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NIT Rourkela Ph.D. Courses & Fees

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Last updated on 25 Nov '25

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The facts about the Ph.D. at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is given in the following page. For an understanding about the course, students can go through the below sections:

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NIT Rourkela PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2024
NIT Rourkela Ph.D. Popular courses
NIT Rourkela Ph.D. Fees details 2026
NIT Rourkela PhD Admission Dates 2024
NIT Rourkela PhD Admission 2024: How to Apply?
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NIT Rourkela PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2024

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela offers PhD, Executive PhD and MTech Research programmes. PhD and Executive PhD are offered in 20 Specialisations. Further, candidates need to have a valid score in UGC NET to qualify for the NIT Rourkela shortlisting process. Additionally, it is crucial for applicants to meet the minimum eligibility conditions. For final selection, NIT Rourkela calls shortlisted candidates for a personal interview (PI) round.

NIT Rourkela PhD Admission 2024: Fee, Eligibility & Selection

Tabulated below are the NIT Rourkela PhD course fee, eligibility and selection:

Course

Eligibility & Selection

Selection Criteria

PhD

Eligibility: Candidate should have a master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 60% aggregate.

Selection: UGC NET or Academic Merit

UGC NET or Academic Merit

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.3L - 1.5L

Median Package₹ 12L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

UGC NET

Graduation score60%

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Q: How are the PhD packages offered at NIT Rourkela placements?

The PhD 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 18 LPA	INR 25 LPA
Average Package	INR 11.45 LPA	INR 12.75 LPA
Median Package	INR 10.2 LPA	INR 11.4 LPA
Minimum Package	INR 7.5 LPA	INR 6 LPA
Offers made	9	28

Q: What is the average package for PhD offered at NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela PhD average package stood at INR 12.75 LPA in 2024. It was INR 11.45 LPA in the 2023 placements.

Q: What is the highest package for PhD offered at NIT Rourkela?

The highest package for PhD offered at NIT Rourkela stood at INR 25 LPA in 2024. Check out the table given below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest Package	INR 18 LPA	INR 25 LPA

Q: What is the median package for PhD offered at NIT Rourkela placements?

NIT Rourkela PhD median package stood at INR 11.4 LPA in 2024. It was INR 10.2 LPA in 2023. The institute provide good placements support.

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Ph.D. in Management

4.43 years

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Median Salary

₹11.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.29 L

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Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences

3 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

UGC NET

Median Salary

₹11.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.54 L

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Ph.D. in Mathematics

4.03 years

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Median Salary

₹11.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.29 L

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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

3 years

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– / –

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₹11.4 LPA

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₹1.29 L

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Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

3 years

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– / –

Exams Accepted

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Median Salary

₹11.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.29 L

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NIT Rourkela Ph.D.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 1.29 L - 1.54 L
Hostel	₹ 49 K
Total fee	₹ 1.78 L - 2.04 L

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NIT Rourkela PhD Admission Dates 2024

NIT Rourkela PhD 2024 admission notification is not out yet. The application process can commence from Jun 2024. Check below the past event dates to get an idea about the schedule of the admission procedure:

NIT Rourkela PhD Admission 2024: How to Apply?

NIT Rourkela PhD course admissions are conducted in online mode. NIT Rourkela PhD admission form can be filled out and submitted via online mode. The steps mentioned-below show the entire NIT Rourkela PhD application process:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NIT Rourkela (https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/).

Step 2: Register by filling in all the important details and submitting them.

Step 3: Login with the credentials entered during the registration and start filling out the application form.

Step 4: Upload the documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee.

Step 6: Submit and print the application form.

NIT Rourkela PhD Application Process 2024: Important Documents

Students must submit the scanned copy of the below-mentioned documents during the application process:

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 (if applicable) and pass certificate
No Objection Certificate from current employer (for sponsored-category)
Proof of payment of application fee
Category certificate (if applicable)
Proof of income (in case of EWS candidates)

Ph.D. in Management Studies

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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

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Total Fees

₹30 K

Duration

3 years

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

MANIT BhopalDegree

Total Fees

₹30 K

Duration

3 years

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NIT Rourkela Ph.D.
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NIT Rourkela	₹ 11.4 LPA	₹ 1.29 L - 1.54 L	-/-
SSTC	-/-	-/-	-/-
NISER Bhubaneswar	-/-	-/-	-/-
IIFT Delhi Compare	-/-	₹ 2.5 L	-/-
IIM Nagpur Compare	-/-	-/-	-/-
DOMS IIT Roorkee Compare	-/-	₹ 35.56 K	-/-

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Ph.D. in Management - Batch of 2021

4.4

5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

This college has absolutely good facilities.

