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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, National Institute of Technology Rourkela ranks 13 under the Engineering category
NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, National Institute of Technology Rourkela ranks 34 under the Overall category
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NIT Rourkela, established in 1961 as Regional Engineering College and upgraded to a National Institute of Technology in 2002, is a public technical university located in Rourkela, Odisha. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by AICTE, holding an “A” grade accreditation from NAAC. NIT Rourkela is ranked 19th in the Engineering category and 31st in the Overall category by NIRF 2024. The institute’s 1,200-acre campus hosts over 8,000 students, including international students from 10+ countries, and features modern facilities like smart classrooms, a central library with over 1.2 lakh books, a health center, hostels for boys and girls, sports facilities, a gym, and a cafeteria, fostering holistic student development.
The institute offers over 100 programs across undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral levels in streams such as Engineering, Sciences, Management, Architecture, and Humanities. Popular UG courses include BTech, BArch, and Integrated MSc, while PG courses include MTech, MBA, MSc, and MA, offered in various specializations. Admissions are based on entrance exam scores, with JEE Main for BTech/BArch, GATE for MTech, IIT JAM for MSc, and CAT/MAT/CMAT for MBA, managed through centralized counseling processes like JoSAA, CCMT, and CCMN. NIT Rourkela’s fee structure varies by program, with BTech annual fees ranging from INR 91,000 to INR 2,25,000 for general category students.
The institute’s Training and Placement Cell facilitate robust placement drives, with the 2024-25 placement report indicating a highest package of INR 52.98 LPA and an average package of INR 12.59 LPA for BTech students, with over 1,300 recruiters, including top companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and Qualcomm, placing 1,374 students across sectors like IT, core engineering, finance, and consulting.
Highlights | Details |
Name | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
Location | Rourkela, Odisha, India |
Establishment Year | 1961 |
Campus Size | 1,200 acres |
Accreditation | NAAC A Grade |
Approvals & Recognitions | UGC, AICTE, Institute of National Importance |
Affiliations | Autonomous, funded by Ministry of Education, Government of India |
NIRF Ranking | Engineering (2024) - 19th, Overall (2024) - 31st |
Student Population | 8,000+ students (200+ international students from 10+ countries) |
Faculty | 350+ faculty members, with 90%+ holding PhDs, many from IITs and reputed institutes |
International Partnerships | Collaborations with 50+ foreign universities, facilitating exchange programs and research |
International Students | 200+ students from 10+ countries, admitted via DASA and ICCR schemes |
Research Opportunities | Available across 20+ departments with 100+ labs, 1,000+ research projects, supported by DST, SERB, and international grants |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹11,000 - 6,25,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, valid score in JEE Main |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹2,41,500 - 6,00,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum 50% aggregate marks, valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹15,000 - 30,000 | Bachelor's degree in Science, Minimum 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹30,000 - 1,40,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum 55% marks in aggregate |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹11,000 - 2,08,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or equivalent, minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, valid GATE score |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹1,29,000 - 1,54,000 | Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% marks, Valid GATE/NET score or equivalent national level examination, 5% relaxation for reserved categories |
B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) | ₹12,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, Mathematics as one of the subjects, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, valid score in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. | ₹75,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) with a science stream, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, minimum aggregate score of 60%, qualified in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, qualified in JEE Advanced |
B.Tech. + M.Tech. | ₹12,000 - 6,25,000 | Valid GATE score, Minimum 6.5 CGPA in B.Tech. |
NIT Rourkela provides a wide range of educational opportunities with over 100 programs available at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. These programs cover fields such as engineering, sciences, management, architecture, and humanities. Some well-known courses include BTech, MTech, MBA, MSc, BArch, and Integrated MSc. The tuition fees at NIT Rourkela vary depending on the course and category. For more details, you can refer to the table below:
Mentioned below is the list of NIT Rourkela courses along with their eligibility criteria and fee structure:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
BTech | INR 8,20,000 | 10+2 with JEE Main |
BArch | INR 10,21,000 | 10+2 with 50% marks |
MBA | INR 4,00,000 | Graduation with 50% marks |
MSc | INR 75,000 | Graduation with 60% marks |
MTech | INR 1,40,000 | Graduation with 60-65% marks |
MA | INR 30,000 | Graduation with 50% marks |
PhD | INR1,30,000 | Graduation with 55% marks and relevant work experience |
Courses | Specializations |
BTech | Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering |
BArch | Architecture |
Integrated MSc | Applied Geology, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Mathematics |
