National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT-RKL)

According to cutoffs 2024, it was much easier to get into the BSc Life Science programme compared to other courses as Integrated BSc + MSc in Life Science secured the lowest cutoff. In 2024, the cutoff rank for Life Science was 73,338. Whereas the cutoff rank for Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics was 50,002, 48,117 and 32,711, respectively.

Therefore, it can be inferred that admission into Integrated BSc + MSc programme in Life Science is less competitive compared to other courses.

According to cutoffs 2024, it was much tougher to get into the BSc Physics programme as Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics secured the highest cutoff. In 2024, the cutoff rank for Physics was 32,711. Whereas the cutoff rank for Chemistry, Mathematics and Life Science was 50,002, 48,117 and 73,338, respectively.

Therefore, it can be inferred that admission into Integrated BSc + MSc programme in Physics is highly competitive.

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.

Out of NIT Rourkela, NIT Patna and NIT Warangal, NIT Rourkela offers more Integrated BSc + MSc courses because they offer Integrated BSc + MSc for Life Science which is not offered by the other two colleges.

NIT Patna and NIT Warangal both offer three Integrated BSc+MSc courses in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Therefore, if a candidate is looking to apply for a joint BSc and MSc in Life Science they should apply for NIT Rourkela.

Out of NIT Rourkela, NIT Patna and NIT Warangal, NIT Rourkela has the most affordable tuition fees of INR 75,000 which is to be paid over 10 semesters. The total tuition fee of NIT Patna and NIT Warangal is INR 6.25 Lacs and INR 1 lakh, respectively.

However, this is not the only fee one has to pay throughout a semester. Extra costs like medical fees, student activity fee, hall establishment fee, etc. are also added in each semester.

NIT Rourkela BSc admissions are take place on the basis of JEE Main score. Hence, the competition to get a good rank is extremely high. If candidates have a decent rank and want to apply for the course they have to register for the JoSAA Counselling process. The final seat allotment is done through the JoSAA Counselling process and usually happens over five rounds.

 Further, if seats remain unfilled, then the vacant seats are filled with CSAB Counselling. This happens over two rounds. So, if candidates secure a decent rank in JEE Main, admissions in NIT Rourkela BSc will not be tough for them.

NIT Rourkela BSc admission takes place through the JEE Mains exam. Registration for the January session will start from November 2024 and the registration for April session will start from March 2025.

Therefore, candidates applying for admission to NIT can only apply once their JEE results are out so the last date will be a few months after their exam. Candidates should keep in check their preffered exam session and timeline for the application process for NIT Rourkela.

The total tuition fee of NIT Rourkela BSc programme is INR 75,000 which is to be paid over 10 semesters. Each semester a student has to pay INR 7,500 as tuition fee. However, this is not the only fee one has to pay throughout a semester. Extra costs like medical fees, student activity fee, hall establishment fee, etc. are also added in each semester.

Thus the total fees to be paid by a student is close to INR 5.93 lakh, if one adds all the costs in each semester, the average cost each semester for five years is INR 56,500 in which the first and last semester have admission fee and graduation fee, respectively.

No, you cannot take direct admission to NIT Rourkela BSc as the program's admissions occur through the JEE Main score. Generally, the exam happens twice a year. JEE Main 2025 exam will be conducted in two sessions, JEE Main 2025 session 1 in January and session 2 in April 2025 (Tentative). Students can fill out the JEE Main 2025 application form for either of the JEE Main 2025 sessions or both sessions.