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NIT Rourkela MSc Courses & Fees 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Selection, Application, Placements

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NIT Rourkela MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 30K - 75K
Median Package₹ 5.5L - 6L
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  • IIT JAM
  • DASA UG
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    • Graduation score60%
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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:   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:   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.

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    Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Physics

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    M.Sc. in Life Science

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    Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Chemistry

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    Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Life Science

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    M.Sc. in Computational Mathematics and Data Science

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    Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Mathematics

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    M.Sc. in Applied Geology

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    M.Sc. in Chemistry

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    M.Sc. in Mathematics

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    M.Sc. in Physics

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    M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences

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    NIT Rourkela MSc Admission Dates 2025

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    5 Jan '26
    		IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
    15 Feb '26
    		IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
    20 Mar '26
    		IIT JAM 2026 Result
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    5 Sep '25 - 20 Sep '25
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    4.6/5
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    M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2029
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    Journey to become a NIT student.
    Placements: In M.Sc. in Physics, placements are average and the placement percentage is 90%. The average package is 8 LPA in M.Sc. It is one of the reputed colleges. If we maintain our CGPA we will definitely get very good placements without any doubt but we need to crack tests and other rounds followed after that. In 3rd year, one should get internships on-campus that will too play a major role in their placements.
    Infrastructure: My hostel is the biggest hostel of my college. The menu is very nice and the food quality is very good. Hostel rooms are also good. There are playgrounds inside the hostel campus also. If we are from other cities then we have to stay in the hostel compulsorily but for home city students can do day boarding. This institute is surrounded by trees, mountains, and ponds. There is good infrastructure in our institute. Our institute has all the facilities on the premises for the benefit of students. There are good roads, playgrounds, and a swimming pool.
    Faculty: Faculty members at NIT Rourkela are very supportive and experienced. They are very well-educated from top universities in India and foreign too. Most of them prefer to teach on smart boards with projectors. Problem-solving abilities of faculty members are excellent. I have many good memories with professors like asking doubts regarding tests and assignments. They helped me to understand the core concept of every single doubt that I asked them in class.
    Other: The total fee structure is 1.36 lakhs for the first semester and 1.11 lakhs for the next semesters. It is a lot of amount of money but all colleges in India have the same situation. It is good that college also provides quality education and skills in this much amount.
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    M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2025
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    Everything you need to know about M.Sc. at NIT Rourkela.
    Placements: My batch at the Department of Chemistry, NIT Rourkela, contains 52 students. Among them, 15 students are from the Integrated M.Sc. course, who are admitted through JEE Main rank, and the rest are from the lateral M.Sc. program, admitted through IIT JAM rank. 80% of students who opt for placements are placed in EdTech and software development fields according to their skills. The average package is 6 LPA. Top recruiters are AAKASH, PW, Narayana, Shri Chaitanya, Bakliwal Tutorials, etc. Four students receive Ph.D. offers from abroad.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure and lab facilities are almost all available at our college. All apparatus required for research work is also available. Hostels are pretty good, but the food is pathetic. The quality and taste are not up to the mark, and much improvement is required. Sports facilities are available, and all the required courts for games are also available.
    Faculty: One of the best faculties for my course is available here. There are 23 faculty members in the Department of Chemistry, and all are well qualified. The course curriculum is good enough to help us crack exams like GATE and CSIR NET. We are also quite familiar with laboratory work, which helps us gain experience. Semester exams are of a moderate level and are well planned.
    Other: 4 fests happen every year and they are very exciting. The campus life is excellent as we get a chance to interact with different people who belong to different states and even different countries. Some improvements are required regarding the food facility here. M.Sc. Chemistry at NIT Rourkela is a worthy course as faculty members are excellent and the course is much more knowledgeable.
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    Strong faculty members and facilities. Good placements at NIT Rourkela.
    Placements: NIT Roukela M.Sc. physics placements are very good. The highest package is 14 LPA, median package is 10 LPA, and the average package is 12 LPA. Placement rate is 80-90%. Mostly Ed-Tech analytical roles are offered, and big companies rarely hire M.Sc. graduates.
    Infrastructure: Our college has well-equipped labs and 24X7 Wi-Fi facility. Hostels are clean and equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi. The mess food is average but good from many of the messes at the colleges. Sports, medical, and canteen facilities are very good. I will give 4 stars here.
    Faculty: Professors are knowledgeable, experienced, and many have PhDs in their field. Teaching is concept-focused. The curriculum is not updated but research-oriented which helps in overall learning and placements. I will say it's industry-ready. The exams are moderately hard.
