NIT Rourkela Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education

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NIT Rourkela is a widely recognized institution in the country. Different national ranking bodies have assessed and given it rankings in various categories. NIT Rourkela ranking stood at #8 in the 'Architecture' category by the NIRF. It has consistently held high rankings over the years, which shows that it's one of the top places to learn. Students can check the top NIT Rourkela ranks in this space.

Table of contents
  • NIT Rourkela Ranking Highlights 2024
  • NIT Rourkela NIRF Ranking 2023
  • NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Rourkela QS World University Ranking 2024
  • NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Rourkela Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
  • NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Rourkela US News Ranking 2023
  • NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Rourkela Times Ranking 2023
  • NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: Times Ranking Comparison
  • NIT Rourkela Ranking FAQs
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NIT Rourkela Ranking Highlights 2024

NIT Rourkela is ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, Times, etc. These ranking bodies have given NIT Rourkela good ranks. Students can check the table provided below to learn more about the NIT Rourkela rankings:

NIT Rourkela National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Architecture 8
NIRF Engineering 16
NIRF Overall 37
QS World University Rankings Asia 291-300
QS World University Rankings Southern Asia 67
Times Higher Education Overall 601–800
US News University 33
Times Engineering 36

NIT Rourkela NIRF Ranking 2023

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, NIT Rourkela is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023.
It has been seen that in the 'Engineering' category, the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, NIT Rourkela fell 1 rank to #16 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. In the 'Engineering' category, NIT Rourkela ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
It has been observed that the institute has displayed an increasing trend in the 'Overall' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2023, NIT Rourkela climbed 2 ranks to #37 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings. In the 'Overall' category, NIT Rourkela ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below for the NIT Rourkela NIRF rankings:

Q:   Can I get admission to the Integrated BSc + MSc course in Chemistry at NIT Rourkela? My rank is between 50000 and 55000?
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For last year, the closing rank for Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry was 54745 which is very close to this range. This was for General category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission. However, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it's advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to various courses at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology.

Q:   What is the ranking for BTech at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela has been continuously ranked for its BTech programmes by top ranking bodies. As per the latest ranking trends, the institute has got the 16th position by NIRF and 36th position by TIMES in the year 2023. Check out the following table for the past three year ranking comparison by NIRF for NIT Rourkela BTech course:

Publisher202120222023
NIRF161516
Q:   Can I get admission in NIT Rourkela for BTech in Biotechnology if my rank is between 35000 and 40000?
A:

In 2024, the closing rank for BTech in Biotechnology was 29496 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission. Since the cut-offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology.

NIT Rourkela NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Architecture - - 8
Engineering 20 15 16
Overall 41 39 37

NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, NIT Rourkela received #8 rank in the 'Architecture' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Jamia Millia Islamia, and CEPT University Ahmedabad for NIRF rankings under the 'Architecture' category. It is also compared with AMU and IIEST Shibpur. Check out the year-by-year comparison of NIT Rourkela with other top institutes:

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Architecture 2023
National Institute of Technology Rourkela 8
Jamia Millia Islamia 6
CEPT University Ahmedabad 7
AMU 9
IIEST Shibpur 10

NIT Rourkela QS World University Ranking 2024

Over the years, it can be noticed that NIT Rourkela has been ranked as a good institute in different areas by the QS World University Rankings 2024. This means that the college is considered well-regarded and does well in various aspects according to the rankings. In the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 10 ranks to #291 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.
NIT Rourkela's rankings in 'Southern Asia' category have displayed a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 8 ranks to #67 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. View year-by-year NIT Rourkela QS World University Rankings in the below table:

NIT Rourkela QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia 271-280 281-290 291-300
Southern Asia - 59 67

NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

In 2024, NIT Rourkela got #291-300 rank under the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. Comparing NIT Rourkela ranking 2024 with other top Universities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology ranks better in the list as it has been ranked at #271-280 in the same category by QS World University Rankings 2024. Students can check the year-wise comparison analysis of NIT Rourkela with other top colleges:

Q:   Is NIT Rourkela ranked?
A:

Yes, NIT Rourkela is ranked by various ranking organisations. A few of the important National Institute of Technology, Rourkela rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking BodyRanks
NIRF 2023 under the Architecture category
8
NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category
16
NIRF 2023 under the Research category
29
NIRF 2023 under the Overall category
37
QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023
59
NIRF 2022 for Engineering15
NIRF 2022 under the Research category24
NIRF 2022 under the Overall category39
NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
National Institute of Technology Rourkela 291-300
SRM Institute of Science and Technology 271-280
Thapar University 281-290
Madras University 291-300
NIT Rourkela 291-300

