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NIT Rourkela - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

NIT Rourkela admissions are ongoing for the academic year 2024. The online application process for the IIT JAM 2025 admission to the MSc course will commence tentatively on September 3, 2024. The IIT JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on February 2, 2025. The GATE 2025 exam for MTech courses will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, for which the registrations will begin on August 28, 2024. The institute offers various courses in science, management, arts, and technology like BSc, BTech, MSc, MTech, MA, PhD, etc. NIT Rourkela fees range from Rs 11,000 to Rs 6,25,000 per year.
LocationRourkela (Odisha)
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NIRF Rank#34
Highest Package52.9 Lacs
Year of Establishment1961
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Updated on - Oct 15, 2024 06:13 PM IST

NIT Rourkela Latest Updates

October 15, 2024

Fee Structure 2024-25 Released

The fee structure for the academic year 2024-25 has been announced, detailing costs associated with B. Tech, B.Arch, Dual Degree, and Integrated MSc programs.

September 09, 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the provisional answer keys for the UGC NET exam conducted on August 21, 22, and 23, 2024. Find the direct link to access the provisional answer key right here on this page.
September 09, 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the provisional answer keys for the UGC NET exam conducted on August 21, 22, and 23, 2024. Find the direct link to access the provisional answer key right here on this page.
August 30, 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the UGC NET admit cards for the exams on September 2 and 3, 2024. Find the direct link to access and download the hall tickets right here!
August 17, 2024

NIT Rourkela announces tentative vacancy positions for MTech admission under Self-Finance category for Autumn 24-25.

About NIT Rourkela

National Institute of Technology Rourkela is a publicly funded institute of higher learning in engineering, science, and technology. The institute aims to be internationally recognised and to produce competent engineers and scientists. NIT Rourkela courses include M.Tech, B.Arch, M.Arch, and M.Plan. Students are required to qualify for the GATE exam for admission to the M.Tech/M.Arch/M/Plan courses.

NIT Rourkela has been ranked 1001–1200 in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking 2023. National Institute of Technology Rourkela has been ranked 10th, 16th, 37th, and 29th  in the NIRF 2023 rankings for Architecture and Planning, Engineering, Overall, and Research Institutions, respectively. National Institute of Technology Rourkela or NIT Rourkela was formerly known as the Regional Engineering College (REC) Rourkela. It was established on August 15, 1961, and is an institute of national importance and operates independently under the Department of Human Resource Development, thus becoming one of the National Institutes of Technologies in India. 

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NIT Rourkela Courses and Admission 2024

NIT Rourkela course admissions are conducted online and offline. Admission to various NIT Rourkela courses is based on entrance exams and merit. At the UG level, NIT Rourkela has to offer B.Tech,B.Arch,B.Sc courses. At the PG level, NIT Rourkela offers MBA, M.Tech and MA.  The college also offers PhD courses. Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by NIT Rourkela and their respective eligibility and NIT Rourkela fee structure like NIT Rourkela MBA fees:

 NIT Rourkela Courses and Eligibility Criteria 2024

Mentioned below is the list of NIT Rourkela courses along with their eligibility criteria.

CoursesFeesEligibility
B.TechRs 7.93 LakhClass 12:60-65%, JEE Main
M.TechRs 7.93 LakhGraduation: 60-65%
B.ArchRs 7.93 LakhClass 12:50%

The NIT Rourkela application process is completely online. Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below to complete the NIT Rourkela application process. 

