Ans. To apply for BTech admission at IIT Roorkee, candidates need to follow these steps:

• Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 75% aggregate marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD). They must also meet the age criteria.
• Entrance Exams: Register and appear for JEE Main. Qualify in JEE Main to become eligible for JEE Advanced.
• JEE Advanced: Appear and qualify in the JEE Advanced exam, which is the basis for IIT Roorkee admission.
• JoSAA Counselling: Register on the JoSAA portal for centralized counselling after JEE Advanced results. Fill in choices prioritizing IIT Roorkee and preferred BTech branches.
• Seat Allotment: Based on JEE Advanced rank, category, and choices, JoSAA allocates seats in multiple rounds. Candidates confirm and pay seat acceptance fees accordingly.
• Reporting: After seat confirmation, candidates report to IIT Roorkee with the required original documents like JEE scorecards, mark sheets, and certificates for admission formalities.
• Fee Payment: Pay the fees for the BTech program, which is INR 8.87 Lakhs for the full course.

Ans. To be eligible for admission into BTech programs at IIT Roorkee, candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD). Selection is based only on JEE Main qualification, followed by JEE Advanced exam, and then JoSAA counseling for seat allocation.

Ans. JoSAA counselling for IIT Roorkee seat allocation works through a centralized, multi-round process based on JEE Advanced ranks and candidate preferences:

• Registration and Choice Filling: Candidates register on the JoSAA portal and fill their choice of institutes and branches, locking them before the deadline, based on their JEE Advanced rank.
• Seat Allotment Rounds: JoSAA conducts six rounds of seat allocation. In each round, seats are allotted based on merit, category, availability, and preferences.
• Seat Acceptance Options: After allotment, candidates accept their seat by choosing one of three options:
  • Freeze: Accept the seat as final and exit further rounds.
  • Float: Accept the seat but remain eligible for an upgrade in subsequent rounds.
  • Slide: Accept the seat and be considered for a better course in the same institute.
• Payment and Document Verification: Candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee and complete document verification online within the prescribed timeline.
• Reporting: Finally, candidates report to IIT Roorkee with original documents for admission confirmation.