NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech. in Food Process Engineering at NIT Rourkela differ for reserved category candidates. According to the institute's rules, reserved category candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the eligibility criteria, i.e., they should have secured a minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying examination.

To get admission into the B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at NIT Rourkela, you need to have a BE/B.Tech degree in any branch relating to Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering. However, since this is for admission and not executive Ph.D., here are some of the documents that may be required:
1. Class 10th certificate
2. Class 12th mark sheet and certificate
3. JEE Main scorecard
4. Category certificate (if applicable)
5. PwD certificate (if applicable)
6. Transfer certificate
7. Migration certificate

The components of fee for the first semester are as follows:
1. Tuition Fees = INR 62,500 per semester
2. One-time Admission Fee = INR 15,000
3. Refundable Security Deposit = INR 10,000
4. Semester Charges = INR 14,000
5. Hostel Seat Rent = INR 5,000
6. Mess Advance = INR 30,000

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering graduates from NIT Rourkela can work in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and IT. Some of the companies that visit the campus for placements include Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, L&T, and various tech firms. The average salary packages for Mechanical Engineering graduates can range from 7-8 LPA.
Some of the roles that mechanical engineers can take up include:
Graduate Engineer Trainees
Design Engineer
Research and Development Engineer
Production Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Quality Control Engineer
Sales and Marketing Engineer
They can also pursue higher education such as MBA, MS, or PhD in their field of interest.

Yes, there is a tuition fee waiver available for SC/ST students taking admission in M.Sc. in Applied Geology at NIT Rourkela. According to the institute's rules, SC/ST students are exempted from paying tuition fees for all postgraduate and research programs, except MBA.

Admission to B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Rourkela is made through JEE (Main) or a similar test approved by the NIT Council, with counseling 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, there are one-time payments for the B.Tech in Industrial Design at NIT Rourkela. These include:
- Admission fee: Rs. 5,500/-
- Library and Internet fee: Rs. 2,000/-
- Medical fee: Rs. 1,000/-
- Students' activity fee: Rs. 2,000/-
- Caution money (refundable): Rs. 5,000/-