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NIT Rourkela - Admission, Seats, Fees, Cutoff & Placement 2025

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.

About the Institute

Feature

Details

Established

1961

Location

Rourkela, Odisha, India

Campus Area

700 acres

Student Population

Over 7,700

Faculty Members

390+

Staff

350+

NIRF Ranking 2023

16th (Engineering), 8th (Architecture), 37th (Overall)

Global Rankings

QS Asia (291-300)

NIT- Rourkela Fee Structure 2025 

Fee Component

Amount (INR)

Tuition Fee

₹62,500 per semester

Other Fees

₹22,000 per semester

Hostel Fees

₹30,500 per semester

Note: Tuition fee waivers are available for SC/ST/PwD students and those with family incomes below ₹1 lakh per annum. Students with family incomes between ₹1 lakh and ₹5 lakh per annum receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.

Dasa B. Tech Fees 

Fee Component

Amount

Tuition Fee (For CSE Program)

4,000 USD

Tuition Fee (For other Programs)

1,25,000 Rupees



Courses Offered with Seat Matrix

Program NameState SeatsSeat PoolTotal (incl. Female Supernumerary)
Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral14
Female-only (including Supernumerary)3
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral14
Female-only (including Supernumerary)4
Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral16
Female-only (including Supernumerary)4
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral16
Female-only (including Supernumerary)4
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral25
Female-only (including Supernumerary)7
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral25
Female-only (including Supernumerary)6
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral29
Female-only (including Supernumerary)7
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral29
Female-only (including Supernumerary)7
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral45
Female-only (including Supernumerary)11
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral45
Female-only (including Supernumerary)12
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral45
Female-only (including Supernumerary)12
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral45
Female-only (including Supernumerary)11
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral22
Female-only (including Supernumerary)6
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral22
Female-only (including Supernumerary)6
Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral11
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral11
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral11
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral12
Female-only (including Supernumerary)3
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral44
Female-only (including Supernumerary)13
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral44
Female-only (including Supernumerary)12
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral24
Female-only (including Supernumerary)6
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral24
Female-only (including Supernumerary)6
Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral15
Female-only (including Supernumerary)4
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral15
Female-only (including Supernumerary)4
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral22
Female-only (including Supernumerary)6
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral22
Female-only (including Supernumerary)6
Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral14
Female-only (including Supernumerary)3
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral14
Female-only (including Supernumerary)4
Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral11
Female-only (including Supernumerary)3
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral11
Female-only (including Supernumerary)3
Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral12
Female-only (including Supernumerary)3
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral12
Female-only (including Supernumerary)3
Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)ODISHAGender-Neutral19
Female-only (including Supernumerary)4
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral17
Female-only (including Supernumerary)5
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)ODISHAGender-Neutral8
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral8
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology - Dual Degree)ODISHAGender-Neutral5
Female-only (including Supernumerary)1
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral5
Female-only (including Supernumerary)1
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology - Dual Degree)ODISHAGender-Neutral5
Female-only (including Supernumerary)1
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral6
Female-only (including Supernumerary)1
Mining Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology - Dual Degree)ODISHAGender-Neutral5
Female-only (including Supernumerary)1
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral5
Female-only (including Supernumerary)1
Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology - Dual Degree)ODISHAGender-Neutral6
Female-only (including Supernumerary)1
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral5
Female-only (including Supernumerary)1
Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)ODISHAGender-Neutral9
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral9
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)ODISHAGender-Neutral8
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
Other than ODISHAGender-Neutral8
Female-only (including Supernumerary)2
Total Seats1,063
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NIT Rourkela B. Tech 2026 Last Closing cut-off (JoSSA)

Bio Technology

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General276653521461622134
EWS5094509442614261
OBC-NCL123211499378878939
SC5158609318603565
ST14931493996996

