Students seeking a one-time relaxation of qualifying criteria for admissions have received a definitive response from IIT Roorkee. Following vociferous demands on social platforms, the institution issued a statement on June 4 clarifying that We see not possible to waive current requirements.
Maintaining Uniform Standards
The decision stems from the diversity of the applicant pool, which includes students from 36 different Boards. According to the institution, relaxing criteria for the sake of students from a single Board is not feasible, as it must maintain consistent standards across a wide educational landscape.
Current Status and Next Steps
Despite the rigid stance on criteria, students who currently hold marks below the 75% threshold (for General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS categories) or below 65% (for SC/ST/PwD categories) are still permitted to fill in their seat choices. These students will be allocated seats based on their rank.
To finalize their status, those meeting the minimum requirements must submit a revised score card via email to [email protected] by July 15, 2026. Upon receipt of these documents, admission will be granted for the seat allocated at the conclusion of the 4th round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has IIT Roorkee refused to waive the qualifying criteria?
The institution stated that because students from 36 different Boards take the exam, it is not possible to relax criteria for the sake of students from only one Board.
What should students with marks below the required thresholds do?
Students currently below the 75% or 65% thresholds (depending on their category) may still fill in their choices and receive a seat allocation based on their rank. However, they must submit a revised score card showing they have met the required percentage to the designated email address by July 15, 2026.
When will admission be confirmed for students who submit a revised score card?
Admission will be granted for the seat allocated to the student at the end of the 4th round, provided the revised score card is received by the specified deadline.
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