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National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela / NITR) is a public Institute of National Importance established in 1961 as Regional Engineering College Rourkela, one of the first batch of RECs set up by the Government of India. It was elevated to National Institute of Technology status in 2002 under the NIT Act and is an autonomous institution empowered to grant its own degrees. NIT Rourkela is recognised by the UGC and is regulated by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
As per NIRF Rankings 2025, NIT Rourkela holds Rank 13 in Engineering and Rank 34 Overall among all higher education institutions in India. The institute is additionally ranked 7th in Architecture and 30th in Research by NIRF 2025, reflecting the breadth of its academic programmes. Notably, NITR secured NIRF SDG Rank 9, underscoring its commitment to sustainable development and community engagement. In international rankings, NIT Rourkela features in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 at Rank 396 and QS Southern Asia at Rank 99.
The campus covers 723 acres in Rourkela, Odisha (Sundargarh district) and is one of the largest NIT campuses in India. The sprawling green campus includes academic blocks, a central library, state-of-the-art research laboratories, student hostels with capacity for over 5,000 residents, a sports complex, and hospital facilities.
- B.Tech (4 years): 14 disciplines: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, Food Processing Technology, Life Science and Biosciences Engineering, and Environmental Engineering
- B.Arch (5 years): Architecture. One of few NIT-level B.Arch programmes, NIRF Architecture Rank 7 (2025)
- M.Tech and M.Arch (2 years): 25 or more specialisations across all engineering and science departments
- MBA (2 years): School of Management offered at the institute
- M.Sc (2 years): Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Science
- MCA (2 years): Master of Computer Applications
- PhD: All departments, with research fellowships
B.Tech tuition fee at NIT Rourkela is INR 62,500 per semester. Including hostel, mess, and other charges, the per-semester fee for General category hostellers is INR 1,24,000 (as per 2024-25 admission data). SC/ST students receive a full tuition fee waiver. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a stipend of INR 12,400 per month plus a tuition fee waiver.
In the 2024-25 placement season, the highest package was INR 62.44 LPA (CSE B.Tech), with the B.Tech average at INR 14.10 LPA. A total of 1,274 job offers were made by 373 companies, and more than 85 students secured packages above INR 30 LPA.
NIT Rourkela students are eligible for GoI fee waivers, NSP scholarships, the Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, and various department-level fellowships. GATE stipend and MHRD fellowship support PhD and M.Tech scholars.
NIT Rourkela Admission Dates 2026
B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, and M.Arch admissions at NIT Rourkela for the 2026-27 academic year are through centralised national portals. JoSAA counselling for B.Tech and B.Arch (JEE route) is currently in progress, running through multiple rounds from June to August 2026. CCMT for M.Tech and M.Arch is also in progress.
| Event | Route | Status / Date |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 | JoSAA (B.Tech) | Conducted (January and April 2026) |
| JoSAA Counselling (B.Tech, B.Arch) | JoSAA | In progress (June to August 2026) |
| NATA 2026 (B.Arch alternate route) | JoSAA | Conducted |
| GATE 2026 Score | CCMT (M.Tech, M.Arch) | Valid until 2029 |
| CCMT 2026 | CCMT | In progress (June to August 2026) |
| MBA Admission 2025-27 | CAT / CMAT / MAT | Batch enrolled |
| PhD Admissions (July 2026) | NITR Research Entrance Test | Per official notification at nitrkl.ac.in |
| B.Tech Session Start | All routes | August 2026 |
NIT Rourkela Courses and Fees
NIT Rourkela offers B.Tech in 14 disciplines, which is among the widest undergraduate programme portfolios at any NIT. The inclusion of disciplines like Industrial Design, Food Processing Technology, Biomedical Engineering, and Life Science Engineering reflects the institute’s diversification beyond traditional core engineering. The B.Arch programme at NITR is one of a handful of Architecture programmes at an NIT, ranked 7th nationally by NIRF 2025.
