Quantum University
Quantum University is a private higher education institution located on the outskirts of Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Established through the Quantum University Act, 2016 (Uttarakhand Act No. 04 of 2017), it operates as a self-financing university recognized under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. It is known for combining academic rigor with interdisciplinary and passion-based learning models.The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as engineering, management, computer applications, health sciences, law, commerce, humanities, and agricultural studies. It emphasizes innovative pedagogies that integrate traditional academics with experiential learning, research, and entrepreneurship.
COER University
COER University is a private state university located along the Roorkee–Haridwar National Highway (NH-58) in Uttarakhand, India. Established in 2021, it evolved from the College of Engineering Roorkee (COER), which was founded in 1998 by the Seth Roshan Lal Jain Trust. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and aims to deliver quality education in engineering, management, and allied disciplines.Originally established as the College of Engineering Roorkee, COER became a pioneer private engineering institution in the region. In 2021, it was granted status as a state private university by the Government of Uttarakhand. Its founding chairman, Er. J.C. Jain, a BITS Pilani alumnus and industrial engineer, guided its transformation into a multidisciplinary university.
Haridwar University
Haridwar University is a private higher education institution located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Established in 2010 (formerly known as Roorkee College of Engineering), it offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, management, pharmacy, computer applications, and related fields. The university aims to blend academic excellence with industry-oriented training and holistic development. Haridwar University provides diverse programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, BBA, MBA, BCA, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and B.Sc. (Agriculture). The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through modern laboratories, industry collaborations, and internships. The institution is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Phonics University
Phonics University is a private higher-education institution located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Established in 2009 as the Phonics Group of Institutions and granted full university status by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in 2025, it offers multidisciplinary academic programs emphasizing practical skills, research, and career readiness. Founded under the Seth Bimal Prasad Jain Educational Trust, Phonics began as an engineering and management college and grew into a comprehensive university with more than 140 programs across 10 schools. The 20-acre campus at Imli Khera Dharampur, 12th Mile Stone, Bhagwanpur–Haridwar Highway, provides a residential environment designed for holistic learning and innovation.
Indian Institute Of Technology Roorkee
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is a premier public technical and research university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering, it became an IIT in 2001 and is recognized as one of India’s most historic and prestigious institutions for engineering and applied sciences. IIT Roorkee holds the distinction of being Asia’s oldest engineering college, originally founded during British rule to train civil engineers for public works. Over time, it evolved into a comprehensive institution with a global reputation for excellence in science, engineering, architecture, and management education. The transition to an Indian Institute of Technology marked its formal recognition as an Institution of National Importance by the Government of India.