Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is the oldest technical institute in Asia, established in 1847. It has consistently ranked among the top technical institutes in India, including being ranked #6 among all engineering colleges in the most recent NIRF ranking. IIT Roorkee has a 365 acre campus close to the Himalayas and satellite campuses in Greater Noida and Saharanpur. It offers 23 departments, 6 centers, and 1 school and has been recognized for its innovative research.