NIT Rourkela M.Tech Thermal Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must qualify the ME (Mechanical Engineering) GATE paper to be eligible for M.Tech Thermal Engineering at NIT Rourkela. Admission is centralised through CCMT counselling based on GATE rank. A minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the qualifying degree is required. SC/ST/PwD candidates need at least 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA.

Ans. The total academic fee for General and OBC candidates is INR 2,08,000 for the 2-year programme. This includes 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 a total of INR 69,000 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, valid for up to 24 months. The fellowship is credited subject to satisfactory academic performance. For most GATE scholars, it recovers the full programme fee and supports living expenses throughout the programme at NIT Rourkela.

Ans. Candidates with a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Energy Engineering are eligible for M.Tech Thermal Engineering at NIT Rourkela. A minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the qualifying degree is mandatory. SC/ST/PwD candidates require at least 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA. A valid GATE ME score is also required.

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

Ans. After GATE 2026 results, candidates register on the CCMT portal, fill course preferences including M.Tech Thermal Engineering at NIT Rourkela, and receive allotments based on GATE rank. Candidates must accept the allotment online and pay a partial admission fee. Physical reporting to NIT Rourkela with original documents for verification completes the enrolment process.