NIT Rourkela

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National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela), established in 1961, is one of India's premier technical institutes. Originally founded as Regional Engineering College (REC) Rourkela, it gained autonomy in 2002 and now operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The campus spans 700 acres at the eastern end of Rourkela steel city, supporting over 7,700 students, 390 faculty members, and 350 staff and their families.

The tuition fee and other charges at NIT Rourkela are highly affordable compared to private engineering colleges, making it an excellent choice for students.

There are total 1,063 seats in NIT Rourkela and these seats are distributed across various categories (Home State and Other State) with Gender-Neutral and Female-Only allocations including supernumerary seats.

Note: The seat matrix includes Gender-Neutral seats and Female-Only supernumerary seats distributed between Home State (Odisha) and Other State quotas.

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The CSAB Special Round 2 B.Tech cutoff 2026 for NIT Rourkela provides the opening and closing All India CRL ranks for admission to various engineering programmes. The following tables show the OPEN (General) category under Gender-Neutral seats for Home State and Other State quotas.

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The DASA Special Round 2 B.Tech cutoff 2026 for NIT Rourkela shows the opening and closing All India CRL ranks for CIWG and Non-CIWG candidates. The following tables include OPEN category Gender-Neutral seats under DASA-CIWG and DASA-Non CIWG quotas.

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NIT Rourkela has consistently demonstrated strong placement performance for students admitted through both JoSAA and DASA counseling.

In the recent placement season, the institute secured over 1,320 job offers from 342 companies, with approximately 40% being first-time recruiters. Departments like Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering recorded their highest average CTC.

NIT Rourkela's top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Apple, Deloitte, and TCS. The core sector led recruitment, accounting for over 50% of offers, followed by Software & IT Services and BFSI sectors. These robust placement outcomes reflect NIT Rourkela's commitment to academic excellence and industry readiness, benefiting students across various admission channels.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela offers B.Tech admissions for the academic year 2026 through two primary channels: JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for Indian nationals and DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) for NRIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals.

• Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Minimum Marks: At least 75% aggregate marks for the General category; 65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• Entrance Exam: A valid JEE Main 2026 score is mandatory.

1. JEE Main Registration: Register and appear for JEE Main 2026.
2. JoSAA Registration: Register on the JoSAA portal.
3. Choice Filling: Select preferred institutes and courses.
4. Seat Allotment: Participate in multiple rounds of seat allocation.
5. Seat Acceptance: Accept the allotted seat and pay the acceptance fee.
6. Document Verification: Upload and verify the required documents online.
7. Institute Reporting: Report to NIT Rourkela for final admission formalities.

• JEE Main 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card
• Class 10 Mark Sheet/Birth Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Passport-size Photographs
• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
• Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt

• Academic Qualification: Completion of 11th and 12th grades or equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Minimum Marks: At least 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exams.
• Entrance Exam: A valid JEE Main 2026 rank is required.
• Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 1999.

1. Online Application: Register on the DASA 2026 portal.
2. Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of required documents.
3. Choice Filling: Select preferred institutes and courses.
4. Seat Allotment: Participate in multiple rounds of seat allocation.
5. Seat Acceptance: Accept the allotted seat and pay the tuition fee.
6. Institute Reporting: Report to NIT Rourkela for final admission procedures.

• Valid Passport
• Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Certificate or equivalent)
• Mark Sheets of 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
• Certificate from School Authorities confirming completion of 11th & 12th grades
• Proof of at least two years of education in a foreign country (for NRIs)
• JEE Main 2026 Rank Card
• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Signature (scanned copy)
• Proof of Fee Payment (SWIFT transfer details)

📋 Post-Admission: NIT Rourkela provides comprehensive orientation & issues roll numbers, email IDs, and ERP accounts

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