NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

There is no specific age limit mentioned to pursue the B.Tech. in Mining Engineering course at NIT Rourkela. However, candidates must meet the academic requirements, including completing 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or an equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subjects, and securing at least 75% aggregate marks in 10+2 or being in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. in Physics at NIT Rourkela, a candidate should pursue a stream that includes a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline of science, such as physics, from a recognized institute or university, with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree.

Yes, NIT Rourkela provides placements for B.Tech. in Mining Engineering. Major mining and resource companies, as well as firms in related sectors, frequently visit NIT Rourkela for recruitment. Some prominent recruiters include companies like Tata Steel, Coal India, and various consultancy firms. The placement cell at NIT Rourkela assists students in preparing for interviews, and a strong alumni network can also play a significant role in placements. Companies like Tata Steel, Coal India Limited, Hindustan Zinc Limited, Hindalco, and Lafarge recruit students from the mining engineering department, offering packages ranging from 4.5-10 LPA.

To seek direct admission for the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) course at NIT Rourkela, the eligibility criteria are:
- A valid score in JEE Main conducted by NTA
- Passed HSC 10+2 examination from a recognised board
- PCM/PCMB at 10+2 level
- Scored 75% or above in the qualifying degree
- Participated in the JoSAA counselling
For candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD, they must have scored 65% marks in HSC (10+2) and appeared for JEE Main for the B.Arch. admissions.

NIT Rourkela offers admission to the B.Tech. in Mining Engineering course based on the JEE Main score, and the centralized counselling process for seat allotment is conducted by JoSAA. To be eligible, candidates must meet certain academic and age requirements, including completing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects, and securing at least 75% aggregate marks. Seat allotment is carried out by JoSAA in multiple rounds based on All India Rank (AIR) obtained by the candidate in JEE Main, the preferences they selected during counseling, and the availability of seats in various branches of BTech at NIT Rourkela.