NIT Rourkela: Ranking, Course, Fees, Admission & Placement

Rourkela, Odisha

Navya SinghUpdated on : Sep 09 2023 10:03 IST

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) is a premier national-level institution funded by the Government of India. It is managed by the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Technology (Rourkela) Society, which is registered under the Societies Act. NIT Rourkela is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and is ranked 59 in the QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023.

The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, science, and technology. It also has a strong research focus and has been ranked 37th in the overall category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023. NIT Rourkela is a popular choice for engineering aspirants and has a high placement record. The average salary package offered to its graduates is around INR 8 lakhs per annum.

Some of the popular branches at NIT Rourkela are Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. The institute has a beautiful campus spread over 1000 acres and is located in a serene environment. It has all the necessary facilities for students, including hostels, classrooms, laboratories, a library, a sports complex, and medical facilities.

NIT Rourkela: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Ownership type	Autonomous University
Top accreditations	NBA
NIRF under the Architecture category	8
NIRF under the Engineering category	16
NIRF under the Overall category	37
Flagship courses	BTech, MTech

NIT Rourkela Courses 2023

NIT Rourkela offers a variety of courses at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral levels. To apply for admission, candidates must submit an online application on the university's website.

At the UG level, NIT Rourkela offers four- to five-year BTech programs in 12 engineering disciplines, as well as a B.Arch program. Other UG courses offered by the university include dual degrees, integrated M.Sc. programs, and lateral entry programs.

At the PG level, NIT Rourkela offers M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, and M.Arch. programs in a variety of disciplines. The university also offers Ph.D. programs in engineering, science, and humanities.

To learn more about the admission requirements and application process for each course, please visit the NIT Rourkela website.

Here are some specific examples of courses offered by NIT Rourkela at each level:

UG: BTech in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
PG: MTech in Power Electronics and Drives, Structural Engineering, Computer Science, etc.
PhD: PhD in Engineering, Science, Humanities, etc.

Course	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Cutoff (2023)
B.Tech	4 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English	JEE Main	379 - 40386 rank
Dual Degree	5 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English	JEE Main	3000 - 37000 rank
Integrated M.Sc.	5 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology	JEE Main	10000 - 15000 rank
B.Arch	5 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Drawing	JEE Main	15000 - 20000 rank
M.Tech	2 years	B.Tech in relevant discipline	GATE	600 - 900 score
M.Sc.	2 years	B.Sc. in relevant discipline	GATE/MAT/XAT/CAT/CMAT	600 - 900 score
M.A.	2 years	B.A. in relevant discipline	MAT/XAT/CAT/CMAT	500 - 700 score
MBA	2 years	Graduate with 50% aggregate	CAT	600 - 900 score
Ph.D.	3-5 years	M.Tech/M.Sc. in relevant discipline	GATE/NET	600 - 900 score

NIT Rourkela Rankings 2023

NIT Rourkela has been ranked consistently in multiple streams over the past few years, including management, engineering, and others. Here are some of its notable rankings:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2023 under the Architecture category	8
NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category	16
NIRF 2023 under the Research category	29
NIRF 2023 under the Overall category	37
QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023	59
NIRF 2022 for Engineering	15
NIRF 2022 under the Research category	24
NIRF 2022 under the Overall category	39

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the full form of NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela stands for National Institute of Technology Rourkela.

When was NIT Rourkela established?

NIT Rourkela was established in 1961 as Regional Engineering College (REC) Rourkela. It was later upgraded to an NIT in 2002.

What are the different undergraduate programs offered by NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela offers undergraduate programs in the following engineering disciplines:

- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Architecture

What are the different postgraduate programs offered by NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela offers postgraduate programs in the following disciplines:

- Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

What is the admission process for undergraduate programs at NIT Rourkela?

Admission to undergraduate programs at NIT Rourkela is through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains.

What is the admission process for postgraduate programs at NIT Rourkela?

Admission to postgraduate programs at NIT Rourkela is through the following exams:

- GATE
- M.Sc. Entrance Test (MSET)
- MBA Entrance Test (MET)

What is the fee structure for undergraduate programs at NIT Rourkela?

The annual tuition fee for undergraduate programs at NIT Rourkela is INR 70,000 for Indian students and INR 150,000 for foreign students.

What is the fee structure for postgraduate programs at NIT Rourkela?

The annual tuition fee for postgraduate programs at NIT Rourkela is INR 50,000 for Indian students and INR 100,000 for foreign students.

What are the placement opportunities at NIT Rourkela?

The placement record of NIT Rourkela is very good. In the 2022 placement season, the average salary package offered to the graduating students was INR 12 lakhs per annum.