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    Compare IIT Kharagpur vs NIT Rourkela

    Compare IIT Kharagpur BS and MS Applied Geology vs NIT Rourkela M.Sc Applied Geology on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. IIT Kharagpur is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 335 verified students while NIT Rourkela is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 349 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    BS and MS Applied Geology

    via IIT Kharagpur

    M.Sc Applied Geology

    via NIT Rourkela

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Kharagpur, West Bengal
    Rourkela, Odisha

    Ownership

    Government
    Government

    Type Of Institute

    Institute of Eminence, Institute of National Importance
    Institute of National Importance

    College Type

    University
    University

    Establishment Year

    1951
    2002

    Campus Size

    2,100 Acres
    647 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    585
    113

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    6
    32

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    6
    34

    Accreditations

    -
    NAAC

    Other Ranked Domain

    6 (Law) - NIRF 2025
    12 (Management) - NIRF 2025
    5 (Engineering) - NIRF 2025
    13 (Engineering) - NIRF 2025

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    2362
    1579

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    1631
    1240

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    80%
    91%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 17.99 LPA
    ₹ 13.75 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    345
    222

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    Placement Statistics

    IIT Kharagpur recruited highest number of students with 1631 placements followed by NIT Rourkela at 1240 placements.

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    BS MS
    M.Sc.

    Branch

    Applied Geology
    Geology

    Duration

    5 years
    2 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Fees

    ₹ 14.56 Lakh
    ₹ 80.5 Thousand

    Exams Accepted

    Admission Details

    Admission to undergraduate programmes in all IITs is tied to the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE). Candidates who qualify for admission through IIT-JEE can apply for admission in a five-year B.Arch degree at IIT Kharagpur.

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    Admission Based on JAM Exam.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by a Central or State Board recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
    • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a Board or University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
    • The final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
    • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
    • Any Public School, Board or University examination in India or in a foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the AIU.
    • H.S.C. vocational examination.
    • A Diploma recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or a State Board of Technical Education of at least 3 years duration.
    • General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London, Cambridge or Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
    • High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.

    Candidates who have completed Class XII (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the AIU to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class XII examination.

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    A candidate who has passed Bachelor degree of 3 years duration (B.Sc. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.

    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 14,56,200
    ₹ 80,500

    Total Fees OBC

    ₹ 4,56,200
    ₹ 78,000

    Total Fees SC/ST

    ₹ 4,56,200
    ₹ 48,000

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    Fees

    IIT Kharagpur has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by NIT Rourkela.

    Facilities

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    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Wifi

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Swimming Pool

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    297
    349

    Individual Reviews

    At IIT Kgp you have immense opportunity to explore all field

    posted on 3 months ago by Devansh Verma

    best college experience

    posted on 4 months ago by Jeevan Verma

    Excellent

    posted on 6 months ago by Arihant Srivastava
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    Bad situation here for M. Sc Applid geology. Only frustation

    posted on 2 years ago by Sonu Kumar

    Best University

    posted on 2 years ago by Salini
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    College Reviews & Perception

    IIT Kharagpur has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas NIT Rourkela has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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