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National Institute of Technology Rourkela [NITR]
Rourkela, Odisha · Est. 1961
About NIT Rourkela
National Institute of Technology [NIT] (est. 1961) is a prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT) located in Rourkela, Odisha. Approved by AICTE, UGC, MHRD.
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Courses & Fees
Admission 2026
What Students Love
- ✓Students like the club culture, especially the encouragement for coding and technical involvement.
- ✓Placements are considered commendable, and placement training begins from the second year.
- ✓The institute has strong national recognition, experienced faculty, and good departmental infrastructure.
- ✓The campus is large, green, and scenic, with hills, shops, and a lively internal ecosystem.
- ✓Lab facilities are good and well maintained, with equipment in solid condition.
Areas of Improvement
- ✕The 85% attendance requirement is a major complaint.
- ✕Some professors are considered too strict or unreasonable.
- ✕Hostel rooms are old, small, and could be improved.
- ✕The campus is far from the city centre, which makes outings inconvenient.
- ✕Ongoing construction across campus can be disruptive.
Courses & Fees (2 programs)
| Course | Duration | Degree | Fees | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 4 Years | Full Time | ₹1.60 L | - |
| B.Arch | 5 Years | Full Time | ₹1.59 L | - |
Admission 2026
BE/B.Tech
JEE Main 2026 Result
Joint Entrance Exam Main
Feb 19, 2026
ME/M.Tech
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Mar 19, 2026
B.Arch
JEE Main 2026 Result
Joint Entrance Exam Main
Feb 19, 2026
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Placements
Average Package
₹13.81 L
per annum
Highest Package
₹62.44 L
per annum
Placement Rate
76.27%
Course-wise Placement Data
| Course | Year | Avg Package | Highest Package | Median Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE/B.Tech | 2025 | - | ₹62.44 L | ₹9.25 L |
| 2024 | - | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹5.70 L | |
| 2023 | - | ₹83.60 L | ₹11.46 L | |
| ME/M.Tech | 2025 | - | ₹46.38 L | ₹12.16 L |
| 2024 | - | - | ₹11.50 L | |
| 2023 | - | ₹52.89 L | ₹10.00 L | |
| M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering | 2025 | - | ₹16.00 L | ₹10.50 L |
| B.Sc | 2025 | - | ₹13.50 L | ₹5.75 L |
| 2024 | - | ₹31.00 L | ₹7.13 L | |
| M.Sc | 2025 | - | ₹16.45 L | ₹5.50 L |
| 2023 | - | ₹16.00 L | ₹8.37 L | |
| 2022 | - | ₹6.00 L | ₹5.68 L | |
| MBA/PGDM | 2025 | - | ₹10.00 L | ₹6.80 L |
| 2024 | - | ₹12.00 L | ₹6.00 L | |
| 2023 | - | ₹10.00 L | ₹5.00 L | |
| B.Arch | 2025 | - | ₹6.57 L | ₹6.57 L |
| 2024 | - | ₹8.40 L | ₹6.60 L | |
| 2023 | - | ₹6.00 L | ₹4.00 L | |
| MA | 2025 | - | ₹7.00 L | ₹4.41 L |
| 2024 | - | ₹4.80 L | ₹4.65 L | |
| 2023 | - | ₹8.10 L | ₹5.40 L |
Students Placed
ME/M.Tech · 2024
342 / 467 admitted
73% placement rate
BE/B.Tech · 2024
821 / 1,011 admitted
81% placement rate
Recruiting Companies
Infosys
Wipro
Accenture
IBM
Capgemini
Amazon
Deloitte
Axis Bank
Microsoft
Oracle
Just Dial
Virtusa
Samsung
Airtel
Dell
Zensar
Vodafone
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Reliance Jio
SAP
Ericsson India Pvt Ltd
Amdocs
PWC
Tata
Mu Sigma
Goldman Sachs
Hyundai Motors
Maruti Suzuki
Aditya Birla Group
Intel
Coca-Cola
Unisys
Nokia
Honda
Schneider Electric![Reliance Industries Limited [RIL]](https://cdn.jeecounselling.in/company/reliance_industries_limited_ril_logo.webp){kind=logo}
Reliance Industries Limited [RIL]
ZS Associates
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
ABB Limited
John Deere
Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd.
Hindustan Unilever Limited
Bajaj Capital
Bajaj Auto
Sun Pharmaceuticals
Swiggy
Thermax
Hero Motocorp
Texas Instrument
Pepsico Holdings (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Caterpillar
Snapdeal.com
Saint Gobain Glass
Future Group
Whirlpool
United Health Group
Cerner
Ford Motors
DRDO
National Instruments
D. E. Shaw India Private Limited
KEC
Power Grid Corporation of India
Sterlite
Ramco Cements
LINDE
Essar E&P Ltd.
Usha Martin
Lafarge (India)
MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd.
EXL Service
Hero Electric
Affine analytics private limited
JSL
KalkiTech
Novell Software Development (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Suzuki Motors
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT)
Mahindra Electric
Tredence
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Xilinx
Rio TintoRankings & Recognition
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News & Articles
NIT Rourkela Achieves Record ₹1.2 Crore Highest Package in 2024
Record breaking placement season with highest package of ₹1.2 Crore and average package of ₹13.43 LPA. 1,147 job offers with median ₹15.25 LPA
NIT Rourkela Ranked 16th in NIRF Engineering 2024
NIT Rourkela maintains strong position in NIRF Engineering rankings 2024 with NAAC A++ grade accreditation
200+ Recruiters Visit NIT Rourkela Campus in 2024
Massive placement drive with 200+ companies recruiting 900+ students including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe
NIT Rourkela Launches New AI Research Center
New state-of-the-art AI Research Center inaugurated with advanced computing facilities for deep learning and machine learning research
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