| Programme | Duration | Tuition (Per Semester) | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all branches) | 4 years | INR 62,500 | JEE Main + JoSAA |
| B.Arch | 5 years | INR 62,500 | JEE Paper 2 / NATA + JoSAA |
| M.Tech (all branches, GATE) | 2 years | Waived + INR 12,400/month stipend | GATE + CCMT |
| MBA | 2 years | As per institute norms | CAT / CMAT / MAT |
| M.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sci.) | 2 years | INR 12,500 per semester (approx) | JAM + CCMT |
| PhD (all departments) | Minimum 3 years | Waived, JRF or SRF fellowship | NITR Research Entrance Test |
The total per-semester cost for a General category B.Tech hosteller (tuition plus hostel, mess, and institutional charges) was INR 1,24,000 as per 2024-25 admission data. Over 8 semesters, the total comes to INR 9.92 Lakhs. SC/ST students get the tuition fee of INR 62,500 per semester waived and pay only hostel, mess, and other charges, bringing their per-semester out-of-pocket to under INR 65,000.
NIT Rourkela Admission Process
B.Tech Admission
B.Tech admission to NIT Rourkela is through JEE Main (both January and April sessions) followed by JoSAA seat allotment. Minimum eligibility is 75% aggregate in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST), with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects plus Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or a technical vocational subject. The closing JEE Main AIR for CSE at NIT Rourkela in General category typically falls in the 7,000 to 10,000 range. ECE and EE close in the 12,000 to 18,000 range. Core branches like Civil and Mining are accessible up to AIR 40,000 in General category.
B.Arch Admission
B.Arch admission is through JoSAA using JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) scores or a valid NATA score. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics as a subject and secured at least 75% aggregate. The B.Arch closing ranks at NITR are competitive given the NIRF Architecture Rank 7 status and limited seat intake.
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admission is through GATE scores via CCMT. GATE-qualified students get a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 and a tuition fee waiver. Specific GATE paper requirements apply per department (e.g., CS paper for CSE, EC for ECE, ME for Mechanical). Self-financing or industry-sponsored M.Tech candidates are also admitted in some specialisations without GATE.
PhD Admission
PhD candidates need a relevant M.Tech, ME, M.Sc, or equivalent with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). NET/JRF-qualified or GATE-qualified candidates may be exempted from the institute’s research entrance test. Fellowships: JRF INR 37,000 per month, SRF INR 42,000 per month (subject to UGC/CSIR norms at the time of joining).
NIT Rourkela Placements
NIT Rourkela’s 2024-25 placement season recorded the highest package of INR 62.44 LPA, earned by a B.Tech CSE student. The B.Tech batch average stood at INR 14.10 LPA, while the overall average across all programmes was INR 13.29 LPA. M.Tech graduates averaged INR 13.48 LPA. A total of 1,274 job offers were made by 373 companies, along with 509 internship offers. More than 85 students received packages above INR 30 LPA, up from 53 the previous year.
| Metric | 2024-25 Placement Season |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 62.44 LPA (B.Tech CSE) |
| Average Package (B.Tech) | INR 14.10 LPA |
| Average Package (M.Tech) | INR 13.48 LPA |
| Overall Average (all programmes) | INR 13.29 LPA |
| Students with INR 30 LPA and above | 85 or more |
| Total Job Offers | 1,274 |
| Internship Offers | 509 |
| Companies Participated | 373 |
NIT Rourkela attracts recruiters across software, analytics, VLSI and semiconductor design, steel and metals (Rourkela is home to a large SAIL steel plant), core engineering, finance, and consulting. Nearly half of the 373 companies in the 2024-25 season were first-time recruiters at NITR, indicating a widening employer base. CSE and ECE branches consistently record the highest offer density, while core engineering branches like Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Civil draw recruiters from PSUs (SAIL, ONGC, BHEL, NALCO) and infrastructure firms.
NIT Rourkela Rankings
NIT Rourkela is ranked consistently among the top 15 engineering institutions in India by NIRF. The institute’s strength in architecture, research output, and sustainability makes it one of the most diversely recognised NITs.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank / Band | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF (MoE) | Engineering | 13 | 2025 |
| NIRF (MoE) | Overall | 34 | 2025 |
| NIRF (MoE) | Architecture | 7 | 2025 |
| NIRF (MoE) | Research | 30 | 2025 |
| NIRF (MoE) | Sustainable Development Goals | 9 | 2025 |
| QS Asia University Rankings | Asia Overall | 396 | 2026 |
| QS Southern Asia Rankings | Southern Asia | 99 | 2026 |
| Times Higher Education | World University Rankings | 601 to 800 | 2026 |
The NIRF SDG Rank 9 is a significant recognition for NIT Rourkela, reflecting the institute’s initiatives in clean energy research, water management studies, and inclusive education. The Architecture Rank 7 is notable for an NIT and places NITR ahead of several standalone architecture schools in India.
