NIT Rourkela M.Tech Rf And Microwave Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. M.Tech RF and Microwave Engineering at NIT Rourkela is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. It covers microwave circuit design, antenna theory, radar systems, wireless communication, and electromagnetic compatibility. Admission is through CCMT counselling based on a valid GATE EC-paper score. The programme suits engineers targeting specialised careers in defence electronics, satellite communication, and wireless infrastructure development.

Ans. The total academic fee for the 2-year programme is INR 2,08,000 for General and OBC candidates. SC/ST scholars pay INR 69,000 in total as the tuition fee of INR 1,80,000 is fully waived. One-time fees of INR 12,500 include a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000. Hostel charges are not included and are billed separately each semester at the institute’s published rate.

Ans. A valid GATE score in the EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) paper is required. Candidates register on the CCMT portal at ccmt.ac.in, fill their programme preferences, and receive allotments through multiple counselling rounds. No separate written test or interview is conducted by NIT Rourkela for M.Tech admission. The minimum qualifying criteria is 60% or 6.5 CGPA in the B.Tech/B.E. degree, relaxed to 55% or 6.0 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Ans. GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars admitted through CCMT counselling receive a monthly fellowship of INR 12,400 funded by the Ministry of Education. The fellowship is valid for up to 24 months, covering the standard 2-year programme duration. It is credited monthly and requires maintaining a minimum academic performance as per institute norms. SC/ST scholars also benefit from a full tuition fee waiver in addition to the GATE fellowship amount.

Ans. Graduates find roles as RF engineers, antenna design engineers, microwave system designers, and radar engineers at organisations such as ISRO, DRDO, BEL, and private defence and telecom firms. Roles in 5G base station design, satellite payload development, and wireless network planning are also pursued. NIT Rourkela’s Department of ECE has active research projects in these areas. Pursuing a PhD in microwave or antenna engineering is another common path for M.Tech graduates from this programme.

Ans. Candidates with a valid GATE 2026 EC-paper score register on the CCMT portal, pay the registration fee, and fill course preferences in order of priority. CCMT allots seats through multiple rounds based on GATE rank and choice order. Once allotted, the candidate pays a partial admission fee to confirm the seat. The CCMT Special Round 2 seat allotment is scheduled for 27 July 2026, followed by a No-Seat-Return round on August 5, 2026 and commencement on August 11, 2026.