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Q:   Is NIT Rourkela private or government?
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NIT Rourkela is a government institute and is funded by the Government of India. It is also known as National Institute of Technology Rourkela and is registered through the Societies Act. It has a residential campus and offers accommodation to the faculty, staff, and several students through the NIT Rourkela guest house.

Q:   Is NIT Rourkela campus safe?
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Yes,  NIT Rourkela campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Odisha. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

Q:   What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?
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After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

Q:   What is the reality of NIT Rourkela placements?
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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:

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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

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NIT Rourkela Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main
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20 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 on or before
25 Apr '26
OJEE 2026 Admit Card Release
4 May '26 - 9 May '26
OJEE 2026
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Q:   Is NIT Rourkela hard to get in?
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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:   What is the cutoff of NIT Rourkela for 2025 admission?
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For the General AI category, the NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2025 varied from 369 to 85536. The institute accepts the JEE Main entrance examination results, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 and last round cutoff for the General AI category. 

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering2263737934
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering2676237970
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1550921669
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering2320828386
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering31224245
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering941613854
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering51096689
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1224819169
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering2644234332
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering2997536315
B.Tech. in Biotechnology2356237888
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering81679668
B.Tech. in Industrial Design2290029890
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1698527860
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramic Engineering3106447742
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering3037645798
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering3463051378
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)369821
B.Tech. in Food Process Engineering3476644523
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Chemistry2918554955
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Life Science3051185536
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Mathematics2303232967
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Physics1627837477
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence36505503

Please remember that other categories and quotas will have different cutoffs accordingly.

Q:   How can I get admission to NIT Rourkela BSc?
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NIT Rourkela BSc admissions are entirely based on JEE Main score. Candidates have to first register on the official website of the respective entrance exam to participate in the selection process. Candidates can apply on the National Testing Agency (NTA) official website. Mentioned below are the steps to be followed for application form filling and submission:

Step 1: Visit the NTA official website (nta.ac.in).

Step 2: Fill out the registration form.

Step 3: Login and start filling out the application form.

Step 4: Upload the scanned images and documents.

Step 5: Payment of the application fees.

After the results of the JEE Main exam results are announced, candidates have to register for JoSAA Counselling process. The final seat allotment is done through the JoSAA Counselling process. Further, if seats remain unfilled, then the vacant seats are filled with CSAB Counselling.

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. 

