Q. Is NIT, Rourkela a deemed university?

A. Yes, NIT Rourkela is a deemed University. In 2007, NIT Rourkela was given the status of Institute of National Importance.

Q. What is the rank of NIT Rourkela?

A. This institute is ranked 21 by India Today in 2021 under Engineering (Government) category.

Q. Which branch is best in NIT Rourkela?

A. Mechanical Engineering is the best branch in NIT Rourkela.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for BTech admissions in NIT Rourkela?

A. Student must score a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 from a recognised board of education.

Q. How many courses are offered by NIT, Rourkela?

A. NIT Rourkela offers 77 courses across five streams. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes such as BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA and PhD.

Q. Does NIT, Rourkela offer any part-time MBA programme?

A. Yes, NIT, Rourkela offers a part-time MBA programme. In addition to this, this institute also offers Executive PhD and part-time MTech programmes.

Q. How is the placement of NIT Rourkela?

A. As per the media reports, the highest and average packages offered till now during the NIT Rourkela 2021 placement drive are INR 45 LPA and INR 9.36 LPA, respectively.

Q. What is the selection criteria for the MTech programme in NIT Rourkela?

A. Students are offered MTech admissions in NIT Rourkela on the basis of GATE scores followed by CCMT counselling.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for the MBA programme in NIT Rourkela?

A. Students must have graduated in relevant disciplines with a minimum 60% aggregate in order to apply for MBA admissions in this institute.

Q. Can foreign nationals take admission in NIT, Rourkela?

A. Yes, foreign nationals can take admission in NIT Rourkela. International students need to apply through the Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA) scheme.

Q. Is any scholarship offered by NIT Rourkela?

A. A total of 10 scholarships are provided by NIT, Rourkela on the basis of merit and category of the students.