NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology

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NIT Rourkela (NIT-RKL): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Courses, Admission 2025, Ranking

Q: How good is NIT Rourkela for MTech?

It provides great career opportunities to students. In the 2022 placements, as per media reports, 1,274 offers were made. The highest and average package offered stood at INR 46.08 LPA and INR 19.04 LPA, respectively. Moreover, NIRF also ranked NIT Rourkela 15 under the Engineering category in the 2022 rankings. Thus, it is a good college for M.Tech aspirants.

Q: Is NIT Rourkela hard to get?

NIT Rourkela offers courses in UG, PG and part-level. The Institute offers admission based on valid scores of accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main/ GATE/ IIT JAM or other equivalent. Candidates are required to qualify for the JoSAA counselling and seek final admission based on the qualification of all the selection rounds.

Q: Why choose NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela is a government funded national-level institution managed by the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Technology (Rourkela) Society. The Institute offers courses accredited by NBA and is ranked 67 by the QS Southern Asia University Ranking 2024. It is ranked 13 under the Engineering category of NIRF 2025 rankings. The Institute offers BTech and MBA as flagship programme. Apart from this, the Institute offers several other facilities and opportunities alongside academics.

Q: What all extra curricular activities are offered by NIT Rourkela?

In addition to the academic support, NIT Rourkela promotes extra-curricular activities to ensure all-round development of personality. The Student Activity Centre (SAC) is the central hub for student activities, student organizations, programming, events, sports, recreation and fun at the institute campus. The Student Activity Centre is organised into four primary societies and a host of satellite clubs.

Q: What is the seat intake for BTech at NIT Rourkela?

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 Specialisations Seat Intake* Industrial Design 38 Electronics and Communication Engineering 56 Chemical Engineering 62 Ceramic Engineering 43 Mining Engineering 43 Civil and Materials Engineering 13 Mechanical Engineering 113 Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 56 Biotechnology 38 Biomedical Engineering 39 Food Process Engineering 38 Computer Science and Engineering 113 Civil Engineering 74 Electrical Engineering 113 *This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: How is the infrastructure of NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela has a big campus. The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela has a library, classrooms, hostels, and cafeterias. Some of the other campus facilities include central library, guest houses, sports facilities, and others. The university has conference halls, sports ground, canteen, and provides transportation facilities to students.

Q: Which is the best B.Tech branch at NIT Rourkela?

BTech (Computer Science & Engineering) branch is considered to be one of the most popular B.Tech branches at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. In the placements, B.Tech CSE students have been receiving the highest package across all branches in the past years. The basic eligibility criteria to apply for the NIT Rourkela B.Tech course is Class 12 from a recognised board in the Science stream with a minimum of five subjects and a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for Reserved category candidates). The accepted entrance exams are JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling. For more information please Click here.

Q: What is the NIT Rourkela M.Tech fee?

The total tuition fee for MTech at NIT Rourkela is INR 1.4 Lacs and for BTech + M.Tech courses, it is INR 6.30 lakh. Additionally, the total course fee will be higher as it will include other fee components as well. This fee is calculated as per the data collected from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants can visit the official website for more details around NIT Rourkela MTech fee.

Q: What is the NIT Rourkela placement truth? Does it really give a 100% placement record?

The placements are good at NIT Rourkela.The institute has a good record of placements for its BTech, MTech, BArch and MBA courses. As per the 2024 placement reports, the NIT Rourkela the highest package offered during the placement drive stood at INR 120 LPA. The key highlights of NIT Rourkela placements for the Class of 2022-2024 are tabulated below: Particulars Placement Statistics (2022) Placement Statistics (2023) Placement Statistics (2024) the highest Package INR 48.84 LPA INR 83.60 LPA INR 120 LPA Average Package INR 11.15 LPA INR 13.89 LPA INR 13.21 LPA Minimum Package INR 2.60 LPA INR 1 LPA INR 3.30 LPA Total Offers 1,316 1,326 1333

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, NIT Rourkela ranks #13 under the category 'Engineering'.

