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NIT Rourkela BTech Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 5L
Median Package 10.5L
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  • JEE Main
  • 10+2 score75%
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    NIRF '25#13
    Times '25#8
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    Q:   What is the cutoff for NIT Rourkela admission?
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    NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 398 to 41435 for the General AI category in the first round. 

    The NIT Rourkela cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the BTech, BArch, Integrated BSc+ MSc and BTech +MTech courses. See the table below to know the cutoff range for all AI and HS quota categories. 

    Category (All India)NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2026
    General398 - 41435
    OBC154- 13474
    SC60 - 6696
    ST22 - 2946
    PWD94 - 1163
    EWS115 - 6112
    Category (Home State)NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2026
    General760 - 61256
    OBC703 - 21229
    SC250 - 12086
    ST41 - 5182
    PWD108 - 1978
    EWS144 -10329

     

    Q:   What is the highest package at the NIT Rourkela?
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    NIT Rourkela the highest package for 2025 placements is INR 62.44 LPA. A total of 1290 offers were made this year. Top recruiters of NIT Rourkela this year included Amazon, Deloitte and EY.

    Q:   What rank is NIT Rourkela?
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    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
    Q:   Can I get direct admission in NIT Rourkela?
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    No, students cannot get direct admission in NIT Rourkela. Entrance exams are required for admission in the college. The selection criteria for admission is based on the scores in JEE Main/ GATE/ IIT JAM/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT and others, followed by counselling process.

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    NIT Rourkela BTech Fees 2025

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    ₹ 5 L
    ₹ 3.2 L
    ₹ 25 K
    ₹ 75 K
    ₹ 9.2 L
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    The value for money rating of this course is 4.3/5 (699 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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    Q:   Does NIT Rourkela offer scholarship?
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    Yes, NIT Rourkela offers scholarship to students. The institute offers scholarship to meritorious students. The institute also provides financial assistance to students from low economically backgrounds. Special scholarship schemes are offered to SC, ST, OBC, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and female students.

    Q:   Is NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology expensive?
    A: 

    No, NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is not expensive. Being a government institute, it gives affordable education especially in the Science and Technological field.

    The fees for NIT Rourkela courses is between INR 75 K and INR 5 lakhs. 

     

     

    Q:   How can I get admission at NIT Rourkela?
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    NIT Rourkela admission process to the courses offered at the institute is conducted on the basis of entrance exams. The modes of National Institute of Technology Rourkela course admissions are online and offline. Candidates must secure a valid score in accepted entrance exams such as OJEE, GATE, JEE Main or equivalent for the final NIT Rourkela admission process. 

    Q:   Is there any entrance exam for admission at NIT Rourkela?
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    Yes, entrance tests are accepted for selection in NIT Rourkela. The selection for admission in preferred programme is based on the merit and the candidate's performance in the mentioned entrance tests:

    • CAT
    • MAT
    • JEE Main
    • NATA
    • GATE
    • UGC NET
    • IIT JAM
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    NIT Rourkela BTech Admission Dates 2025

    DatesUpcoming Events
    28 Jul '26 - 3 Aug '26
    DASA 2026 registration
    28 Jul '26 - 5 Aug '26
    DASA 2026 choice filling and submission
    6 Aug '26
    DASA 2026 Seat Allotment 1
    12 Aug '26
    DASA 2026 Seat Allotment Round 2
    DatesPast Events
    2 Jun '26 - 11 Jun '26
    JEE Main counselling registration
    5 May '26
    JEE Main 2026 paper 2 result session 2
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    Q:   How to get a seat in NIT Rourkela?
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    To get admission in NIT Rourkela, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. NIT Rourkela offers admission through entrance examinations and merit. The institute accepts JEE Main/ GATE/ IIT JAM/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT and others for admission. The NIT Rourkela application process is completed in online mode. Students must pay fee to confirm admission in preferred course.

