NIT Rourkela: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

National Institute of Technology Rourkela was established in 1961 by the Government of India. In the year 1961, it was established as Regional Engineering College. NIT Rourkela offers 101 courses out of which there are 23 undergraduate courses, 57 postgraduate courses and 20 doctoral courses. NIRF 2023 Ranking of National Institute of Technology Rourkela is 37th in the overall category, 16th  in the engineering category, 29th in the research category, and 8th in the architecture category. The College also provides good infrastructure and facilities for students and it also provides good internships and placement opportunities for the students.

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NIT Rourkela Courses

NIT Rourkela provides a total of 103 courses. These courses are full-time courses. The duration of these courses ranges from 2 years to 6 years. Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria of the course they want to get admission in. The fee structure of these courses is different. Candidates are required to check the fee structure in detail from the official website of the institute.

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NIT Rourkela Admission

To get admission into B.Tech courses at NIT Rourkela is based on the scores obtained by the candidate in JEE Mains and admission to M.Tech courses is on the basis of the GATE examination. The admission of PhD courses is on the basis of the NITR selection procedure. Candidates qualifying in JEE Mains entrance examinations for B.Tech course have to further attend the counselling process conducted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

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NIT Rourkela Cut Off

Every year NIT Rourkela releases the cutoff list once the result of the entrance examination is declared. Every course has a different cutoff. Once the student passes the cutoff range then they will be called for the counselling process. 

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NIT Rourkela Scholarships

NIT Rourkela offers various scholarships for students who belong to financially backward families. The scholarships are based on the merit and financial need of the candidates. Before applying for the scholarship, candidates must check whether they fit into the eligibility criteria of the scholarship.

NIT Rourkela Placements

NIT Rourkela provides placement opportunities for students from various companies. Along with the placement, the college also provides internship opportunities for students for their practical learning. The placement committee of the college ensures that the placement process is followed smoothly from start to end.

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NIT Rourkela Facilities

NIT Rourkela offers various facilities such as hostel facilities, medical facilities, sports facilities, ATM facilities, safety and security facilities and gym facilities. The institute also has a well-maintained infrastructure which includes auditorium, lecture hall, central library, computer centre, swimming pool,  canteen, shopping centre, post office Temples, campus guest houses. The campus is spread across 647 acres of land and has a lush green infrastructure. 

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NIT Rourkela Location

National Institute of Technology Rourkela is located in Sector 1 at Rourkela. It is connected with state highway 10 and national highway 23 and is connected with cities like Raipur, Sambalpur, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar. The nearest railway station from the college is Rourkela Railway Station which is 7 km away from the campus, one can easily get a cab or auto from there to the campus. Bus facilities are also available to commute to the campus. As there is no airport in Rourkela, candidates can come by air to the airport of the nearby cities like Jharsuguda, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi and Raipur. Candidates can come by road or train from the airport.