NIT Rourkela has released selection list of candidates (Waiting List-2) for admission to MBA for session 2025-2027.
The MAT Result 2025 for the September session exam will be announced by the 2nd week of Oct 2025.
The IIT JAM 2026 registration has now begun for admission to the MSc course. The last date to register is tentatively Oct 12, 2025. Furthermore, the exam will be held on Feb 15, 2026.
The CMAT 2026 registration window for admission to the MBA, PGDM, and MMS courses is anticipated to open in the second week of Nov 2025.
The CSAB Special Counselling 2025 Round 3 has concluded with the announcement of the seat allotment results for admission to BE/BTech courses.
The CUET PG 2026 registration process for admission to PG courses is expected to begin in Jan 2026.
The GATE 2026 registrations are ongoing for admission to Ph.D. and ME/Mtech course. By Oct 9, 2025, aspirants can complete their online registration process with the late fee payment. The GATE 2026 exam dates are Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.
OJEE 2026 registration process for admission to BTech, BPharma, MBA, and MCA courses will likely to commence during the last week of Jan 2026.

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NIT Rourkela Admission Process and Important Dates 2025
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NIT Rourkela Highlights 2025

NIT Rourkela, also National Institute of Technology is famous. This institution is funded by the GOI. The management of the university tackles by the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Technology (Rourkela) Society, and is registered through the Societies Act. NIT Rourkela is approved by NAAC with a grade A, located in Rourkela, Orissa. The National Institute of Technology Rourkela is accredited by the NBA and is ranked 78 in QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2025. Courses in NIT Rourkela include BTech and MBA as the flagship courses. NIT Rourkela is ranked 13 by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category.

National Institute of Technology Rourkela is to produce quality Engineers and Scientists at the Post-Graduate and Graduate levels in various branches of Science and Engineering. The university has a residential campus and offers accommodation to the faculty, staff, and several students through the NIT Rourkela guest house. The campus is equipped with all the necessary amenities for developing the social, personal, and academic skills of the student community. The major highlights of the National Institute of Technology Rourkela are tabulated below:

Particulars	NIT Rourkela Highlights
Establishment year	1961
Ownership type	Public/ Government University
Also known as	National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Top accreditations	NBA
Rankings (2025)	- 7 by NIRF under the Architecture category - 13 by NIRF under the Engineering category - 34 by NIRF under the Overall category
Flagship courses	BTech and MBA
Official website	www.nitrkl.ac.in/
Shiksha Reviews (Overall)	4.3/ 5

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₹6 LPA

Ph.D.

5 Courses

4.4(2)3 years

Exams Accepted

UGC NET

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.29 L - 1.54 L

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Median Salary

₹11.4 LPA

B.Arch

1 Course

4.4(7)5 years#7 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.25 L

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Median Salary

₹6.57 LPA

M.A.

1 Course

4.6(1)2 years

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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Median Salary

₹4.65 LPA

Executive MBA/PGDM

1 Course3 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 L

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M.Plan

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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NIT Rourkela Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

The modes of National Institute of Technology Rourkela course admissions are online and offline. NIT Rourkela admission process to the courses offered at the institute is either entrance-based (for example, JEE Mains/ GATE/ IIT JAM) or based on merit. NIT Rourkela MTech admission is provided based on a minimum aggregate of 75% secured in Class 12, along with 50% to 60% in graduation.

In addition to this, 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. Candidates willing to get admission to various courses must first visit the official website of the university, which is www.nitrkl.ac.in/. Then select the course and pay the application fee. Fill out and submit the application form with the required information. The documents to be submitted during the application procedure are:

No Objection Certificate from current employer (for a sponsored category)
Aadhaar Card
Entrance exam scorecard
Class 10 mark sheet and pass certificate
Class 12 mark sheet
Proof of payment of the application fee
Category certificate (if applicable)
Proof of income (in the case of EWS candidates)

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The below-mentioned are National Institute of Technology Rourkela admission process and important dates:

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

19 Courses4 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG

Important dates

Dates	Events
Oct '25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Tentative

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

72 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: OJEE, GATE, JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
9 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Registration with late feesOngoing
Nov '25	Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionTentative
2 Jan '26	GATE 2026 Admit Card

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

11 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, DASA UG

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Dates	Events
5 Sep '25 - 12 Oct '25	IIT JAM 2026 Application ProcessOngoing
5 Jan '26	IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
Jan '26	OJEE 2026 registrationsTentative

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Various companies like Microsoft, Tata Steel, Mu Sigma, Adobe, Myntra, Qualcomm and Bajaj visit our college for placements.

