NIT Rourkela
Rourkela, Odisha, India, Rourkela, Odisha
GOVERNMENTNAAC A+NAAC A+AICTEUGCAIU
#18
NIRF Rank
NIT Rourkela is a government institution located in Rourkela, Odisha, established in 1961. It is ranked #18 in the NIRF Rankings and accredited with NAAC Grade A+. The college is approved by AICTE, UGC, AIU. It offers 4 programmes across UG, PG and PHD levels. With over 7,200 enrolled students and a 610 acres campus, the college provides a comprehensive academic environment. Campus facilities include Library, Hostels, Sports, Labs, Gym. Placement records show a placement rate of 86%, average package of ₹11.0 LPA, highest package of ₹32.0 LPA, with recruiters including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, ONGC, SAIL.
10+2 from a recognized board with 50% aggregate. Program-specific entrance exam scores required.
Admission to NIT Rourkela is primarily through JEE Main. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of entrance scores, followed by counselling/interview rounds. Application opens in March-April and counselling rounds typically run from June-July. Some programs may also consider 12th board marks and have a separate management quota.
Good college overall
Decent academics with adequate exposure to internships and projects. Campus life is vibrant with many clubs and activities.
Active campus life, good library, decent placements
Crowded hostels, mess food can improve
Highly recommended
World-class education with exposure to research and industry. Recruiters from all major companies visit campus.
Research opportunities, international exposure, top recruiters
Very high cutoff
Great campus life
Excellent ambiance, diverse student community, supportive faculty and good placement cell.
Good campus, diverse peers, supportive faculty
Bureaucracy in admin processes