NIT Rourkela M.Sc Applied Geology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission is through IIT JAM (GG paper) and CCMN counselling. Candidates must obtain a valid JAM rank, register on the CCMN portal (ccmn.admissions.nic.in), fill course choices for M.Sc Applied Geology at NIT Rourkela, and accept the allotment. CCMN Round 2 allotment was completed on June 22, 2026, with document verification scheduled for August 7, 2026 and classes commencing August 11, 2026.

Ans. The total fee is INR 1,18,500 for the 2-year programme, covering tuition (INR 30,000), other charges (INR 28,000), hostel rent and hall establishment (INR 40,000), one-time fees (INR 7,500), caution deposit (INR 10,000), and souvenir fee (INR 3,000). Mess advance of INR 30,000 per semester is deposited separately and adjusted against actual dining dues. SC/ST students pay INR 88,500 as tuition is fully waived.

Ans. Candidates must hold a valid IIT JAM 2026 score in the GG (Geology and Geophysics) paper. The qualifying degree must be a bachelor’s in Geology, Applied Geology, Earth Science, Geophysics, or a related discipline with at least 55% marks. IIT JAM 2026 was held on February 15, 2026 and the result was declared on March 20, 2026.

Ans. Yes. NIT Rourkela is a fully residential institute and hostel accommodation is mandatory for all students. Hostel rent and hall establishment of INR 10,000 per semester (INR 40,000 total over 4 semesters) is included in the total fee of INR 1,18,500. Mess advance of INR 30,000 per semester is paid separately and adjusted against actual dining bills.

Ans. Graduates can pursue PhD programmes at IITs, NITs, and national research institutes after qualifying CSIR/UGC NET or GATE. Industry options include roles as geologist or exploration scientist in petroleum companies, mining corporations, and government surveys such as GSI and ONGC. The programme’s location in Odisha’s mineral-rich Rourkela region provides access to practical fieldwork with industrial and government partners.

Ans. Yes. Students who qualify CSIR/UGC NET-JRF receive a monthly fellowship of INR 37,000 (JRF) or INR 42,000 (SRF) from the funding agency. SC/ST students domiciled in Odisha can apply for the SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship of up to INR 25,000 per year through the state portal. Additionally, SC/ST students benefit from a full tuition fee waiver of INR 30,000 over the 2-year programme.