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In M.Tech. in Industrial Design, few companies visit our college for placements in the previous placement session.

Based on 48 Reviews

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M.Tech. in Electronic Systems and Communication - Batch of 2018

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5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Review of NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology.

Placements: The average placement is okay, but honestly, the top package really surprises us each time. This time around, it reached 21 LPA, which is not too shabby. Students can start looking for campus placements from their 7th semester, which is pretty nice. You won’t find giants like Google or Microsoft coming to campus, but don't worry! You'll definitely see reputable names like Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Cognizant, and Capgemini. They come around and offer some solid packages.

Infrastructure: Even though the college's overall infrastructure is just okay, the campus-wide Wi-Fi, well-used labs, comfy classrooms, and extensive library really make up for it. You know, having a wide range of textbooks and materials available on campus means students don’t have to spend a ton of money on resources outside. There’s transportation and on-campus housing if you need it. The mess is clean, and the food is pretty decent, though a few more student-favorite items wouldn't hurt.

Faculty: The faculty and staff do a solid job here. First-year classes felt a lot like high school, which made the transition smoother. The yearly tests are not too tricky. The college does a nice job recognizing academic achievements and really goes out of its way to celebrate the top performers.

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2025

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Good campus life along with good placements.

Placements: Almost all students got placed by the end of the year. The highest package was in the software domain, and in core, Vedanta provided the highest package. Major recruiters are Tata Steel, Vedanta, JSW, Orica, Aditya Birla Group, IMFA, etc. The roles provided are mostly GET and MT.

Infrastructure: All the classrooms are fully digitalized, with all types of laboratories ranging from mechanics to software. All the classrooms have Wi-Fi. There is a central library which covers everything one is in need of. Hostel rooms are good, with bed, table, and chair. The quality of food in the mess is good. There is a dispensary where you can get health treatment.

Faculty: All the faculty members are highly qualified. They are very supportive and helpful throughout the entire B.Tech. Every batch is assigned a faculty advisor who guides us throughout. The course curriculum is beautifully designed, covering the syllabus of the GATE examination.

Reviewed on 13 Sep 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

2.6

3Placements3Infrastructure2Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

College is overrated be prefer only if you're in that region. Students are great, peers good minds.

Placements: I am not sure about the current year, but according to previous year data, 95%+ students in the electrical batch are placed. However, the LPA is not as impressive as in the IT sector or semiconductor companies. I would say the average is around 50 students who got 30 LPA and above, 10-11 students got 50 LPA and above, 1 student got 1.2 crores, and 3 students got 98 LPA last year.

Infrastructure: Hostels are great, and food is also available with both veg and non-veg options. There is a separate mess for pure veg and Jain people with only a veg menu. I eat there, and the food quality is great. The infrastructure for electrical engineering is average, not great for inventions or projects, but all that is required for the course is available.

Faculty: Not all faculty members are non-cooperative, and they mostly help their regional students. Other students are ones who have to suffer more. The curriculum is hectic, with 85% attendance required, and exams are easy. There is no relative marking, so you can decide accordingly.

Other: I did all that in the above reviews, but I would like to add something if the attendance criteria were lower, it would be better, and adding some more new-generation courses would be beneficial.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2028

3.8

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Review of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering at NIT Rourkela.

Placements: About 75% of the students got placed. The highest package was 15LPA. Lowest package was 3. LPA, an average packages was 12 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Deloitte and Wipro. In the southwest, Tata Consultancy Services, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, and many more. About 60% students got an internship. Most of them got internship at Reliance industries, Aditya Birla and research labs. Top roles offered are research associate bioinformatics, Bioprocess engineer and many more.

Infrastructure: The classroom infrastructure is modern with comfortable seating. Having air ventilation and smart boards. The library has large number of books and extensive number of resources, and also access to online repositories. The college has a central research facility, which supports high-end analytical instruments and interdisciplinary access. Boys' hostels have double occupancy rooms. Each room is equipped with a bed, table, chair, LAN connection, fan, and adequate storage. Hostel provides four times meals a day, including veg and non-veg option. The Medical Center provides free medical care for students. There are regular doctoral visits and 24/7 ambulance facility.

