NIT Rourkela M.Tech Communication Networks: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission is through CCMT counselling based on a valid GATE EC score. Candidates register on the CCMT portal, submit choices for NIT Rourkela, and are allotted seats based on GATE rank and category. NIT Rourkela does not conduct a separate entrance test. CCMT Round 1 allotment was on June 12, 2026, and classes commenced on July 20, 2026.

Ans. General and OBC candidates pay INR 2,08,000 in total fees over two years, excluding hostel and mess charges. SC/ST candidates pay INR 69,000 as tuition is fully waived for them. A security deposit of INR 10,000 in one-time fees is refundable on programme completion. GATE fellows additionally receive INR 12,400 per month as a stipend that offsets living expenses during enrolment.

Ans. Yes. GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars admitted through CCMT receive a Ministry of Education fellowship of INR 12,400 per month, payable for up to 24 months. The stipend is credited monthly during active enrolment and significantly offsets tuition and living expenses for scholars admitted through CCMT at NIT Rourkela.

Ans. A valid score in the EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) GATE paper is required. B.Tech graduates in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Computer Science are eligible to apply. The minimum qualifying aggregate is 60% for General/OBC candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates in the qualifying bachelor’s degree.

Ans. Graduates work in telecom companies, semiconductor firms, and defence research labs on wireless networks, 5G systems, IoT architectures, and signal processing. Roles at firms such as Samsung, Ericsson, Nokia, and Qualcomm are accessible. Research positions at DRDO, C-DOT, and national labs are also common for NITR M.Tech graduates with strong academic records.

Ans. Yes. M.Tech graduates from NIT Rourkela can apply for PhD programmes at NITR or other NITs and IITs. NITR admits PhD scholars twice a year in Autumn and Spring semesters. A valid GATE score strengthens eligibility, and full-time ECE PhD scholars are eligible for JRF or GATE-based institute fellowship during their research tenure at the department.