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NIT Rourkela, ranked 19th in NIRF 2024 Overall, remains among India’s top engineering institutes with a strong placement record.

In the 2023-24 placement cycle, NIT Rourkela’s B.Tech program had 810 registered students and 899 job offers. This highlights strong placements in various fields. The highest CTC reached ₹120 LPA. The average package was ₹13.98 LPA, with a median of ₹11.50 LPA. These figures show competitive results for UG engineering graduates.
Parameters | Metrics |
Registered Students | 810 |
Job Offers | 899 |
Highest CTC (in LPA) | ₹120 |
Average CTC (in LPA) | ₹13.98 |
Median CTC (in LPA) | ₹11.50 |
NIT Rourkela’s 2023-24 B.Tech placements showed impressive results in various branches. Computer Science topped the list with an average CTC of ₹21.60 LPA and a maximum of ₹83.6 LPA. ECE came next with an average of ₹18.12 LPA and a high of ₹120 LPA.
Branch | Highest CTC (in LPA) | Average CTC (in LPA) | Median CTC (in LPA) |
Biotechnology and Medical Engineering | ₹31.00 | ₹11.23 | ₹7.71 |
Civil Engineering | ₹22.60 | ₹10.15 | ₹8.88 |
Chemical Engineering | ₹30.00 | ₹12.01 | ₹11.40 |
Ceramic Engineering | ₹39.60 | ₹12.27 | ₹9.00 |
Computer Science and Engineering | ₹83.60 | ₹20.02 | ₹18.50 |
Electronic and Communication Engineering | ₹120.00 | ₹17.53 | ₹13.50 |
Electrical Engineering | ₹51.03 | ₹13.13 | ₹10.16 |
Food Process Engineering | ₹30.00 | ₹10.18 | ₹8.25 |
Industrial Design | ₹31.00 | ₹11.36 | ₹10.16 |
Mechanical Engineering | ₹31.00 | ₹11.78 | ₹11.50 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | ₹21.65 | ₹10.22 | ₹10.00 |
Minning Engineering | ₹27.62 | ₹11.74 | ₹10.00 |
Please Note: It is to be noted that NIT Rourkela has not released the 2024-25 placements statistics on its official website.
The 2023-24 placement season at NIT Rourkela showed a steady increase in salary offers for B.Tech graduates. Top recruiters in technology, consulting, and core engineering regularly provided competitive pay packages.
Academic Year | Highest CTC (in LPA) | Average CTC (in LPA) | Median CTC (in LPA) |
2023-24 | ₹120 | ₹13.21 | ₹3.30 |
2022-23 | ₹83.60 | ₹14.04 | ₹3.00 |
2021-22 | ₹48.84 | ₹11.87 | ₹3.50 |
NIT Rourkela achieved a high placement percentage in 2023-24, with most registered students across various programs securing job offers. The consistent efforts of the Career Development Centre and active recruiter participation contributed to this success.
Top recruiters include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Jindal South West (JSW), Qualcomm, Vedanta, ZS Associates, Bajaj Auto, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, and Aditya Birla Group, among others.
The highest salary package offered at NIT Rourkela during the 2023-24 placement season was ₹120 LPA, reflecting the institute’s strong industry connections and the quality of its students.
Approximately 342 companies participated in the NIT Rourkela 2023-24 placement drive, including first-time recruiters and long-standing industry leaders, offering diverse roles across sectors.
Yes, internships are integral to NIT Rourkela’s placement process. Many students receive Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) based on their internship performance, which often convert to full-time job offers.
The average salary for B.Tech graduates in 2023-24 was around ₹13.98 LPA, highlighting competitive compensation packages for core and IT sector roles.
Yes, the institute provides dedicated placement support for M.Tech, M.Sc., Integrated M.Sc., and Ph.D. students, with recruiters from research, academic, and industry sectors participating actively.
Sectors such as core engineering, IT/software, analytics, consulting, research and development, manufacturing, and government organizations recruit from NIT Rourkela.
The placement procedure includes pre-placement training, company registration, pre-placement talks, online assessments, group discussions, interviews, and offer rollouts, ensuring a structured recruitment process.
Yes, NIT Rourkela conducts pre-placement training sessions to enhance students’ technical skills, soft skills, and interview readiness to improve their employability.
While most placements are domestic, the institute encourages global opportunities through collaborations and recruiters offering roles in multinational companies, expanding career options for students internationally.
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