Faculty: Most faculty members hold Ph.D. from prestigious universities like NIT's, IITs and some of them also got Ph.D. from international universities. Teachers are helpful, knowledgeable, and easily appreciable. The teaching is based on theoretical lectures. The curriculum covers biotechnology, medical engineering, molecular Biology, and many more. It does not make student a completely industry-ready one. Semester exams are moderate and almost eighty to ninety percent students pass.

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025Read More

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Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2027

4.8

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

College is good in terms of academics and placements.

Placements: Your skills matter to get a job. Many companies visit, but they mostly prefer to hire from the higher branches. For the lower branch, there are only a few opportunities. It's not 100% always, but almost 80% get placed every year. In my course, VISA, Natwest, and Cisco are the top recruiters.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college and hostel is good. However, the facilities in some hostels, like CVR, are not so good. The food quality of some hostels is below average. Medical facilities are good. There are various kinds of sports facilities, and a new sports complex is also going to be inaugurated.

Faculty: Professors are really helpful and well-qualified. The course curriculum is relevant, which makes students ready for the industry and corporate environment. The attendance system is very strict. The semester exam is a turning point, as it decides your stay in college, but it's not that difficult.

Other: Events and fests are the best part of my campus life.

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025Read More

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Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2028

2.8

3Placements2Infrastructure2Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Bitter truth of NIT Rourkela.

Placements: Before joining NIT Rourkela, like many others, had the impression that its placement scenario was outstanding. It is one of the best among engineering colleges. However, after joining the institute, my perspective has shifted significantly. In reality, the placement scene share feels only marginally better than that of many private colleges. Contrary to expectations, a limited number of top-tier NIT-level companies actually visit the campus. Even among those that do, they must tend to focus solely on students from core branches like CS or other circuital branches. Leaving many other with far fewer opportunities.

Infrastructure: Here, the infrastructure is really poor and disgusting. Lab run in an old building and equipment. Libraries are small in comparison to the crowd. There has been no upgradation of labs over the last 20 years. Professors buy equipment from their own money if it is really required. Hostels are even more disgusting because of mess, small rooms and maintained building. Mess provides very hygienic food. Students should not be shocked when they see a spider or flies in their food.

Faculty: Faculty members are just to complete the course. It does not matter whether we get concepts or not. If I take my example, then in my one course, teachers do not come to teach, and they send assistant teachers, and they just do question and answer sessions in the lab. This happens in all branches. There are two-semester exams in one year, autumn and spring. Autumn is for 19 credits and 3 months with some vacation, and spring is for 21 credits and 4 months with no vacation.

Other: I chose this college because I am totally a fool and it depends upon the image of the college relatively. But the best thing is that we get much less time to waste. The course structures should be improved, and old courses must be removed. Events are average. Only 4 fests are organised, i.e., Inovvision, NITRUtsav, and Vridhi (spirits fest).

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025Read More

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NIT Rourkela Cutoff 2025

The NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2025, the Round 6 summed up with BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, closing off at rank 3271. Whereas, the least competitive BTech specialisation for admission was BTech in Ceramic Engineering + MTech in Industrial Ceramic Engineering. On the extreme, the JEE Main rank for Round 6 admission was 14175. To learn more about the recent NIT Rourkela cutoff stats:

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Rounds

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	4218	3365	4245
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	8501	7056	6689
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	12032	12358	9668
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)	721	907	821
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence	– / –	4787	5503

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DASA UG Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2020	2021	2022
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering	804	666	469
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	553	673	309
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	561	1002	570
B.Tech. in Biotechnology	– / –	846	595
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	– / –	469	491

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GATE Last Round score (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
M.Tech. in Computer Science	543	610	665
M.Tech. in Information Security	486	592	625
M.Tech. in Software Engineering	487	556	618
M.Tech. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems	549	563	584
M.Tech. in Machine Design and Analysis	543	– / –	– / –

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NIT Rourkela Rankings 2025

NIT Rourkela has been ranked nationally and internationally by various ranking bodies such as NIRF, QS, and others. Over the past few years, the NIT Rourkela has been ranked under multiple streams, namely Management, Engineering, and others. A few of the important National Institute of Technology Rourkela rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
NIRF 2025	Engineering	13
NIRF 2025	Architecture	7
NIRF 2025	Research	30
NIRF 2025	Overall	34
NIRF 2024	Architecture	9
NIRF 2024	Engineering	19
NIRF 2024	Research	30
NIRF 2024	Overall	34
QS World Rankings 2024	Southern Asia University	67

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	16	19	13
Times	36	5	8

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	8	9	7

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	9

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Q: Can I get admission to BTech in Ceramic Engineering at NIT Rourkela? My rank is between 40000 and 45000.