MTech | Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering (Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, Water Resources), Computer Science & Engineering (Information Security, Software Engineering, Data Analytics), Electrical Engineering (Control Systems, Power Electronics & Drives, Power Systems), Electronics & Communication Engineering (Communication & Networks, Signal & Image Processing, VLSI & Embedded Systems), Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design, Production, Thermal, Cryogenic & Vacuum Technology), Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Design |
MBA | Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management |
MSc | Applied Geology, Chemistry, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics |
MA | Development Studies |
Event | Date |
Paper Based Test (PBT) | September 21, 2025 |
Computer Based Test (CBT) | September 28, 2025 |
Admit card for the PBT | September 18, 2025 |
Admit card for the CBT | September 25, 2025 |
Registration Deadline for PBT | September 15, 2025 |
Registration Deadline for CBT | September 22, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
Registration Period | August 1, 2025 – September 20, 2025 |
CAT 2025 answer key challenge | First week of December 2025 |
CAT 2025 result announcement | Last week of December 2025 |
Event | Tentative Date |
Notification Release | July 2025 |
Registration Start Date | July 10, 2025 |
Registration End Date | December 5, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | December 2025 |
XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 |
Result Declaration | January 2026 |
Event | Date |
Notification Release | August 2025 |
Registration Start Date | August 25, 2025 |
Registration End Date (Without Late Fee) | September 25, 2025 |
Registration End Date (With Late Fee) | October 6, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | January 2026 |
GATE 2026 Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
Answer Key Release | February 2026 |
Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
Scorecard Download | March 28, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |
The NIT Rourkela application process is completely online. Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below to complete the NIT Rourkela application process.
According to the latest NIT Rourkela placement report, 90%-100% placement rate was achieved. The highest package offered is Rs 120 LPA offered to a BTech student. Moreover, the average package offered was Rs 13.21 LPA, with a minimum package of Rs 3.30 LPA. Some of the top recruiters for NIT Rourkela Placements are Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon, etc.
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
Placement percentage | 90%-100% |
Number of companies visited | 100+ |
Total students participated | 1209 |
Total job offers | 1333 |
Highest package offered | Rs 120 LPA |
Average package offered | Rs 13.21 LPA |
Minimum package offered | Rs 3.30 LPA |
Apple | Amazon | |
Accenture | Capgemini | Deloitte |
Infosys | Reliance | Virtusa |
Pharmeasy | Ola Cabs | Vedanta |
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the NIT Rourkela cutoff 2025 for BTech admissions. The NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff, given as closing ranks, indicates the minimum scores required for admission into various branches. Candidates can now check the officially released NIT Rourkela cutoff 2025 for JEE Mains.
NIT Rourkela JEE Main Cutoff 2025 round 6 has been released for admission to the B.Tech program. NIT Rourkela B.Tech cutoff 2025 round 6 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering stood at 3431 in the general category. NIT Rourkela JEE Main Cutoff 2025 round 6 for all courses in the general category is given below:
Courses | All India Quota (Closing Rank) | Home State Quota (Closing Rank) |
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) | 550 | 1621 |
Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4448 | 9099 |
Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 34766 | 45885 |
Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 32227 | 42292 |
Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 34022 | 43332 |
Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 45200 | 50899 |
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 18034 | 23539 |
Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 20944 | 33511 |
Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 43806 | 60683 |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 25282 | 28368 |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3431 | 7853 |
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 10623 | 16250 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5785 | 11195 |
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 9555 | 13784 |
Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 40010 | 48809 |
Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 24030 | 31363 |
Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 51669 | 81559 |
Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 24786 | 52270 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 15035 | 21488 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30135 | 31600 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 35129 | 39890 |
Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 35731 | 35557 |
Mining Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 41212 | 40423 |
Physics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 23219 | 53337 |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Mining Engineering (Engineering)B.Arch
B.Arch in Architecture (Engineering)B.Tech+M.Tech
B.Tech+M.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Engineering)NIT Rourkela’s Engineering rank slipped from 15th in 2022 to 19th in 2024, but its overall rank improved from 39th to 31st, reflecting stronger performance in teaching, research, and inclusivity. The institute ranked 59th in QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023, dropping to 67th in 2024, and 281–290 in QS Asia Rankings 2023, slipping to 291st in 2024. The QS World University Rankings 2025 places it at 501–600.
