NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

The MA course at NIT Rourkela gets good placement packages. Check out the table for reference:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)the highest Package INR 8.1 LPAINR 4.8 LPAAverage Package INR 5.68 LPAINR 4.65 LPAMedian Package INR 5.4 LPAINR 4.65 LPAMinimum Package INR 3.36 LPAINR 4.5 LPAOffers made 152

University of Glassglow is a very prestigious institute of USA as well as NIT is also one of the best institutes of India after the IITs University of Glasgow (UK) can give you a high-class education with good research opportunities but at a high cost money (INR 65-INR 80 lakhs). It provides you with global exposure and best and better job deals but to get jobs in the UK, a post-study work visa is required. NIT Rourkela, it is India's top NIT, offers quality education but at a lower cost (12-18 lakhs) with a good placement in companies like Google, Microsoft and ISRO. If you are looking for an international career and can afford it, Glasgow is better. If you are looking for value-for-money education with assured placements in India, NIT Rourkela is better. Your decision should be according to your pocket and career plan.

To be eligible for M.Tech admission at NIT Rourkela through the Centralized Counselling for M.Tech (CCMT), candidates must meet the following criteria:Educational Qualification:Possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (B.Tech) of a minimum four-year duration from a recognised institution. Academic Performance:Achieve a minimum of 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale for General, EWS, and OBC candidates.For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, a minimum of 55% marks or a 6.0 CGPA is required. GATE Qualification:Hold a valid GATE score from the years 2023, 2024, or 2025 Given your academic background—a Diploma, ongoing B.Tech studies in the 4th year, and a valid GATE qualification—you would be eligible to apply for M.Tech programs at NIT Rourkela through CCMT, provided you fulfill the above criteria upon completion of your B.Tech degree.

NIT Rourkela offers admission based on valid entrance scores. Therefore, candidates must secure valid scores in the accepted entrance exams in respect to the choice of course. Furthermore, candidates must secure valid scores in the respective entrance exams. Allocation based on the accepted entrance exams are held into account for the final admission to the respective choice of institute. 

NIT Rourkela offers courses in UG, PG and PhD level. The institute offers these courses on the basis of entrance. Therefore, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 75% in Class 12 for admission to UG level programmes.Whereas, for admission to PG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60% in graduation. In addition to this, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main/GATE/ XAT/ MAT/ CAT/ IIT JAM or any other equivalent exam depending on the course of choice.

NIT Rourkela offers courses in UG, PG and PhD level with durations varying from 2 years to 5 years. The Institute offers these courses on the basis of merit and valid entrance scores, depending on the course opted for. Moreover, the Institute offers these courses with a total tuition fees varying from INR 30K to INR 6.3 Lakh.

NIT Rourkela is a government funded national-level institution managed by the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Technology (Rourkela) Society. The Institute offers courses accredited by NBA and is ranked 67 by the QS Southern Asia University Ranking 2024.It is ranked 13 under the Engineering category of NIRF 2025 rankings. The Institute offers BTech and MBA as flagship programme. Apart from this, the Institute offers several other facilities and opportunities alongside academics.

NIT Rourkela BArch is a UG level course offered for the duration of 5 years in the full-time mode. The Institute offers BArch on the basis of valid scores of JEE Main with a total tuition fees worth INR 6.25 Lakh. In addition to this, candidates must qualify the suggested eligibility criteria to secure a confirm seat at NIT Rourkela. 

NIT Rourkela MSc is a PG level course offered for the duration ranging from 2 years to 5 years. The institute offers MSc on the basis of valid entrance scores such as IIT JAM, CCMN, JEE Main, DASA UG or equivalent. The total tuition fees of the MSc ranges from INR 30K to INR 75K.