Jitendra Singh hails IIT Roorkee, founded in 1847, as Asia's first engineering college at convocation
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, delivering IIT Roorkee's convocation address on 5 September 2025, hailed the institute, founded in 1847, as Asia's first engineering college.
Summary
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh delivered the convocation address at IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, on 5 September 2025, hailing the institute, founded in 1847, as Asia's first engineering college and a role model combining research, innovation and societal engagement. He noted that the institution, earlier known as the University of Roorkee, became an IIT and was ranked sixth in the country in the national rankings released the previous day. He said IIT Roorkee's nearly 240 startups stand testimony to its significance and urged it to take up Himalayan studies, from disaster management to the aromatic economy.
Key facts
- Event
- IIT Roorkee convocation, 5 Sep 2025
- Founded
- 1847; hailed as Asia's first engineering college
- Earlier name
- University of Roorkee
- National ranking
- 6th (released 4 Sep 2025)
- Startups
- ~240
Practice MCQs 2 questions
IIT Roorkee, hailed at its 2025 convocation as Asia's first engineering college, was founded in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1847
Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed IIT Roorkee, founded in 1847, as Asia's first engineering college.
Before becoming an IIT, IIT Roorkee was known as:
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Correct answer: D — University of Roorkee
Dr. Jitendra Singh noted the institution was earlier known as the University of Roorkee before it became an IIT.