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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NIT Rourkela Placements 2024

NIT Rourkela recorded the recent placement stats with an average package of worth INR 13.21 LPA. The National Institute of Technology Rourkela witnessed 1,333 jobs being offered by the recuiters. The highest package received by a student was INR 1.2 Cr. For more details around the same, check out the table below:

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Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹7.78 - ₹11.5 LPA
M.E./M.Tech	₹6 - ₹13.2 LPA
M.Sc.	₹5.5 - ₹6 LPA

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf IndiaLtd)

Oracle

Google

TATA

pidilite industries

VISA

Deloitte

Samsung

CapGemini

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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Students get substantial industry exposure

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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NIT Rourkela Scholarships 2025

National Institute of Technology Rourkela offers several scholarships to Meritorious and various students. Some of the scholarships offered by the Zimbra NIT Rourkela are mentioned in the table given below:

NIT Rourkela Scholarships
PMS (Post-Matric Scholarships) (for SC-ST students) given by Orissa Government	Indian Oil Scholarships
TCS (Top Class Scholarships) (All students) given by Tata Consultancy Services	ONGC scholarship
Merit Scholarships (Govt. of Odisha)( All students)	Balmerlawrie and co. ltd.
NTS (National Talent Scholarship) (GoI)	OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship (OPJEMS)
TCS scholarship for CSE students	-

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NIT Rourkela Courses and Fees 2025

Candidates willing to get admission to various courses must take part in the NIT Rourkela admission process before the last date of application. At the UG level, the NIT Rourkela offers 4 to 5-year BTech and various other courses to students.

At the PG level, NIT Rourkela offers MBA, MSc, MTech, and various other courses to students. NIT Rourkela also provides PhD courses to students. BTech is provided in specialisations such as Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and various other specialisations. Below mentioned is more information by the National Institute of Technology Rourkela courses, and their respective eligibility and fees:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(19 courses)	5 L - 6.3 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main DASA UG
M.E./M.Tech(72 courses)	1.4 L - 6.3 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Graduation : 50 % Exams : OJEE GATE+1 More
M.Sc.(11 courses)	30 K - 75 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : IIT JAM DASA UG
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	4 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : MAT XAT+3 More
B.Sc.(4 courses)	75 KGet Fee Details	Exams : DASA UG
Ph.D.(5 courses)	1.3 L - 1.5 LGet Fee Details	Exams : UGC NET
B.Arch(1 course)	6.3 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 50 % Exams : NATA JEE Main
M.A.(1 course)	30 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 %
Executive MBA/PGDM(1 course)	6 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 %
M.Plan(1 course)	30 KGet Fee Details	– / –

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the fee for MSc at NIT Rourkela?

Q: Is JEE Main required for BTech admission at NIT Rourkela?

Q: Can I apply at NIT Rourkela for M.Tech without GATE score?

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NIT Rourkela vs Other NITs: Which is better?

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIT Rourkela	₹ 7.78 LPA - 11.5 LPA	₹ 5 L - 6.25 L	#13 NIRF, 2025
IIT Dhanbad Compare	₹ 7.75 LPA - 26.58 LPA	₹ 8 L - 8.3 L	#15 NIRF, 2025
IIT Kharagpur Compare	₹ 19.76 LPA - 21.28 LPA	₹ 8 L - 8.18 L	#5 NIRF, 2025
IIT Guwahati Compare	₹ 13 LPA - 34.1 LPA	₹ 8 L	#8 NIRF, 2025
IIT Roorkee Compare	₹ 17 LPA - 21 LPA	₹ 8 L - 10.71 L	#6 NIRF, 2025
NIT Calicut Compare	₹ 9 LPA	₹ 5 L	#21 NIRF, 2025

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Q: Which one is better for B.Tech among NIT Rourkela, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal?

Q: Is it good to do an MBA from NIT Rourkela? Does it provide better campus selection?