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Adobe, Microsoft, Aakash Coaching, Rao IIT, Avanti-learning, TCS, Tata Steel and many companies visited the campus for placements.
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Placements in the college were great, but the core companies we're little less, and the dual degree placements were very bad though.
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College infrastructure is nice, faculty is very supportive, and placements are good.
Placements: My course is civil engineering, and the placement rate in civil engineering is good, and the internship rate is also good in this college. This year, the highest package in civil engineering is 62.44 LPA and the lowest package is 3 LPA. Every year, 85-90 percent of students got placed.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of this college is nice. Hostels are good, and the environment in hostels is also good. The canteen and medical facilities are also good. Sports and games are good. Students play in the NIT or many sports and fests every year. There is a gym in every hall for students.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful and supportive, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is the best, which helps students in their fields to do more. Semester exams are said to be moderate, so students need to study to pass. Passing percentage is said to be 95-100 percent.
Other: The college campus is very large in area, and the lecture complexes are very nice.
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Placements: 95 percent of students got placed from my course in my college. The highest package is 80 LPA offered in my course, the average package is 30 LPA offered in my course, and the lowest package is 10 LPA offered in my course. 90 percent of students got an internship from my course in my college.
Infrastructure: Facilities are good, and infrastructure is good. They provide the Wi-Fi, which is very useful for networking. In labs, provide the AC and projector. Classrooms are good, and we provide the AC and projector for display. The library is good, and it provides AC and a projector. The hostel is good for quality food.
Faculty: Faculty members are very good teachers. We are approaching students with friendliness. We are very knowledgeable. Teaching is good. In the semester, we have conducted two mid exams and a final exam. The pass percentage of exams is 40 percent. We have got 40 percent of marks in the final exam, but we can pass the entire semester.
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It is a really good college, and academics are improving year by year.
Placements: A maximum of all students get placed at the end of last year in my course, and in other courses, placements are really good. Oracle is the top recruiting company in my course. Upto 90 percent of students get internships. It offers developer jobs in my course through placements.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure in classrooms is very good with full AC, projectors, and speakers. Labs have the latest updated computers and screens. Hostels are 10 years old, but they are good. Wi-Fi available on the campus is good. There are both day and night canteens in every hostel.
Faculty: Teachers here are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They provide very interactive teaching. The course curriculum is relevant to the present industry, and it makes students industry-ready. The pass percentage is also high in all courses with medium-range exam papers.
Other: I chose this course because I am interested in it.
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NIT Rourkela is an awesome college.
Placements: Now let's talk about placements. This college’s placements are nice. Around 74% to 82% of students get placed in our course. The highest salary package in our college is 64 LPA, the average salary package is 18 LPA, and the lowest salary package is 9 LPA. Companies like Aditya Birla, Tata, Cipla, and PhonePe recruit students from our course.
Infrastructure: Facilities available in our hostel include Wi-Fi, drinking water, light, fans, and beds. Fully air-conditioned classrooms are available in our college. A central library is also available on our campus, and books can be issued by students. The quality of food in the mess is average. There are three canteens available on our campus, and the fast food is good. We have a small ground to play different sports like volleyball, football, and cricket.
Faculty: Professors are well-qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable. All of them are PhD holders. The courses are relevant to industry needs. Besides, one has to prepare himself/herself too. Each semester has two exams, a midterm and an end-of-term exam. One needs to have at least 35% in order to pass the course.
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It's a good college as it's one of the top most colleges in India. The college life is good.
Placements: Almost 80 to 90 percent of students got placed. The highest package is around 80 lakh. Last year it was 1.2 crore. The lowest is around 5 lakh, and the average is around 12 to 15 lakhs. Top recruiting companies are Wells Fargo, Visa, JSW, Accenture, and many more. Around 60 to 70 percent of students got internships, and companies include Visa, Accenture, and many more. The role offered is SWE.
Infrastructure: Rooms are not so high-end, but it's okay for our branch. There is Wi-Fi in classrooms, and labs are also good with around 80 computers in each lab. The library is good. It remains open from 9 AM to 9 PM. You will get Wi-Fi, books, e-books, and many more options. In the hostel, rooms are of decent size, and bathrooms are also in nice condition. Daily maintenance happens. Wi-Fi is available in every room. Food quality is also okay not very good, but satisfactory. There is a dispenser inside the campus.
Faculty: Teachers are qualified, but the curriculum is very old and not suited to modern days. It does not make a student industry-ready. Exams are quite difficult, especially the end-of-semester exams, because the syllabus is very wide, and they ask mid-semester portions. The pass percentage is 35 percent.
Other: I got as per my score, which is good according to current days, because the industry is growing. Industry-ready elements should be included in the course, and practical aspects should be increased. Campus life is very good. Many great fests are organised on campus every year, and students enjoy them a lot.
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NIT Rourkela Cutoff 2025

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JEE Main Round 9 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering246782389121669
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering421833654245
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering142941303313854
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering227802040119169
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)721907821
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Q:   What is NIT Rourkela M.Tech cutoff?
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NIT Rourkela M.Tech cutoff is based on GATE cutoff followed by GATE CCMT Counselling. For NIT Rourkela cutoff 2023, GATE CCMT was concluded with the release of Round 6. Candidates seeking NIT Rourkela admission 2024 can check out the closing ranks for previous year cutoff in the table below for top M.Tech specialisations for general category students:

GATE Last Round score (General-All India)
Course2023
M.Tech. in Computer Science543
M.Tech. in Information Security486
M.Tech. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems549
M.Tech. in Machine Design and Analysis543

 

 

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology?
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The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 19155 and closing rank was 39174. Cut off are differant 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 26823 and 74273. Admission to Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Physics in NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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
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.

