NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology will release around 6 to 8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:-The JEE Main score of the candidate-The category of the candidate-The number of seats available in the courseCandidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For General category under All India, opening rank was 25494 and closing rank was 43498. Cut offs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 25048 and 59818. Admission to BTech +M.Techin Chemical Engineering at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exams like JEE. Applicants are advised to first confirm the category in which they are applying and then check the cut-offs.

BTech (Computer Science & Engineering) branch is considered to be one of the most popular B.Tech branches at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. In the placements, B.Tech CSE students have been receiving the highest package across all branches in the past years. The basic eligibility criteria to apply for the NIT Rourkela B.Tech course is Class 12 from a recognised board in the Science stream with a minimum of five subjects and a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for Reserved category candidates). The accepted entrance exams are JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling. For more information please Click here.

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.

Outside India students can get admission at NIT Rourkela through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA). DASA UG scheme is carried out for admission to the BTech and B.Arch programmes offered by NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded and various other Premier Technical Institutes in India. Candidates willing to get admission to various courses must fulfill the eligibility criteria to fill out the application form. Click here to predict the chances of admission through DASA UG.

Admission to the BTech course for most of the NITs are done through JEE Main and no other entrance examination scores are accepted by the authorities. For outside India candidates, (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) DASA UG is accepted by the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela for admission. There are limited seats available for the students so apply early. Those students who are applying for admission through JEE Main must keep an eye on JEE Main exam dates and JEE Main admit card release dates. 

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.

Bits Pilani and NIT Rourkela are one of the best ranked universities present in India. Both of the university offers B.Tech and M.Tech courses to students under the top most and experienced faculty members. They have good infrastructures and offer a great experience to students through faculty and student exchange programmes. The placements are great in both the universities and both the universities offer scholarships to various course students. So which one is the best university depends on what the student is searching for in a particular university.

Yes, the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela offers B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree) courses in various specialisations for five-year each. One can take admission to the undergraduate programmes (B.Tech, Dual Degree B.Tech & M.Tech, B.Arch and Integrated M.Sc. At the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela only through CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) after qualifying for JEE Main examination of the same year. No other means of admission is available at NIT Rourkela (National Institute of Technology, Rourkela). .

NIT Rourkela is a top-ranked university. The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is one of the premier national-level institutions and is funded by the Government of India. NIT Rourkela is managed by the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Technology (Rourkela) Society and is registered under the Societies ACT. The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is accredited by NBA (National Board of Accreditation) and is ranked 59 in QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023.