    Q:   What are the courses that NIT Rourkela offers?
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    National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, Doctoral, Executive PhD and other courses to students. It has 20 departments under which these courses are offered. Moreover, BTech is the flagship course of NIT Rourkela. Some other popular courses offered by the university are MTech, M.A. and others.  Admission to the offered programmes at NIT Rourkela is either through entrance examinations (for example, JEE Mains/ GATE/ IIT JAM) or based on merit. Candidates must timely fill out the NIT Rourkela JEE Main application form. To predict the chances of admission through JEE Main, click here.

    Q:   How to take admission in BTech at NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

    To get admission in BTech at NIT Rourkela, Candidate must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) exam from a recognised board with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects for the general category. Reserved category candidates might have a slightly lower minimum percentage. Admission is based on your JEE (Main) score. 

    Process:

    Apply for JEE Main and Appear for the exam: Take the JEE Main exam when scheduled. The exam consists of two papers - Paper 1 (Mathematics and Science) and Paper 2 (optional for B.Arch and B.Planning).After the exam, the NTA will declare the JEE Main results. These will include your percentile score and rank.

    JoSAA Counselling: Candidates need to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process where you'll fill out your preferred choices for colleges and BTech programs (including NIT Rourkela) based on your JEE Main rank. Seat allotment will be based on your rank, programme preferences, and seat availability.

    Once a seat is allotted to you at NIT Rourkela, you'll need to accept the offer, pay the required fees, and complete the admission formalities as specified by the institute.

    Q:   Does NIT Rourkela offer any dual degree courses?
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     Yes, the institute offers five-year BTech-MTech (Dual Degree) courses in four specialisations. The specialisations include Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Mining Engineering. Admission to all the integrated courses is based on merit in the JEE Main exam.

    NIT Rourkela BTech Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   How can I apply to NIT Rourkela for the BTech course?
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    NIT Rourkela BTech application process is completely online. For admission to BTech, students need to apply via JEE Main and appear for the exam. After qualifying the JEE Main entrance exam, students need to register for the JoSAA Counselling and submit the final score on the institute's official website. The process of application for JEE Main consists of three steps, i.e., registration, form filling & document upload followed by payment of application fees. Follow the below steps to fill out the JEE Main application form:

    1. Open the official website and click here for JEE Main registration process.
    2. Fill out the registration form with the required information followed by clicking on the submit button.
    3. Fill out the detailed application form and upload scanned images and documents.
    4. Pay the application fees. The application form is automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees.
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    Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?
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    The application fees for JEE Main is written below

    • INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
    • INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
    • INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
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    Q:   What is the year-wise cutoff trend for BTech CSE at NIT Rourkela?
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    For the General AI category, the competition has been decreasing from 2024 to 2026 (in the first round).  For the OBC AI category, competition from 2024 to 2026 has also decreased.

    For all the other All India categories, like SC, ST, EWS and PWD, the cutoff has been fluctuating. See below to know the cutoff in detail for the AI quota. Please note that other categories will have different cutoff trends. 

    BTech CSE cutoff 2026BTech CSE cutoff 2025BTech CSE cutoff 2024
    General 
    360631222680
    OBC
    11611011968
    SC
    458407512
    ST
    216230193
    PWD
    949640
    EWS
    515338396
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    Q:   How is NIT Rourkela cutoff marks determined?
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    The NIT Rourkela GATE CCMT cutoff 2025 is determined based on a few key factors:

    1. Total number of seats available: The cutoff primarily depends on the total number of seats available in medical colleges across the country for that particular year.
    2. Number of candidates appearing for the exam: The larger the number of candidates appearing for NEET, the higher the competition and the higher the cutoff scores.
    3. Difficulty level of the question paper: If the question paper is perceived to be difficult in a given year, the cutoff scores tend to be lower to account for the tougher exam. Conversely, an easier paper may result in higher cutoff scores.
    4. Normalisation process: NEET UG uses a normalisation process to ensure fairness across multiple sessions of the exam. This normalisation takes into account the difficulty level of each session's question paper.

