What is National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela) known for?
National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela) offers B.Arch, B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech / M.E., MA, MBA / PGDM, MSc across 24 active programme records.
National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela), Rourkela – 2026 Overview
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National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela) has recorded total fees from ₹47,500 and placement records with average packages up to ₹21 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
24Active programmes
7Student reviews
4.6Average rating
6Placement years
About National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)
History and Background
NIT Rourkela in situated in Orissa and was formerly addressed as the Regional Engineering College (REC). It is also called one of the top national level institutions for technical education when it comes to the national level. NIT is as we know a joint undertaking of the government of India as well as the government of Orissa. It has produced high-quality engineers and scientists and continues to do so. NIT Rourkela Alumni are doing well in various capacities as entrepreneurs, managers, technocrats, administrators, consultants, advisers, faculty, and researchers in India and abroad. This NIT Rourkela Ranking as given by the NIRF in 2022 is 15 and as per the NIT Rourkela Placements . NIT Rourkela courses are 80+ and are provided across 20 departments. Here is a tabular representation of the important facts of NIT Rourkela: Particulars Detail College National Institute of Technology Rourkela Establishment year 1961 Also known as NIT Rourkela Ownership Government Location Rourkela Campus size 647 acre Approved by UGC Ranking (2021) - Ranked 20 by NIRF under the Engineering category. - Ranked 41 by NIRF under the Overall category. - Ranked 21 by India Today under Engineering (Government) category. Courses offered 80+ courses across 5 streams No. of departments 20+ Highest placement package (2021) INR 45 LPA
Campus and Location
Established in 1961. Located in Rourkela, Odisha. National Institute of TechnologyRourkela, Rourkela, Odisha
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Arch Programmes
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – 5 years · B.Arch profile
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech Bio Technology – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate. · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- B.Tech Bio-Medical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- B.Tech Ceramic Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- B.Tech Electrical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- B.Tech Food Process Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate.
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- M.Tech Bio Technology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate. · M.Tech / M.E. profile
- M.Tech Biomedical Engineering Mtech – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- M.Tech Ceramic Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- M.Tech Chemical Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- M.Tech Computer Science and Information Security (CSIS) – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- M.Tech Electrical Engineering-Control System – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- M.Tech Electrical Engineering-Power Electronics & Drives – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
- M.Tech Industrial & Production Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate.
MA Programmes
- Master of Arts Development Studies – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Rourkela for the MA should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute/university with at least 60% aggregate. · MA profile
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Rourkela for MBA should have done graduation from a recognized institute/university with at least 60% aggregate. · MBA / PGDM profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. should have done B.Sc. from a recognized college/university with at least 60% aggregate. · MSc profile
Course Fees at National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)
B.Arch Fees
Recorded annual fee for most B.Arch: ₹6,25,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
B.Tech / B.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹1,61,500 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MA: ₹47,500 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MBA / PGDM Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹2,50,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Tech / B.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII from a recognized board or institute with at least 75% aggregate..
- M.Tech / M.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from the NIT Rourkela should have done B.Tech. from a recognized college/institute with at least 75% aggregate..
- MA: The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Rourkela for the MA should have done Bachelors from a recognized institute/university with at least 60% aggregate..
- MBA / PGDM: The candidate seeking admission in the NIT Rourkela for MBA should have done graduation from a recognized institute/university with at least 60% aggregate..
- MSc: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. should have done B.Sc. from a recognized college/university with at least 60% aggregate..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT, GATE, JEE Advanced, JEE Main.
Cutoff Trends
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 1118
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 458
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 1600
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 493
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 419
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 279
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 98
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 439
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 255
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 147
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 236
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 201
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 91
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 46
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 12325
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 18539
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 226
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 3579
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 5374
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 8069
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 2446
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 1283
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 3880
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 6112
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 547
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 1101
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 3125
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 704
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 1728
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 280
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2014Not listed
2015₹8 LPA
2016₹8 LPA
2022₹46 LPA
2023₹60 LPA
2023₹85 LPA
B.Arch (2023): Highest ₹60 LPA, Average ₹21 LPA, Lowest ₹6 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹85 LPA, Average ₹19 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2022): Highest ₹46 LPA, Average ₹19 LPA.
MBA / PGDM (2016): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2015): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.
M.Tech / M.E. (2014): Average ₹2 LPA.
Top Recruiters
3DPLM Software Solutions Limited, 4AM design and Technology Lab, ABB Limited, ABIR, ACC Limited, Accenture, Ace Calderys, Adani group, Aditya Birla Group, Airtel, Airvana Networks India, Amazon, Amdocs, ArcelorMittal, AREVA, Armstrong Int Pvt Ltd, Ashok Leyland, Atkins, Atos Origin, Bajaj Auto, Balmer Lawrie & co. Ltd., BEML India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Bhushan Steel Ltd., BOC India Ltd, BRG, CA Technologies, CAP Gemini, Cargill india Ltd, Caterpillar, CEAT, CESC Limited, Coal India Ltd., Coca Cola, Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited (CCCL), CSC India, Cummins India Pvt Ltd, EIL, Energy Infratech, Enzen, EPCOS, Ericsson India Pvt Ltd, essar group, Essel Mining & Industries Ltd. (EMIL) Aditya Birla, eveready, Fiat India, Futures First, Ge Capital, General Electric, General Motors and others (100 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 7
- Average overall rating: 4.6/5
- Infrastructure: 4.2/5
- Hostel: 3.8/5
- Clubs/Activities: 3.9/5
- Faculty: 4.0/5
- Admission: 4.0/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Prof. Sunil Kumar Sarangi – Director
- Prof.(Ms.) Krishna Parmanik – Professor (Ph.D. (Calcutta University))
- Prof. Shishir Kumar Sahu – HOD - Department of Civil Engineering
- Prof. Pradip Rath – HOD - Dept. of Chemical Engineering
- Prof. Swadesh Kumar Pratihar – HOD - Department of Ceramic Engineering
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.
- nirf 2024: Rank 19 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.
- nirf 2024: Rank 19 out of 100.
- times 2024: Rank 5 out of 175.
- cs 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.
- cs 2024: Rank 19 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.
- cs 2024: Rank 19 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 8 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 16 out of 100.
- nirf 2022: Rank 15 out of 200.
- nirf 2021: Rank 20 out of 300.
- nirf 2020: Rank 16 out of 200.
- nirf 2018: Rank 15 out of 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)?
National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela) lists Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), B.Tech Bio Technology, B.Tech Bio-Medical Engineering, B.Tech Ceramic Engineering, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, and other programmes.
What are the fees at National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)?
Recorded total fees range from ₹47,500 to ₹6,25,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)?
The active programme mappings list CAT, GATE, JEE Advanced, JEE Main.
What are the cutoffs for National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)?
The profile contains 7789 cutoff record(s). Check the programme, category and year before using any cutoff for planning.
How are placements at National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)?
Placement records are available for 6 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹21 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of National Institute of Technology (NIT Rourkela)?
The profile contains 15 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 9 and nirf rank 19.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.