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

Q:   How can I get admission in NIT Rourkela for MBA?
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To get admission to MBA course at NIT Rourkel, the minimum eligibility is to get a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate. Eligible students can further fill out the application form via online mode (nitrkl.ac.in). Candidates are shortlisted for this course based on the score in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT. Further, the shortlisted candidates are called for GDPI round. The selected candidates are offered seats through a common counselling process.

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NIT Rourkela Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

19 Courses4 years-5 years
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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG
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21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26
OJEE 2026 registrationsTentative
Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1Tentative
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Q:   Is NIT Rourkela hard to get?
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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 selection criteria for BTech at NIT Rourkela?
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The selection criteria for B.Tech at NIT Rourkela is entrance based with the institute accepting JEE MAIN scores for the same. The minimum eligibility is passing Class 12 in PCM/PCMB stream with atleast 50% aggregate.

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Top recruiting companies are Microsoft, Amazon, Google, ServiceNow, Brillio, Cognizant, ADP, Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro.
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Only dual degree CSE department students will get placed easily, while for others, it's very difficult to get placed in potential and core companies.
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M.Tech. in Electronic Systems and Communication - Batch of 2019
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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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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
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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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B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering - Batch of 2024
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Good college, the best NIT in India.
Placements: Placement season starts from the end of the 6th semester and continues till the end of the 8th semester. Many of the students who get an on-campus internship offer get the pre-placement offer after their internships. Companies like Google, Texas Instruments, Oracle, Tata, Accenture, Fractal, PWC, ZS, etc. Come to our campus. The highest package is about 98 LPA, while the average is 12 LPA- 14 LPA across all the branches. More than 90 percent of the students sitting for the placements get placed.
Infrastructure: There is a good central library in our college. All the classrooms in the lecture halls have a blackboard and a smart board along with a projector. There are 2 stadiums inside the campus, a gymnasium in every hostel, a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, and indoor sports in every hostel. There are over 50 clubs on campus for different things like coding, poetry, dramatics, etc. The hostel facility is okay. The boys' hostel is bigger than the girls' hostel. The food served is manageable.
Faculty: The faculty in our college is very well qualified. Most of them hold a Ph.D. from some prestigious universities abroad. We have 2 exams per semester. Midterms for 30 marks for each subject and end-terms for 50 marks. The remaining 20 marks out of 100 marks are internal and are given based on class performance and class tests. Each semester, we have 5 theory subjects and 3 practical labs. We have viva and practical exams for our practical subjects, and the professors also take regular class tests to assess our performance.
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M.Tech. (Research) in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences - Batch of 2025
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Very unique course and this is the best place.
Placements: We have organised a placement cell in our college. They shall assist us in all possible ways. Lots of emails and messages shall be sent to students to be prepared for the upcoming campus placements of various companies. Many companies provide internships to deserving candidates. L&T, IBM, TCS, Amazon, Flipkart, Deloitte, Practo, Microsoft, and various companies that provide internships with a stipend of at least Rs. 5000 per month.
Infrastructure: The campus is so elegant, so beautiful, just looking like a wow. Everything is there, for example, the gym, swimming pool, labs, Wi-Fi, hostel, and mess. Labs are well-equipped. Classrooms are spacious and digitally updated. There are many grounds for different sports. Hostels are very good. Food is outstanding.
Faculty: The course curriculum is short and crisp. It depends on the branch that we opt for. Every semester, there is an internal followed by a main examination. Practical as well as theoretical to check the deep knowledge of students. Our faculty members are top-class faculty you can ever imagine. The way they teach is practically apart from a theoretical base. These make a student think of themselves as scientists, being multi-talented is much needed.
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M.Tech. (Research) in Physics and Astronomy - Batch of 2026
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This is a very unique course; you will enjoy this college
Placements: Many companies come for engineering students. For post-graduate students, companies like Byjus, Aakash, and FIITJEE visit. Summer internships are compulsory for students in my college. I got a chance to do it at NCRA (TIFR Pune). Every year, 50 percent of students opt for placement and 25 percent are placed. Usually, a written round is followed by an interview for placement. Our college makes us practice for these in an online mode.
Infrastructure: Labs are well-equipped with instruments. All sorts of competitions happen, and workshops on robotics, AutoCAD, etc., also take place. The hostel rooms are small, and we have double-sharing rooms, as well as triple and single-sharing rooms. Hostel is compulsory for everyone. The library is accessible throughout the day. Other facilities include a medical store, hospital, swimming pool, gym, student activity center, data center, etc. We have a lot of fests all throughout the year.
Faculty: The courses here are well-structured and research-oriented. The faculty members are really good and helpful. Even the Ph.D. scholars interact with us frequently. Many students get placed in different companies from here. For engineering students, industrial visits occur very often. Examinations are regularly conducted under strict administration.
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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2021
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Come join this amazing college.
Placements: NIT Rourkela guys are more benefited with placements. There are more than 300 companies offering jobs in our college. The main companies for the electronics branch are Texas Instruments, which offers about 35 LPA. The second most important company is Qualcomm, and it offers 28 LPA.
Infrastructure: Coming to classroom facilities, there are two lecture halls. Every classroom has 2 air conditioners. Room is allotted to two people. There is a facility that you can select your roommate. In the hostel room, you will be given a table and a chair and two charging points. Coming to the mess, the food quality is good but bad in taste. Fee for room is 5000 per semester and 20000 for mess.
Faculty: NIT Rourkela has a 1:15 faculty-to-student ratio. For every department, one faculty advisor is appointed. After every semester, we need to give feedback on professors of the completed semester. We also need to give a review to the faculty advisor. As we know, in every college, electrical department professors are a bit strict; the same repeats in our college. In the curriculum, the electronics department has digital electronics, analog electronics, and so on. Up to 3rd semester, everyone will have mathematics, and the syllabus for every department is the same. In the first year, all departments have the same subjects.
Other: The part of the engineering college is the fests. In NIT Rourkela, there are mainly four fests: Innovision, technical fest, Virridhi, sports fest, Cosmo, cultural fest, Nitrutsav
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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 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 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 lowest rank to get into NIT Rourkela? I belong to the OBC category.
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The closing rank was 1011 for admission to the CSE course for the OBC AI category. The cutoff rank varies for different courses, specialisations, rounds, and categories. The lower the cutoff rank, the higher the chances of getting admission to your desired course and college. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for OBC AI category students:

CourseJEE Main Round 1 Cutoff 2025 
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)1011
Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)1258
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)1902
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)3473
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)3641
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)4819
Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))6210
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)6340
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)7960
Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)8482
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)8827
Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)9201
Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)9483
Biomedical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)9577
Physics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)9958
Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)10124
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))10395
Biotechnology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)10504
Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))10733
Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)10799
Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)11208
Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)11814
Q:   What are the cut off marks required for admission to NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 for has been concluded after the release of Round 6 for the admission for MTech courses in the form of opening and closing ranks. The closing rank for NIT Rourkela GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 ranged from 351 to 610 for the General AI category, wherein, the most competitive course is M.Tech. in Computer Science with Last Round score of 610.

Similarly, for the OBC AI category, the cutoff ranged between 318 and 566, wherein, the most competitive course was MTech in Computer Science. Comparing it with the previous years' cutoff, it is observed that there is an increasing trend in the cutoffs for the General AI category. Candidates seeking admission to NIT Rourkela can refer to the table given below to check out the GATE CCMT closing cut off for 2024 for General AI category:

Course2024
M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering386
M.Tech. in Computer Science610
M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives433
M.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering429
M.Tech. in Biotechnology421
M.Tech. in Information Security592
M.Tech. in Software Engineering556
M.Tech. in Communication and Networks434
M.Tech. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems563
M.Tech. in Electronic Systems and Communication424
M.Tech. in Signal and Image Processing463
M.Tech. in Food Process Engineering419
M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering362
M.Tech. in Power Systems Engineering380
M.Tech. in Industrial Design359
M.Tech in Environmental Engineering351
M.Tech. in Thermal Science and Energy Engineering351
M.Tech in Industrial Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering373
M.Tech in Manufacturing and Automation Engineering391
M.Tech in Mechanical Systems Design and Control375
M.Tech in RF and Microwave systems370

 

NIT Rourkela Rankings 2025

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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:   Is NIT Rourkela ranked?
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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:

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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:   What is the ranking for BTech at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela has been continuously ranked for its BTech programmes by top ranking bodies. As per the latest ranking trends, the institute has got the 16th position by NIRF and 36th position by TIMES in the year 2023. Check out the following table for the past three year ranking comparison by NIRF for NIT Rourkela BTech course:

Publisher202120222023
NIRF161516
Q:   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.

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NIT Rourkela Placements 2024

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
Deloitte
Samsung
CapGemini
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Internships and industry projects

Students get substantial industry exposure

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

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 

35

35

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:

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:   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 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:

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

NIT Rourkela Scholarships 2025

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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 2025

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B.E. / B.Tech(19 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
M.E./M.Tech(72 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : OJEEGATE+1 More
M.Sc.(11 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
B.Sc.(4 courses)
Exams : DASA UG
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : MATXAT+3 More
Ph.D.(5 courses)
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B.Arch(1 course)
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : JEE MainNATA
M.A.(1 course)
Graduation : 50 %
Graduation : 60 %
M.Plan(1 course)
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Q:   How much is the cost of MSc course in NIT Rourkela?
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The total tuition fee for MSc courses is INR 30,000 and INR 75,000 for the BSc + MSc integrated courses. Apart from this, the total course fee includes other components such as hostel fee, admission fee, caution money and institute emergency fund as well. Candidates can visit the institute's official website for more details as the mentioned fee is as per unofficial sources and can vary.

Q:   What is the expected JEE Main cutoff 2024?
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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:   What is the fee for MSc at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela MSc is a PG level course offered for the duration ranging from 2 years to 5 years. The institute offers MSc on the basis of valid entrance scores such as IIT JAM, CCMN, JEE Main, DASA UG or equivalent. The total tuition fees of the MSc ranges from INR 30K to INR 75K. 

