National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela is ranked #7 in Architecture, #13 in Engineering, #30 for research and #34 overall. NIRF lists it as National Institute of Technology Rourkela.

In the data National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela submitted to NIRF 2025, 821 of the 1,011 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (81.2%), at a median salary of ₹15.25 LPA. Another 128 went on to higher studies.

In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela closed at JEE Main rank 4,266 for General gender-neutral seats in the Other State quota (opening rank 2,651). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 545, OBC-NCL 1,231, SC 482 and ST 216.

First-year tuition at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela is ₹1,50,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela offers 24 programmes in Engineering, Architecture and Science, including Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture, B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree and B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated.

Depending on the course, admission to National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela is through JEE Main.

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela is a government institution in Rourkela, Odisha, established in 1961. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela lists approval or accreditation from AICTE, UGC, NAAC and NBA.

In 2023–24, 3,896 of its 6,356 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 213 through state and central government schemes, 3,628 by the institution and 55 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

6,356 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 21.7% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).