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Ph.D. in Management - Batch of 2021
4.4
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.
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Ph.D. in Management - Batch of 2023
5.0
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.
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Ph.D. in Mathematics - Batch of 2026
4.0
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.
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Total Tuition Fees 1.3L - 1.5L
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  • Graduation score60%
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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:   What is the highest package at the NIT Rourkela?
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    NIT Rourkela the highest package for 2025 placements is INR 62.44 LPA. A total of 1290 offers were made this year. Top recruiters of NIT Rourkela this year included Amazon, Deloitte and EY.

    Q:   How can I get admission at NIT Rourkela?
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    NIT Rourkela admission process to the courses offered at the institute is conducted on the basis of entrance exams. The modes of National Institute of Technology Rourkela course admissions are online and offline. Candidates must secure a valid score in accepted entrance exams such as OJEE, GATE, JEE Main or equivalent for the final NIT Rourkela admission process. 

    Q:   Does NIT Rourkela offer scholarship?
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    Yes, NIT Rourkela offers scholarship to students. The institute offers scholarship to meritorious students. The institute also provides financial assistance to students from low economically backgrounds. Special scholarship schemes are offered to SC, ST, OBC, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and female students.

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    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of NIT Rourkela placements?
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    The top recruiters who participated during NIT Rourkela placements are presented in the table below:

    NIT Rourkela Top Recruiters

    Google

    Microsoft

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    Amazon

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    Q:   How to get a seat in NIT Rourkela?
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    To get admission in NIT Rourkela, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. NIT Rourkela offers admission through entrance examinations and merit. The institute accepts JEE Main/ GATE/ IIT JAM/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT and others for admission. The NIT Rourkela application process is completed in online mode. Students must pay fee to confirm admission in preferred course.

    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 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.

    Q:   Is there any entrance exam for admission at NIT Rourkela?
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    Yes, entrance tests are accepted for selection in NIT Rourkela. The selection for admission in preferred programme is based on the merit and the candidate's performance in the mentioned entrance tests:

    • CAT
    • MAT
    • JEE Main
    • NATA
    • GATE
    • UGC NET
    • IIT JAM
    Q:   Does NIT Rourkela offer any dual degree courses?
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     Yes, the institute offers five-year BTech-MTech (Dual Degree) courses in four specialisations. The specialisations include Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Mining Engineering. Admission to all the integrated courses is based on merit in the JEE Main exam.

    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:

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    NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

    NCERT Class 11 Maths Solutions

     

    Q:   Is NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology expensive?
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    No, NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is not expensive. Being a government institute, it gives affordable education especially in the Science and Technological field.

    The fees for NIT Rourkela courses is between INR 75 K and INR 5 lakhs. 

     

     

    Q:   How is NIT Rourkela cutoff marks determined?
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    The NIT Rourkela GATE CCMT cutoff 2025 is determined based on a few key factors:

    1. Total number of seats available: The cutoff primarily depends on the total number of seats available in medical colleges across the country for that particular year.
    2. Number of candidates appearing for the exam: The larger the number of candidates appearing for NEET, the higher the competition and the higher the cutoff scores.
    3. Difficulty level of the question paper: If the question paper is perceived to be difficult in a given year, the cutoff scores tend to be lower to account for the tougher exam. Conversely, an easier paper may result in higher cutoff scores.
    4. Normalisation process: NEET UG uses a normalisation process to ensure fairness across multiple sessions of the exam. This normalisation takes into account the difficulty level of each session's question paper.

    After analysing all these factors and ensuring a fair and equitable selection process, the final cutoff for each category is determined by SVNIT Surat, which is the governing body for CCMT admissions. The cutoff marks are published after the declaration of results.

    Q:   What is the Bihar Student Credit Card? Does NIT Rourkela accept it?
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    Yes, NIT Rourkela accepts admissions under the Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCCS) for various courses. Bihar Student Credit Card System provides financial aid to students to complete higher education. To be eligible for BSCC, applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar. The student should have pass Class 10/ Class 12 in Bihar and annual family income of the student must be less than INR 50,000.

    Q:   Can I get direct admission in NIT Rourkela?
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    No, students cannot get direct admission in NIT Rourkela. Entrance exams are required for admission in the college. The selection criteria for admission is based on the scores in JEE Main/ GATE/ IIT JAM/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT and others, followed by counselling process.

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    Yes, NIT Rourkela is a Tier 1 college. All the NITs and IITs come under the Tier 1 category only. 

    NIT Rourkela is one of the top NITs in the country which is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.

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    NIT Rourkela is a government institute recognized by the UGC. Some of the reasons to choose NIT Rourkela are given below:

    • Ranking: NIT Rourkela is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.
    • Placements: Students get placements in companies like Amazon, Deloi

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    Yes, NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is ranked well for BTech. NIT Rourkela is one of the top NITs in the country and is ranked 13 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025.

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    NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is a government institute,  recognized by the UGC. Some of the reasons to choose NIT Rourkela are given below:

    • Ranking: NIT Rourkela is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.
    • Placements: Top recruiters of

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