The Indian Institute of Technology, Rupnagar (currently functional) at IIT Delhi, forms a part of the league along with 15 (7 existing, 8 proposed) other IITs in India

History
This new institute was established by MHRD, Govt.of India in year 2008. The proposed location for IIT-RN is Birla seed Farms, Rupnagar, district headquarter of Punjab near to Chandigarh. The classes for current academic session are currently being held at IIT Delhi.

Location
IIT of Punjab will be located at Roopnagar (formerly known as Ropar) town of the district Roopnagar. Roopnagar was founded in the 11th century and named after Rup Sen son of Raja Rokeshar. Recent excavations and explorations conducted at Roopnagar indicate that the first settlements here were the Harappans, who reached the upper Satluj towards the close of third millenium B.C. The district has rich historical and religious significance.

Roopnagar town, the district headquarters is 42 km. from Chandigarh, the state capital. Roopnagar is well connected by road on National Highway NH-21. The Delhi-Ambala-Una railway line passes through Roopnagar and provides good rail connectivity. The nearest airport is at Chandigarh at a distance of about 60 km. The Satluj river passes close to Roopnagar.

Academic Programs

In its first year, i.e. academic year 2008-2009, three programmes will be offered.

• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering

• Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering

Admission to these programmes is through the JEE and students are admitted after completing 10+2 schooling