NIT Rourkela Application Process 2025

NIT Rourkela offers admission on the basis of valid entrance scores. The institute offers admission to UG, PG and PhD level courses based on the valid scores of accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main/ GATE/ IIT JAM/ NIMCET or other equivalent exams.

In addition to this, candidates must also qualify counselling process after the respective entrance exams. NIT Rourkela admission process includes an application process accessible from the official website of the Institute.

Apart from this, candidates must apply for the respective entrance exams before applying for admission at NIT Rourkela. After receiving valid scores in entrance exams and qualifying for the choice of institute, candidates must fill out the application form of the institute.

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NIT Rourkela
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The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is equipped with all amenities and resources to bridge all gaps for students. These amenities include classrooms, a library, hostels, and cafeterias. Some of the other campus facilities include:

Central Library
Sports facilities
Canteens and swimming pool
Shopping and health centre
Guest houses
Hostel facilities for boys and girls

(As per verified Shiksha review, "There are labs filled with highly specified equipment and full Wi-Fi facilities in the department. The library is under construction. Hostel facilities are top-notch. Reading rooms, music rooms, and sports rooms are also available.")

NIT Rourkela: How to reach?

The Institute has various means to travel to the Institute. NIT Rourkela is well connected to the roadways. For candidates coming in from various parts of India, airways and railways is an affordable option. The Institute can be reached through public transports as well within the city. Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi and Rourkela Railway Station are the some of the options in Ranchi to ease out the candidates for airway and railway means.

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Hostel

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What all extra curricular activities are offered by NIT Rourkela?

Q: What is the seat intake for BTech at NIT Rourkela?

Q: How is the infrastructure of NIT Rourkela?

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NIT Rourkela Departments

Rourkela NIT, through various departments, offers UG, PG, doctoral, PhD, and various other courses to students. Some of the departments under the NIT Rourkela are mentioned in the table given below:

NIT Rourkela Departments
Biotechnology and Medical Engineering	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Food Process Engineering
Civil Engineering	Electrical Engineering	Humanities and Social Sciences
Chemical Engineering	Earth and Atmospheric Sciences	Industrial Design
Ceramic Engineering	School of Management	Life Science
Computer Science and Engineering	Mathematics	Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	Mining Engineering
Planning and Architecture	Physics and Astronomy	-

Duration

3 years

M.Tech. in Renewable Energy (Part Time)

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₹2.1 L

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NIT Rourkela Faculty

NIT Rourkela has an experienced faculty who are PhD, degree, and diploma holders. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela employs Assistant Professors Grade-II, Professors, Associate Professors, and various other faculty members. NIT Rourkela also invites faculty for guest lectures. Here is a list of NIT Rourkela faculty members:

Faculty Members	Designation
A Thirugnanam	Professor
Abanti Sahoo	Professor
Abhishek Dey	Assistant Professor Grade-II
Abhay Pratap Yadav	Assistant Professor Grade-I
Abhishek Dwivedi	Assistant Professor Grade-II
Adhidesh S Kumawat	Assistant Professor Grade-II
Aditya Kumar Das	Assistant Professor Grade-II
Adyasha Swayamsiddha Amanta	Assistant Professor Grade-II
Ajit Behera	Assistant Professor Grade-I

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NIT Rourkela History

History of NIT Rourkela:

NIT Rourkela was established as Regional Engineering College (REC) Rourkela on August 15, 1961
Biju Patnaik, third Chief Minister of Odisha, provided the land for NIT Rourkela, approx 648 acres
It was granted autonomy in 2002 and now functions independently under the Ministry of Human Resource Development
The foundation stone of NIT Rourkela was laid by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (MV) Hall of Residence is one of the oldest halls of residence at NIT Rourkela. Named after the great engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, the hall is also one of the smallest halls of residence at NIT Rourkela.

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NIT Rourkela Notable Alumni

NIT Rourkela alumni are currently pursuing careers with the top companies in India and abroad or representing the country as entrepreneurs, social workers, and celebrities, among others. Some of the notable alumni of the National Institute of Technology Rourkela are as follows:

Alumni Name	Alumni Photograph
Damodar Acharya: Damodar Acharya is the Former Chairman of AICTE and Former Director of IIT Kharagpur.
Sandip Das: Sandip Das is the Former CEO, of Reliance Jio Infocomm.
Ashutosh Dutta: Ashutosh Dutta is the Senior Scientist, 5G Chief Strategist, and Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins University.
Debasish Ghose: Debasish Ghose is the Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering Indian Institute of Science.
Soma Mondal: Soma Mondal is the first woman Functional Director of SAIL, but she is also the first woman Chairman of the Company.

