NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

NIT Rourkela offers admission to MSc specialisations on the basis of IIT JAM exam results, followed by CCMN counselling. NIT Rourkela CCMN cutoff has been released for round 5. The cutoff was released category-wise for the All India category candidates. Among the General AI category, the closing ranks varied between 192 and 1020. The most competitive specialisation among the General AI category candidates turned out to be M.Sc. in Life Science. 

To be eligible for admission to NIT Rourkela for B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence, candidates must pass Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject, and obtain a valid rank in JEE Main according to the JoSAA counselling norms, meeting category-specific percentile cutoffs.

B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering graduates from NIT Rourkela can work in various fields, including:
- IT and analytics
- Research and development in medical devices, diagnostics, sensors, biomaterials, tissue engineering, computational biomechanics, and drug delivery
- Core sector jobs in Biomedical, although limited in India
Some graduates also opt for higher studies, either in India or abroad, to pursue careers in academia or the R&D sector.

Ceramic engineering at NIT Rourkela offers specialised knowledge, research opportunities, and employment scope in industries like manufacturing, electronics, and materials science. The field is booming due to recent advances in medicine, including bio-ceramics. A ceramic engineer develops procedures for processing non-metallic inorganic materials, conducts research, and produces ceramic products. Job opportunities are available in various domains like medicine, mining, aerospace, food, and chemical industries. Placements have improved over time, with core companies recruiting B.Tech students, and provisions for sitting in IT and analytics companies. However, branch upgrading is possible but challenging, requiring a high CGPA, no backlogs, and limited vacancies in desired branches.

Yes, NIT Rourkela provides placements for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.). The average salary package for B.Arch. graduates is around 8 lakhs per annum, with almost all graduates securing positions in top architecture firms in India and abroad.

To seek direct admission for the B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering course at NIT Rourkela, the eligibility criteria are as follows:
M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 6.50 CGPA or 60.00 percent marks in aggregate and B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm / M.Sc. / MCA with at least 6.50 CGPA or 60.00 percent marks in aggregate.
B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm / MCA in relevant discipline with at least 7.00 CGPA or 65.00 percent marks in aggregate.
M.Sc. with at least 7.00 CGPA or 65.00 percent marks in aggregate (may be relaxed by 0.50 CGPA or 5.00 percent marks for applicants with valid GATE / NET / GPAT score) in relevant disciplines and B.Sc. with at least 6.50 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate.
M.B.B.S. / B.V.Sc. with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate.
Additionally, applicants having equivalent degrees or specializations are also eligible, but they must prove equivalency by submitting applicable notifications issued by government controlling or regulatory bodies.

Yes, there will be counselling sessions for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at NIT Rourkela. The final selection is based on group discussion and personal interview conducted at the Institute, along with academic career and score of national or international tests.

| Documents Required | Description |
| - | - |
| Class 10th certificate | Date of birth proof |
| Class 12th marksheet | Qualifying examination certificate |
| JEE Main scorecard | Entrance examination scorecard |
| Category certificate | SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate, if applicable |
| PwD certificate | Person with disability certificate, if applicable |