NIT Rourkela Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver (GoI) | All B.Tech/M.Tech SC and ST students | Full tuition fee waived per semester |
| GATE M.Tech Stipend (MHRD) | GATE-qualified M.Tech students | INR 12,400 per month + tuition waiver |
| JRF/SRF PhD Fellowship | PhD scholars at NITR | JRF: INR 37,000 per month, SRF: INR 42,000 per month |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (NITR) | B.Tech students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per year | INR 1,00,000 per year |
| Free Messing | Family income below INR 1 Lakh per year | Free dining facility on campus |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Merit-based, income below INR 8 Lakhs, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 10,000 to 20,000 per year |
| EWS Reservation | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) with income below INR 8 Lakhs | 10% seat reservation in B.Tech |
NIT Rourkela Campus and Infrastructure
The NIT Rourkela campus spans 723 acres in Rourkela, Odisha, making it one of the largest NIT campuses in India. The campus is a self-contained academic township with academic blocks for each department, administrative buildings, a central library, staff quarters, a shopping complex, a bank, a post office, and healthcare facilities through the institute hospital.
The Central Library holds over one lakh volumes and subscribes to major national and international journal databases including IEEE, ACM, Elsevier, Springer, and Scopus. The library also provides access to NPTEL courses and SWAYAM resources. Research infrastructure includes dedicated laboratories in Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Biomedical Devices, VLSI Design, Food Processing, and Environmental Engineering. NITR has 30 or more sponsored research projects from DRDO, ISRO, DST, and industry partners active at any given time.
Student hostels accommodate over 5,000 students across multiple hostel blocks for men and women. A sports complex with a swimming pool, outdoor athletics track, football and cricket grounds, indoor badminton and squash courts, and a gymnasium supports active student life. Rourkela city is serviced by Rourkela Airport with connections to Bhubaneswar and Delhi, and Rourkela Railway Station on the Mumbai-Howrah main line provides direct connectivity to major cities.
NIT Rourkela vs NIT Warangal vs NIT Surathkal
Among the top-tier NITs, aspirants frequently compare NIT Rourkela with NIT Warangal (Telangana) and NIT Surathkal (Karnataka), as all three serve a similar national applicant pool through JoSAA. All three are NIRF-ranked in the top 25 engineering institutions.
| Parameter | NIT Rourkela | NIT Warangal | NIT Surathkal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1961 | 1959 | 1960 |
| Location | Rourkela, Odisha | Warangal, Telangana | Surathkal, Karnataka |
| NIRF Engineering (2025) | 13 | 24 | 18 |
| Admission (B.Tech) | JEE Main + JoSAA | JEE Main + JoSAA | JEE Main + JoSAA |
| B.Tech Disciplines | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Highest Placement (2024-25) | INR 62.44 LPA | INR 54 LPA (2024) | INR 55 LPA (2024) |
| Campus Area | 723 acres, Odisha | 246 acres, Telangana | 295 acres, Karnataka coast |
| Special Strength | Architecture (NIRF Arch 7), SDG Rank 9, widest B.Tech portfolio | Strong alumni network, older NIT | Coastal research, strong CSE |
NIT Rourkela leads on NIRF Engineering rank and highest placement package among the three in recent data. Its 14-branch B.Tech portfolio is wider than NIT Warangal (11 branches) and NIT Surathkal (11 branches), giving students more programme choices. The NIRF Architecture Rank 7 at NITR is unique. Neither NIT Warangal nor NIT Surathkal offer a ranked B.Arch programme. NIT Warangal draws on its older alumni network and proximity to Hyderabad’s tech industry. NIT Surathkal benefits from its coastal location, strong marine and civil engineering traditions, and proximity to Bengaluru’s job market.
NIT Rourkela FAQs
Ques. What is NIT Rourkela’s NIRF ranking in 2025?
Ans. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, NIT Rourkela holds Rank 13 in Engineering and Rank 34 Overall. The institute is additionally ranked 7th in Architecture, 30th in Research, and 9th in Sustainable Development Goals by NIRF 2025. Internationally, NIT Rourkela is ranked 396 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026.
