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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

S.No

Program Name

Male

Female

Total Seats

1

Bio Technology (4 Years, B.Tech)

28

7

35

2

Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

32

8

40

3

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

50

13

63

4

Civil Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

58

14

72

5

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

90

23

113

6

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

90

23

113

7

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

44

12

56

8

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

88

25

113

9

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

48

13

61

10

Mining Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

30

13

43

11

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

44

12

56

12

Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

28

7

35

13

Industrial Design (4 Years, B.Tech)

22

6

28

14

Food Process Engineering (4 Years, B.Tech)

24

6

30

15

Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, B.Tech)

36

9

45

16

Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Dual Degree)

10

2

12

17

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Dual Degree)

11

2

13

18

Mining Engineering (5 Years, Dual Degree)

10

2

12

19

Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Dual Degree)

11

2

13

20

Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated M.Sc)

18

4

22

21

Physics (5 Years, Integrated M.Sc)

22

3

25

22

Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated M.Sc)

23

2

25

23

Life Science (5 Years, Integrated M.Sc)

16

4

20

Total


1065


1322


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.

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 B.tech Open Category Last Closing cutoff

Serial No.

Academic Program Name

Closing Rank

1

Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

3983

2

Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

37811

3

Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

29495

4

Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

36000

5

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

18958

6

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

25893

7

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2940

8

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

10462

9

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

5721

10

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

10785

11

Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

41605

12

Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

29601

13

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

15037

14

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

28678

15

Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

31895

DASA B.Tech Cutoff (Roundwise)

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


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Frequently Asked Questions

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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