  • Step 1: Register on the official admission portal of  NIT Rourkela with correct personal details, including name, email-id, mobile no., state, gender and password
  • Step 2: Fill in the NIT Rourkela application form
  • Step 3: Apply for the required entrance exam
  • Step 4: Candidates are required to book a slot with their preferred of date and time to appear for {entrance exam name}
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₹30,000 - 1,40,000Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:GATE , CCMT
Courses OfferedView AllM.A. in Development Studies , Master of arts in Humanities And Social Sciences
₹2,41,500 - 6,00,000Fees
2 - 3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:XAT , MAT
Courses OfferedView AllMaster of Business Administration in Finance , Master of Business Administration in Marketing , Master of Business Administration in operation , Master of Business Administration in Human resource management , Master of Business Administration in Systems & IT
₹11,000 - 6,25,000Fees
4 - 5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main , JEE Advanced +1
Courses OfferedView AllB-Tech in Civil Engineering , B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering , B-Tech in Bio Technology , B-Tech in Computer Science and Engineering , B-Tech in Electrical Engineering
₹15,000 - 30,000Fees
2 - 5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main , JEE Advanced +2
Courses OfferedView AllM.Sc in Chemistry , M.Sc in Physics , MSc in Mathematics , M.sc in Life Science
₹1,29,000 - 1,54,000Fees
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:UGC NET
Courses OfferedView AllPh.D. in Mathematics , Ph.D. in Management , Ph.D. in Civil Engineering , Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering , Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences
₹11,000 - 2,08,000Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:GATE , CCMT
Courses OfferedView AllM.Tech. (Research) in Chemistry , M.Tech. (Research) in Physics and Astronomy , M.Tech. (Research) in Mathematics , M.Tech. in Software Engineering , M.Tech. (Research) in Civil Engineering
₹12,000Fees
5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main , JEE Advanced
Courses OfferedView AllB-Arch
₹75,000Fees
5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main
Courses OfferedView AllIntegrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Chemistry , Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Physics , Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Mathematics , Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Life Science
₹12,000 - 6,25,000Fees
5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main , JEE Advanced
Courses OfferedView AllB.Tech + M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering , B.Tech + M.Tech in Chemical Engineering , B.Tech + M.Tech in Information Security , B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering , B.tech+M.tech in Ceramic Engineering

NIT Rourkela Placements

One of the primary reasons why candidates choose NIT Rourkela is the excellent placements programme. The training and placement center of the institute promises smooth and progressive conduction of placements and internships at NIT Rourkela. Under the roof of the Training and Placement Centre, a dedicated team of mentors and guides groom aspiring candidates with the skill set required for the industry. NIT Rourkela placement is conducted by the placement cell. It provides grooming sessions, tests, soft skills development classes, mock interviews, and coding tests.

NIT Rourkela Placement Statistics 2022

ParticularsStatistics
No. of recruiters325
No. of offers made1274
Number of students placedNA
Highest CTCRs 46 LPA
Average Salary packageRs 19 LPA

NIT Rourkela Recruiters 2022

Here is a list of the top recruiters at NIT Rourkela

Amazon Barclays Bajaj Wells FargoFord Intel 
Hero Jindal MathWorksPepsico SAPRBL Bank
Tata EXLCapgeminiDell Infosys HSBC
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NIT Rourkela Placement Stats 2023

% of students placed
100
Average Package
12.9 Lacs
Highest Package
52.9 Lacs
No of offers
1534
No of companies visited
330

NIT Rourkela Placement Trend

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NIT Rourkela Cut Off

NIT Rourkela cutoff 2023 has been released by NTA on April 29, 2023. Students who have obtained the qualifying marks can register themselves for JoSAA counselling process.

NIT Rourkela JEE Main Cutoff 2023: Qualifying Marks

CategoryCutoff
General UR90.7788642
General EWS75.6229025
ST37.2348772
OBC NCL73.6114227
SC51.9776027
General PWD0.0013527

NIT Rourkela cutoff 2022 for JoSAA rounds 1 to 6 has been released for all the undergraduate courses at the institute. The cutoff for all the specialisations is available on the cutoff page as well. Here is the NIT Rourkela cut-off for JoSAA 2022 round 5 for all the courses.

NIT Rourkela Cut-off 2022 of JoSAA Round 5: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

QuotaSeat TypeGenderClosing Rank
HSOPENGender-Neutral27130
HSOPENFemale-only (including Supernumerary)34789
HSOPEN (PwD)Gender-Neutral1251
HSEWSGender-Neutral5215
HSEWSFemale-only (including Supernumerary)9898
HSOBC-NCLGender-Neutral11732
HSOBC-NCLFemale-only (including Supernumerary)23983
HSOBC-NCL (PwD)Gender-Neutral538
HSSCGender-Neutral6240
HSSCFemale-only (including Supernumerary)10052
HSSTGender-Neutral1922
HSSTFemale-only (including Supernumerary)2315
OSOPENGender-Neutral25594
OSOPENFemale-only (including Supernumerary)35329
OSOPEN (PwD)Gender-Neutral282
OSEWSGender-Neutral3696
OSEWSFemale-only (including Supernumerary)5924
OSOBC-NCLGender-Neutral8063
OSOBC-NCLFemale-only (including Supernumerary)13642
OSOBC-NCL (PwD)Gender-Neutral384
OSSCGender-Neutral3614
OSSCFemale-only (including Supernumerary)5080
OSSTGender-Neutral473
OSSTFemale-only (including Supernumerary)1492

NIT Rourkela 2022 Cut-off: JosAA Round 5 (B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering)

QuotaSeat TypeGenderClosing Rank
HSOPENGender-Neutral7686
HSOPENFemale-only (including Supernumerary)11540
HSOPEN (PwD)Gender-Neutral73
HSOPEN (PwD)Female-only (including Supernumerary)758
HSEWSGender-Neutral1920
HSOBC-NCLGender-Neutral4286
HSOBC-NCLFemale-only (including Supernumerary)8827
HSOBC-NCL (PwD)Gender-Neutral139
HSSCGender-Neutral1753
HSSCFemale-only (including Supernumerary)2607
HSSTGender-Neutral656
HSSTFemale-only (including Supernumerary)869
OSOPENGender-Neutral2715
OSOPENFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3121
OSOPEN (PwD)Gender-Neutral49
OSOPEN (PwD)Female-only (including Supernumerary)43
OSEWSGender-Neutral473
OSEWSFemale-only (including Supernumerary)539
OSEWS (PwD)Gender-Neutral20
OSEWS (PwD)Female-only (including Supernumerary)100
OSOBC-NCLGender-Neutral930
OSOBC-NCLFemale-only (including Supernumerary)1114
OSOBC-NCL (PwD)Gender-Neutral23
OSSCGender-Neutral258
OSSCFemale-only (including Supernumerary)395
OSSC (PwD)Gender-Neutral12
OSSTGender-Neutral86
OSSTFemale-only (including Supernumerary)237

NIT Rourkela GATE Cutoff 2022

PG CourseCategoryMax GATE ScoreMin GATE Score
Biomedical EngineeringOPEN417350
BiotechnologyOBC-NCL466330
Chemical EngineeringSC284235
Electronic Systems & CommunicationOBC-NCL543457
Electronics and Instrumentation EngineeringST246246
Metallurgical & Materials EngineeringOBC-NCL387343
Information SecurityOPEN587562
Software EngineeringOBC-NCL552517
Software EngineeringEWS552543
VLSI Design & Embedded SystemsEWS646628
VLSI Design & Embedded SystemsOPEN692653
Computer ScienceOBC-NCL587547
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B.Tech

B.Tech in Mining Engineering (Engineering)

B.Arch

B.Arch in Architecture (Engineering)

B.Tech+M.Tech

B.Tech+M.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Engineering)
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NIT Rourkela Reviews

4.4
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5 Star Rating
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4 Star Rating
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3 Star Rating
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2 Star Rating
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b surya tejaB-Tech in Mechanical Engineering | 2023 | 4 weeks ago
The campus is very beautiful and full filled with greenery The placements percentage is about 90 t0 95 percentage.The hostels are also good The mess is better than other colleges
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Diwas MishraM.Tech in Communication & Networks | 2015 | 1 month ago
The institute gave importance to students enjoyment by celebrating festivals such technical, international students meet, ethnic wear, celebrity night.
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Soumya Ranjan SahuB-Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 2026 | 2 months ago
The overall review of my college that is NIT Rourkela will be on the positive side. This is because even though it lacks in some cases but has all the basic amenities and facilities that a student will be wanting in his/her college life.
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Rishab ramB-Tech in Bio Technology | 2019 | Apr 11, 2024 09:54:05
Experience of mine in this college was good.I've got some good friends some well.Qualified teachers who motivated us and helped us in each and every step
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Rohit kumar sahuB-Tech in Electrical Engineering | 2019 | Mar 29, 2024 22:00:59
If we see the college overally it is good in every aspect. Nirf ranking, infrastructure, faculty, coding culture all good. College campus is too big. College have special branch for student counseling called Institute counseling services, it has around 70 clubs including technical, cultural, sports, literature.
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NIT Rourkela FAQs

Can NIT Rourkela students get scholarships?

NIT Rourkela students can get scholarships from the Odisha Government and some highly reputed companies like Indian Oil,TCS,OPJ etc.

Does NIT Rourkela offer placement?

NIT Rourkela offers placement offers to students. The training and placement cell conducts the placement process here.