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NIT Rourkela Student Life and Culture

NIT Rourkela has diverse societies catering to performing arts, Literary and Cultural society and the Film and Music society, which functions under the Student Activity Centre. Through these societies, students are able to explore their creative side. The Literary and Cultural Society includes literary, drama and cultural activities.

It arranges debates, quizzes and a variety of other competitions both inter-NIT and intra-NIT. The Film and Music Society conducts music competitions and organises the 'Celebrity NITE' every year, wherein great musicians give enthralling performances. Some of the NIT Rourkela clubs are as follows:

NIT Rourkela Clubs
Kalaam	Degree361
Cognizen	Fusion
Heart to Heart	Clarion
GirlUp	CHEFS' CLUB
Literabuzz	Aspirants Club
Mystique	HOURGLASS
Odiya Sahitya Samaja	PMSF
EBSB	Rainbow Dot
Voice of Voiceless	SDG Campus Club
TEDx	Swami Vivekananda
Chitraang	Monday Morning
Rotaract	LEO

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NIT Rourkela FAQs

Refer to the NIT Rourkela FAQs mentioned below:

Q: Which is the best B.Tech branch at NIT Rourkela?

Q: What is the NIT Rourkela M.Tech fee?

Q: What is the NIT Rourkela placement truth? Does it really give a 100% placement record?

Q: How are the PhD packages offered at NIT Rourkela placements?

Q: How are the placements at NIT Rourkela?

Q: What is the total fee of NIT Rourkela BSc?

Q: How many BSc programmes does NIT Rourkela have?

Q: Which BSc specialisation is harder to get into in NIT Rourkela?

Q: How can I get admission to NIT Rourkela BSc?

Q: Are NIT Rourkela BSc rankings appreciating or depreciating?

Q: Which college has the most affordable tuition fee for BSc out of NIT Rourkela, NIT Patna and NIT Warangal?

Q: Which college offers more BSc courses out of NIT Rourkela, NIT Patna and NIT Warangal?

Q: How can I prepare for admission to NIT Rourkela?

Q: How much is the cost of MSc course in NIT Rourkela?

Q: How to get MSc in NIT Rourkela?

Q: What is JEE Main 2024 session 2 Registration Date?

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What is the cutoff for MSc in NIT Rourkela?

Answered a month ago

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 ran

Neha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Which college is better for integrated M.Sc among NIT Rourkela and NISER Bhubaneswar?

Answered 2 months ago

Choose NISER Bhubaneswar if you're research oriented, aiming for top PhD programs or R&D positions, and prefer a stipend-supported campus with strong scientific mentorship.

Choose NIT Rourkela if you want a blend of academic education and industry-ready placements, with flexibility to pursue engineer

Alisha Alam

Contributor-Level 6

Will I get admission into NIT Rourkela for M.Sc chemistry? I got AIR 813 in IIT JAM 2025 general category.

Answered 2 months ago

The closing rank for general category in M.Sc Chemistry was around 787.

You rank is actually very close to the cutoff.

You may receive a seat in 2nd round or 3rd round as it might change across the rounds when seats freed.

Congratulations on your excellent rank and all the best.

Shruthi Gangatkar

Contributor-Level 6

Is it expensive to study BTech at NIT Rourkela?

Answered 2 months ago

NIT Rourkela offers the flagship Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in a variety of specializations. The course is a popular programme for students seeking to build a career in Engineering. The total tuition fees for NIT Rourkela BTech is INR 5 L - 6.25 L. Students can also check out the vario

Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Which is better among IIT Bhubaneswar and NIT Rourkela?

Answered a year ago

The rankings of IIT Bhubaneswar and NIT Rourkela are different. NIT Rourkela is ranked 16th in the engineering college and IIT Bhubaneswar is ranked 47th according to NIRF ranking. and NIT Rourkella come among top 50 college in the country while IIT Bhubneshawar come among 20 indias top engineering

Vanshika Bhardwaj

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