The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Established in 1961, is an Institute of National Importance funded by the Government of India. The deemed university is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and has been accredited by the NAAC with ‘A’ Grade.
It offers BTech, BArch, MTech, MBA, MSc and PhD programmes in various specialisations. NIT Rourkela has a total of 20 departments, 363 faculty members and 6,155 students. So far, over 7,800 papers have been published by the scholars of various departments.
Rankings
The deemed university is one of the premier institutions in India to pursue a course related to the Engineering field. It has been ranked by government and non-government agencies on various parameters. NIT Rourkela rankings are mentioned below:
- Ranked 16 for Engineering by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 29 by QS India University 2020
- Ranked 32 Overall by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 225 by QS Asian University 2020
- Ranked 190 by The Asia University 2020
Infrastructure
The deemed university is spread across 647 acre of land and provides all the necessary facilities to its students. Some of the salient features of NIT Rourkela infrastructure are mentioned below:
- Central library
- Separate hostels for boys and girls (seven boys’ hostels, two girls’ hostels and two hostels for married scholars (only for research scholars)
- On-campus indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including a cricket ground, two tennis courts, one basketball court and one badminton court
- Swimming Pools
- Cafeteria
- Well-equipped laboratories
Highlights
| Particulars | Stats/Salary |
| Year of establishment | 1961 |
| City | Rourkela |
| Ownership | Public |
| Member of | AIU |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
| Campus size | 647 acre |
| Ranking | -Ranked 16 for Engineering by NIRF 2020 -Ranked 29 by QS India University 2020 -Ranked 32 Overall by NIRF 2020 |
| Mode of education | Full-time, Part-time |
| Total courses | 83 courses across 5 streams |
| Scholarships offered | 10 |
| Highest salary package offered (2020) | Rs 42 LPA (BTech) |
| Average salary package offered (2020) | Rs 8.75 LPA (BTech) |
| Gender intake | Co-ed |
| Official website | www.nitrkl.ac.in |
Admission Process
NIT Rourkela admission cycle for UG and PG courses starts in September and March, respectively. Candidates can apply for the course of their choice in online mode. Admission to UG and PG courses offered by deemed University is based on merit. Some of the fat facts related to NIT Rourkela admission process are mentioned below:
- UG Courses
- Admission to BTech programme is based on JEE Main rank followed by JoSAA counselling
- BArch admission is based on JEE Main Paper 2 rank
- International students can also apply for UG and PG courses through Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA)
PG Courses
- MSc admission is based on marks scored in IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling
- Admission to MBA programme is based on CAT score followed by the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD and PI) round conducted by the deemed University
- NIT MTech admission is based on GATE score followed by CCMT counselling
- PhD Courses
- Admission to the PhD programme is done based on the written test and PI conducted by the deemed University
NIT Rourkela Courses
The deemed University offers BTech, Integrated MTech, Integrated MSc, BArch, MBA, MTech, MSc and PhD programmes. It also offers part-time MTech and MBA, and Executive PhD.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Total Fee (in Rs) |
| BTech -Civil Engineering -Computer Science and Engineering -Mechanical Engineering -Chemical Engineering | Qualifying exam: JEE Main Candidates must have secured minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 from a recognised board of education. Candidates in the top 20 percentile in Class 12 are also eligible to apply | 6,40,000 |
| BArch | Qualifying exam: JEE Main Paper 2 A minimum of 50% aggregate in Class 12 with PCM | 7,93,000 |
| MSc -Chemistry -Mathematics -Physics | Qualifying exam: IIT JAM Graduation in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate | 74,000 |
| MTech -Civil Engineering -Biotechnology -Computer Science and Engineering | Qualifying exam: GATE BE/BTech or MSc in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% aggregate | 2,78,000 |
| MBA | Qualifying exam: CAT Graduation in relevant discipline with minimum 60% aggregate | 4,33,000 |
NIT Rourkela Placements
The training and placement cell of NIT Rourkela works round the clock to secure good career opportunities for its students. Top recruiters, such as Amazon, Ford, Hero and Goldman Sachs, visit the campus for recruitment. Some of the fast facts related to NIT, Rourkela placements are mentioned below:
- The highest salary package offered was Rs 42 LPA
- The average salary package offered was Rs 8.75 LPA
NIT Rourkela Scholarships
The deemed University provides various scholarships to deserving students. It offers scholarships based on merit and category. Mentioned below are the scholarships offered by NIT, Rourkela:
| Post-matric Scholarship | Merit Scholarship | TCS Scholarship |
| National Talent Scholarship | TCS Scholarship for CSE students | Indian Oil Scholarship |
| ONGC Scholarship | Balmerlawrie and Co. Ltd. | OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship |
The deemed University also provides Fellowships/Assistantships to meritorious students of PDF, PhD and MTech (Res) programmes:
| Course | Qualification | Duration (in years) | Amount (in Rs) |
| Post Doctorate | PhD | – | 35,000 |
| PhD | MTech/MPharm | 4 years | 18,000 – 20,000 |
| PhD | BTech/ BPharm/ MSc/ MA/MCom /MBA/ MCA/ MBBS (a valid GATE/ NET score) | 5 years | 16,000 – 18,000 |
| MTech (Res) | BTech/ BPharm/ MBA/ MSc/ MCA/ MBBS/ MCom/ MA (a valid GATE/ NET score) | 2 years | 8,000 |
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