Is the NIT Rourkela cutoff 2022 out?

NIT Rourkela cutoff for 2022 has been released. Visit the cutoff page to view the cutoff details.

Which entrance exams are accepted at NIT Rourkela?

JEE Main, GATE,CAT,JAM etc are accepted for NIT Rourkela admissions.

What are the popular course at NIT Rourkela?

The most popular courses at NIT Rourkela are M.Tech,B.Arch,M.Arch,M.Plan.

Is NITR, Rourkela recognized by the UGC?

Yes, NITR, Rourkela is recognized by the UGC.

What is the NIRF ranking for NITR , Rourkela ?

The NIRF Ranking for NITR , Rourkela are as follows : In 2018 for Engineering : 15 .

When was the college , NITR , Rourkela established ?

NITR , Rourkela was established in the year 1961.

Is NITR , Rourkela a government college?

NITR , Rourkela is Government college.
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NIT Rourkela Rankings 2024

NIT Rourkela has ranked 59 in QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023. It has ranked 601-800 in The World University Ranking(Engineering). Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2023 has place NIT Rourkela at 1000-1200. 

NIT Rourkela QS World University Ranking 2023

QS World University Ranking 2023
281-290

National Institute of Technology Rourkela NIRF Rankings 2022

YearRankCategory
202215Engineering
24Research
39Overall
202120Engineering
31Research
41Overall
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Ranking Publisher NIRF

  • Overall#34
  • Engineering#19
  • Research#29

NIT Rourkela Overall NIRF Ranking 2024

  • OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.
    57.04GOOD
  • TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.
    63.94GOOD
  • RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.
    50.54GOOD
  • GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.
    75.22GOOD
  • OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.
    59.6GOOD
  • PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.
    17.02AVERAGE

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NIT Rourkela Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

National Institute of Technology Rourkela has one of the best infrastructure and campuses on the list of NITs in India. Some highlights of the NIT Rourkela Campus and Infrastructure are listed below:

  • Central Library
  • Hostel
  • Indoor and outdoor sports facilities 
  • Canteen 
  • Shopping centre 
  • Guest houses
  • Health centre 
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Free wifi 
  • Auditorium 
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Campus Facilities

campus-facilitiesAuditorium
campus-facilitiesATM
campus-facilitiesBoys Hostel
campus-facilitiesCanteen
campus-facilitiesComputer Lab
campus-facilitiesConvo. Hall
campus-facilitiesGym
campus-facilitiesLibrary
campus-facilitiesMedical Facilities
campus-facilitiesCls. Room
campus-facilitiesPlacement
campus-facilitiesSports
campus-facilitiesGrounds
campus-facilitiespost off.
campus-facilitiesSwimming Pool
campus-facilitiesTrans.
campus-facilitiesWiFi
campus-facilitiesPower Backup
campus-facilitiesCafeteria
campus-facilitiesLaboratories
campus-facilitiesHostel
E-Classroom
campus-facilitiesCommon Room

NIT Rourkela Faculty

Name of facultyDepartmentDesignationEducation Qualification
Minakshee MahanandaCivil EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Kakoli Karar PaulCivil EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Ratnakar SwainCivil EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Kishanjit Kumar KhatuaCivil EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Angana SarkarBiotechnology and Medical EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Sanat Nalini SahooCivil EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Anurag SharmaCivil EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Jatin AnandCivil EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Paresh KaleElectrical EngineeringProfessorNot mentioned
Soumi MuhuriPlanning and ArchitectureProfessorNot mentioned
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NIT Rourkela Alumni

Name of alumnus
Ashok Kumar Basa
F. C. Mohanty
Atanu Bhowmick
Mahesh Das
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NIT Rourkela Scholarships

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela supports students pursuing higher education with financial aid. Fellowships/Assistantships are available to the meritorious PDF, Ph.D., and M.Tech students of all departments The details of the NIT Rourkela scholarship 2023 are as follows:

  • Post-Matric Scholarships (PMS) (exclusively for SC-ST students) are given to the eligible students by the Orissa Government.
  • Top Class Scholarships (TCS) apply to all students and are offered by Tata Consultancy Services.
  • Merit Scholarships are given to all the students by the Government of Odisha if they satisfy the conditions specified by the Government.
  • The government of India provides worthy candidates with the National Talent Scholarship (NTS).
  • TCS scholarship is also available for the CSE Students.
  • Indian Oil offers scholarships to the students of NIT, Rourkela.
  • Oil and National Gas Company also offers a scholarship.
  • Balmer Lawrie and co. ltd. offers a scholarship to NIT, Rourkela students.
  • OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship (OPJEMS) is another aid provided to the NIT, Rourkela students.
  • Meritorious Master of Technology students without a GATE/NET score (Except when Sponsored) may be considered for fellowship under the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP-II).
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NIT Rourkela Seat Reservation

Gender Male Female
General 0 0
OBC 18 42
SC 27 52
ST 22 98
Muslim 0 0
PWD 0 0
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Events and Clubs at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Events 

Student Activity Centre (SAC):

The Student Activity Centre (SAC) is the central hub for student activities, student organizations, programming, events, sports, recreation, and fun at the NIT, Rourkela campus. The Student Activity Centre is organized into four primary societies and several clubs. Besides, every society has satellite clubs that have their management under the overall supervision of SAC. The facility is devoted to recreation and socialization to serve students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests.

Technical Society:

Technical Society is one of the most enthusiastic societies in the Student Activity Centre, NIT Rourkela, with 18 Satellite Clubs under its roof. The objective of this society is to promote and encourage technical innovation and entrepreneurial qualities among students by organizing various modeling workshops, Technical Seminars, Training Courses, and many more. These are the subject areas where the satellite clubs of technological society are currently involved: Astrophysics, Automobile, Aerospace, Robotics, Fluid Dynamics, Software, Infrastructure, Mathematics, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship. The technological society also hosts a National Level Techno-Management festival annually that attracts participation from various organizations and institutions of our country.

Games and Sports Society:

The Institute has many excellent fitness facilities and playgrounds with an attractive stadium for Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Cross Country, Handball, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Football, Netball, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and a fully-equipped fitness center. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, has indoor games facilities inside the hostel premises. Games and Sports Society organizes coaching sessions for the distinguished sports and games to help students excel in their respective sports disciplines. It also extends excellent opportunities to participate at All India Inter-NIT/University/All India Inter-University/National levels.

Film and Music Society:

Recreation plays a vital role in refreshing tired minds and stimulating enthusiasm. The Film and Music Society takes care of that aspect. Its work includes inviting professionals/actors of various music and dance genres to provide training for NIT, and Rourkela Students, Regular Film screenings at the Bhubaneswar Behera Auditorium for students and staff, and organizing annual music night, annual photography competition, and acting celebrities. at night during a cultural festival, they also run a weekly film festival once a year and facilitate student practice sessions. Underneath their visions are various music bands and dance clubs that offer unique opportunities for future developers to try something new and entertain others. It creates a multicultural space by developing music, dance, and drama.

Literary and Cultural Society:

The Literary and Cultural society overlooks the literary, drama, and cultural activities. It also arranges debates, quizzes, prizes, and other competitions, both Inter-NIT and Intra NIT. It also organizes the “NITRUTSAV” each year in February. The Film and Music Society also conducts music competitions and organizes Celebrity Night annually, wherein many great musicians give enthralling performances. Several films from India and abroad are played at a weeklong film festival.

SPIC MACAY:

SPIC MACAY organizes thousands of programs annually to enlighten the youth candidates and enlighten them about the elegance and delicacy of Indian culture. SPIC MACAY makes a highly conscious effort to influence their lives by making NIT Rourkela imbibe the simplicity, grace, and beauty of our culture and heritage, leading a meaningful and enhanced life.

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NIT Rourkela Contact Details

College Location

  • addressSector-4,RourkelaNil
  • emailregistrar@nitrkl.ac.in
  • telephone+91-0661-246-2021
  • telephonehttps://nitrkl.ac.in

Related Questions

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Puneet Hooda •  2 months ago

Dear Student, 

NIT Rourkela does not have a Geology department. The college offers MSc courses in four specialisations: Chemistry, Life Science, Mathematics & Physics and Astronomy. You can pursue these four MSc degrees from the college. Admissions are offered based on JAM scores. The faculty at NIT Rourkela is highly experienced and has a plethora of teaching and industrial experience. The annual fee for MSc courses is Rs 15,000-30,000.   

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Akansha Nishad •  Jul-15-2023

Dear Candidate, you can check our NIT Rourkela Cutoff page for checking the opening and closing rank to get admission in NIT Rourkela.