    After analysing all these factors and ensuring a fair and equitable selection process, the final cutoff for each category is determined by SVNIT Surat, which is the governing body for CCMT admissions. The cutoff marks are published after the declaration of results.

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    NIT Rourkela BTech Cutoff 2026

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    JEE Main Round 2 Closing Rank (General-All India)
    Course202420252026
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering282431563850
    B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering523752644661
    B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering929281958666
    B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence388036654960
    B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing– / –– / –4827
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    Q:   What is the highest JEE Main rank to get into NIT Rourkela? I belong to the OBC category.
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    The highest rank to get into NIT Rourkela was 13474 for the OBC AI category in the first round. This cutoff was for the Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Life Science course. If you want admission to the BTech course, then the highest rank was 12025 for the BTech in Food Process Engineering course. 

    For the OBC HS category, the highest round 1 rank was 21229 for the Integrated BSc + MSc in Life Science course. In the BTech course branch, the highest rank was for the BTech in Ceramic Engineering + MTech in Industrial Ceramic Engineering course, with the cutoff being 19146

    The NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2026 was published for admission to BTech, BArch and other courses too. Please keep in mind that this is the cutoff for the first round; other rounds will have different cutoffs. For more information, click here

    Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech +M.Tech in Chemical Engineering at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology?
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    Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For General category under All India, opening rank was 25494 and closing rank was 43498. Cut offs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 25048 and 59818. Admission to BTech +M.Techin Chemical Engineering at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exams like JEE. Applicants are advised to first confirm the category in which they are applying and then check the cut-offs.

    Q:   I have got 2000 rank in JEE Main. What rank do I require to take admission in NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

    To get admission at NIT Rourkela, General AI category students need to attain a rank of at least 41435 or below to be eligible, according to the round 1 of NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2026. For this category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 398 to 41435. Among all the courses, BArch and Integrated BSc + MSc in Life Science were the most and least competitive courses for admission. 

    For the students who belong to the General HS category, the required round 1 rank needed for admission should be at least 61256 or below. 

    Please know that other categories, rounds, quotas, etc., will have different cutoffs. For more information, click here.

    Q:   What is the NIT Rourkela JEE Mains cutoff for CSE?
    A: 

    NIT Rourkela CSE cutoff 2026 was 3606 for the General AI category in the first round. The NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2026  was published for the first round for admission to the BTech CSE and other courses.  

    See the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for both All India and Home State quota categories. 

    CategoryNIT Rourkela CSE cutoff 2026
    All India Quota Categories
    General 3606
    OBC 1161
    SC 458
    ST 216
    EWS 515
    PWD 94
    Home State Quota Categories
    General 9635
    OBC 4463
    SC 1435
    ST 1038
    EWS 2177
    PWD 108

    NIT Rourkela BTech Curriculum

    SpecializationCurriculum
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
    B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
    B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
    B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering
    B.Tech. in Biotechnology
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    Q:   Which BTech specialisation does NIT Rourkela offer?
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    NIT Rourkela offers BTech courses in 14 specialisations. Admission to all these courses are done through a common admission process. Candidates are selected via JEE Main scores. The BTech specialisations offered at NIT Rourkela are as follows:

    BTech Specialisations  
    Chemical EngineeringCeramic EngineeringMining Engineering
    Metallurgical & Materials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectronics & Instrumentation
    BiotechnologyBiomedical EngineeringFood Process Engineering
    CSECivil EngineeringElectrical Engineering
    Electronics & Communication EngineeringIndustrial Design-

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    Q:   What is the seat intake for BTech at NIT Rourkela?
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    As per the official website, NIT Rourkela offers BTech course across 14 specialisations. The seat intake for all specialisations is 839. Find below the specialisation-wise seat bifurcation for BTech offered at NIT Rourkela:

    BTech SpecialisationsSeat Intake*
    Industrial Design38
    Electronics and Communication Engineering56
    Chemical Engineering62
    Ceramic Engineering43
    Mining Engineering43
    Civil and Materials Engineering13
    Mechanical Engineering113
    Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering56
    Biotechnology38
    Biomedical Engineering39
    Food Process Engineering38
    Computer Science and Engineering113
    Civil Engineering74
    Electrical Engineering113

    *This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

    NIT Rourkela BTech Placements 2025

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    UG 4 years2022-232023-242024-25
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    12.5 LPA15.25 LPA18.38 LPA
    % Students Placed
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    79%73%73%
    Students placed795821829
    % Passing Students90%89%89%
    Students admitted
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    100711311142
    Students opted for higher studies
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    40128155
    Students graduated
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    91010111021
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    Internships and industry projects

    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Employment opportunities

    Many students started their own start-ups

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    Higher studies preferences

    Both inside India & outside India

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    Organized & proactive placement process

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    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Entrepreneurship cell

    Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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    Love being in college

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    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of NIT Rourkela placements?
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    The top recruiters who participated during NIT Rourkela placements are presented in the table below:

    NIT Rourkela Top Recruiters

    Google

    Microsoft

    Apple

    Amazon

    Deloitte

    BPCL

    Wipro

    GAIL

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    Q:   What has been the trend of the BTech cut off in Ceramic Engineering at NIT Rourkela in the last few years?
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    The cutoff trend for the BTech at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is seen to be decreasing in recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under the General category for all India quota was 48630. In 2022, it decreased to 41669. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 59378 to 52928 for OBC, 147690 to 140794 for SC, 208976 to 143477 for ST, 55149 to 54081 for EWS. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for Engineering education in India continues to grow. A similar cut-off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

    NIT Rourkela BTech Rankings 2024

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    Q:   What is the rank of NIT Rourkela for BTech?
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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:   What has been the trend for cut-off in BTech +MTech in Mining Engineering in NIT Rourkela in the last few years?
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    NIT Rourkela BTech +M.Tech in Mining Engineering cut off trend has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under General category for all India quota was 35458. In 2022, it increased to 53000. The cut off ranks have changed from 54879 to 68996 for OBC, 7721 to 6365 for SC, and 6415 to 193470 for ST. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

    Q:   Is NIT Rourkela a Tier 1 college?
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    Yes, NIT Rourkela is a Tier 1 college. All the NITs and IITs come under the Tier 1 category only. 

    NIT Rourkela is one of the top NITs in the country which is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.

    Q:   Why choose NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology?
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    NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is a government institute,  recognized by the UGC. Some of the reasons to choose NIT Rourkela are given below:

    • Ranking: NIT Rourkela is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.
    • Placements: Top recruiters of the college include Amazon, Deloitte and EY.
    • Scholarships: NIT Rourkela gives many scholarships like Bharti Airtel Scholarship, Bihar Credit Card Scheme, BSNL Scholarship, J R JINDAL Scholarship etc..
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    ₹ 7.78 LPA - 11.5 LPA₹ 5 L#13 NIRF, 2025
    ₹ 15 LPA - 26.58 LPA₹ 8 L#15 NIRF, 2025
    ₹ 14 LPA - 19.76 LPA₹ 8 L#5 NIRF, 2025
    ₹ 5 LPA - 16.68 LPA₹ 5 L#21 NIRF, 2025
    ₹ 13 LPA - 34.1 LPA₹ 8 L#8 NIRF, 2025
    ₹ 15 LPA - 26.58 LPA₹ 8 L#6 NIRF, 2025
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    Q:   Which one is better for B.Tech among NIT Rourkela, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal?
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    The BTech tuition fees for all three NITs mentioned below is INR 5 lakhs. NIT Rourkela BTech college comparison of top NITs for their BTech course based on the highest package offered is tabulated below:

    BTech offering NIT

    the highest Package (2022)

    NIT Rourkela

    INR 46.08 LPA

    NIT Surathkal

    INR 45 LPA

    NIT Warangal

    INR 62.5 LPA

    Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

    Q:   How good is NIT Rourkela for BTech?
    A: 

     It is one of the prestigious institutes for BTech courses in the country. The institute provides great opportunities to students. In 2022 placements, 325 recruiters took part in its placements drive. Additionally, the highest and average package offered to students was INR 46.08 LPA and INR 19.04 LPA, respectively.

