OBC-NCL (familial income of less than 8 Lakhs per annum), the fees is one-third, and for SC/ST, their course fees is pardoned, but they have to pay the hostel and mess charges. On need basis, several scholarships are available, for students with income less than 3 Lakhs per annum.

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Ajaz ahmed

4.0Helpful

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

My life my choice IIT roorkee

The yearly fees is about 300000 divided into semester wise fees 150000 per semester and you can avail scholarship of 100000 per semester if your parents in come is less than 100000 per year regardless of any category

Sanskriti Jaiswal

3.6Helpful

Reviewed on May 11, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

the College life at iit roorkee

I jave not witnessed any hikes in fees till now. the financia assistance provided here is very good based on students financial background. i personally get a two third tuition fee waiver . also students who are doing academically good get stripend of ten thousand. and variuos awards like these are present

Sathwika

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

IITR Believes You

THe Fee structure of IIT Roorkee is 1 Lakh per annum , for 4 years. AS we know there is NSP for all Students. From college you may get Scholarship based on your academic performance . Ph.d Students here are working as Teaching Assistants in their respective Departments.

Adarsh Shukla

4.2Helpful

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

IIT is really good for enriching you capabilities in any field. But make sure you get the branch that you like.

The 3 month sem in my first year was worst thing.
My course curriculum as it is very hectic for me as I m not interested in core field research.

So the fee structure for all is like: Total fee -100000(tution)+30000-50000(accomodation and mess). Tution fee is only for general and OBC students not for SC/ST. For fee remission there is SCSP website for IITR where you can apply and get tution fee waiver only if your parental income is below 5lac. Full tution fee waiver 100000 for income below 1 lac 1/3 tution fee waiver 33000 above 1 below 5lac They ask for ITR filing in the scholarship form

Ansh Rastogi

Review of IIT Roorkee by college opener itself

Getting grades is too difficult here especially in physics and circuital departments

IIT Roorkee offers offers several opportunities to support students who may require financial aid. There are scholarships available based on annual income of family. SC/ST students are being waived off with their tution fees.

Devanshu Harish Borkar

3.9

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023(Enrolled 2021)

IIT Roorkee

Per semester there is a fees which is comparatively less than private college and also less for reserved quotas and physically challenged stuents . There are education loans too. IIT Roorkee provides James Thomson Scholarship to top rankers

Chetan sharma

4.4Helpful

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023(Enrolled 2018)

NICE JOURNEY !

Fee Policy Is Decided By Fee Monetary Committee. Normally Fee Structure Is Very Balanced For Economically Weaker Students. There Are No. Of Scholarship Are Given - Nsp, Raj Uchhh Siksha Yojana, Students Can Do Paid Internships In Companies.

SANKA

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Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023(Enrolled 2018)

SO MUCH LOVE FOR IITR !

Fee Hike Is Not Consistent. It Is Decided By the Board Of Directors. Fee For Low Incomed Students Is Very Very Low. And If We Consider Sc, St Students Then Tuition Fee Is Nil. The Best Scholarship Given By Govt. Is Nsp. In Nsp Scheme - 80000 Rs.

sankar singh meena

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Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023(Enrolled 2018)

A LONG AND BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY !

IT DEPENDS ON THE ADMINISTRATION'S POLICY ABOUT FEE HIKES. COST TO STUDY - IF YOU HAVE A BACKGROUND IN THE ECONOMIC WEAKER SECTION THEN IT WOULD BE MINIMAL. FOR SC, ST, OBC, GEN-EWS - INSTITUTE FEE - 0, ONLY HOSTEL FEE. FOR THE HOSTEL FEE ALSO YOU WILL GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS (NSP, THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP).