NIRF #14 NIT Rourkela, Odisha

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

How to Apply Closing Ranks Placements
Type
NIT
Established
1961
NIRF Rank
#14
B.Tech Fees
₹1.5 – 1.8 Lakh / year
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Overview & Academics

About NIT Rourkela

NIT Rourkela follows a flexible, credit-based semester system with continuous internal evaluation, electives and minor / honours options. Established in 1961, it is an Institute of National Importance funded by the Ministry of Education and is NAAC A++ accredited with NBA-accredited programmes. Teaching is delivered by a research-active faculty across well-equipped laboratories, and undergraduate students are encouraged to take up B.Tech projects, internships and research internships from their pre-final year onwards.

Courses Offered

Programmes & degrees

ProgrammeDurationNotes
B.Tech4 yearsUndergraduate degree across all branches
M.Tech2 yearsPostgraduate specialisations (GATE based)
MCA / M.Sc.2–3 yearsComputing & science programmes
Ph.D.VariesDoctoral research across departments
Last Rank to Get In

Indicative closing ranks (JEE Main)

Approximate general-category closing ranks from recent rounds. Figures vary every year and by category / quota — treat them as a rough guide only.

CodeBranchClosing Rank (approx.)
CSEComputer Science & Engineering1,468 – 2,670
ECEElectronics & Communication Engineering2,643 – 4,806
EEElectrical Engineering3,524 – 6,408
MEMechanical Engineering4,846 – 8,811
CECivil Engineering6,461 – 11,748
CHEChemical Engineering5,580 – 10,146
METMetallurgical & Materials Engineering7,342 – 13,350
ITInformation Technology2,790 – 5,073
PIEProduction & Industrial Engineering6,755 – 12,281
ICEInstrumentation & Control Engineering4,405 – 8,010
How to Apply

Admission in 4 steps

1
Appear for JEE Main
Register with NTA and attempt JEE Main (B.E./B.Tech paper).
2
Secure a good rank
A strong Common Rank List position is needed for NIT Rourkela.
3
Counselling via JoSAA & CSAB counselling
Fill and lock branch / institute choices during JoSAA & CSAB rounds.
4
Seat allotment & reporting
Accept the allotted seat, pay fees and report for document verification.
Full admissions guide Check the cut-offs
Facilities Available

Life & infrastructure on campus

Central Library
Lakhs of volumes, e-journals (IEEE, Springer, ScienceDirect) and 24×7 reading halls.
Residential Hostels
Separate, secure hostels for boys and girls with mess and common rooms on campus.
Wi-Fi Campus
Fully networked, high-bandwidth fibre internet across academic and hostel blocks.
Research & Computing Labs
Modern instructional labs, HPC clusters and dedicated research centres.
Sports Complex
Cricket and football grounds, indoor courts, athletics track and a gymnasium.
Medical Centre
On-campus health centre with doctors, pharmacy and ambulance on call.
Cafeterias & Food Courts
Multiple messes, cafés and food courts serving regional and multi-cuisine food.
Innovation & Incubation
Startup incubation cell, tinkering labs and entrepreneurship support.
Banking & ATM
On-campus bank branch and ATMs for student convenience.
Transport
Institute buses and shuttle services connecting campus to the city.
Top Companies Hired

Placements & recruiters

Avg. Package
₹22 – 28 LPA
Highest
₹1.2 Cr+
Placement Rate
95–100%

Companies that regularly recruit on campus include:

GoogleMicrosoftAmazonAppleGoldman SachsNVIDIAQualcommAdobeWiproAccentureCognizantCapgeminiDeloitteSamsung R&D
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