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NIT Rourkela Highlights 2025

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Q: ย  How to apply MBA at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela MBA applications are accepted online. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. After the declaration of CAT results, candidates have to register. The steps for the form filling for NIT Rourkela MBA course admissions are: Visit the official website, Registration, Login to fill form, upload documents, pay fees, and submit the application.

Q: ย  Is NIT Rourkela hard to get?
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NIT Rourkela offers courses in UG, PG and part-level. The Institute offers admission based on valid scores of accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main/ GATE/ IIT JAM or other equivalent. Candidates are required to qualify for the JoSAA counselling and seek final admission based on the qualification of all the selection rounds. 

Q: ย  Why choose NIT Rourkela?
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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 Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

19 Courses4 years-5 years
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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG
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31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
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Q: ย  How can I get admission in NIT Rourkela for MBA?
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To get admission to MBA course at NIT Rourkel, the minimum eligibility is to get a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate. Eligible students can further fill out the application form via online mode (nitrkl.ac.in). Candidates are shortlisted for this course based on the score in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT. Further, the shortlisted candidates are called for GDPI round. The selected candidates are offered seats through a common counselling process.

Q: ย  What is the last date to apply for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela MBA admissions has started for the year 2024. Currently, the institute is accepting applications for MBA admissions. The application window opened on Jan 3, 2024. All the CAT qualifiers can apply online on the official website of NIT Rourkela before Feb 15. After the closing of the application portal, the university will further release the list of the shortlisted candidates for GD-PI rounds on Feb, 29.

Q: ย  How can I get admission to the NIT Rourkela BArch course?
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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. 