Q:   Does NIT Rourkela accept CMAT score for MBA?
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Yes, aspirants can apply for MBA at NIT Rourkela can apply with a valid score of CMAT. The other accepted entrance exams are CAT/XAT/MAT. Candidates shall have the CMAT scorecard with them at the time of form filling and admission process. There is 40% weightage given to the entrance scores in the total selection process. Interested candidates can check out the CMAT 2024 registration process here.

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Q:   Which one is better for B.Tech among NIT Rourkela, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal?
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The BTech tuition fees for all three NITs mentioned below is INR 5 lakhs. NIT Rourkela BTech college comparison of top NITs for their BTech course based on the highest package offered is tabulated below:

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the highest Package (2022)

NIT Rourkela

INR 46.08 LPA

NIT Surathkal

INR 45 LPA

NIT Warangal

INR 62.5 LPA

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

Q:   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: 

College NameMBA Tuition Fee*
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:   How good is NIT Rourkela for BTech?
A: 

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

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

Q:   Is 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:

Particulars

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 

12

NIT Rourkela Application Process 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Q:   What to 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:   How are the MBA packages offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
A: 

The MBA 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 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 

35

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

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

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.

Q:   What is the selection criteria for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
A: 

NIT Rourkela MBA admission is entirely entrance-based. The selection process begin with the release of the application for respective entrance exams. Candidtaes have to qualify for the exam and fill an application form on the official website of NIT-R for admission to MBA course. Next, the shortlisted candidates will be called for a GD and PI round for the final selection. All the selection parameters have been given different weightage in the admission process. Find it below:

Selection CriteriaWeightage
Test Score (CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT) 40
Career Marks30
Work Experience10
Group Discussion Score10
Personal Interview Score10
Total100
Q:   What is the cutoff of NIT Rourkela for 2025 admission?
A: 

For the General AI category, NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2025 varied from 3122 to 34766, wherein Computer Science and Engineering was the toughest specialisation. BTech admission to this institution is done through the JEE Main entrance exam score, followed by the JoSSA counselling process, which goes on for multiple rounds.

Below is a table provided detailing NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for the General AI candidates. Other categories, round and quota, will have different cutoffs.

CourseJoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering3122
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence3650
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering5109
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering8167
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering9416
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering12248
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering15509
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Physics16278
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering16985
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering22637
B.Tech. in Industrial Design22900
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Mathematics23032
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering23208
B.Tech. in Biotechnology23562
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering26442
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering26762
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Chemistry29185
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering29975
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering30376
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Life Science30511
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramic Engineering31064
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering34630
B.Tech. in Food Process Engineering34766

 

Q:   What are the factors affecting NIT Rourkela BTech JEE Main 2023 cut off?
A: 

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 is the median package offered at NIT Rourkela during the latest placement drive?
A: 

The course-wise NIT Rourkela median packages offered in 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars

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

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 average package offered to the BTech CSE branch during the recent NIT Rourkela placements?
A: 

The NIT Rourkela CSE average package offered during the 2024 placement drive was INR 21.6 LPA. The NIT Rourkela CSE average package offered between 2023 and 2024 is tabulated below: 

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

NIT Rourkela BTech CSE Average Package

INR 24.07 LPA

INR 21.6 LPA

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

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.

Q:   Why choose NIT Rourkela?
A: 

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 to take admission in M.Tech at NIT Rourkela?
A: 

Aspirants have to apply for the GATE exam to pursue M.Tech from NITs. Hence, the applicant must take the GATE exam followed by CCMT counselling. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can visit GATE 2023 website (gate.iitk.ac.in) to apply. Further, admission will be granted based on scores in the national-level exam, counselling, and cutoff for NIT Rourkela.

Q:   Are admissions open for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
A: 

NIT Rourkela MBA admissions will open soon for 2026. The application process is conducted on the institute's official websiste. Check the following table for the tentative dates around NIT Rourkela MBA admission:

Important EventsMBA Dates
Application start & end date

03 Jan '25-

15 Jan '25

Publication of list of applicants called for GD and PI rounds29 Feb '25
GD, Personal Interview (Online/Offline)18 - 19 Mar '25
Q:   Which core courses are available for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
A: 

NIT Rourkela MBA course is spread over four semesters. Students have to study the six core subjects in first and second semster of the course. Check the subject lists below:

First Year (Core subjects)Second Year (Core subjects)
Organizational I and StructureHuman Resource Management 
Managerial EconomicsProduction & Operations Management 
Financial and Cost AccountingFinancial Management 
Marketing Management Quantitative Techniques and Operations Research 
Research MethodologyEconomic and Legal Environment
Management Information SystemTechnology and Innovation Management

 

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

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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

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

You rank is actually very close to the cutoff.

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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

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The basic eligibility requirement to get admission into M.Tech courses at NIT Rourkela and NIT Andhra Pradesh is almost similar. Moreover, NIT Rourkela & NIT Andhra Pradesh M.Tech course admission is based on a valid Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) score obtained by eligible candidates. Thus, it is ha

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