NIT Rourkela M.Tech Power Electronics And Drives: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must qualify the EE (Electrical Engineering) GATE paper to be eligible for M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives at NIT Rourkela. Admission is centralised through CCMT counselling based on GATE score rank. A minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the qualifying degree is required, with 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Ans. The total academic fee for General and OBC candidates is INR 2,08,000 for the 2-year programme. This comprises tuition of INR 1,80,000 across four semesters, other academic charges of INR 15,500, and a one-time admission fee of INR 12,500. SC/ST candidates pay INR 69,000 in total as tuition is fully waived by the institute.

Ans. Yes. GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars admitted through CCMT receive a monthly fellowship of INR 12,400 from the Ministry of Education. This fellowship is valid for up to 24 months and requires maintaining satisfactory academic progress each semester. For most GATE scholars, the fellowship more than recovers the total programme fee and supports living expenses in Rourkela.

Ans. Candidates holding a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics and Communication Engineering are eligible. A minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the qualifying degree is required. SC/ST/PwD candidates need a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA. A valid GATE EE score is mandatory for CCMT registration.

Ans. NIT Rourkela provides hostel facilities for postgraduate students on campus. Hostel charges are not included in the INR 2,08,000 academic fee and are billed separately each semester based on room type and availability. Students must apply for hostel allocation through the institute’s hostel management office after completing enrolment formalities.

Ans. CCMT allocates seats based on GATE score rank and the course preferences filled by the candidate on the CCMT portal. After allotment, candidates must accept the seat online and pay a partial admission fee. Physical reporting to NIT Rourkela with original certificates for document verification completes the enrolment. The institute does not conduct any separate written test.