National Institute of Technology Rourkela
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT Rourkela or NITR), formerly Regional Engineering College, Rourkela is a publicly funded premier institute of higher learning for engineering, science, and technology. Its foundation stone was laid by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Basic informations
- College name: National Institute of Technology Rourkela
- Also known as: NIT Rourkela, NITR & Regional Engineering College Rourkela
- College type: Government
- Foundation year: 1961
- Campus area: 648 acres
- College location: Raurkela, Odisha
Connectivity
- By Air: NIT Rourkela is 336 km away from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar & 161 km away from Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi.
- By Train: NIT Rourkela is 7 km away from Rourkela Junction Railway Station.
Rankings
| Category | Rank (year) |
|---|---|
| QS Asia University Rankings | 281-290 (2023) |
| THE World University Rankings | 601–800 (2024) |
| THE Asia University Rankings | 251–300 (2022) |
| NIRF Overall Rankings | 39 (2022) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 15 (2022) |
| NIRF Research Rankings | 24 (2022) |
| ARIIA Public Institution (Central Universities, INIs, CFTIs) Rankings | 11-25 (2020) |
| The Week Top Engineering Colleges India | 14 (2020) |
| Outlook India’s Top Technical Universities | 17 (2020) |
| Outlook India's Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 12 (2021) |
| India Today Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 21 (2021) |
Eligibility Criteria
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Candidate must have secured at least 75 percent aggregate (65 percent for SC/ST) in Class 12 from a recognized board of education. Candidates in the top 20 percentile in Class 12 are also eligible to apply.
Admission Proccess
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Firstly you have to give JEE (Main) exam.
Then, admissions are done through JoSAA Counselling and CSAB Special Round on the basis of JEE(Main) Exam rank list.
Courses Offered
- Bio Medical Engineering
- Bio Technology
- Ceramic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
- Food Process Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Architecture
- Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic
- Chemical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Chemistry
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- M.A. in Development Studies
- Online PG Diploma in Big Data Engineering
- M.Tech. in Computer Science
- M.Tech. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
- M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives
- M.Tech. in Food Process Engineering
- M.Tech. in Machine Design and Analysis
- M.Tech. in Biotechnology
- M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
- M.Tech. in Energy and Environmental Engineering
- M.Tech. in Electronic Systems and Communication
- M.Tech. in Software Engineering
- M.Tech. in Signal and Image Processing
- M.Tech. in Information Security
- M.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
- M.Tech. in Cryogenic and Vacuum Technology
- M.Tech. in Production Engineering
- M.Tech. in Mining Engineering
- M.Tech. in Microwave and Radar Engineering
- M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering
- M.Tech. in Atmosphere and Ocean Science
- M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
- M.Tech. in Control and Automation
- M.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering
- M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering
- M.Tech. in Industrial Design
- M.Tech. in Structural Engineering
- M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramics
- M.Tech. in Communication and Networks
- M.Tech. (Research) in Civil Engineering
- M.Tech. in Power Systems Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Physics and Astronomy
- M.Tech. (Research) in Food Process Engineering
- M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Humanities and Social Sciences
- M.Tech. (Research) in Mining Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- M.Tech. (Research) in Mechanical Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Mathematics
- M.Tech. (Research) in Electrical Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Industrial Design
- M.Tech. (Research) in Biotechnology and Medical Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Chemistry
- M.Tech. (Research) in Electronics and Communication Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Computer Science and Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Life Science
- M.Tech. (Research) in Ceramic Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- M.Tech. (Research) in Chemical Engineering
Seat Matrix
- Bio Medical Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 38
- Bio Medical Engineering(Female Only) - 8
- Bio Technology(Gender Neutral) - 38
- Bio Technology(Female Only) - 8
- Ceramic Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 43
- Ceramic Engineering(Female Only) - 8
- Chemical Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 62
- Chemical Engineering(Female Only) - 12
- Civil Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 74
- Civil Engineering(Female Only) - 16
- Computer Science and Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 112
- Computer Science and Engineering(Female Only) - 24
- Electrical Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 112
- Electrical Engineering(Female Only) - 22
- Electronics and Communication Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 57
- Electronics and Communication Engineering(Female Only) - 14
- Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 57
- Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering(Female Only) - 12
- Food Process Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 38
- Food Process Engineering(Female Only) - 8
- Industrial Design(Gender Neutral) - 38
- Industrial Design(Female Only) - 8
- Mechanical Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 112
- Mechanical Engineering(Female Only) - 22
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 62
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Female Only) - 12
- Mining Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 43
- Mining Engineering(Female Only) - 4
Fees - College Fees and Hostel Fees
| institute | |
| Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹10,000 |
| One Time Fees | ₹15,000 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | ₹62,500 (B.Tech/ B.Tech+M.Tech), ₹7,500 (Int. MSc) |
| Hostel Seat Rent (per Semester) | ₹5,000 |
| Other fees (per Semester) | ₹14,000 |
| Mess Advance (per Semester) | ₹17,500 |
| Total | ₹1,24,000 (B.Tech/ B.Tech+M.Tech), ₹69,000 (Int. MSc) |
Scholarship or Fee Waiver
- NIT Rourkela tuition fee of SC/ST/PH students is nil.
- General and OBC students whose family income is less than Rs.1LPA, their tuition fee is nil.
- General and OBC students whose family income is between Rs.1 LPA to Rs.5 LPA, their Tuition Fee is 1/3rd only.
Placements
NIT Rourkela Highest Package 2023 – Rs. 83.00 Lakhs per annum
NIT Rourkela Median Package 2023 – Rs. 23.00 Lakhs per annum
NIT Rourkela Average Package 2023 – Rs. 15.74 Lakhs per annum
Facilities Available
- NIT Rourkela has a Post Office.
- NIT Rourkela has one bank situated in the campus, State Bank of India. State Bank of India has two ATMs. One AXIS bank ATM is situated inside the Institute academic area.
- There are three temples on campus - the Hanuman temple, Shiva Temple and Sri Rama Temple.
- NIT Rourkela campus cafe is open from 8.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs on all working days including Saturdays.
- Institute provides its students with world-class sports facilities which include a Football –Hockey stadium. It also houses a gymnasium with all the modern facilities. Institute also have two tennis courts, a basketball court & Sachin Tendulkar Cricket Ground.
- NIT also offers separate swimming facilities for men and women students.
College Pros
- Speed limit of any powered vehicle within the campus is 40 km/h.
- Consumption of alcohol at public places inside the campus is not allowed.
- NIT Rourkela has developed an efficient security system.
- Good Quality of Non-Vegetarian Food is served to students.
- NIT Rourkela is well connected by roads and railways.
College Cons
- Mess food for vegetarian students is very bad in NIT Rourkela.
- Airport Connectivity is very bad. Nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi (161 km away).
- In summer, Temperature reached upto 42-45 degree celsius in NIT Rourkela campus.
FAQ
The campus has two shopping centres. It comprise of: ▪ Book Store ▪ Mini-Departmental / Xerox Shop ▪ Stationary Shop ▪ Amul Parlour ▪ Dairy Parlour ▪ Grocery Shop ▪ Vegetable Shop ▪ Hair Cutting Saloons ▪ Travel Agency
The Institute has a total of 11 hostels which include 7 boys hostels, 2 girls hostels, and 2 married hostels (only for research scholars).
Computer Science and Engineering: Rs. 15.18 Lakhs per annum, Electronics and Communication Engineering: Rs. 10.58 Lakhs per annum, Mechanical Engineering: Rs. 8.12 Lakhs per annum