IIT Ropar has announced a new B.Tech curriculum that will be implemented from the academic session 2026-27. The institute has developed a flexible, student-centered model by changing the traditional and relatively rigid academic structure, aiming to prepare students not only for employment but also for research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Under the new curriculum, students will complete most of their mandatory subjects by the fifth semester, while the last three semesters will be dedicated to advanced elective subjects, internships, research projects, startup activities, and interdisciplinary studies. The four-year B.Tech program will consist of a total of 160 credits, allowing students to choose up to 30 credits of open elective subjects. The curriculum has been designed in accordance with the National Education Policy-2020 and the National Credit Framework.
It also incorporates experiential learning, skill development, research, and social engagement as part of the credit system. IIT Ropar has also launched an interdisciplinary integrated dual degree program. Students with a CGPA of 7.0 or above will be able to opt for this option after the sixth semester.
Upon completing an additional year and 40 credits, they will receive an M.Tech degree in fields such as Data Science, Robotics, Cyber Security, Energy Systems, and Quantum Science along with their B.Tech. The institute has also made provisions for academic credits for research publications, startup activities, leadership roles, and national and international achievements. Clear pathways for obtaining minor degrees and specializations have been established, and the branch change process has been simplified.
The new curriculum includes humanities, social sciences, Indian knowledge traditions, ethics, communication, and life skills. Co-curricular activities such as NSS, NSO, music, and arts will now also be part of the academic framework.
The Director of IIT Ropar, Prof. Rajiv Ahuja, stated that engineering education should evolve according to the needs of the changing world, and the new curriculum will provide students with the necessary opportunities and resources to solve complex problems. The new framework will apply to the B.Tech batch starting in the academic session 2026-27.
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