Year | Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
2025 | QS World University Rankings | - | 501–600 |
2024 | NIRF | Engineering | 19th |
NIRF | Research | 29th | |
NIRF | Overall | 31st | |
NIRF | Architecture | 9th | |
NIRF | Innovation | 11–50 | |
QS Southern Asia University Rankings | Southern Asia | 67th | |
QS World University Rankings | Asia | 291st | |
Times Higher Education | World University (Engineering) | 601–800 | |
2023 | NIRF | Engineering | 16th |
NIRF | Research | 29th | |
NIRF | Overall | 37th | |
NIRF | Architecture | 8th | |
QS Southern Asia University Rankings | Southern Asia | 59th | |
QS World University Rankings | Asia | 281–290 | |
Times Higher Education | World University (Engineering) | 601–800 | |
Times Higher Education | World University (Overall) | 1000–1200 |
NIT Rourkela’s 1,200-acre campus is designed to provide a conducive environment for academic, extracurricular, and personal growth, featuring modern facilities and robust infrastructure. The list of all the facilities is given below:
Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
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Minakshee Mahananda | Civil Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Kakoli Karar Paul | Civil Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Ratnakar Swain | Civil Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Kishanjit Kumar Khatua | Civil Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Angana Sarkar | Biotechnology and Medical Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Sanat Nalini Sahoo | Civil Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Anurag Sharma | Civil Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Jatin Anand | Civil Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Paresh Kale | Electrical Engineering | Professor | Not mentioned |
Soumi Muhuri | Planning and Architecture | Professor | Not mentioned |
Name of alumnus |
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Ashok Kumar Basa |
F. C. Mohanty |
Atanu Bhowmick |
Mahesh Das |
NIT Rourkela offers various scholarships and financial aid to its students. The PG/ PhD students are offered stipends/ fellowships of up to Rs 12,000 to Rs 35,000 per month. Apart from this, UG students are offered merit-based & corporate-endowment scholarships of up to Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000 per year. The institute also offers PMS/ Top Class scholarships to SC/ST & other reserved categories. The eligibility for the NIT Rourkela scholarship depends on CGPA, income, field, and category.
The detailed NIT Rourkela Scholarships can be checked below:
This fellowship is offered to PhD Students (with MTech/ MPharm/ BTech/ MSc/ or equivalent):
Apart from this, this fellowship is also applicable to MTech (Research) programmes:
Undergraduate students at NIT Rourkela (primarily B.Tech) can also apply for several institute-funded scholarships as given below:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
1972 Batch Alumni Endowment | B.Tech 1st year, family income less than or equal to Rs 2.5 Lakh |
P. Anasuya Memorial | Female students in BM, BT, CH, CGPA ≥ 8.5 in 1st year |
P. Vijayalakshmi Memorial | B.Tech, CGPA ≥ 7.5 initially, ≥ 6.5 later semesters |
Shashikala Deo Memorial | B.Tech, family income ₹1–5 L, from 2nd year onward |
NITROAA Endowment | B.Tech, income ≤ ₹2.5 L, CGPA ≥ 6.0 |
R. K. Paramguru Scholarship | Open to all B.Tech, no income/CGPA limits |
Sqn. Ldr. Rudra Pratap Deo Memorial | PG (Integrated M.Sc., M.Sc., MA) students |
Narsingh Deo Memorial Scholarship | Ph.D. candidates |
Other government and corporate scholarships are also open to UG/ PG students of NIT Rourkela in various categories, such as :
Student Activity Centre (SAC):
The Student Activity Centre (SAC) is the central hub for student activities, student organizations, programming, events, sports, recreation, and fun at the NIT, Rourkela campus. The Student Activity Centre is organized into four primary societies and several clubs. Besides, every society has satellite clubs that have their management under the overall supervision of SAC. The facility is devoted to recreation and socialization to serve students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests.
