NIT Rourkela: Courses, Fees, Placement, and Ranking

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, is a renowned technical education institution in India. Established in 1961, it’s known for producing quality engineers and scientists. NIT Rourkela enjoys administrative and financial autonomy, making it a centre of excellence. The NIRF ranking of NIT Rourkela is 16th.

The campus, spanning 262 hectares, offers a residential environment with amenities for holistic student development. The institute has received funding from foreign collaborative agencies, enhancing its material and computer science departments. Located in Rourkela, a prominent city with excellent connectivity, NIT Rourkela continues to shape future engineering and science leaders.

Location	Rourkela, Odisha, India
Founded	1961
Status	Deemed University, National Institute of Technology
Campus Area	262 hectares
Academic Programs	Undergraduate and Postgraduate Engineering and Science
Residential Campus	Accommodation for faculty, staff, and students

Degree Courses Offered at NIT Rourkela

NIT Rourkela offers an array of courses including: 

Undergraduate Courses:

• B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology)
• B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)
• Integrated M.Tech (5-year program)
• Integrated M.Sc (5-year program)

Postgraduate Courses:

• M.Tech (Master of Technology)
• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• M.Sc (Master of Science)
• MA (Master of Arts)

Research Programs:

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• M.Tech (Research)

Quality Improvement Program:

• QIP (Quality Improvement Program)

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How to Get Admission at NIT Rourkela

Please note that the following steps may vary based on your chosen course-

1. Eligibility Criteria: Ensure you meet NIT Rourkela’s course-specific eligibility requirements.
2. Application Process: Complete the online application, including educational qualifications and entrance exam scores. Pay the application fee.
3. Entrance Exams: Have your entrance exam results ready, as NITs typically admit students based on national-level entrance exams.
4. Counselling and Seat Allotment: Participate in centralized counselling where seats are allocated based on merit and your course preferences.
5. Seat Confirmation: Verify documents and make the required course fee payment to secure your seat.

Required Eligibility for NIT Rourkela Admission

Let’s delve a bit more into the specifics of each course and their eligibility requirements-

Course Name	Eligibility criteria
B.E. / B.Tech	10+2 with a minimum of 75%, JEE Main
MBA/PGDM	Graduation with a minimum of 60%, CAT/MAT/XAT or equivalent MBA entrance exam
M.E./M.Tech	10+2 with a minimum of 75% and Graduation with a minimum of 60%, GATE or equivalent PG entrance exam
M.Sc.	Graduation with a minimum of 60%, Relevant PG entrance exam
B.Arch	10+2 with a minimum of 50% NATA or JEE Paper-2 (Architectural Aptitude Test)
M.Arch	Graduation with a minimum of 60%, GATE (Architecture) or equivalent PG entrance exam
Ph.D.	To be eligible for a Ph.D. program at NIT Rourkela, candidates must hold an M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% marks. B.E/B.Tech/B.Pharm/MCA with a CGPA of 7.0 or 65% marks is acceptable. M.Sc graduates in Basic Sciences require a CGPA of 7.0 or 65% marks, while M.B.B.S graduates need a CGPA of 6.5 or 60% marks. Those with valid NET/GATE scores are given preference.

NIT Rourkela Fees

When considering the expenses associated with studying at NIT Rourkela, it’s important to address both the course fees and other potential costs like application fees and hostel charges. It’s worth noting that tuition fees can vary from year to year and are subject to the university’s decisions. Let’s first take a look at course fees of NIT Rourkela-

Course	1st Year Fees
B.Tech	INR 1.78 Lakhs
M.Sc	INR 56,500
M.Tech	INR 1.12 Lakhs
MA	INR 97,500
MBA	INR 2.72 Lakhs
B.Sc + M.Sc	INR 68,000
B.Arch	INR 1.78 Lakhs

To know more other expenses, visit NIT Rourkela’s official website.

NIT Rourkela Placement

The placement process at NIT Rourkela involves several stages. Here are the steps:

1. Preparation: Students prepare their resumes and build their skills, both technical and soft skills, to make themselves market-ready.
2. CV Shortlisting: Companies review students’ resumes and shortlist candidates who meet their criteria.
3. Online Written Test: Shortlisted students may undergo online tests, which assess their technical and aptitude skills.
4. Group Discussion: Some companies conduct group discussions to evaluate communication and teamwork skills. Students engage in discussions on given topics.
5. Personal Interviews: Shortlisted candidates go through personal interviews. These interviews may include technical rounds to assess subject knowledge and HR rounds to evaluate soft skills.
6. Job Offers: Successful candidates receive job offers from recruiting companies.
7. Acceptance: Students decide whether to accept the job offers based on their preferences.
8. Placement: Once a student accepts an offer, they are officially placed in the company.

Placement Records

Before enrolling in a university, most students seek assurance about their job prospects in an increasingly competitive job market. Providing reliable placement data is the least a university can do to offer students confidence in securing employment after completing their courses. For your convenience, we are sharing a link to NIT Rourkela’s placement records from 2009 to 2023.

NIT Rourkela Placement 2023 Records– Click Here

NIT Rourkela Scholarships

Here are some scholarships and financial aids available at NIT Rourkela, along with their details:

Fellowships/Assistantships:

Academic Programme	Qualification	Period	Grant
Post-Doc	Any Ph.D.	–	35000 /-
Ph.D.	M.Tech./M.Pharm	4 years	18000 – 20000 /-
Ph.D.	B.Tech./B.Pharm./M.Sc./MA/M.Com/MBA/MCA/MBBS [With valid GATE/NET score only]	5 years	16000 – 18000 /-
M.Tech.(Res)	B.Tech./B.Pharm./MBA/M.Sc./MCA/MBBS/M.Com./M.A. [With valid GATE/NET score only]	2 years	8000 /-

Scholarships:

• PMS (Post-Matric Scholarships) (for SC-ST students) given by Orissa Government.
• TCS (Top Class Scholarships) (All students) given by Tata Consultancy Services.
• Merit Scholarships (Govt. of Odisha) (All students).
• NTS (National Talent Scholarship) (GoI).
• TCS scholarship for CSE students.
• Indian Oil Scholarship.
• ONGC scholarship.
• Balmerlawrie and Co. Ltd.
• OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship (OPJEMS).

Alumni-Sponsored Scholarships:

• 1972 Alumni Endowment Scholarship
• Pendyala Anasuya Memorial Scholarship
• Pendyala Vijayalakshmi Memorial Scholarship
• NITROAA Endowment Scholarship
• Shashikala Deo Memorial Scholarship
• Sqn. Ldr. Rudra Pratap Deo Memorial Scholarship
• Narsingh Deo Memorial Scholarship
• R K Paramguru Contributions Scholarship

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