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Top recruiting companies are Microsoft, Amazon, Google, ServiceNow, Brillio, Cognizant, ADP, Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro.
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In M.Tech. in Industrial Design, few companies visit our college for placements in the previous placement session.
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Absolutely best college in Odisha.
Placements: Placements are outstanding. 90% students are placed through the campus interview. Most students choose to be professors in colleges like any engineering colleges in Odisha or other states. Ambani is like Amazon Samsung Flipkart etc. Visited the campus during the campus interview. The average salary given was 6LPA.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure are world class. Wi-Fi all over the campus with CCTV security. This is the best engineering college in Odisha. Classroom setup having digital equipment like projectors and smartboards in the classes. Lab surfaces and having all the equipment used in industries. Library is good all types of books are available in the library. There are many grounds for sports like cricket ground volleyball court badminton court basketball court etc. Postal Sir good. Mostly there are two rooms and all types of facilities like seats and a geyser are available in the hostel.
Faculty: Teacher board is highly qualified and experienced. Most of the faculty members are from the IIT. Teachers taught us in very unique concepts like they cleared doubts through the discussions in the class. Two semesters per year are contracted by the college. Semester questions are sometimes hard and sometimes of a moderate level.
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Absolutely the best college with a tag as NITian, good placement and a bright future in every field.
Placements: Well, I'm from the mining department, and to be honest, among all NITs and IITs, NIT Rourkela offered the best facility and placement for mining engineering, due to the available mines in Odisha. 98% of our seniors got placed in various companies like Coal India, Hindustan Petroleum and other mining industries. Many also learn coding and finance to get a placement in the desired companies. The highest was 45 LPA, and the lowest was 5 LPA, with an average of 11 LPA. NIT Rourkela offered an outstanding base for mining engineering. Roles like mining designer, etc., are also offered.
Infrastructure: Literally, you will get everything in the hostel, from free Wi-Fi to a gym, everything is available. Facilities like a central library, swimming pool, gym in both campus and hostel, computer labs, free Wi-Fi, an outstanding building with stunning classrooms, smart boards, and AC. Study room, TV room, dining room, game arena, TT court, badminton court, basketball court, hockey court, chess, and Uno, everything is easily accessible and for everyone to use. A temple, hospital, free checkup, sports complex, many canteens and a food court are available.
Faculty: As the 2nd best NIT, I can confirm that the curriculum, strict courses, and teachers are all qualified and help you to your best. Teachers also focus on the mental health of the students. Each students get assigned a faculty advisor for their helpful needs. The study here is so peaceful and really good. Although semester exams are too strict and hard, the attendance policy is 85% compulsory.
Other: Well, with my JEE marks, I was assigned this branch, though it was not my dream one, but still it's so good with a helpful senior, nice teacher and freedom in this course. I wish to learn more from my branch. The fests and events here are literally the best among all. The biggest fests of East India are organised by NIT Rourkela too. The campus is vibrant and beautiful. The crowd is organised and don't stand out a lot. You can get a lot of scholarships due to the big name of NIT Rourkela. Every facility, like tech, dance, music, design, and sports, is present.
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Review of Electrical Engineering at NIT Rourkela.
Placements: About 80% students got placed. The highest package was 62.44 Lacs per annum, the lowest package was not available, while the average package was 14.10 Lacs per annum. Top recruiting companies are. Texas Instruments, Bharat Petroleum, JSW, ExxonMobil. Amazon, etc. Almost every eligible student received internship opportunities. Top roles offered are hardware engineers, analogue and digital design engineers and power system engineers.
Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi available in the classroom, but we can access the internet using the LAN cable provided to us in our rooms. There are air-conditioned classrooms with smart boards, and the labs are equipped with decent equipment. There is a central library with over 60,000 books and access to digital resources. Hostels are safe and offer accommodation with amenities like a common room. The quality of food is decent. There are options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian people. They serve four times a day. There is a health centre on the campus.
Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified. Some of them are from top institutions like IITs. The teaching quality is good, and the teachers are quite knowledgeable and generally helpful. The curriculum is relevant, and it makes a student industry-ready. Thus, the mature exams are moderately difficult, with about 80 to 90% students passing each semester.
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Review of mechanical engineering at NIT Rourkela.
Placements: About 85% of students got placed. The highest package is 10 LPA, the lowest package is 3.9 LPA, and the average package is 9.3 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Tata Motors, Mahindra, and BHEL. Top roles offered include Hardware Engineer, Graduate Training Engineer, and roles related to Mechanical Engineering in the manufacturing sector.
Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi in the classrooms. We can access the internet using LAN cables provided in our rooms. Classrooms are air-conditioned and have smart boards. There is a large central library with over 60,000 books and access to digital resources. Hostels are safe and provide comfortable accommodation with amenities like common rooms. The food quality is decent. It has a large variety of options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. A 24/7 medical facility is available at the nearest health center.
Faculty: Faculty is well-qualified, mostly consisting of Ph.D. holders from top institutions. Teachers are knowledgeable and generally helpful. The teaching quality is good. The curriculum is not highly relevant, and the exams are moderately difficult, with a pass percentage around 80 to 90%.
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Review of the Master of Science in Mathematics at NIT Rourkela.
Placements: Approximately 60% of the students get placed. The highest package is 14.45 LPA, while the average package is 7.36 LPA, and the lowest package is 5.48 LPA. The majority of the students tend to pursue research careers. Almost all the students get internships.
Infrastructure: There are no Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms. But we can access the internet using LAN cables provided in our rooms. Classrooms are air-conditioned and have smart boards. There is a large central library with over 60,000 books and access to digital resources. The hostels are safe. They provide comfortable accommodation with amenities like common rooms. The food is decent and hygienic. They offers a variety of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The Health Center is open all day, and access to doctors is available throughout the day.
Faculty: Faculty members are well-equipped, mostly Ph.D. holders from top institutions like IITs. Teachers are knowledgeable and generally helpful. The curriculum is relevant, with high exposure to research and internships. The play is coordinated by Shabina. The exams are moderately difficult, with a pass percentage around 80-90%.
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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Review of Bachelor's of Technology in Chemical Engineering at NIT Rourkela.
Placements: The placement percentage for students in Chemical Engineering is more than 95%. The lowest package is 3.3 LPA, while the average package is 13.0 LPA. The top recruiting companies are ONGC, ExxonMobil, ITC, and Bharat Petroleum. About 90% of students get internships, mostly at IITs, BARC, and BPCL. The top roles offered are generally research roles in the chemical engineering domain.
Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi in the classrooms. But we can access the internet using LAN cables provided in our rooms. Classrooms are air-conditioned and have smart boards. The library is well-equipped with over 60,000 books. They are access to online digital resources and journals. The hostels are safe, with comfortable accommodation and amenities like common rooms and sports courts. The food is decent, with a variety of options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Medical facilities include a health center with 24/7 doctor availability and pharmacy services.
Faculty: Faculty members are well-qualified, with some holding PhDs from IITs and others from international universities. The teaching quality is good. Teachers are knowledgeable and generally helpful. The course is not highly relevant. The semester exams are moderately difficult, with about 80-90% of students passing each semester.
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NIT Rourkela Cutoff 2025

