NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

To seek direct admission for the B.Tech. in Chemical Engg. course at NIT Rourkela, the eligibility criteria are:
- Class 12 pass from a recognised board in the Science stream with a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for reserved category candidates), - or candidates should be in the top 20 percentile in Class 12, conducted by respective boards.
The selection criteria is based on JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling.

To apply for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) at NIT Rourkela, candidates must have a valid score in JEE Main exam, have passed HSC (10+2) level examination with at least 75% marks, and have PCM/PCMB as subject combinations. Admissions are based on JEE Main scores and seats are allocated through JoSAA and CSAB counselling.

For admission to M.Sc. in Life Science at NIT Rourkela, candidates must have a required B.Sc. degree with the subject applied for as one of the subjects (either Pass or Honours). Mathematics in +2 levels is compulsory for all courses except Life Science. The admission to the programme is made through Centralized Counselling for M.Sc.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Rourkela includes:
- 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects
- Minimum 75% aggregate marks in 10+2 or top 20 percentile of their respective boards
- Admission through JEE Main, with counselling by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) or its equivalent approved by the NIT Council and/or Central Government.
Note: The minimum marks requirement may be relaxed for reserved category students as per government norms. However, the exact relaxation is not specified in the provided information.

Placements for Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Physics at NIT Rourkela are available in coaching institutes with salaries between 4-6 LPA and up to 10 LPA in FIITJEE, and also in software companies. Students can also pursue higher studies after completing the course.

To get a seat in NIT Rourkela for B.Tech. in Biotechnology, admission is made through JEE (Main) or a similar test approved by NIT Council. The counselling for this is done by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) or its equivalent approved by the NIT Council and/or Central Government.

Yes, NIT Rourkela offers scholarships to B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering students. Some of the scholarships available include:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
| - | - | - |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship | Students with a family income of less than 4.5 Lacs | |
| SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST students with a family income of less than 2.5 Lacs | |
| Handicap Scholarship | Physically handicapped students | |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Students with a family income of less than 6 Lacs | 10,000/- per annum |
| State Government Scholarship | Students with a family income of less than 1 Lacs | |

Yes, the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at NIT Rourkela, with relaxations for the reserved categories in terms of the minimum percentage of marks required in the qualifying examination.