Placements: Out of the total number of students, 100% graduated, and there were a set of students who have opted to do courses to improve their skillset, whereas another 20% Of the total number of students have got placed from the college end . The highest package was 12 LPA, and the minimum was 32 LPA. The average package for my course is 6 LPA. The requirements for my course are like q spider and j spider, etc. Many of the seniors did internships with companies like Q and J. And also ITK, etc. The top roles offered by the companies are like developed tester and prompt engineer.

Infrastructure: In terms of infrastructure, the college stands on average scale and is still striving to achieve technological advancement. With the advanced technology and trainers, the department is putting in the most effort to give their students the best experience ever. The classroom and labs are very much self-cleaning and available at all times.

Faculty: The teachers have very good knowledge and are the most concerned set of people, and the teachers have good facilities, and teachers and students have good friendships and good relationships. Teachers and students have good relationships with each other, and teachers are good at teaching students, and students are always happy with that teaching.

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2024Read More

Khushi

Ph.D. in Management - Batch of 2023

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The best college ever for any management students with best placement and facilities.

Placements: There is 100% placement with a good average package. I had a very good experience in this college and the best teachers with great teaching technology. Placements are been offered by good MNCs like ITC, TATA, etc. The roles offered are mangers with a great amount of salary.

Infrastructure: The college campus is very big and beautiful with Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms. The campus has a great infrastructure and also organizes events and functions for the students to take a break from their routine.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful in every manner to guide the students. The course helps the students to be industry-ready. The semesters are not that difficult if you prepare well enough. The passing percentage for this course is a minimum of 43%. Very satisfied with the teaching quality of this college.

Other: I chose this course because I was interested in management very much and the best thing about this is that it gives the best job in every aspect. There are regular fests and events organized in the college for the enjoyment of the students and many celebrities also perform for the students.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2024Read More

Anonymous

Ph.D. in Mathematics - Batch of 2026

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Absolutely best college in Odisha.

Placements: Placements are outstanding. 90% students are placed through the campus interview. Most students choose to be professors in colleges like any engineering colleges in Odisha or other states. Ambani is like Amazon Samsung Flipkart etc. Visited the campus during the campus interview. The average salary given was 6LPA.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure are world class. Wi-Fi all over the campus with CCTV security. This is the best engineering college in Odisha. Classroom setup having digital equipment like projectors and smartboards in the classes. Lab surfaces and having all the equipment used in industries. Library is good all types of books are available in the library. There are many grounds for sports like cricket ground volleyball court badminton court basketball court etc. Postal Sir good. Mostly there are two rooms and all types of facilities like seats and a geyser are available in the hostel.

Faculty: Teacher board is highly qualified and experienced. Most of the faculty members are from the IIT. Teachers taught us in very unique concepts like they cleared doubts through the discussions in the class. Two semesters per year are contracted by the college. Semester questions are sometimes hard and sometimes of a moderate level.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025Read More

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NIT Rourkela Ph.D. FAQs

NIT Rourkela PhD Admission FAQs

Q. How to take admission for a PhD course at NIT Rourkela?

A. NIT Rourkela accepts UGC NET exam scores for admission to PhD programmes. The shortlisted students who meet minimum eligibility have to take part in the personal interview round. Further, based on academic merit and performance in the interview round, the seat allotment is carried out.

Q. What is the PhD course fee at NIT Rourkela?

A. As per the unofficial sources, the total tuition fee is between INR 1.29 lakh – INR 1.54 lakh. Candidates can visit the NIT Rourkela website (nitrkl.ac.in) or the admission office in person for more details about the fee structure.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for PhD courses at NIT Rourkela?

A. Aspirants with at least 60% aggregate in the last qualifying examination will be eligible. The minimum aggregate can be 65%-70% depending upon the applied PhD programme. Candidates must further hold the relevant documents as proof of eligibility at the time of form filling and admission.

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I have got 2000 rank in JEE Main. What rank do I require to take admission in NIT Rourkela?

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To get admission at NIT Rourkela, General AI category students need to attain a rank of 85536 or below to be eligible, according to the last round NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2025.

For the students who belong to the General HS category, the required rank needed for admission was at least 127358 or

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

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approximately 3,400 to 7,300

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

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

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

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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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Which is more economical for M.Tech among IIT Bhubaneswar and NIT Rourkela?

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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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