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Course202320242025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering421833654245
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering850170566689
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering12032123589668
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)721907821
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligenceโ€“ / โ€“47875503
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Q: ย  What are the factors affecting NIT Rourkela BTech JEE Main 2023 cut off?
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There are various factors that play an important role in deciding the NIT Rourkela JEE Main 2023 cut off marks for admission to the BPlan and B.Arch programme. Listed below are the determining factors that are considered while releasing the NIT Rourkela JEE Main cut off 2023, including:

  • Previous year cutoff marks
  • Total number of participants
  • Total number of seats available
  • Candidate's academic performance
Q: ย  What is the opening and closing rank for Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology?
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The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 19155 and closing rank was 39174. Cut off are differant 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 26823 and 74273. Admission to Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Physics in NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q: ย  What is the cut off score for NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2022 has been concluded for DASA UG, followed by Direct Admission of Students Abroad counselling. DASA UG counselling was concluded after Round 3 of the seat allotment results for various categories. During the Round 1 cutoff, the NIT Rourkela cutoff ranged between 260 and 938 for the General AI category quota students. For the last round, the cutoff varied between 309 and 938, wherein BTech in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive course. Comparing the latest year cutoff with previous years, the BTech in CSE saw a decreasing trend in its last round closing ranks for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIT Rourkela DASA UG cutoff 2024 for Last Round closing ranks for the General AI quota:

Course2022
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering469
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering309
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering756
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering570
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering892
B.Tech. in Biotechnology595
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering938
B.Tech. in Industrial Design793
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering491

NIT Rourkela Rankings 2025

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Q: ย  Can I get admission to the Integrated BSc + MSc course in Chemistry at NIT Rourkela? My rank is between 50000 and 55000?
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For last year, the closing rank for Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry was 54745 which is very close to this range. This was for General category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission. However, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it's advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to various courses at NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology.

Q: ย  What is the ranking for BTech at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela has been continuously ranked for its BTech programmes by top ranking bodies. As per the latest ranking trends, the institute has got the 16th position by NIRF and 36th position by TIMES in the year 2023. Check out the following table for the past three year ranking comparison by NIRF for NIT Rourkela BTech course:

Publisher202120222023
NIRF161516
Q: ย  Can I get admission to BTech in Ceramic Engineering at NIT Rourkela? My rank is between 40000 and 45000.
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For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Ceramic Engineering was 41669 which is very close to this range. This was for General category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission. However, the cut offs keeps changing year on year, it's advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to BTech in Ceramic Engineering at NIT Rourkela.

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NIT Rourkela Placements 2024

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B.E. / B.Tech
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โ‚น6 - โ‚น13.2 LPA
M.Sc.
โ‚น5.5 - โ‚น6 LPA
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf IndiaLtd)
Oracle
Google
TATA
pidilite industries
VISA
Deloitte
Samsung
CapGemini
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Internships and industry projects

Students get substantial industry exposure

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Q: ย  What is the NIT Rourkela placement truth? Does it really give a 100% placement record?
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The placements are good at NIT Rourkela.The institute has a good record of placements for its BTech, MTech, BArch and MBA courses. As per the 2024 placement reports, the NIT Rourkela the highest package offered during the placement drive stood at INR 120 LPA. The key highlights of NIT Rourkela placements for the Class of 2022-2024 are tabulated below:

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the highest Package

INR 48.84 LPA

INR 83.60 LPA

INR 120 LPA

Average Package

INR 11.15 LPA

INR 13.89 LPA

INR 13.21 LPA

Minimum Package

INR 2.60 LPA

INR 1 LPA

INR 3.30 LPA

Total Offers

1,316

1,326

1333

Q: ย  How are the placements at NIT Rourkela?
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The NIT Rourkela has an excellent record of placements since its inception for its BTech, MTech, BArch and MBA courses. As per the 2024 placement reports, the NIT Rourkela the highest package offered during the placement drive stood at INR 120 LPA. The key highlights of NIT Rourkela placements for the Class of 2022-2024 are tabulated below:

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Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package