Ques. What is the highest placement package at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. In the 2024-25 placement season, the highest package at NIT Rourkela was INR 62.44 LPA, bagged by a B.Tech CSE student. The B.Tech batch average was INR 14.10 LPA. A total of 1,274 job offers were made by 373 companies. More than 85 students received packages above INR 30 LPA.
Ques. What are the B.Tech fees at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. The B.Tech tuition fee at NIT Rourkela is INR 62,500 per semester. Including hostel, mess, and other institutional charges, the total per-semester outgo for General category hostellers is INR 1,24,000 (as per 2024-25 data). Over 8 semesters, the total fee is INR 9.92 Lakhs. SC/ST students receive a full tuition waiver and pay only hostel, mess, and other fees per semester.
Ques. How many B.Tech branches are available at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. NIT Rourkela offers B.Tech in 14 disciplines: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, CSE, ECE, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, Food Processing Technology, Life Science and Biosciences Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. This is among the widest B.Tech programme portfolios at any NIT in India.
Ques. Is B.Arch available at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. Yes. NIT Rourkela offers a 5-year B.Arch programme, which is one of a small number of Architecture programmes at an NIT. It is ranked 7th in Architecture by NIRF 2025, placing it among the top architecture schools in India. Admission to B.Arch at NIT Rourkela is through JoSAA using JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) or a valid NATA score. M.Arch is also available as a 2-year PG programme.
Ques. How is admission done at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. B.Tech and B.Arch admissions at NIT Rourkela are through JoSAA counselling using JEE Main scores. M.Tech admissions are through CCMT using GATE scores. MBA admission is through CAT, CMAT, or MAT. PhD admission is through an institute-level research entrance test, with exemptions for GATE or NET qualified candidates. JoSAA and CCMT are currently in progress for the 2026-27 academic session.
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To get admission into NIT Rourkela through JEE Main, you do not need a fixed score but rather a competitive All India Rank (AIR). For popular branches like Computer Science & Engineering, closing ranks in recent counselling rounds were around 2,600–7,800 for open category candidates, while core branches like Mechanical or Electrical accepted up to 15,000–20,000+ ranks in 2025 counselling. You can check here for the NIT Rourkela cutoff (Out): Check Round-Wise Cutoffs
NIT Rourkela, renowned as a UGC-approved technical university, provides various B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, and MBA programs across different specializations. The Admission procedure for B.Tech and B.Arch programs is primarily based on the JEE Main score followed by JoSAA counseling. For M.Tech admissions, performance in the GATE and CCMT counseling rounds determines the final placements. Whereas M.Sc admission criteria rely on IIT JAM score, followed by CCMN counseling.
Admission to UG/PG programs is based on JEE Mains, GATE, CCMT, CAT, IIT JAM, and NIMCET scores followed by a counselling process. Candidates from outside India are selected through Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA). Along with UG & PG courses, NIT Rourkela provides PhD courses in 14 departments in Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management. For the doctoral program, candidates are selected based on a written test and personal interview conducted by the institute. Applicants with a valid JRF/ NET score are exempted from appearing in the institute-based entrance exam.
Securing admission to the M.Tech. program in Food Process Engineering at NIT Rourkela is competitive and depends on your GATE score. Based on available data, the closing GATE score for M.Tech. admissions at NIT Rourkela in 2024 ranged from 351 to 610 for the General All-India category.
The year wise fee details of NIT Rourkela B.Tech. are given below:
The recent year placement details of NIT Rourkela are given below:
i want to take admission Mtech in food processing
You need to appear for GATE Examination and have to register for CCMT Counselling in order to secure admission to the M.Tech. in Food Processing in NIT Rourkela.
Aspirants seeking admission to 4 year Full-time B.Tech Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.
Academic Requirement:
Candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent by the AIU or Intermediate or 2-year Pre-University exam conducted by a recognized Board/ University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects with 75% marks (65% marks for reserved category).
Entrance Exam:
Candidates must qualify for JEE Mains.
To apply for the computer science program, candidates from general category need to secure not less than 98 percentiles in JEE main exam. JEE scorecard contains subject wise percentile. As per the analysis by experts, candidates who will obtain more than 200 score are considered as 99 percentiles in JEE main exam.