Ceramic Engineering

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General34532402412446825996
EWS6071627937173854
OBC-NCL145801622484019380
SC5966901141014999
ST3191319117631763

Chemical Engineering

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General16254266511493818285
EWS4440484728292867
OBC-NCL74821205058306319
SC4825516730543361
ST1478216511951253

Civil Engineering

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General18813278112189624032
EWS4670512034393705
OBC-NCL89281169871147731
SC2675502135993920
ST11112054720800

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General2295963522863606
EWS16742177495515
OBC-NCL264844637701161
SC7001435328458
ST7541038181216

Electrical Engineering (EE)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General133651849055988956
EWS3216345011831443
OBC-NCL5684738324193816
SC2332405615951657
ST14681826647723

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General39971092625254623
EWS24082484699806
OBC-NCL4167524713452082
SC15922103513787
ST8231135209414

Engineering Physics

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General1757826141700510484
EWS3947394722412241
OBC-NCL121431345842105499
SC6434678324893030
ST2180218010321032

Mathematics and Computing (MnC)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General103771228536964457
EWS24102410587587
OBC-NCL5368593414781755
SC22452376890912
ST30813081499499

Mechanical Engineering

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General1675622379854113358
EWS3477421819222087
OBC-NCL6071939947955253
SC3654422723792749
ST15401976759825

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General20999296472173425501
EWS4646681039714027
OBC-NCL108211275779888536
SC5411607238874827
ST2370247215711623

Mining Engineering

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General29440327702512128332
EWS6159681240694174
OBC-NCL127891390285169334
SC5023520042544650
ST2554255412701270

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General122951476857927761
EWS2574309713031335
OBC-NCL5371634628453507
SC2769310110951335
ST18581858606986

Bio Medical Engineering

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General33659395052204925929
EWS7279728345144786
OBC-NCL1404217152925810432
SC4694472341924639
ST4033403319571957

Industrial Design

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General25845303651684421739
EWS7111711136413641
OBC-NCL104301370969268467
SC5441639544394700
ST2663266321842184

Food Process Engineering

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General41139424532917233679
EWS7823797852385507
OBC-NCL1720418318985112025
SC7045704551695169
ST2714271419851985

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General89251144621814078
EWS25072513523593
OBC-NCL4580498411001297
SC6091672723855
ST12051535318318

Architecture (B.Arch)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General573760246398
EWS144144115115
OBC-NCL549703124154
SC2502506060
ST41412222

Chemical Engineering (Dual Degree)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General22351296551936120043
EWS--35193519
OBC-NCL143181431881328132
SC2993299337343734
ST----

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Dual Degree)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General29909373582678727814
EWS----
OBC-NCL1436514365952710441
SC6587658754265426
ST----

Chemistry (Integrated M.Sc.)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General4107247988891728344
EWS7561756158565856
OBC-NCL17136193611138012756
SC7574780547286696
ST4698469816971697

Life Science (Integrated M.Sc.)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General56362612563230241435
EWS103291032961126112
OBC-NCL20600212291291313474
SC120861208641684168
ST5182518229462946

Mining Engineering (Dual Degree)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General35929394373067734602
EWS--59175917
OBC-NCL17753177531996519965
SC6869686955425542
ST3393339324402440

Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (Dual Degree)

CategoryHSOS
Opening RankClosing RankOpening RankClosing Rank
General43724483792936634320
EWS----
OBC-NCL16326191461081611873
SC9770977062736273
ST----

Special-Round CSAB B. Tech Cutoff 

The CSAB Special Round B. Tech cutoff is a crucial indicator for students who couldn’t secure a seat during the JoSAA counselling rounds. It provides the final opportunity to get admission into top engineering institutes like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The closing ranks in CSAB Special Round are often lower compared to earlier rounds, making it a golden chance for students with slightly higher ranks. By analyzing previous year CSAB cutoffs, candidates can make informed decisions about branch and college preferences.