    Check below for more reasons to join NIT Rourkela for BTech:

    Q:   Is NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology ranked well for BTech?
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    Yes, NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is ranked well for BTech. NIT Rourkela is one of the top NITs in the country and is ranked 13 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025.

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    Placements: A lot of students are placed in our course, with an almost a 97% placement rate. The lowest package is around 3 LPA, and the highest is 33 LPA. Top recruiting companies vary from core to non-core sectors, but the main ones include Flipkart, Amazon, IBM, Tata, Google, Infosys, and Wipro.
    Infrastructure: Wi-Fi in our hostel works on a 5G outdoor-based system, but most sites are blocked. Sometimes the internet goes off, which has also happened before exams. Only the top floors get 5G mobile data, while the lower floors barely get any network. Labs are old and not fully renovated, but they are manageable and help in scoring easily. Classrooms and the library are the best places on campus. The hostel is very old. The mess food is average but reasonable for the price. The gym is the best part, while the medical facilities are quite far.
    Faculty: Teachers are knowledgeable, but students need to focus in class and study regularly. The course curriculum is the same as it has been for a long time and follows an old structure. Some first-year and add-on subjects are not very useful. Semester exams are easy if you study regularly and attend classes. But many students, including me, leave preparation for the last moment, making it difficult. The pass percentage is around 35%.
    Other: I chose this course so I could do my master’s in Electrical or Electronics in the USA. The course is currently the hardest. It focuses on numerical problems. The curriculum has not changed much over time. Teaching quality could be improved. Study materials should be more specific with fewer minor subjects. There are frequent internships and fests almost every month, which makes campus life active.
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    B.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2029
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    Great choice for Mining Engineering with supportive faculty and vibrant culture.
    Placements: NIT Rourkela Mining branch has decent placements. Around 80% students got placed. The highest package was 12 LPA, and the average was around 7-8 LPA. Top recruiters are Coal India and Vedanta. Many students got management trainee and graduate engineer roles. 
    Infrastructure: The mining department has decent labs and classrooms with decent Wi-Fi connectivity. The central library is huge and well-stocked. Hostels are average; room's are okay, but maintenance could be better. Mess food is manageable, but gets repetitive. Sports facilities and medical campus care are quite good. 
    Faculty: The faculty members in the mining department are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and generally supportive. The teaching quality is good, though some subjects require self-study. The curriculum is relevant and aligned with industry standards. Semester exams are moderate difficult, and the pass percentage is quite high, around 90-95%. .
    Other: I chose mining due to the strong core placements. The best thing is the huge, green campus and the active club culture. Fest season, like Innovision and Nitrutsav, is amazing and brings great energy. The campus crowd is diverse, and extracurricular opportunities are plenty, though traveling out of Rourkela takes time. 
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    3.8
    4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure2.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
    The college is good. It is equal to IIT level.
    Placements: Approximately 80% students are placed. The highest package is 39 LPA, the lowest is 4 LPA, and the average is 12 LPA. Many tech giants come for interviews. There are not many core opportunities. There are many top roles, but not in core. If a student is placed at a tech IT company, then only he or she gets SDE-level posts. Most jobs are junior-level employee roles.
    Infrastructure: The college hostel facilities are great. Food is above average. The canteen is also above average. Medical facilities are very good here in NITR. Sports and games facilities are very good. There is a swimming pool present in NITR. The sports culture is very good, and a new indoor complex is also available.
    Faculty: Faculty quality is average to good. Teachers are knowledgeable and skilled but difficult to learn from. The semester exams are very hectic. The pass percentage of students is around 70 percent.
    Other: The branches are good. Events and everything are also good.
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    4.6
    5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
    The best college for a student.