INR 48.84 LPA

INR 83.60 LPA

INR 120 LPA

Average Package

INR 11.15 LPA

INR 13.89 LPA

INR 13.21 LPA

Minimum Package

INR 2.60 LPA

INR 1 LPA

INR 3.30 LPA

Total Offers

1,316

1,326

1333

Q: ย  What is the highest package for MBA offered at NIT Rourkela?
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The highest package for MBA offered at NIT Rourkela stood at INR 12 LPA in 2024. Check out the table given below:

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the highest Package 

INR 12 LPA

INR 12 LPA

NIT Rourkela Scholarships 2025

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Q: ย  Does NIT Rourkela offer equal opportunities to students to apply for scholarships?
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Yes, NIT Rourkela offers equal opportunity to students to apply for the scholarships. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are PMS (Post-Matric Scholarships) (for SC-ST students) given by Orissa Government, Indian Oil Scholarships, and others. NIT is a government university hence the fee is not very high. Even if the students does not find the fee a little high, they can apply for the scholarships provided by the university. 

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NIT Rourkela Courses and Fees 2025

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B.E. / B.Tech(19 courses)
5 L - 6.3 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
M.E./M.Tech(72 courses)
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Graduation : 50 %
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Graduation : 50 %
Graduation : 60 %
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Q: ย  Is there any seat reservation policy for MBA students at NIT Rourkela?
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Yes, the total seats for NIT Rourkela MBA courses are divided among General, EWS, OBC and PH category candidates. The total seat intake for MBA course at 75. Find below the seat distribution for MBA course at NIT Rourkela:

CategorySeat Intake
OP30
OB19
EWS07
ST06
OPPH01
OBPH01
SC10
SCPH01
Total75
Q: ย  What is the eligibility criteria for NIT Rourkela MBA course admission?
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To be eligible to get admission to MBA course at NIT Rourkela, students are required to fulfil minimum eligibility criteria for the course. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree of three-year duration from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) are eligible to apply for the course. The students appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification or awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

Q: ย  What are the minimum marks required to get a seat at NIT Rourkela?
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NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 has been released for BTech, Integrated BTech, and BArch courses in the form of opening and closing ranks. The minimum marks required to get a seat at NIT Rourkela should be 250+ in 2024 for the General AI category candidates, the NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2024 varied between 497 and 1026, wherein BTech in Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive course. The easiest courses to get into NIT Rourkela is BTech in Food Processing and  Engineering. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIT Rourkela branch-wise cutoff for 2024, along with a comparison for 2023 and 2022 for the BTech program.

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Q: ย  Which one is better for B.Tech among NIT Rourkela, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal?
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The BTech tuition fees for all three NITs mentioned below is INR 5 lakhs. NIT Rourkela BTech college comparison of top NITs for their BTech course based on the highest package offered is tabulated below:

BTech offering NIT

the highest Package (2022)

NIT Rourkela

INR 46.08 LPA

NIT Surathkal

INR 45 LPA

NIT Warangal

INR 62.5 LPA

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: ย  Is it good to do an MBA from NIT Rourkela? Does it provide better campus selection?
A: 

The MBA course at NIT Rourkela gets good placement packages. Check out the table for reference:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package 

INR 12 LPA

Average Package 

INR 7.16 LPA

Median Package 

INR 6.8 LPA

Minimum Package 

INR 4.6 LPA

Offers made 

12

Q: ย  Which is more affordable for MBA: NIT Jalandhar or NIT Rourkela?
A: 

NIT Jalandhar and NIT Rourkela both offer MBA in full-time mode. There is a clear difference in the tuition fees of both colleges. Find below the tuition fee comparison between NIT Jalandhar and NIT Rourkela for MBA: 

College NameMBA Tuition Fee*
NIT JalandharINR 1.4 lakh
NIT RourkelaINR 4 lakh

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same.

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Q: ย  How can I apply for NIT Rourkela in Rourkela?
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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. 

Q: ย  What is the selection criteria for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
A: 

NIT Rourkela MBA admission is entirely entrance-based. The selection process begin with the release of the application for respective entrance exams. Candidtaes have to qualify for the exam and fill an application form on the official website of NIT-R for admission to MBA course. Next, the shortlisted candidates will be called for a GD and PI round for the final selection. All the selection parameters have been given different weightage in the admission process. Find it below:

Selection CriteriaWeightage
Test Score (CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT) 40
Career Marks30
Work Experience10
Group Discussion Score10
Personal Interview Score10
Total100
Q: ย  What is the cutoff of NIT Rourkela for 2025 admission?
A: 

For the General AI category, NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2025 varied from 3122 to 34766, wherein Computer Science and Engineering was the toughest specialisation. BTech admission to this institution is done through the JEE Main entrance exam score, followed by the JoSSA counselling process, which goes on for multiple rounds.

