Established in 2008, the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar is a premier institution of national importance under the Government of India. As part of the IIT system, it is committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation spanning engineering, science, and interdisciplinary domains.
The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes designed to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and leadership among its students. IIT Ropar has earned recognition for high-impact research in energy, environment, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials — areas central to the challenges of our time.
Underpinned by modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art laboratories, the institute fosters strong industry partnerships and global academic collaborations. Its dynamic community of faculty, researchers, and students is united by a shared commitment to developing innovative, sustainable solutions to real-world problems — and to contributing meaningfully to India's growth and technological self-reliance.
Historical Significance of Ropar City
IIT Ropar is located at Rupnagar (formerly known as Ropar), a town in the district of Rupnagar. Rupnagar was founded in the 11th century and named after Rup Sen, son of Raja Rokeshar. Recent excavations and explorations conducted at Rupnagar indicate that the first settlements here were Harappan, who reached the upper Satluj towards the close of the third millennium B.C.
The nearest airport is at Chandigarh, about 65 km from the IIT Ropar campus.
IIT Ropar campus is located about 50 km from ISBT-Chandigarh (Sector-17, Chandigarh), and the Rupnagar town is connected to Chandigarh by road on the National Highway NH-21.