NIT Rourkela Times Higher Education Ranking 2024

According to Times Higher Education's ranking, NIT Rourkela has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'Overall' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have demonstrated a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, NIT Rourkela climbed 400 ranks to #601 rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. View the table for the NIT Rourkela rankings 2024:

NIT Rourkela Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Overall 801–1000 1001–1200 601–800

NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2024 ranking, NIT Rourkela has achieved rank #601–800, while the MG University, Kerala has been ranked at #501–600. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name Overall 2024
National Institute of Technology Rourkela 601–800
MG University, Kerala 501–600
Shoolini University 501–600
Thapar University 601–800
IIT Guwahati 601–800

NIT Rourkela US News Ranking 2023

As per the US News ranking, NIT Rourkela got higher rank as compared with various other institutes. Check the table for the NIT Rourkela rankings 2023:

NIT Rourkela US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 33

NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

NIT Rourkela has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'University' category. In 2023, it was ranked #33 in the 'University' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
National Institute of Technology Rourkela 33
SRM Institute of Science and Technology 31
IIT BHU 32
ISI Kolkata 34
HBNI 35

NIT Rourkela Times Ranking 2023

Based on the Times ranking, NIT Rourkela has achieved a higher position when compared to many other institutes. This means that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by the ranking system. For more information about NIT Rourkela's ranking according to the Times, students can refer to the table provided below:

NIT Rourkela Times Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Engineering - - 36

NIT Rourkela vs Other Universities: Times Ranking Comparison

NIT Rourkela consistently performs well in the 'Engineering' category in the Times rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #36 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, BVCOE, and KCGCT. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2023
College Name Engineering 2023
National Institute of Technology Rourkela 36
BVCOE 34
KCGCT 35
BLDEACET 37
Amity Gwalior 38

In summary, NIT Rourkela has earned a good ranking because it performed well in various evaluation criteria. This success reflects the institution's overall standing.
Additionally, the college's positive NIRF ranking confirms that it is well-liked among students; who are interested in pursuing a degree.

NIT Rourkela Ranking FAQs

Q. What is the ranking trend for 'Architecture' category at NIT Rourkela in the NIRF rankings?

A. NIT Rourkela was ranked #8 by the NIRF in the 'Architecture' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Rourkela in 'Engineering' category?

A. The rank of NIT Rourkela in the 'Engineering' category is #16 by the NIRF 2023, it fell 1 rank as compared to last year's rank. The category has volatility over the last three year's rankings. In the year 2022, the category jumped to #15 rank, while in the year 2021, it was ranked #20.

Q. How is NIT Rourkela ranked in the NIRF under 'Overall' category?

A. This year, NIT Rourkela climbed 2 ranks; and is ranked #37 in 2023 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of NIT Rourkela has shown a positive ranking trend over the past three years. In 2021, the institute was ranked #41, which improved to #39 rank in 2022.

Q. What is the rank of NIT Rourkela by QS World University Rankings in 'Asia' category?

A. NIT Rourkela is ranked #291 in 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category, falling 10 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, NIT Rourkela has displayed a decrease in its ranking. In 2022, the institute held the #271 rank, which slipped to #281 in the year 2023.

Q. How well ranked is NIT Rourkela by QS World University Rankings under 'Southern Asia' category?

A. NIT Rourkela achieved a rank of #67 in the QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category 2024, falling down 8 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the institute has gone through a continuous regression over the years 2023, and 2024. In the year 2023, the institute got #59 rank, while there is no ranking available in the year 2022.

Q. What are the Times Higher Education rankings for NIT Rourkela under 'Overall' category?

A. The rank of NIT Rourkela is #601 in Times Higher Education in the 'Overall' category 2024, it climbed 400 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The institute has volatility over the last three year's rankings. In the year 2023, the institute dropped to #1001 rank, while in the year 2022, it was ranked #801.

Q. What are the US News rankings of NIT Rourkela in 'University' category?

A. NIT Rourkela was ranked #33 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What is the Times ranking of the 'Engineering' category at NIT Rourkela?

A. NIT Rourkela was ranked #36 by the Times in the 'Engineering' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

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