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NIT Rourkela Admissions: Dates, Eligibility, and Programs

NIT Rourkela is an institute of national importance and is situated in Himachal Pradesh.

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NIT Rourkela Admissions Overview

Latest Update - NIT Rourkela has received a NIRF Ranking of 34 in the overall category.

NIT Rourkela is one of the premier national-level institutions for technical education in the country and is funded by the Government of India. The Government of India has elevated the Regional Engineering College, Rourkela, to a university under the name of National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

To know more about the institute, check out upGrad’s NIT Rourkela Overview Page

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NIT Rourkela Important Admission Dates

    Application Start: December 2024 (via JEE)

    Application Deadline: January 2025

    Accepted Exams: JEE Advanced

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD)

The institute has various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral program courses in Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, and Science. The admission to NIT Rourkela courses 2025 will consider course-specific national-level entrance exam scores.

Event

Date (Tentative)

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam

June 1, 2025

Result Declaration

June 9, 2025

JoSAA Registration Begins

June 10, 2025

Choice Filling Ends

June 18, 2025

This table is based on the official website of JoSAA.

Advantages of getting into NIT Rourkela for a Bachelor's?

The process of acquiring admission to NIT Rourkela for a bachelor's degree provides students with access to top-tier education along with innovative research opportunities and worldwide professional possibilities.

  1. Students at NIT Rourkela receive their education from one of the best institutions in India
  1. NIT Rourkela maintains good connections with both business sectors and international partners.
  1. The institution provides students with outstanding job placement results, which translates into substantial return on educational investment.
  1. The institute provides research opportunities alongside entrepreneurial assistance through its E-Cell and incubation.

What Are the Admission Requirements & Eligibility?

The JEE Advanced exam is the standard admission route for B.Tech courses at NIT Rourkela, given that IITs are governed by the Joint Admission Board (JAB). Students need to qualify in JEE Main to be considered for JEE Advanced, and they must have a valid ranking in JEE Advanced.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Students must complete Class 12 by passing Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
  1. Students need to pass JEE Main before qualifying for JEE Advanced
  1. Students should achieve the minimum aggregate marks according to category norms
  1. Students must meet the age restrictions established by the JEE authorities

Cutoff for the B.Tech/ B.Arch/ Dual B.Tech+M.Tech Courses at NIT Rourkela (General Category)

Courses

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Architecture

643

1204

Artificial Intelligence

2962

3650

Bio Medical Engineering

20837

22637

Bio Technology

12088

23562

Ceramic Engineering

21855

26762

Ceramic Engineering (Dual Degree)

29633

31064

Chemical Engineering

13111

15509

Chemical Engineering (Dual Degree)

14550

16985

Civil Engineering

12171

23208

Computer Science and Engineering

2192

3122

Electrical Engineering

7141

9416

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

To gain a successful NIT Rourkela Admission in 2025 in any of the courses offered,

The following steps are mandatory:

  1. Register for relevant entrance exams (JEE, etc.)
  1. Appear for the entrance test
  1. Check eligibility and cutoff scores
  1. Apply via institute or centralized portals (JoSAA, COAP, etc.)
  1. Attend written test/interview (if applicable)
  1. Receive admission offer
  1. Pay admission fees online
  1. Complete document verification
  1. Participate in the orientation program

Support Services 

NIT Rourkela’s Administration also provides various student support services for an easy admission process for the candidate. The following services are provided by NIT Rourkela :

  • International Office: For foreign applicants, visa assistance & hostel support
  • Academic Counselling: Department-based course selection help
  • Mentorship: Student mentors assigned to freshers
  • Disability Support: Accessible infrastructure and tech support
  • Orientation Program: Icebreaking and curriculum briefing sessions
  • Career Services: Training, placement prep & internship support

FAQs for Admissions

1. How can I get admission into NIT Rourkela after Class 12?

To be accepted to NIT Rourkela post Class 12, you must first clear the JEE Main, followed by an appearance in JEE Advanced. NIT Rourkela performs admissions through the admissions conducted by JoSAA counselling. You must fulfill the eligibility requirements and meet branch-specific cutoffs. 

2. What is the minimum JEE Advanced rank required for NIT Rourkela?

For popular branches like Computer Science Engineering (CSE), a general category student needs to get an excellent rank. Different branches may have higher cutoff ranks based on demand and seat intake. 

3. What is the admission process for M.Tech at NIT Rourkela?

Ans.  M.Tech programmes are admitted based on GATE scores, which is then followed by centralized COAP counselling. The student selection process carried out by certain departments involves the use of a written test or interview before final selection, particularly for research-based programmes. 

4. Does NIT Rourkela accept international students?

Ans. Yes, NIT Rourkela enrolls international students via DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad), ICCR scholarships, and the Study in India program. Most of these students are NOT subject to JEE/GATE requirements. 

5. Can I get into NIT Rourkela without JEE?

Ans.  For B.Tech admission, the JEE exam is mandatory. For PG and Ph.D. programs, IIT graduates with a high CGPA or sponsored candidates can be considered without GATE. Some PG programs have alternative means of admission based on exams such as Nimcet for the MCA course.  

6. What is the application fee for NIT Rourkela admission?

Ans. The application fee is determined by program and category. Generally, the application fee will be ₹200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates in the majority of applications, like M.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. 

7. When does NIT Rourkela release admission forms for 2025?

Ans.  For undergraduate programs (JEE Advanced), we start the overall process around December 2024–May 2025. For post-graduate programs such as M.Tech, MCA, MBA, and Ph.D., application forms usually open between March and April 2025 (varying within departments). 

8. Is there any interview for the NIT Rourkela admission?

Ans. Yes, various PG and Ph.D programs, such as PhD programs, often include personal interviews, written exams, or portfolio evaluations. However, UG (B.Tech) admissions are based solely on JEE Advanced ranks through JoSAA. 

9. What is the eligibility for the Research Courses at NIT Rourkela?

Ans. To apply for the Research courses, the candidates require a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and at least 3 years of full-time work experience. Admission is based on profile assessment, SOP, and personal interview (PI) administered by the institute.

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