Below is a table provided detailing NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for the General AI candidates. Other categories, round and quota, will have different cutoffs.

CourseJoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering3122
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence3650
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering5109
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering8167
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering9416
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering12248
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering15509
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Physics16278
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering16985
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering22637
B.Tech. in Industrial Design22900
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Mathematics23032
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering23208
B.Tech. in Biotechnology23562
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering26442
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering26762
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Chemistry29185
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering29975
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering30376
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Life Science30511
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramic Engineering31064
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering34630
B.Tech. in Food Process Engineering34766

 

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Q: ย  What all extra curricular activities are offered by NIT Rourkela?
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In addition to the academic support, NIT Rourkela promotes extra-curricular activities to ensure all-round development of personality. The Student Activity Centre (SAC) is the central hub for student activities, student organizations, programming, events, sports, recreation and fun at the institute campus. The Student Activity Centre is organised into four primary societies and a host of satellite clubs. 

Q: ย  What is the seat intake for BTech at NIT Rourkela?
A: 

As per the official website, NIT Rourkela offers BTech course across 14 specialisations. The seat intake for all specialisations is 839. Find below the specialisation-wise seat bifurcation for BTech offered at NIT Rourkela:

BTech SpecialisationsSeat Intake*
Industrial Design38
Electronics and Communication Engineering56
Chemical Engineering62
Ceramic Engineering43
Mining Engineering43
Civil and Materials Engineering13
Mechanical Engineering113
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering56
Biotechnology38
Biomedical Engineering39
Food Process Engineering38
Computer Science and Engineering113
Civil Engineering74
Electrical Engineering113

*This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Q: ย  How is the infrastructure of NIT Rourkela?
A: 

NIT Rourkela has a big campus. The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela has a library, classrooms, hostels, and cafeterias. Some of the other campus facilities include central library, guest houses, sports facilities, and others. The university has conference halls, sports ground, canteen, and provides transportation facilities to students.

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Q: ย  Which is the best B.Tech branch at NIT Rourkela?
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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.

Q: ย  Is it worth pursuing MBA at NIT Rourkela?
A: 

During NIT Rourkela 2023 placements as per media reports, a total of 1,326 job offers were made as per an overall report. The highest and average package offered to the placed students was INR 83.60 LPA and INR 13.89 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters during the placements were Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Further, the institute has been ranked 39 as per NIRF’overall rankings. Thus, it is a good option for MBA course aspirants.

Q: ย  What is the median package offered at NIT Rourkela during the latest placement drive?
A: 

The course-wise NIT Rourkela median packages offered in 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Package (BTech)

INR 12.59 LPA

INR 11.5 LPA

Median Package (BArch)

INR 4 LPA

INR 6.57 LPA

Median Package (Integrated Msc)

INR 8.10 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Median Package (BTech and M.Tech Dual Degree)

INR 7.50 LPA

INR 7.78 LPA

Median Package (MTech)

INR 10 LPA

INR 9 LPA

Median Package (MBA)

INR 5 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Median Package (MA)

INR 5 LPA

INR 4.65 LPA

Median Package (MSc)

INR 8 LPA

INR 5.5 LPA

Median Package (PhD)

INR 10.20 LPA

INT 11.40 LPA

Q: ย  What is the average package offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
A: 

The overall NIT Rourkela average package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 13.43 LPA. The course-wise NIT Rourkela average packages offered in 2023-2024 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Average Package (overall)

INR 13.89 LPA

INR 13.43 LPA

Average Package (BTech)

INR 15.74 LPA

INR 14.57 LPA

Average Package (BArch)

INR 4 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

Average Package (Integrated Msc)

INR 9 LPA

INR 8.79 LPA

Average Package (BTech and M.Tech Dual Degree)

INR 9.72 LPA

INR 8.56 LPA

Average Package (MTech)

INR 12.92 LPA

INR 12.41 LPA

Average Package (MBA)

INR 5.83 LPA

INR 7.16 LPA

Average Package (MA)

INR 5.68 LPA

INR 4.65 LPA

Average Package (MSc)

INR 9.04 LPA

INR 7.66 LPA

Average Package (PhD)

