Archive · 21 Jul 2026
IIT Roorkee Clarifies Advisory on Political Activities
IIT Roorkee has issued a reminder to its students and employees about the rules regarding political activities and media statements.
The institute has noticed that some people on campus have been showing support for political movements on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
The advisory states that IIT is meant for education, research, and the advancement of knowledge in engineering, technology, sciences, and arts.
It reminds everyone that no one is allowed to join political discussions or participate in political activities without prior permission from the institute.
Additionally, no one should make any statements or opinions in any media that could cause problems with the government or other organizations.
This advisory is not a new policy but a clarification of existing rules.
IIT Roorkee issued an advisory reminding students and employees of rules on political activities and media statements.
Noticed political affinity expressions on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
IIT's purpose is instruction, research, and advancement of knowledge in engineering, technology, sciences, and arts.
No participation in political discussions or activities without prior permission from the institute.
No statements or opinions in media that could embarrass relations with the government or other organizations.
The advisory is a clarification of existing rules, not a new policy.
- Who
- IIT Roorkee students and employees
- What
- Advisory on political activities and media statements
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- IIT Roorkee campus
- Why
- To maintain institutional neutrality and prevent disruption of academic focus
Student Activism Supporters
Institutional Authority
Freedom of Expression
Student Activism Supporters
Students should have the right to express their political views and participate in social movements.
Institutional Authority
Institutions must maintain neutrality and prevent activities that could disrupt academic focus or embarrass relations with government or other organizations.
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Issue
- Advisory on political activities
- Platforms Mentioned
- Instagram, Facebook
- Purpose of IIT
- Instruction, research, advancement of learning in engineering, technology, sciences, and arts
- Rule on Political Activities
- No participation without prior permission
- Restriction on Media
- No statements or opinions that could embarrass relations with government or other organizations