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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: What are the courses that NIT Rourkela offers?

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: What rank is NIT Rourkela?

Yes, NIT Rourkela is ranked by various ranking organisations. A few of the important National Institute of Technology, Rourkela rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
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 Engineering	15
NIRF 2022 under the Research category	24
NIRF 2022 under the Overall category	39

Q: How is NIT Rourkela's Metallurgy and Materials Engineering?

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: Does NIT Rourkela offer any dual degree courses?

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.

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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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– / –

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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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Median Salary

₹11.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.29 L

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Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

3 years

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– / –

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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 2026 admission notification is not out yet. The application process can commence from Jun. 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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Total Fees

₹30 K

Duration

3 years

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

MANIT BhopalDegree

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	-/-
Sanskaram University Compare	-/-	₹ 3.3 L - 4.5 L	-/-
AKS University Compare	-/-	₹ 2.1 L - 2.7 L	-/-
Sant Gadinath Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya	-/-	-/-	-/-
IIT Mandi Compare	-/-	-/-	-/-
DJ College	-/-	-/-	-/-

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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

5.0

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

4.0

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.

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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.

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

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	BEL

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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.

Shruti Manchanda

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What is the percentile required in JEE Mains to get Electrical Engineering branch at NIT Rourkela with home state quota?

Answered a month ago

Category	2025 Closing Rank (HS)	Estimated Percentile (2026)	Target Marks (out of 300)
General (OPEN)	~16,008	98.8 – 99.1%	165 – 180
OBC-NCL	~5,44,590*	82% +	90 – 110
EWS	~1,905	83% +	100 – 120
SC	~2,066	64.5% +	65 – 85
ST	~688	51% +	50 – 65

Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered a month ago

Category	Quota	Round 1 Closing Rank	Last Round Closing Rank
General (OPEN)	Other State (OS)	3,122	4,245
General (OPEN)	Home State (HS)	4,273	7,853
OBC-NCL	Other State (OS)	1,011	6,791
EWS	Other State (OS)	972	2,045
SC	Other State (OS)	407	26,996
ST	Other State (OS)	729	-

Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Is NIT Rourkela campus safe?

Answered a month ago

Yes, NIT Rourkela campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Odisha. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety.

Saumya Khandelwal

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