INR 11.45 LPA

INR 12.94 LPA

Additionally, the overall NIT Rourkela average package has improved during NIT Rourkela placements between 2022 and 2024 years. The NIT Rourkela average package trends witnessed during NIT Rourkela placements between 2022 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Average package

INR 11.15 LPA

INR 13.89 LPA

INR 13.43 LPA

Q: ย  What is the minimum percentile for NIT Rourkela?
A: 

Candidates looking forward to NIT Rourkela admissions to BTech course must have a valid JEE Main score in order to be eligible for further admission process. NIT Rourkela admission to BTech course is based on JEE Main score followed by JoSAA Counselling. Tabulated below are the JoSAA Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks for All India General category students. 

CourseR1 Opening Rank R1 Closing Rank
BTech Bio Medical Engineering2746730032
BTech Bio Technology2141527169
BTech Ceramic Engineering1723333349
BTech Chemical Engineering1482818195
BTech Civil Engineering1923823632
BTech Computer Science and Engineering 17283369
BTech Electrical Engineering 61279854
BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering 48015734
BTech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 818711169
BTech Food Process Engineering 1051536934
BTech Industrial Design 1837029391
BTech Mechanical Engineering 1196414732
BTech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 2428926958
BTech Mining Engineering 2721332490
Q: ย  What are the highest packages offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
A: 

The NIT Rourkela the highest package offered during NIT Rourkela placement drive in 2024 stood at INR 120 LPA. The course-wise NIT Rourkela the highest packages offered in 2023-2024 placements are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package (overall)

INR 83.60 LPA

INR 120 LPA

the highest Package (BTech)

INR 83.60 LPA

INR 120 LPA

the highest Package (BArch)

INR 6 LPA

INR 8.4 LPA

the highest Package (Integrated Msc)

INR 16 LPA

INR 31 LPA

the highest Package (BTech and M.Tech Dual Degree)

INR 20 LPA

INR 15 LPA

the highest Package (MTech)

INR 52.89 LPA

INR 38 LPA

the highest Package (MBA)

INR 12 LPA

INR 12 LPA

the highest Package (MA)

INR 8.10 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA

the highest Package (MSc)

INR 14.45 LPA

INR 14.5 LPA

the highest Package (PhD)

INR 18 LPA

INR 25 LPA

Q: ย  How are the PhD packages offered at NIT Rourkela placements?
A: 

The PhD course at NIT Rourkela gets good placement packages. Check out the table for reference:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package 

INR 18 LPA

INR 25 LPA

Average Package 

INR 11.45 LPA

INR 12.75 LPA

Median Package 

INR 10.2 LPA

INR 11.4 LPA

Minimum Package 

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Offers made 

9

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Q: ย  How good is NIT Rourkela for MTech?
A: 

It provides great career opportunities to students. In the 2022 placements, as per media reports, 1,274 offers were made. The highest and average package offered stood at INR 46.08 LPA and INR 19.04 LPA, respectively. Moreover, NIRF also ranked NIT Rourkela 15 under the Engineering category in the 2022 rankings. Thus, it is a good college for M.Tech aspirants.

Q: ย  Who are the top recruiters of NIT Rourkela placements?
A: 

The top recruiters who participated during NIT Rourkela placements in 2024 are presented in the table below:

NIT Rourkela Top Recruiters

Google

Microsoft

Apple

Amazon

Deloitte

BPCL

Wipro

GAIL

BEL

Q: ย  Is JEE Main required for BTech admission at NIT Rourkela?
A: 
Candidates must first check the minimum eligibility and selection criteria for the course they want to pursue. If a student meets the minimum eligibility, then he/she can go ahead by completing the application process. NIT Rourkela further grants admissions based on merit in the last qualifying or entrance examinations and performance in the respective counselling rounds. Seats are limited so apply early for admissions to various courses at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.
Q: ย  What is the reality of NIT Rourkela placements?
A: 

The placements are good at NIT Rourkela.The institute has a good record of placements for its BTech, MTech, BArch and MBA courses. As per the 2024 placement reports, the NIT Rourkela the highest package offered during the placement drive stood at INR 120 LPA. The key highlights of NIT Rourkela placements for the Class of 2022-2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package

INR 48.84 LPA

INR 83.60 LPA

INR 120 LPA

Average Package

INR 11.15 LPA

INR 13.89 LPA

INR 13.21 LPA

Minimum Package

INR 2.60 LPA

INR 1 LPA

INR 3.30 LPA

Total Offers

1,316

1,326

1333

Q: ย  Can I get direct admission to NIT Rourkela BSc?
A: 

No, you cannot take direct admission to NIT Rourkela BSc as the program's admissions occur through the JEE Main score. Generally, the exam happens twice a year. JEE Main 2025 exam will be conducted in two sessions, JEE Main 2025 session 1 in January and session 2 in April 2025 (Tentative). Students can fill out the JEE Main 2025 application form for either of the JEE Main 2025 sessions or both sessions.