Home State (HS)- Open Category CSAB B. Tech Round 2 Cutoff

B. Tech Program NameGender-Neutral Closing CutoffFemale-Only Closing Cutoff
Biomedical Engineering71074127879
Ceramic Engineering48211NA
Ceramic Engineering and M. Tech in Industrial Ceramics (5-year Dual Degree)72128NA
Civil Engineering44273NA
Food Process Engineering67795102468

Other State (OS)- Open Category CSAB B. Tech Round 2 Cutoff

B. Tech Program Name
Gender-Neutral Closing Cutoff
Female-Only Closing Cutoff
Architecture907NA
Artificial Intelligence4787NA
Biomedical Engineering4447174966
Biotechnology3787564850
Ceramic Engineering42600NA
Ceramic Engineering and M. Tech in Industrial Ceramics (5-year Dual Degree)
5714584209
Chemical Engineering23891NA
Civil Engineering29005NA
CSE3365NA
Electrical Engineering13033NA
Electronics and Communication Engineering7056NA
Industrial Design3073551411
Mechanical Engineering204032334
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering3296449630
Mining EngineeringNA
66533

DASA B. Tech Cutoff (Round-wise)

B. Tech Program 

Round 1 Cutoff 

Round 2 Cutoff 

Round 3 Cutoff 

Round 4 Cutoff 

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

166048

166048

166048

167332

AI (CIWG)
125575125575
125575
125575
Biomedical Engineering546044546044
546044
NA
Biomedical Engineering (CIWG)
378612310763378612
NA
Biotechnology487863487863
487863
487863
Biotechnology (CIWG)
288860NA
NA
NA





Chemical Engineering669994409909NA
NA
Chemical Engineering (CIWG)
537185803267537185
NA
5-year dual degree in Chemical Engineering
80326796447803267
803267

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

9644771600128252152016
CSE (CIWG) 
7160018573771600
71600
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)185737116691185737
211097
ECE (CIWG)
116691
986245116691
116691
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering986245
NA986245
986245
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (CIWG)
426076NA
NA
308524
Electrical Engineering (CIWG) 308524NA308524NA
Food Processing Engineering188876NA
NA
NA
Industrial Design (CIWG) 808866NANA
NA
Mechanical Engineering563523563523
563523
563523
Mechanical Engineering (CIWG)
277815277815
277815
277815
NIT Rourkela Placements

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.

NIT Rourkela Admission Process For 2025 (Via Josaa and DASA Counseling)

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela offers B. Tech admissions for the academic year 2025 through two primary channels:

  • JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for Indian nationals
  • DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) for NRIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals.

Below is a comprehensive overview of the admission processes for both pathways:

  1. JoSAA Admission Process (For Indian Nationals)

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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 2025 score is mandatory.

Steps to take Admission 

  1. JEE Main Registration: Register and appear for JEE Main 2025.
  2. JoSAA Registration: Register on the JoSAA portal starting from June 3, 2025.
  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.

Documents Required

  • JEE Main 2025 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

  • 2. DASA Admission Process (For NRIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals)

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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 2025 rank is required.
  • Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 1999.

Steps to take Admission 

  1. Online Application: Register on the DASA 2025 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.

Documents Required

  • 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 2025 Rank Card
  • Recent Passport-size Photograph
  • Signature (scanned copy)
  • Proof of Fee Payment (SWIFT transfer details)

For both admission routes, NIT Rourkela offers a comprehensive orientation program and issues essential credentials such as roll numbers, official email IDs, and ERP accounts upon successful admission.

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JOSAA Stands for Joint Seat Allocation Authority, and DASA stands for Direct Admission of Students Abroad.

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Answer- The Tuition Fee of Students getting admission in NIT Rourkela through JOSAA Counseling is 62,500 Rupees, while the Tuition Fee for Students getting admission through DASA Counseling for the CSE Branch is 4000 US Dollars, and for Other Branches is 1,25,000 Rupees.

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Answer- Some of the top Recruiting Companies for NIT Rourkela are Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Apple, Deloitte, and TCS.

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