About National Institute of Technology Rourkela
NIT Rourkela is a central government engineering institute in Odisha, ranked No. 13 in Engineering and No. 7 in Architecture and Planning in NIRF 2025.
NIT Rourkela is a residential institute in Odisha with 17 academic departments across engineering, sciences, humanities, planning and architecture, and management. It offers 17 B.Tech programmes, B.Arch, integrated M.Sc and dual degrees, along with M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and MA. NIRF 2025 ranked it thirteenth in Engineering, seventh in Architecture and Planning and thirty-fourth Overall.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture Accepts: JEE Main |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Main |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | ₹1,58,000 | — 2026–27 |
| Master of Business Administration Accepts: CAT; XAT; MAT; CMAT |
Full-time | — | — | ₹2,21,500 | — 2026–27 |
| Master of Science Accepts: JAM |
Full-time | — | — | ₹36,500 | — 2026–27 |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | — | — | ₹91,500 | — 2026–27 |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
UG admission uses JEE Main scores and JoSAA counselling, with CSAB rounds for vacant seats. M.Tech and MURP admissions use GATE through CCMT, and M.Sc uses JAM through CCMN. The MBA accepts CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT followed by group discussion and interview.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Architecture: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCM); NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 as required by the institution
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Scholarships and fee waivers
Tuition is fully waived for SC, ST and PH students and for families with income below 1 lakh a year. Families with income between 1 lakh and 5 lakh pay one-third of the tuition fee.
Facilities
- Library
- Medical
- Sports
Rankings and accreditation
Rankings
| Ranking | Year | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2025 | Overall | 34 |
| NIRF | 2025 | Engineering | 13 |
| NIRF | 2025 | Architecture and Planning | 7 |
Where these courses lead
Architect
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Professor
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Research Scientist
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Software Engineer
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Civil Engineer
Civil Engineers apply science and maths to planning, designing and building roads, bridges, buildings, water supply and other infrastructure. Most enter the…
Mechanical Engineer
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Electrical Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Frequently asked questions
What marks do I need in Class 12 for NIT Rourkela?
At least 75% (65% for SC, ST and PwD), or a place in the top 20 percentile of your board, along with a JEE Main score.
What is the B.Tech tuition fee at NIT Rourkela for 2026-27?
₹62,500 per semester for students with family income above ₹5 lakh
Which exams does the NIT Rourkela MBA accept?
CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT, followed by a group discussion and personal interview.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- NIT Rourkela · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Welcome - NIT Rourkela · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Undergraduate Programmes - NIT Rourkela · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Postgraduate Programmes - NIT Rourkela · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Fee structure JoSAA/CSAB/DASA AY 2026-27 - NIT Rourkela · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- PG fee structure 2026-27 - NIT Rourkela · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NIRF India Rankings 2025: Overall · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NIRF India Rankings 2025: Engineering · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NIRF India Rankings 2025: Architecture and Planning · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Transparency Audit Document - NIT Rourkela · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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