Q: ย  Which BSc specialisation is harder to get into in NIT Rourkela?
A: 

According to cutoffs 2024, it was much tougher to get into the BSc Physics programme as Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics secured the highest cutoff. In 2024, the cutoff rank for Physics was 32,711. Whereas the cutoff rank for Chemistry, Mathematics and Life Science was 50,002, 48,117 and 73,338, respectively.

Therefore, it can be inferred that admission into Integrated BSc + MSc programme in Physics is highly competitive.

Q: ย  Are NIT Rourkela BSc rankings appreciating or depreciating?
A: 

NIT Rourkela rankings have been depreciating for the past two years. In the QS World University Ranking 2024, NIT Rourkela was ranked #291 in the ‘Asia’ which was 10 ranks below the ranking of #281 in 2023.

In the same ranking, NIT Rourkela achieved a ranking of #67 in the ‘South Asia’ category. This has also depreciated from last year as in 2023 the institute was ranked eight ranks above at #59.

Q: ย  Which college offers more BSc courses out of NIT Rourkela, NIT Patna and NIT Warangal?
A: 

Out of NIT Rourkela, NIT Patna and NIT Warangal, NIT Rourkela offers more Integrated BSc + MSc courses because they offer Integrated BSc + MSc for Life Science which is not offered by the other two colleges.

NIT Patna and NIT Warangal both offer three Integrated BSc+MSc courses in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Therefore, if a candidate is looking to apply for a joint BSc and MSc in Life Science they should apply for NIT Rourkela.

Q: ย  Is NIT Rourkela good in terms of placements?
A: 

The placements are good at NIT Rourkela.The institute has a good record of placements for its BTech, MTech, BArch and MBA courses. As per the 2024 placement reports, the NIT Rourkela the highest package offered during the placement drive stood at INR 120 LPA. The key highlights of NIT Rourkela placements for the Class of 2022-2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package

INR 48.84 LPA

INR 83.60 LPA

INR 120 LPA

Average Package

INR 11.15 LPA

INR 13.89 LPA

INR 13.21 LPA

Minimum Package

INR 2.60 LPA

INR 1 LPA

INR 3.30 LPA

Total Offers

1,316

1,326

1333

Q: ย  How to get MSc in NIT Rourkela?
A: 

 For admission to an MSc course, aspirants must have taken the IIT JAM entrance test. Based on the NIT Rourkela cutoff, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of merit in IIT JAM and are called for CCMN Counselling. Furthermore, the final seat allotment is carried out based on the cumulative score in the entrance test and based on the counselling round.

Q: ย  What is JEE Main 2024 session 2 Registration Date?
A: 

JEE Main Registration 2024 session 2 last date was March 4. NTA released JEE Main 2024 Application form session 2 on February 2. JEE Main Application form 2024 session 2 was available online on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates who have applied for JEE Main 2024 session 1 had not register again. Such candidates only need to fill the paper details (BE/BTech or BArch/BPlan) and pay application fees. JEE Main 2024 registration last date session 2 was March 4.

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NIT Rourkela offers admission to MSc specialisations on the basis of IIT JAM exam results, followed by CCMN counselling. NIT Rourkela CCMN cutoff has been released for round 5. The cutoff was released category-wise for the All India category candidates. Among the General AI category, the closing ran

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Choose NISER Bhubaneswar if you're research oriented, aiming for top PhD programs or R&D positions, and prefer a stipend-supported campus with strong scientific mentorship.

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The closing rank for general category in M.Sc Chemistry was around 787.

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The rankings of IIT Bhubaneswar and NIT Rourkela are different. NIT Rourkela is ranked 16th in the engineering college and IIT Bhubaneswar is ranked 47th according to NIRF ranking. and NIT Rourkella come among top 50 college in the country while IIT Bhubneshawar come among 20 indias top engineering

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