Technical Society:
Technical Society is one of the most enthusiastic societies in the Student Activity Centre, NIT Rourkela, with 18 Satellite Clubs under its roof. The objective of this society is to promote and encourage technical innovation and entrepreneurial qualities among students by organizing various modeling workshops, Technical Seminars, Training Courses, and many more. These are the subject areas where the satellite clubs of technological society are currently involved: Astrophysics, Automobile, Aerospace, Robotics, Fluid Dynamics, Software, Infrastructure, Mathematics, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship. The technological society also hosts a National Level Techno-Management festival annually that attracts participation from various organizations and institutions of our country.
Games and Sports Society:
The Institute has many excellent fitness facilities and playgrounds with an attractive stadium for Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Cross Country, Handball, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Football, Netball, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and a fully-equipped fitness center. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, has indoor games facilities inside the hostel premises. Games and Sports Society organizes coaching sessions for the distinguished sports and games to help students excel in their respective sports disciplines. It also extends excellent opportunities to participate at All India Inter-NIT/University/All India Inter-University/National levels.
Film and Music Society:
Recreation plays a vital role in refreshing tired minds and stimulating enthusiasm. The Film and Music Society takes care of that aspect. Its work includes inviting professionals/actors of various music and dance genres to provide training for NIT, and Rourkela Students, Regular Film screenings at the Bhubaneswar Behera Auditorium for students and staff, and organizing annual music night, annual photography competition, and acting celebrities. at night during a cultural festival, they also run a weekly film festival once a year and facilitate student practice sessions. Underneath their visions are various music bands and dance clubs that offer unique opportunities for future developers to try something new and entertain others. It creates a multicultural space by developing music, dance, and drama.
Literary and Cultural Society:
The Literary and Cultural society overlooks the literary, drama, and cultural activities. It also arranges debates, quizzes, prizes, and other competitions, both Inter-NIT and Intra NIT. It also organizes the “NITRUTSAV” each year in February. The Film and Music Society also conducts music competitions and organizes Celebrity Night annually, wherein many great musicians give enthralling performances. Several films from India and abroad are played at a weeklong film festival.
SPIC MACAY:
SPIC MACAY organizes thousands of programs annually to enlighten the youth candidates and enlighten them about the elegance and delicacy of Indian culture. SPIC MACAY makes a highly conscious effort to influence their lives by making NIT Rourkela imbibe the simplicity, grace, and beauty of our culture and heritage, leading a meaningful and enhanced life.
NIT Rourkela offers a 2-year M.Tech program in Industrial Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering. The program focuses on the refrigeration and cryogenic systems, terms, definitions, and a basic understanding of the design of these system-related components. The NIT Rourkela offers ample placement opportunities to the students opting for the Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering stream, as per various data available online, average salaries offered for this stream were INR 9.48 Lakhs per annum, and the highest salary was offered at INR 15 Lakhs annually. The course also focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge of the concepts. The average overall fee of the M.Tech Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering is INR 3.17 Lakh for 2 years. Therefore, NIT Rourkela is a great choice to pursue M.Tech in Industrial Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering. However, if you are looking for more college options for this stream, you can check Top M.Tech Cryogenic Engineering Colleges in India 2025.
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Hi, for admission to NIT Rourkela's Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. Mathematics program, your score in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is the main determinant. The amount of candidates, available seats, and general exam difficulty are some of the variables that can affect the precise percentile needed each year.
Closing ranks from the previous year: The closing rankings from prior years can give a broad indication of the necessary performance, even though the precise percentiles are not made public:
Estimating the Required Percentile:
The total number of candidates and the distribution of scores both influence JEE Main rankings. Given that the 2024 closing ranks were between 24,000 and 62,000, aiming for a rank in this range would increase your chances of acceptance. Typically, a ranking in the top 25,000 is considered competitive for this program.
Note: The cutoff ranks and admission criteria are subject to change every year.
I hope this is helpful!
Dear Student,
NIT Rourkela does not have a Geology department. The college offers MSc courses in four specialisations: Chemistry, Life Science, Mathematics & Physics and Astronomy. You can pursue these four MSc degrees from the college. Admissions are offered based on JAM scores. The faculty at NIT Rourkela is highly experienced and has a plethora of teaching and industrial experience. The annual fee for MSc courses is Rs 15,000-30,000.
Dear Candidate, you can check our NIT Rourkela Cutoff page for checking the opening and closing rank to get admission in NIT Rourkela.