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National Institute of Technology Rourkela
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About
The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, more commonly known as NIT Rourkela, was set up in 1961 and is accredited by both UGC and AICTE. According to Collegedunia 2025, it holds the 9th spot in the engineering category, while NIRF 2024 places it 34th overall. The institute provides a variety of programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses across Management, Engineering, Architecture, and Science. The B.Tech program is NIT Rourkela's flagship offering, and admission is secured through the JEE Main exam followed by JoSAA counseling. The JEE Main cutoff scores for enrolling in the B.Tech program range from 7,371 to 48,391, with the total fees amounting to INR 6.72 Lakhs. As for placements, the 2024 report highlights a highest package of INR 120 LPA, an average package of INR 13.21 LPA, and a minimum of INR 3.30 LPA. Leading companies that participate in recruitment include Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Wipro, Deloitte, BPCL, GAIL, and BEL.