    Placements: Almost all students get placed in our college. The highest package goes around 1 crore. The lowest package goes around 7 LPA, and the average package is around 10 LPA. The top recruiting companies that come are Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, etc.
    Infrastructure: The hostel has all facilities required for students. It has badminton, tennis, basketball courts, table tennis, carrom, chess, etc., and a gym as well. It helps in the overall development of students. It also has a movie theatre.
    Faculty: Faculty members are very good because they are experts and even pass-outs from IITs or NITs. They teach in a manner includes theory and practical knowledge, with real-life examples. It helps us gain knowledge about several topics.
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    4.0
    4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
    More than just academics - Life at NIT Rourkela.
    Placements: Placements in the Mining dual degree branch at NIT Rourkela are decent. Around 70-90 percent of students get placed depending on the batch. The average package is around 6-8 LPA. Core mining companies like Coal India, Vedanta, and Tata Steel visiting. However, core opportunities are limited. So many students go for non-core roles like IT or analytics for better packages. Overall, placements are stable, but getting higher packages requires extra effort and skill development.
    Infrastructure: As I'm a female student, we are first allotted KMS Hall, which is old, but the food here is good compared to the other hostels, however, a lot of cases of food poisoning were noticed last month. Rest, everything is available on campus, sometimes there are Wi-Fi issues. We have study rooms in every hostel. Classrooms and the library are really good. Events are organised regularly for sports and games. So, you can also grab what you're passionate about and not just studying. For the canteen, we got two of them. A day canteen and a night canteen.
    Faculty: Faculty in the Mining department are qualified and experienced, but teaching quality can vary from professor to professor. Some are very helpful and explain concepts clearly, and others are more focused on theory. The course curriculum is relevant for core mining concepts, but it doesn't fully make students industry-ready, so practical learning and self-effort are important. Semester exams are moderately difficult and manageable if you study consistently. The pass percentage is quite high, and most students are able to clear exams.
    Other: My dad is working in a mining-based company, so I already had some idea about the field. Because of that, I considered this course while filling out my college preferences. One of the good things about the course is that it gives strong core knowledge and decent opportunities in both core and non-core fields. However, I feel there could be more practical exposure. Apart from academics, the campus life is quite good with many fests, clubs, and activities to explore. The campus is well-connected and has all the basic facilities, overall, the experience is comfortable.
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    B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2027
    4.4
    4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
    All about the NIT Rourkela campus.
    Placements: In our branch, mostly students are placed till now, about 90% of them. The highest package is about 82 LPA, the lowest is about 12 LPA, and the average will be around 15-20 LPA. Mostly roles offered are SWE, Data Engineer, and Data Analyst roles.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is extremely good and, in comparison with other NIT's, the best and competes with the Top IIT's in the country. Wi-Fi is available in every hostel common room, and ethernet cables in each of the hostel rooms, it has a grand library.
    Faculty: The faculty members are good, some of them could be difficult to handle, and many of them are extremely chill kind of people. The course is very demanding by the companies, and almost all companies open job roles for this branch. Exams occur 2 times in one semester.
    Other: There are a lot of festivals that happen within a year, almost 5 festivals that are organized by the SAC, NITR.
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    Q:   What is the average package offered to the BTech CSE branch during the recent NIT Rourkela placements?
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    The NIT Rourkela CSE average package offered during the 2024 placement drive was INR 18.31 LPA. The NIT Rourkela CSE average package offered between 2023 and 2024 is tabulated below: 

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    INR 18.31 LPA

    Note: The average package of 2024 is sourced from the media reports. It may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

    Q:   When will JEE Main 2026 be conducted?
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    Every year, NTA conducts the JEE Main entrance exam for the selection of eligible candidates in IIT, NIT and IIITs. The admission process for JEE Main 2026 (session 1) registrations has been completed. JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was held from January 21 to 30, and session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9.  January 21 to 30.

