Institute Archives

Welcome to the IIT Roorkee Archive, the official digital repository dedicated to preserving and showcasing the illustrious legacy of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee – one of India’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning.

Our Vision

To chronicle, celebrate, and conserve the rich historical journey of IIT Roorkee and its transformation from Thomason College of Civil Engineering (est. 1847) to a premier Indian Institute of Technology. We aim to create an accessible, authentic, and evolving digital archive for students, alumni, researchers, and history enthusiasts worldwide.

Architectural Heritage within the Campus

Barracks
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Workshop
Convocation Hall
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St. John's Church
James Thomason Building
Archives Gallery MGCL

Collaborators

Some Rare Books Photos