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    Updated on Mar 12 2025, 11:33 AM IST by Team Careers360

    About RIMS Rourkela

    One of the leading B-schools in Odisha, RIMS Rourkela, established in 1984, is an acknowledged management institute located in Rourkela. This co-educational institute has its campus spread over an area of 4.01 acres of area and is providing multiple varied courses in management and technology. Rourkela College is affiliated by RIMS and is a recognsed college under AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) that provide standardised education with up to date curriculum. The student intake in the institute is 197 while the faculty members are 24 thus making a good ration of student faculty which give more emphasis on co-curricular teaching.

    Available facilities at RIMS Rourkela are commendable with an aim of improving the students’ learning facilities. The girls’ hostel is located within the campus but the boys’ hostel is located outside the campus accommodating 300 student. The boys hostel is located off the campus and is in the process of expansion. The two hostels provide well furnished rooms with absolute basic facilities and having continuous supply of water.The institute possesses a library that boasts more than 21370 books, journals, databases and e-resources. Concerning Information Technology, RIMS has modern IT facilities with 350 PCs’ data access to the I-3 Processors and internet. The campus also includes a modern gymnasium, an English and Communication Lab, and an auditorium that can sit 600 guests.

    RIMS Rourkela offers five courses offer its programmes for the full time in which there are postgraduate and undergraduate levels are available. The approved strength for the flagship MBA programmeis 150 and for the MCA programme 60 seats have been approved. Also at the undergraduate level there is BBA, BCA as well as BJMC, being the abbreviated forms of Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Computer Application, and Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication respectively. In all, RIMS Rourkela has five different courses of study across various field of specialties and the institution allows students to carve the career of their dreams.

    Admissions at RIMS Rourkela are different for different courses it offers Admission. For the MBA programme, candidates must qualify in one of the following entrance examinations: Any state level entrance test of CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA or OJEE. To qualify for MCA, candidate have to pass either OJEE or NIMCET. For undergraduate programme as BBA, BCA & BJMC, admission can be sought through interview. The institute also has its own entrance exams named RIMSET and offers scholarship to the first three toppers. The admission process of RIMS is open unto national level tests are recognised which includes CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, NIMCET and the OJEE in addition to others. The institute has steered itself to have a diverse student population where there are 57 male students and 71 female students. In addition, because of the college, students from different parts of India get to interact with each other; 17 percent of RIMS’ postgraduate learners come from other states.

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    RIMS Rourkela Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established1984
    ExamCMAT, CAT, XAT +4 more
    Courses 7 Degrees and 8 Courses
    Institute TypeAffiliated College
    ApprovalsAICTE
    Student Count211
    Faculty Count21
    Campus Size4 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 45% and Female 55%
    Students from Outside the State 17%

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    Top Exams Accepted by RIMS Rourkela

    (ATMA) - AIMS Test for Management Admissions

    Others: February session - Last date of fee payment - Online mode

    8 Feb'26 - 9 Feb'26

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    RIMS Rourkela Facilities

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    Student Reviews for RIMS Rourkela

    College Infrastructure: 3.4/5
    Academics: 3.4/5
    Placements: 2.2/5
    Value for Money: 1.8/5
    Campus Life: 3.3/5

    Overall well set up campus

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    College Infrastructure

    The infrastructure at RIMS falls short of expectations in several areas. The classrooms, while usable, are often poorly ventilated and lack modern teaching aids, which hampers the learning experience. Many of the facilities seem outdated and in need of maintenance. The library, though present, has a limited collection of books and insufficient digital resources. It does not meet the needs of students seeking comprehensive academic materials or resources for research. The hostel facilities are another area of concern. Rooms are often cramped and not well-maintained, with issues like cleanliness and basic amenities being frequently reported. The dining facilities are subpar, offering limited food options and inconsistent hygiene standards. Sports and recreational facilities are minimal and poorly managed, leaving little room for students to engage in extracurricular activities or relax. The computer labs and internet facilities are also not up to standard, with outdated systems and slow connectivity creating unnecessary challenges for academic work. Overall, RIMS needs significant improvements in its infrastructure to provide a better environment for students. The current state of facilities detracts from the institute's potential to deliver a high-quality educational experience.

    Here the summary of the college need more faculty

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    College Infrastructure

    Yes , it was amazing infrastructure with green tree covered the whole structure and give a positive attitude and attractive to our mind and give a peace to our heart and encourage you study hard and more feelings of new joy

    If you want knowledge and want to run business then join

    College Infrastructure

    It has class room but not smart one, water dispenser never worked. If you have high expectations then it is the wrong place for you. Cleanliness is maintained all around the campus it only the motivation part to go college or else I will not recommend.

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    RIMS Rourkela Contact Address

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    Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Institutional Area, Phase-2, Gopabandhu Nagar, Chhend Colony, Rourkela, Pincode-769015, Odisha, India

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