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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
Median Package 5.5L
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  • IIT JAM
  • JEE Main
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  • Graduation score60%
    10+2 score75%
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    Q:   Is NIT Rourkela good for MSc?
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    It is a good institute for candidates wanting to pursue MSc courses. As per NIRF’s overall rankings for 2022, NIT Rourkela was ranked 39. The placements at the institute are also great as many industry giants participate in the placement drive. Some of the top recruiters that take part in the drive are Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Wipro, Deloitte, etc.

    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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    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

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    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:

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    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:   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. 

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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.
    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 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 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

     

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    ₹ 30 K
    ₹ 1.6 L
    ₹ 17.5 K
    ₹ 31 K
    ₹ 2.38 L
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    The value for money rating of this course is 4.4/5 (44 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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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 MSc Admission Dates 2025

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    20 Mar '26
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    2 Mar '26 - 9 Mar '26
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    15 Feb '26
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    Q:   Can I get into NIT Rourkela with 70% score?
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    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. 

    Q:   How can I apply for NIT Rourkela?
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    Candidates must first check the minimum eligibility and selection criteria for the course they want to pursue. If a student meets the minimum eligibility, then he/she can go ahead by completing the application process. NIT Rourkela further grants admissions based on merit in the last qualifying or entrance examinations and performance in the respective counselling round. For popular courses such as BTech, MTech, and MSc, admission is based on merit in national-level exams JEE Main,  GATE, and IIT JAM.

    Q:   How can I prepare for admission to NIT Rourkela?
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    The right strategy and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at NIT Rourkela is all that is required to ace JEE Main. A well-build prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

    • Revise as much as possible
    • Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing a FREE NCERT JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). Visit the link to download it now!
    • Choose the reference books wisely
    • Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
    • Keep your focus on NCERT books at this point
    • Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
    • To get admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

    NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions

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    Q:   What are the courses that NIT Rourkela offers?
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    National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, Doctoral, Executive PhD and other courses to students. It has 20 departments under which these courses are offered. Moreover, BTech is the flagship course of NIT Rourkela. Some other popular courses offered by the university are MTech, M.A. and others.  Admission to the offered programmes at NIT Rourkela is either through entrance examinations (for example, JEE Mains/ GATE/ IIT JAM) or based on merit. Candidates must timely fill out the NIT Rourkela JEE Main application form. To predict the chances of admission through JEE Main, click here.

    NIT Rourkela MSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What are the required documents for NIT Rourkela MBA admission?
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    During filling the NIT Rourkela application form for MBA course, candidates must submit the photocopy of a set of documents. The following are the required documents to attach with the application form:

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

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    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Students get substantial industry exposure

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    Many students started their own start-ups

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    Q:   How are the NIT Rourkela placements? Is it worth it?
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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 and it is totally worth it. 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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    INR 48.84 LPA

    INR 83.60 LPA

    INR 120 LPA

    Average Package

    INR 11.15 LPA

    INR 13.89 LPA

    INR 13.43 LPA

    Minimum Package

    INR 2.60 LPA

    INR 1 LPA

    INR 3.30 LPA

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    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:

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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:   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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    Placements: In my M.Sc. Batch, everyone who applied got placed, but many students prefer to go for PhDs. A 2-month internship is mandatory, so all students get internships in companies or IITs. There are things to be considered before you take this course in college.
    Infrastructure: Our course gets a lot of support from the available facilities. We have a central library, Wi-Fi, and digital classrooms, which really help. The hostels are quite good, and the food, whether from the mess or the canteen, tastes nice. Plus, there is a multi-sports complex too.
    Faculty: The faculty, staff, and teachers play a very important role in helping students learn. They are not just helpful but very supportive, and they try their best to provide a good education. Their teaching style prepares students well for industry needs. Overall, the campus experience was good and nice.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    NIT Rourkela 
    Admission FAQs

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

    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:   How to get MSc in NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

     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:   Can I apply for MSc at NIT Hamirpur, if my graduation result is pending?
    A: 

    Yes, candidates, who have appeared or will appear for their graduation exams in 2021, are also eligible to apply.

    Q:   Is NIT Rourkela good in terms of placements?
    A: 

    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:   What is the average package offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
    A: 

    The overall NIT Rourkela average package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 13.43 LPA. The course-wise NIT Rourkela average packages offered in 2023-2024 are presented below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Average Package (overall)

    INR 13.89 LPA

    INR 13.43 LPA

    Average Package (BTech)

    INR 15.74 LPA

    INR 14.57 LPA

    Average Package (BArch)

    INR 4 LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

    Average Package (Integrated Msc)

    INR 9 LPA

    INR 8.79 LPA

    Average Package (BTech and M.Tech Dual Degree)

    INR 9.72 LPA

    INR 8.56 LPA

    Average Package (MTech)

    INR 12.92 LPA

    INR 12.41 LPA

    Average Package (MBA)

    INR 5.83 LPA

    INR 7.16 LPA

    Average Package (MA)

    INR 5.68 LPA

    INR 4.65 LPA

    Average Package (MSc)

    INR 9.04 LPA

    INR 7.66 LPA

    Average Package (PhD)

    INR 11.45 LPA

    INR 12.94 LPA

    Additionally, the overall NIT Rourkela average package has improved during NIT Rourkela placements between 2022 and 2024 years. The NIT Rourkela average package trends witnessed during NIT Rourkela placements between 2022 and 2024 are presented below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Average package

    INR 11.15 LPA

    INR 13.89 LPA

    INR 13.43 LPA

    Q:   How costly is NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

    NIT Rourkela offers UG, PG and PhD level courses with durations varying from two years to five years. The Institute offers these courses based on merit and valid entrance scores. NITR offers these courses with a total tuition fees varying from INR 30,000 to INR 6.3 Lakh.

    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of NIT Rourkela placements?
    A: 

    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:   How are the placements at NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

    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

    Q:   What is the cutoff of NIT Rourkela for admission 2025?
    A: 

    NIT Rourkela accepts CCMN for admission to MSc specialisations. Round 1 of the cutoff has been released. The cutoff for the General AI category candidates was between 139 and 755. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks were between 238 and 1154. Among the SC AI category candidates, the 609 and 2899.

    Q:   What is the highest placement package offered at NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

    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:

    Particulars

    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

    The following table showcases the overall NIT Rourkela the highest package offered between 2022 and 2024:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    the highest Package

    INR 48.84 LPA

    INR 83.60 LPA

    INR 120 LPA

    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. 

    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:   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:   What is the placement trend of NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

    The placement trend at NIT Rourkela has been excellent 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 13.43 LPA

    Minimum Package

    INR 2.60 LPA

    INR 1 LPA

    INR 3.30 LPA

    Total Offers

    1,316

    1,326

    1,147

    Q:   What is the mode of application at NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

    For courses like BTech, MTech, or MSc, students will have to apply on the respective accepted exam portal such as NTA, GOAPS, and IIT JAM, respectively. Below-mentioned is the application process for PG and PhD courses:

    1. Visit the official website, nitrkl.ac.in/ or on the respective entrance exam portal, such as NTA (nta.ac.in) for JEE.
    2. Fill out the application form.
    3. Upload the documents.
    4. Pay the application fee.
    5. Submit and print the application form.
    Q:   How much marks required to get admission in NIT Rourkela?
    A: 

    JoSAA 2024 closing cutoff for BTech for general category students was 2940 for Computer Science and Engineering. The minimum GATE cutoff 2024 for NIT Rourkela M.Tech in CE was 610. Read more about NIT Rourkela Cutoff.

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    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

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    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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