NIT Rourkela Rankings 2026

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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 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:   Are NIT Rourkela BSc rankings appreciating or depreciating?
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NIT Rourkela rankings have been depreciating for the past two years. In the QS World University Ranking 2024, NIT Rourkela was ranked #291 in the ‘Asia’ which was 10 ranks below the ranking of #281 in 2023.

In the same ranking, NIT Rourkela achieved a ranking of #67 in the ‘South Asia’ category. This has also depreciated from last year as in 2023 the institute was ranked eight ranks above at #59.

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.

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NIT Rourkela Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
10.5 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
10 LPA
M.Sc.
5.5 LPA
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf IndiaLtd)
Oracle
Google
TATA
pidilite industries
VISA
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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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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:   How are the MBA packages offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
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The MBA course at NIT Rourkela gets good placement packages. Check out the table for reference:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package 

INR 12 LPA

INR 12 LPA

Average Package 

INR 5.83 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

Median Package 

INR 5 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Minimum Package 

INR 3 LPA

INR 4.6 LPA

Offers made 

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Q:   Is NIT Rourkela good in terms of placements?
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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

Q:   How are the Electronics and Communication Engineering placements NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela is well known for its BTech placements. It offers good placements every year for BTech courses, especially the BTech ECE branch. The NIT Rourkela BTech ECE the highest package offered in 2024 placements stood at INR 120 LPA. Meanwhile, check out the key highlights of NIT Rourkela placements for the CSE Class of 2023-2024 in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package

INR 52.89 LPA

INR 120 LPA

Average Package

INR 19.89 LPA

INR 17.53 LPA

Median Package

INR 16.10 LPA

INR 13.5 LPA

Minimum Package

INR 5.5 LPA

INR 3 LPA

Q:   What is the median package offered at NIT Rourkela during the latest placement drive?
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The course-wise NIT Rourkela median packages offered in 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Package (BTech)

INR 12.59 LPA

INR 11.5 LPA

Median Package (BArch)

INR 4 LPA

INR 6.57 LPA

Median Package (Integrated Msc)

INR 8.10 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Median Package (BTech and M.Tech Dual Degree)

INR 7.50 LPA

INR 7.78 LPA

Median Package (MTech)

INR 10 LPA

INR 9 LPA

Median Package (MBA)

INR 5 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Median Package (MA)

INR 5 LPA

INR 4.65 LPA

Median Package (MSc)

INR 8 LPA

INR 5.5 LPA

Median Package (PhD)

INR 10.20 LPA

INT 11.40 LPA

NIT Rourkela Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Does NIT Rourkela offer scholarships?
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The students of NIT Rourkela can apply for scholarships offered by the National or State Government. PhD scholarship/ fellowship is also offered to students by the institute. Below mentioned are the details of some of the NIT Rourkela Scholarships:

  1. Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS): SC/ ST students are eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) of the respective State Governments if they satisfy the norms set by the State Government.
  2. Top Class Scholarship: Among the admitted students in the first year top 12 SC students and top 5 ST students are eligible for the scholarship by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GOI and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GOI provided their parental annual income is below INR 4.5 lakh.
  3. GATE Scholarship: Students who have taken admission through GATE are eligible for a scholarship of INR 8,000 per month.
  4. PhD scholarship: A PhD student with MTech/ MPharm degree and within the age limit is eligible for an Institute research fellowship for four years. The students will get INR 31,000 per month for the first two years and INR 35,000 per month for the next two years on satisfactory performance.
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NIT Rourkela Courses and Fees 2026

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B.E. / B.Tech(19 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(72 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Graduation : 50 %
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M.Sc.(11 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Graduation : 60 %
B.Sc.(4 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : JEE Main
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Graduation : 50 %
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Q:   What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?
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NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category

JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

Common Rank List

90-91

Gen-EWS

75-76

OBC-NCL

73-74

SC

51-52

ST

37-38

PwD

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Q:   How are NIT Rourkela 2024 cut off marks determined?
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NIT Rourkela cutoff were released through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) for Undergraduate coursesNIT Roukela DASA UG cutoff is decided based on various factors, such as the total number of available seats, the marks obtained by the candidates, the number of candidates who appeared in the exam, etc. Given below are the list of some related factors involve to determine the DASA UG cutoff:

  • Total numbers of Seats available for the candidates in a given year
  • Number of applications filled by the candidates for the specific seats
  • Difficulty level of exam (Shift-wise)
  • Performance of candidates
  • Previous years' cutoff trends
Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee?
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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
Q:   What is the cost of studying MBA at NIT Rourkela?
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The NIT Rourkela total tuition fee for an MBA is INR 4 lakh. The hostel charges are INR 20,000 and INR 17,500 has to be paid as a one-time fee. NITR one time fee includes admission fee, caution money, and institute emergency fund. This information is taken from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to know more details around NIT Rourkela MBA fees.

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Q:   How good is NIT Rourkela for BTech?
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 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:   Which is more affordable for MBA: NIT Jalandhar or NIT Rourkela?
A: 

NIT Jalandhar and NIT Rourkela both offer MBA in full-time mode. There is a clear difference in the tuition fees of both colleges. Find below the tuition fee comparison between NIT Jalandhar and NIT Rourkela for MBA: 

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NIT JalandharINR 1.4 lakh
NIT RourkelaINR 4 lakh

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same.

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Q:   Which is better amongst NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut for B.Tech CSE?
A: 

Both NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut are top Engineering institutes. However, JoSAA R6 closing ranks for B.Tech in CSE at NIT Rourkela is 2883, whereas for NIT Calicut it is 4521. Admission to NIT Rourkela B.Arch and B.Tech courses is based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. The faculty is good at NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut has a great infrastructure. So which one is better college or university depends on what the person is actually looking for in a particular college/university, or institute.

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

The MBA course at NIT Rourkela gets good placement packages. Check out the table for reference:

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Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package 

INR 12 LPA

Average Package 

INR 7.16 LPA

Median Package 

INR 6.8 LPA

Minimum Package 

INR 4.6 LPA

Offers made 

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NIT Rourkela Application Process 2026

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Q:   Are admissions open for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela MBA admissions will open soon for 2026. The application process is conducted on the institute's official website. 

Q:   How to take admission in BTech at NIT Rourkela?
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Candidates with a valid JEE Main score and marks greater than or equal to the cutoff are eligible to apply. The students who are Class 12 pass with 75% aggregate can apply. Candidates with a rank can register for JoSAA counselling for seat allotment.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela MBA application window generally opens in the month of Jan. The registrations close by Feb. After the closing of the application portal, the university will further release the list of the shortlisted candidates for GD-PI rounds.

Q:   How can I apply for NIT Rourkela in Rourkela?
A: 

NIT Rourkela offers admission based on valid entrance scores. Therefore, candidates must secure valid scores in the accepted entrance exams in respect to the choice of course. Furthermore, candidates must secure valid scores in the respective entrance exams. Allocation based on the accepted entrance exams are held into account for the final admission to the respective choice of institute. 

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Q:   What all extra curricular activities are offered by NIT Rourkela?
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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:   How is the infrastructure of NIT Rourkela?
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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:   What facilities are available on NIT Rourkela campus (libraries, labs, sports facilities, etc.)?
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NIT Rourkela has a very big campus. The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela has various classrooms, hostels, a library, and cafeterias. Some of the other campus facilities include: -Hostel facilities for boys and girls -Central Library -Sports facilities -Canteens and swimming pool -Shopping and health centre -Guest houses.
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Q:   Is it worth pursuing MBA at NIT Rourkela?
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During NIT Rourkela 2023 placements as per media reports, a total of 1,326 job offers were made as per an overall report. The highest and average package offered to the placed students was INR 83.60 LPA and INR 13.89 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters during the placements were Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Further, the institute has been ranked 39 as per NIRF’overall rankings. Thus, it is a good option for MBA course aspirants.