     

    Q:   Does NIT Rourkela offer equal opportunities to students to apply for scholarships?
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    Yes, NIT Rourkela offers equal opportunity to students to apply for the scholarships. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are PMS (Post-Matric Scholarships) (for SC-ST students) given by Orissa Government, Indian Oil Scholarships, and others. NIT is a government university hence the fee is not very high. Even if the students does not find the fee a little high, they can apply for the scholarships provided by the university. 

    Q:   What is JEE Main 2024 session 2 Registration Date?
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    JEE Main Registration 2024 session 2 last date was March 4. NTA released JEE Main 2024 Application form session 2 on February 2. JEE Main Application form 2024 session 2 was available online on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates who have applied for JEE Main 2024 session 1 had not register again. Such candidates only need to fill the paper details (BE/BTech or BArch/BPlan) and pay application fees. JEE Main 2024 registration last date session 2 was March 4.

    Q:   How can I prepare for admission to NIT Rourkela?
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    The right strategy and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at NIT Rourkela is all that is required to ace JEE Main. A well-build prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

    • Revise as much as possible
    • Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing a FREE NCERT JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). Visit the link to download it now!
    • Choose the reference books wisely
    • Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
    • Keep your focus on NCERT books at this point
    • Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
    • To get admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

    NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions

    NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

    NCERT Class 11 Maths Solutions

     

    Q:   How is NIT Rourkela's Metallurgy and Materials Engineering?
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    The Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Department of the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is one of the most well-respected and the oldest departments present in the country. It offers a B.Tech degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, which is accredited by the NBA (National Board of Accreditation). This department is headed by a strong faculty with a good mix of research expertise and experience. It also has well-equipped workshops and laboratories, that offer students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
    Q:   Can I get admission in NIT Rourkela for BTech in Biotechnology if my rank is between 35000 and 40000?
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    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.

    Q:   What is the Bihar Student Credit Card? Does NIT Rourkela accept it?
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    Yes, NIT Rourkela accepts admissions under the Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCCS) for various courses. Bihar Student Credit Card System provides financial aid to students to complete higher education. To be eligible for BSCC, applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar. The student should have pass Class 10/ Class 12 in Bihar and annual family income of the student must be less than INR 50,000.

    Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BTech course at NIT Rourkela?
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    NIT Rourkela offers BTech course to students at the UG level. It is offered for 4 years in several specialisations. To be eligible for BTech at NIT Rourkela Odisha, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates must be Class 12 passed with 75% aggregate. 

    Q:   What is the selection criteria for BTech at NIT Rourkela?
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    The selection criteria for B.Tech at NIT Rourkela is entrance based with the institute accepting JEE MAIN scores for the same. The minimum eligibility is passing Class 12 in PCM/PCMB stream with atleast 50% aggregate.

    Q:   What are the factors affecting NIT Rourkela BTech JEE Main 2023 cut off?
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    There are various factors that play an important role in deciding the NIT Rourkela JEE Main 2023 cut off marks for admission to the BPlan and B.Arch programme. Listed below are the determining factors that are considered while releasing the NIT Rourkela JEE Main cut off 2023, including:

    • Previous year cutoff marks
    • Total number of participants
    • Total number of seats available
    • Candidate's academic performance
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    NIT Rourkela is a government institute recognized by the UGC. Some of the reasons to choose NIT Rourkela are given below:

    • Ranking: NIT Rourkela is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.
    • Placements: Students get placements in companies like Amazon, Deloi

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    NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology gives a good campus life experience to its students. The institute has strong academics, good student culture, and a residential, engineering-college rhythm.

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    Category2025 Closing Rank (HS)Estimated Percentile (2026)Target Marks (out of 300)
    General (OPEN)~16,00898.8 – 99.1%165 – 180
    OBC-NCL~5,44,590*82% +90 – 110
    EWS~1,90583% +100 – 120
    SC~2,06664.5% +65 – 85
    ST~68851% +50 – 65

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