IIT Ropar B.Tech Admission Analysis: AI courses top opted in 2025, check highlights
IIT Ropar’s 2025 B.Tech admissions show a sharp rise in applicant interest, according to the JIC choice‑count report. Artificial Intelligence & Data Engineering led the surge, up 17.27 % from 13,764 to 16,141 selections.
IIT Ropar B.Tech Admission Analysis: IIT Ropar’s undergraduate programs attracted significantly more student interest in 2025, according to the Joint Implementation Committee’s (JIC) choice-count report issued this year. Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering became one of the fastest-growing courses, showing a 17.27% increase from 13,764 selections in 2024 to 16,141 in 2025. This rise highlights growing interest in data-driven engineering, machine learning applications, and analytics-focused careers. Mathematics and Computing also continued its upward trend, increasing by 15.35% from 11,493 to 13,257 choices, appealing to students interested in mathematically intensive fields like algorithm design, financial modeling, and theoretical computer science.
The most popular program is Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), which experienced a strong 14.55% year-over-year increase. In 2025, the program received 18,702 choices, up from 16,326 in the previous year. This growth reflects the rising demand for skills in artificial intelligence, full-stack development, cybersecurity, and next-generation software roles, solidifying computing disciplines as the main attraction across all IITs.
IIT Ropar B.Tech Admission 2025 Highlights: Programme‑wise Choice Growth and Highest‑Increase Trends
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The table shows the number of applicant choices for each B.Tech programme at IIT Ropar in 2025 compared with 2024, along with the percentage increase. It highlights the strongest growth areas and the newly introduced programmes that attracted the most interest.
| Programme | 2025 Choices | 2024 Choices | % Increase |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Engineering | 16,141 | 13,764 | 17.27% |
| Mathematics & Computing | 13,257 | 11,493 | 15.35% |
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 18,702 | 16,326 | 14.55% |
| Civil Engineering | 10,947 | 9,693 | 12.94% |
| Engineering Physics | 8,037 | 7,134 | 12.66% |
| Electrical Engineering | 14,943 | 13,402 | 11.49% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13,151 | 11,811 | 11.35% |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,788 | 9,716 | 11.03% |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 8,472 | 7,746 | 9.37% |
| Digital Agriculture (new) | 5,705 | — | — |
| Electrical Eng. (Integrated Circuit Design) | 11,459 | — | — |
Nearly every discipline at the institute saw a noticeable increase in preference, indicating widespread confidence in its offerings. Overall, IIT Ropar’s diversified portfolio, from core engineering to cutting‑edge interdisciplinary fields, positions it strongly to meet the evolving demands of India’s technology‑driven economy in 2025.
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