Q:   How are BSc placements at NIT Rourkela?
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No specific data is available for NIT Rourkela BSc placements 2024 but As per the media reports, the overall NIT Rourkela average package offered in 2024 stood at INR 12.89 LPA.

Earlier, NIT Rourkela concluded the placements for the batch passed out in 2023. As per the report, the participating recruiters presented 1,326 job offers to the Class of 2023. The the highest and average package offered during NIT Rourkela placements in 2023 was INR 83.60 LPA and INR 13.89 LPA,  respectively.

Q:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to Integrated BTech +M.Techin Metallurgical and Material at NIT Rourkela?
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"NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology will release 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech +M.Techin Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

  •  The JEE Main score of the candidate
  •  The category of the candidate
  •  The number of seats available in the course

 Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released."

Q:   Are MTech placements good at NIT Rourkela in terms of packages offered?
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The M.Tech course at NIT Rourkela gets good placement packages. Check out the table for reference:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package 

INR 52.89 LPA

INR 38 LPA

Average Package 

INR 12.92

INR 11.94 LPA

Median Package 

INR 10 LPA

INR 9 LPA

Minimum Package 

INR 2.64 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA

Offers made 

348

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Q:   Why choose NIT Rourkela?
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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:   How are the placements at NIT Rourkela?
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The NIT Rourkela has an excellent record of placements since its inception 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:

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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

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of NIT Rourkela placements?
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The top recruiters who participated during NIT Rourkela placements in 2024 are presented in the table below:

NIT Rourkela Top Recruiters

Google

Microsoft

Apple

Amazon

Deloitte

BPCL

Wipro

GAIL

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Q:   What is the median package for M.Tech offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
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The median package for M.Tech offered at NIT Rourkela stood at INR 9 LPA in 2024. Check out the table given below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Package 

INR 10 LPA

INR 9 LPA

Q:   What are the highest packages offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
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The NIT Rourkela the highest package offered during NIT Rourkela placement drive in 2024 stood at INR 120 LPA. The course-wise NIT Rourkela the highest packages offered in 2023-2024 placements are presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package (overall)

INR 83.60 LPA

INR 120 LPA

the highest Package (BTech)

INR 83.60 LPA

INR 120 LPA

the highest Package (BArch)

INR 6 LPA

INR 8.4 LPA

the highest Package (Integrated Msc)

INR 16 LPA

INR 31 LPA

the highest Package (BTech and M.Tech Dual Degree)

INR 20 LPA

INR 15 LPA

the highest Package (MTech)

INR 52.89 LPA

INR 38 LPA

the highest Package (MBA)

INR 12 LPA

INR 12 LPA

the highest Package (MA)

INR 8.10 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA

the highest Package (MSc)

INR 14.45 LPA

INR 14.5 LPA

the highest Package (PhD)

INR 18 LPA

INR 25 LPA

Q:   How are the PhD packages offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
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The PhD course at NIT Rourkela gets good placement packages. Check out the table for reference:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package 

INR 18 LPA

INR 25 LPA

Average Package 

INR 11.45 LPA

INR 12.75 LPA

Median Package 

INR 10.2 LPA

INR 11.4 LPA

Minimum Package 

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Offers made 

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Q:   What percentile is required for admission to NIT Rourkela?
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Admission to NIT Rourkela is conducted through GATE CCMT scores. Based on the scores, the NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 is released for the candidates. As per the cutoff released, getting a percentile of 35 is crucial to get an admission. Candidates must score the minimum score to qualify for the MHTCET exam and get eligible for admission.

The minimum marks to get eligible for the NIT Rourkela is 351 (M.Tech. in Thermal Science and Energy Engineering) for the General All India category candidates. Anybody who scores less than the minimum cutoff score of 351 will not be able to get admission to NIT Rourkela. For more information, click here:

Q:   What is the cut off score for NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2022 has been concluded for DASA UG, followed by Direct Admission of Students Abroad counselling. DASA UG counselling was concluded after Round 3 of the seat allotment results for various categories. During the Round 1 cutoff, the NIT Rourkela cutoff ranged between 260 and 938 for the General AI category quota students. For the last round, the cutoff varied between 309 and 938, wherein BTech in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive course. Comparing the latest year cutoff with previous years, the BTech in CSE saw a decreasing trend in its last round closing ranks for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIT Rourkela DASA UG cutoff 2024 for Last Round closing ranks for the General AI quota:

Course2022
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering469
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering309
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering756
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering570
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering892
B.Tech. in Biotechnology595
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering938
B.Tech. in Industrial Design793
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering491
Q:   I have got 2000 rank in JEE Main. What rank do I require to take admission in NIT Rourkela?
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To get admission at NIT Rourkela, General AI category students need to attain a rank of 85536 or below to be eligible, according to the last round NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2025

For the students who belong to the General HS category, the required rank needed for admission was at least 127358 or below. Please note that other categories, quotas, etc., will have different cutoffs accordingly. 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:   Can I apply at NIT Rourkela for M.Tech without GATE score?
A: 

No, admission to the M.Tech courses is only through GATE in NITs. There is no other provision for admission. Furthermore, after GATE, it is also crucial that the candidates with scores equal to or more than the cutoff take part in CCMT counselling. The final selection is based on merit in both selection rounds.

Q:   What is the year-wise cutoff trend for BTech CSE at NIT Rourkela?
A: 

The BTech CSE last round rank for the General AI category in 2025 was 4245. In 2024 and 2023, the cutoff in the last round was 3365 and 4218, respectively. This difference in the ranks suggests the cutoff trend has been fluctuating over the years. Please note that other categories will have different cutoff trends. 

Q:   What is the NIT Rourkela JEE Mains cutoff 2025 for CSE?
A: 

NIT Rourkela JEE Mains cutoff 2025 concluded with the release of the final round cutoff. For the General AI category, the BTech CSE overall cutoff ranged from 3122 to 4245. On the other hand, for the General HS category, the overall cutoff varied between 7371 and 7853. Students should know that the cutoff range will vary for each different category. 

Q:   What are the minimum marks required to get a seat at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 has been released for BTech, Integrated BTech, and BArch courses in the form of opening and closing ranks. The minimum marks required to get a seat at NIT Rourkela should be 250+ in 2024 for the General AI category candidates, the NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2024 varied between 497 and 1026, wherein BTech in Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive course. The easiest courses to get into NIT Rourkela is BTech in Food Processing and  Engineering. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIT Rourkela branch-wise cutoff for 2024, along with a comparison for 2023 and 2022 for the BTech program.

Q:   What is the lowest rank to get into NIT Rourkela? I belong to the OBC category.
A: 

For the OBC AI category, the lowest rank was 1986 in the last round. This was for the BArch course. On the other hand, for the OBC HS quota, the lowest rank to get into NIT Rourkela was 1585. Please note that other categories and quotas will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

Q:   Can I get into NIT Rourkela with 70% score?
A: 

Admission to National Institute of Technology is conducted through GATE CCMT scores. Based on the scores, the NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 is released for the candidates. Considering the NIT Rourkela GATE CCMT Cutoff 2024, candidates can easily get admission to NIT Rourkela with a percentile of 70.

This is because, the range of cutoff for NIT Rourkela is between 351 and 610. The minimum marks to get eligible for the NIT Rourkela is 351, which is around 35% for the General All India category candidates. 

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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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CategoryQuotaRound 1 Closing RankLast Round Closing Rank
General (OPEN)Other State (OS)3,1224,245
General (OPEN)Home State (HS)4,2737,853
OBC-NCLOther State (OS)1,0116,791
EWSOther State (OS)9722,045
SCOther State (OS)40726,996
STOther State (OS)729-

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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

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Answered a month ago

IIT Bhubaneswar tuition fee for two-year M.Tech is INR 20,000. While the tuition fee amount is INR 1.4 lakh at NIT Rourkela. Considering this, studying at IIT Bhubaneswar is economical. However, students can consider other factors as well during college selection. The mentioned fee is as per officia

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The selection is based on the JEE mains rank  through JoSAA counselling.You need basic board criteria  like 75  percent.

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