NIT Rourkela offers B.Tech across 17 specializations including Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, and newer tracks like Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics and Computing. The programme is 4 years full-time. Admission is through JEE Main followed by JoSAA counselling. The total fee is INR 13,40,000 for all specializations. NIT Rourkela holds NIRF 2025 Engineering rank 13.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Physical reporting begins 13 August 2026.
Key Points
- Two new specializations for 2026: Mathematics and Computing and Engineering Physics, each with 25 seats through JoSAA.
- B.Tech CSE recorded 94.48% placement in 2024 to 2025, with Ceramic Engineering leading at 97.73%.
- Over 85 students received packages above INR 30 LPA in 2024 to 2025, with top recruiters from IT, Manufacturing, and BFSI.
NIT Rourkela B.Tech Fees 2026
All 17 B.Tech specializations carry a uniform total fee of INR 13,40,000 for the four-year programme. Tuition is INR 62,500 per semester. Hostel and mess charges are payable separately.
| Course Name | Total Fees (4 Years) |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | INR 13,40,000 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | INR 13,40,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 13,40,000 |
| B.Tech Biotechnology | INR 13,40,000 |
| B.Tech Mining Engineering | INR 13,40,000 |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | INR 13,40,000 |
| B.Tech Food Process Engineering | INR 13,40,000 |
| All remaining specializations (AI, Biomedical, Ceramic, Civil, ECE, Engineering Physics, Industrial Design, Maths and Computing, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials) | INR 13,40,000 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
NIT Rourkela B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| JoSAA 2026 Registration | 2 June 2026 to 11 June 2026 |
| JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment | 13 June 2026 |
| JoSAA Round 5 Final Allotment | 16 July 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at NIT Rourkela | 13 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
- Dates are from the JoSAA 2026 schedule at josaa.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board.
- Minimum 75% aggregate in 10+2 (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates).
- Valid JEE Main 2026 rank is mandatory for JoSAA seat allotment.
Admission Process
- Appear in JEE Main 2026 and obtain a valid rank from NTA.
- Register on josaa.nic.in with your JEE Main application number.
- Fill and lock branch preferences for NIT Rourkela in order of priority.
- Accept the allotted seat and pay the seat acceptance fee by the JoSAA deadline.
- Report to NIT Rourkela with original documents from 13 to 18 August 2026.
- Unfilled seats after Round 5 go through CSAB special rounds at csab.nic.in.
NIT Rourkela B.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how NIT Rourkela B.Tech compares with other top NITs on fees, exams, cutoff, and placements.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
| NIT Rourkela | 13.4 L | JEE Main | JEE Main Rank 4,508 General AI CSE (2026) | INR 14.10 LPA (Avg, 2025) | 4.1/5 |
| NIT Warangal | 8.4 L | JEE Main | JEE Main Rank 2,238 General AI CSE (2026) | INR 14.20 LPA (Avg, 2025) | 4.1/5 |
| NIT Trichy | 6.5 L | JEE Main | JEE Main Rank 1,373 General AI CSE (2026) | INR 17.50 LPA (Avg, 2025) | 4.1/5 |
| NIT Calicut | 6.6 L | JEE Main | JEE Main Rank 6,000 General AI CSE (2026) | Not Disclosed | 4.0/5 |
Opt for this if
- You value a high NIRF rank with a government NIT fee structure.
- Your JEE Main rank places NIRF rank 13 NITs within reach.
- You want niche programmes like Ceramic, Food Process, or Industrial Design.
- You are comfortable with a large campus in Odisha and a strong alumni network.
Skip if
- Your rank can secure NIT Trichy or NIT Warangal for the same branch.
- You need a metro campus for internship proximity.
- Your target branch has a placement rate below 80% at NIT Rourkela.
NIT Rourkela B.Tech Placement 2025
The 2024 to 2025 season saw 1,274 job offers and 509 internship offers. Overall placement rate was 82.20%, average CTC was INR 14.10 LPA, and the highest package crossed INR 62.44 LPA. Top sectors: IT/Software 22.9%, Manufacturing, and BFSI. Leading recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft, and Amazon.
| Metric | 2024 to 2025 Data |
| Total Job Offers | 1,274 |
| Internship Offers | 509 |
| Overall Placement Rate | 82.20% |
| Average CTC | INR 14.10 LPA |
| Highest CTC | INR 62.44 LPA |
| CSE Placement Rate | 94.48% |
| Companies Participated | 373 |
NIT Rourkela B.Tech Scholarships 2026
B.Tech students can apply for government and private scholarships based on merit, category, and income.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Merit Cum Means (MCM) | Fee waiver + monthly stipend | Family income below INR 4.5 LPA |
| SC/ST Central Sector Scholarship | Full tuition + maintenance | SC and ST category students |
| PM YASASVI | Up to INR 1.25 L/year | OBC, EBC, DNT with income below INR 2.5 LPA |
| Bharti Airtel Scholarship | 100% fees + hostel + laptop | Merit-based across all categories |
| Infosys Foundation Scholarship | INR 1 L/year | Female students with family income at or below INR 8 LPA |
| Kotak Kanya Scholarship | INR 1.5 L/year | Girl students based on merit and need |
- Scholarship amounts and eligibility may change each cycle.
- Apply through the National Scholarship Portal or the institute DSW office.
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The registration process varies as per the courses. First of all, you need to ensure you meet NIT Rourkela’s course-specific eligibility requirements. You can visit the official website of the NIT Rourkela and then Complete the online application, including educational qualifications and entrance exam scores. And then Pay the application fee online or offline.
The updated fee structure of NIT Rourkela M.Tech. (according to the 2024 session) has not yet been released. According to the previous fee structure, the details are mentioned below: