About National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
National Institute of Technology Rourkela was established in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College (REC) and later upgraded to a National Institute of Technology. Over the years, it has emerged as one of the top NITs in India with a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and industry collaboration.
Located in Rourkela, an industrial city known for steel production, the institute benefits from strong industry connections and modern infrastructure.
Overview
Institute Name | National Institute of Technology, Rourkela |
Also Known As | NITRKL |
Institute Type | Government |
Established | 1961 |
Location | Rourkela, Odisha |
NIT Rourkela: Admission | Ranking | Fees
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Also Known as
Also known as NIT Rourkela, NITRKL and Regional Engineering College Rourkela.
ADDRESS
National Institute of Technology, Jagda, Rourkela, Orissa 769008
Nearest Airport and Railway Station
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| International Ranking | |||
 | QS Asia University Rankings | 396 (2026) | 317 (2025) |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Computer Science & IT | 701-750 (2025) | -- | |
 | THE World University Rankings | 601800 (2026) | 8011000 (2025) |
| THE Asia University Rankings | 191 (2025) | 189 (2024) | |
| THE World Subject Rankings - Engineering | 601800 (2024) | 601800 (2023) | |
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 34 (2025) | 34 (2024) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 13 (2025) | 19 (2024) | |
| NIRF Architecture Rankings | 7 (2025) | 9 (2024) | |
| NIRF Research Rankings | 30 (2025) | 30 (2024) | |
| NIRF Innovation Rankings | 11-50 (2025) | 11-50 (2024) | |
MODE OF ADMISSION
Candidates must appear for the JEE (Main) exam and either secure at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class XII or be within the category-wise top 20 percentile in their respective Class XII board examination. For more details, refer to the JEE Main Performance Criteria in Class XII.
Admissions are based on the rank obtained in JEE (Main) through JoSAA Counselling and CSAB Special Round.
FEE STRUCTURE
Fees
Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One-Time, Refundable) | ?10,000 |
| One-Time Fees | ?15,000 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | ?62,500 (B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Tech+M.Tech), ?7,500 (Int. MSc) |
| Hostel Seat Rent (per Semester) | ?5,000 |
| Other Fees (per Semester) | ?14,000 |
| Mess Advance (per Semester) | ?30,000 |
Total | ?1,36,500 (B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Tech+M.Tech), |
Fee Waivers
- 100% Tuition Fee waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
- 100% Tuition Fee remission for Most Economically Backward students with family income less than ?1 lakh per annum.
- 2/3rd Tuition Fee remission for Other Economically Backward students with family income between ?1 lakh to ?5 lakh per annum.
College Details
How to Reach
Rourkela, Odisha
Ranking
Top 50 in India (NIRF)
Admission
Entrance Exam + Counseling
Courses
Seats
Approx 1200 Seats
Cutoff
JEE Rank: 10k - 50k
Fees
₹1.5L - ₹3L / year
Placements
Avg ₹6 LPA | Highest ₹25 LPA
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