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    Placements: All of the students who applied were placed in my batch, as I am from M.Sc. so most of the students opt for Ph.D. instead of placements. We had to do a 2-month internship and it's mandatory so everyone got internships in companies and IITs. The top role is most Ph.D. in prestigious institutions in India.
    Infrastructure: The hostels, facilities, and infrastructure are top-notch. Every room has its own LAN connection; hence, the network is very fast. The mess is also good but it depends on the caterers. If they change the caterers, then we might be lucky and get good food, and vice versa .
    Faculty: The teachers were somewhat helpful to us regarding our projects and courses. The teaching is somewhat relevant but self-study is also needed, as it would be useless if we fully depended on the teachers. The only courses that I found difficult were QM-1, QM-2 and Nuclear Physics. The pass percentage is always 100%.
    Other: The extracurricular activities are good. A swimming pool, a tennis court, a football field, and lots of indoor games. A gym is present in every hostel and there's a central gym as well for everyone to enjoy. There are festivals every semester and I had fun during that time.
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    M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2023
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    There are good placements for core branches. Our institute is mainly focused on the research part. 
    Placements: Placements in our college are average for M.Sc. and Maths students, but it is much better than other NITs, except NIT Warangal. There are a lot of coaching institutes for M.Sc., students and some IT sectors will allow them to sit in placements. The average salary package is about 4.5 LPA and the company bond is approximately 1 year. M.Sc. students can also apply to other IT companies as well. But the majority of the students pursue research careers after their M.Sc. from NIT Rourkela. But some of the students who don't want to make a career in research will go for placements.
    Infrastructure: The facilities in our hostels at NIT Rourkela are really good. I am studying here for one year. There are 8 boys' hostels and 2 girls' hostels, and for me, those hostels are comparable to any IIT Hostels. Our hostels are mostly clean, and most of the bathrooms are cleaned three times per day. Every hostel has some water filters with a water cooler. Every hostel has its own mess. Messes are neat and clean, and the food served is also good in both quality and quantity. Every hostel has its own night canteen where you can get various kinds of food, drinks, etc. All hostels have their own garden, and it looks really nice. Every hostel has its own gym too.
    Faculty: The attendance system is a little strict. The professors in my branch are very good. They are always there to help us with our problems (academic as well as non-academic). You will get good marks if you write well and to the point. The classes will be a little hectic, which is the major concern of all students. But the evening life is lively. You can enjoy yourself with your friends at the small restaurants present inside the campus. You can have a good evening walk as the campus is large enough.
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    Review of the Master of Science in Mathematics at NIT Rourkela.
    Placements: Approximately 60% of the students get placed. The highest package is 14.45 LPA, while the average package is 7.36 LPA, and the lowest package is 5.48 LPA. The majority of the students tend to pursue research careers. Almost all the students get internships.
    Infrastructure: There are no Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms. But we can access the internet using LAN cables provided in our rooms. Classrooms are air-conditioned and have smart boards. There is a large central library with over 60,000 books and access to digital resources. The hostels are safe. They provide comfortable accommodation with amenities like common rooms. The food is decent and hygienic. They offers a variety of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The Health Center is open all day, and access to doctors is available throughout the day.
    Faculty: Faculty members are well-equipped, mostly Ph.D. holders from top institutions like IITs. Teachers are knowledgeable and generally helpful. The curriculum is relevant, with high exposure to research and internships. The play is coordinated by Shabina. The exams are moderately difficult, with a pass percentage around 80-90%.
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    Q:   Can I apply for MSc at NIT Hamirpur, if my graduation result is pending?
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    Yes, candidates, who have appeared or will appear for their graduation exams in 2021, are also eligible to apply.

    Q:   How to get MSc in NIT Rourkela?
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     For admission to an MSc course, aspirants must have taken the IIT JAM entrance test. Based on the NIT Rourkela cutoff, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of merit in IIT JAM and are called for CCMN Counselling. Furthermore, the final seat allotment is carried out based on the cumulative score in the entrance test and based on the counselling round.

    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.

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    What is the cutoff for MSc in NIT Rourkela?

    Answered 2 months ago

    NIT Rourkela offers admission to MSc specialisations on the basis of IIT JAM exam results, followed by CCMN counselling. NIT Rourkela CCMN cutoff has been released for round 5. The cutoff was released category-wise for the All India category candidates. Among the General AI category, the closing ran

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    Neha Arora

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

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

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

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    Alisha Alam

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

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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.

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

    Congratulations on your excellent rank and all the best.

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    Shruthi Gangatkar

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    Is it expensive to study BTech at NIT Rourkela?

    Answered 3 months ago

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

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    Ashwin Yadav

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    Which is better among IIT Bhubaneswar and NIT Rourkela?

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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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