For details, check JEE Main Cut Off
As per the previous analysis of the cutoff, the expected JEE Mains BTech CSE stream cutoff can be 7292 for home-state candidates and for other state candidates 3369. . NIT Rourkela offers Btech as its flagship program where the first year fees is INR 1.78 Lakh. The total 4-year fees for NIT Rourkela’s BTech amounts to 8.20 lakhs.
Yes, The College places a very high bar on the quality of internships pursued by the students which is evident from the list of companies and institutes that recruit from NIT Rourkela. The Placement Committee facilitates interaction between the students and the industries in a much systematized fashion. Notices and announcements from different colleges about internship openings are also forwarded to the students via the Placement Cell. The institute has also launched its very own Summer Internship (Fellowship) Program to encourage B.Tech and B.Sc students in the field of innovative research. The College has a compulsory 8 week internship schedule and all the students have to undergo internship/training during the summer before their final year.
Yes, The institute offers a 2-year MTech program on a regular basis in specializations. Candidates can also enroll in Dual Degree (B.Tech+M.Tech) programs which are of 5 years. Admission to this program is offered based on GATE exam scores. The candidates must register themselves in the CCMT portal for the allotment of seats. NIT Rourkela MTech cutoff 2023 is released by CCMT after the result declaration of the GATE exam
NIT Rourkela does not accept OJEE Scores for admission to its B.Tech. or any other Program. The admission to the B.Tech. is provided on the basis of JEE Mains only followed by JoSAA Counselling. The admission to B.Tech. lateral is based on LEET Examination.
Yes, NIT Rourkela offers Dual Degree (B.Tech+M.Tech) programs which are of 5 years and 5 years of Full-time Integrated BSc+MSc Program. Aspirants seeking admission to 5 years Full-time Integrated MSc Program should have passed 10+2 from a well-recognized board with PCB/PCM subjects with 75% marks (65% marks for reserved category). Candidates must have a valid rank in JEE Mains. Aspirants seeking admission to 5 years Full-time Integrated M.Tech Program should have passed 10+2 from a well-recognized board with PCB/PCM subjects, or any other examination recognized by the University as equivalent with 75% marks (65% marks for SC/ST category). Candidates must have valid JEE Mains for integrated Mtech program.
NIT Rourkela offers a list of UG, PG and part time courses. At NIT Rourkela, admission is taken through different entrance exams like JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM, etc. Based on the merit and the qualifying marks secured in the entrance exam, the final selection process is concluded.
For details, check NIT Rourkela Admission 2024
All teachers, staff, and students have access to housing at NIT Rourkela. For students living on campus, there are eleven residence halls. The center of all extracurricular activities is located in the Student Activity Center (SAC), which is located in the main academic area. NIT Rourkela's Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL) has served as the institution's primary learning resource center. It has extensive collections of both print and electronic materials. A football-hockey stadium called DILIP TIRCKEY STADIUM is one of the best sporting venues the college offers to its students. NIT Rourkela also offers swimming facilities for men and women students. The campus of the institute includes two guest houses as well as State Bank of India's one of its branches. Additionally, an advanced gymnasium has been built inside. The SACHIN TENDULKAR CRICKET GROUND has floodlights installed, a basketball court with distinct times for male and female students, as well as two tennis courts. The college organizes the NIT Rourkela's Innovision Fest, a technical festival.
No, NIT Rourkela offers the UG, PG, and PhD programs only. NIT Rourkela offers courses such as Integrated Btech, B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree), MBA, MSc, MCA, etc., in the fields of Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, and Humanities. Admission to these programs is based on GATE, CCMT, CAT, IIT JAM, and NIMCET scores followed by a counseling process. Candidates from outside India are selected through Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA). Along with UG & PG courses, NIT Rourkela provides Ph.D. courses in 14 departments in Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management. For the doctoral program, candidates are selected on the basis of a written test and personal interview conducted by the institute. Applicants with a valid JRF/ NET score are exempted from appearing in the institute-based entrance exam.
At NIT Rourkela, candidates can apply through MAT/CMAT/XAT/CAT for MBA admission. To apply in NIT Rourkela, candidates need to secure minimum 40% marks in the entrance exam.
No, NIT Rourkela doesn’t offer any course to the students in online/part-time mode.
You need to have 90%ile+ to be eligible for admission to NIT rourkela and the cut-off rank as per last year was 379 - 40386 rank.