NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology

Rourkela, OrissaPublic / GovernmentEngineering

132programs
NIRF#7(2025)
Est.1961
4.4(1,103 reviews)
₹15LPA median

About NIT Rourkela

National Institute of Technology Rourkela was set up in 1961 by the Government of India and began as a Regional Engineering College. It is a government institute recognised by UGC, and its flagship programmes are B.Tech and M.Tech. Courses cover engineering, sciences, management, humanities and more, in full-time and online study modes.

Admission requires entrance exams such as JEE Main, JAM, GATE, CAT, CMAT, MAT or XAT, followed by counselling. B.Tech candidates register for JoSAA, M.Tech candidates for CCMT, and M.Sc candidates for CCMN. Applicants must also meet the cutoffs for their courses. The highest salary package offered to students was Rs 83.60 LPA.

Courses & fees

132 courses across 10 programmes

All 132 courses

Programmes at NIT Rourkela
Programme	Level	Courses	Duration	Seats	Fees
B.E. / B.Tech	UG	19	4 to 5 yrs	948	₹5,00,000
M.E./M.Tech	PG	76	2 to 5 yrs	845	₹1,40,000
B.Sc	UG	4	5 yrs	93	₹75,000
B.Arch	UG	1	5 yrs	20	₹6,25,000
M.Sc	PG	11	2 to 5 yrs	299	₹30,000
MBA/PGDM	PG	1	2 yrs	75	₹4,00,000
M.Plan	PG	1	2 yrs	15	₹30,000
Executive MBA/PGDM	PG	1	3 yrs	-	₹6,00,000
M.A	PG	1	2 yrs	-	₹30,000
Ph.D	PhD	5	3 yrs	-	₹1,29,500 to ₹1,54,500

Popular courses

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Main
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
114
Fee
₹5,00,000
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Main +1
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
113
Fee
₹5,00,000
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Main
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
113
Fee
₹5,00,000
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Main
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
72
Fee
₹5,00,000
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Main +1
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
62
Fee
₹7,83,000
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Main
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
60
Fee
₹7,83,000

Admissions

Details

Entrance exams accepted

JEE Main
OJEE
GATE
IIT JAM
MAT
XAT
CAT
CMAT

How to apply

NIT Rourkela admits undergraduates through JEE Main and JoSAA, M.Tech students through GATE and CCMT, MBA students through CAT, CMAT, MAT or XAT, and M.Sc students through JAM. Seats are confirmed after document verification and fee payment.

Cutoffs 2026

Closing rank, general category

All cutoffs

M.Tech BiotechnologyGATE540
M.Tech Chemical EngineeringGATE410
M.Tech Communication & NetworksGATE580
M.Tech Construction Technology and ManagementGATE390
M.Tech Control & AutomationGATE460

Rankings

All rankings

NIRFB.Arch · 2025#7
NIRFScience · 2025#9
NIRFB.E. / B.Tech · 2025#13
NIRFEngineering · 2025#13
NIRFResearch Institutions · 2025#30

Placements

Details

Median package: ₹15 LPA
Average package: ₹15 LPA
Highest package: ₹62 LPA
Placed: 81.2%

Top recruiters

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf IndiaLtd)
Oracle
Google
TATA
pidilite industries
VISA
Deloitte
Samsung
CapGemini
Branches
Chemical Engineering

Scholarships

All scholarships

Pendyala Vijayalakshmi Memorial Scholarship
Candidate can be a male or a female and must be a student of engineering with a minimum 7.5 CGPA in the first and second semesters and must maintain a minimum of 6.5 CGPA in further semesters.
NIT Rourkela Scholarship
NIT Rourkela scholarships are offered for students who are in need of financial assistance. NIT Rourkela scholarships are given to motivate the students and encourage them to study further. The amount of the NIT Rourkela scholarship is given on the basis of the type of scholarship selected by the candidate. Some of the scholarships at NIT Rourkela are provided to the students and are sponsored by the alumni of the institute. NIT Rourkela scholarships are provided on the basis of merit and the financial need of the students. To avail of these scholarships candidates have to fulfill the eligibility criteria required to apply for scholarships. Therefore, they must check the eligibility criteria of the NIT Rourkela scholarship before applying for it.
NIT Rourkela Scholarships Offered by Companies
Various companies and organisations also extents financial support to students based on academic merit. Below mentioned are the details of scholarships offered to meritorius students by different companies Note : Candidates interested in availing the benefits should follow the specified guidelines of the scholarship as defined by the National Institute of Technology Rourkela.
Scholarship
Scholarship
A number of scholarships are offered by different companies for meritorious students at the undergraduate level. Those include: 1. PMS (Post- Matric Scholarships) (for SC-ST students) given by Orissa Government 2. TCS (Top Class Scholarships) (All students) given by Tata Consultancy Services 3. Merit Scholarships (Govt. of Odisha)( All students) 4. NTS (National Talent Scholarship) (GoI) 5. TCS scholarship for CSE students 6. Indian Oil Scholarship 7. ONGC scholarship 8. Balmerlawrie and co. ltd. 9. OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship (OPJEMS)

NIT Rourkela reviews

All 1,103 reviews

4.4/ 5

Based on 1,103 student reviews

Ishu Dev
M.Sc Mathematics
5.0
Great Institute
College Infrastructure: The infrastructure is amazing, the campus has a large area and almost all the facilities are available. The campus is also beautiful and has a lots of greenery.
Jan 2021Read more
Rithwik Govindula
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
5.0
Solid academics with dedicated faculty, and gives us better placement opportunities.
As you know, I'm a student at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. In my college, there are many talented students who are very good at studies and are very friendly with each other.
Dec 2024Read more

Frequently asked questions

How many postgraduate courses are there in NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela PG admissions are offered for 64 PG courses in full time mode. There are four postgraduate courses offered at NIT Rourkela - M.Tech, M.Sc., MA and MBA.

How can a candidate get admission into MBA in NIT Rourkela?

The candidate must have a valid score in CAT/MAT/XATCMAT and meet the eligibility criteria of the course. The shortlisted candidates are required for appear for group discussion and personal interview.

How much percentage is required in Bachelors for M.Sc. program?

A minimum of 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA in aggregate is required in B.Sc for admissions into National Institute of Technology Rourkela.

Which entrance examination score is required for admission into B.Tech?

NIT Rourkela B.Tech admissions 2025 are based on scores of JEE Main entrance exam. Candidates applying for NIT Rourkela B.Tech admissions should obtain a valid score in entrance exam and participate in the JoSAA counselling process.

How manyUG courses are offered at NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela admissions 2025 are offered for B.Tech, B.Tech.M.Tech, B.Sc M.Sc and B.Arch courses at the UG level. NIT Rourkela admissions at the UG level is offered for full-time courses.

Facilities

Details

Alumni Associations
Auditorium
Banks/ATMs
Boys Hostel
Cafeteria
Classrooms
Common Room
Computer Lab
Convenience Store
Convo. Hall
Girls Hostel
Grounds
Guest Room/Waiting Room
Gym
Hostel
I.T Infrastructure
Infrastructure Overview
Laboratories
Library
Medical Facilities
Placement
post off.
Sports
Swimming Pool

Contact & location

Email: [email protected]
Website: nitrkl.ac.in
Address: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha
City: Rourkela, Orissa

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About NIT Rourkela

Courses & fees

Admissions

Cutoffs 2026

Rankings

Placements

Scholarships

NIT Rourkela reviews

Great Institute

Solid academics with dedicated faculty, and gives us better placement opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

Contact & location

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About NIT Rourkela

Courses & fees

Admissions

Cutoffs 2026

Rankings

Placements

Scholarships

NIT Rourkela reviews

Great Institute

Solid academics with dedicated faculty, and gives us better placement opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

Contact & location