National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

ଜାତୀୟ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ ରାଉରକେଲା

An Institute of National Importance

About the Institute

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.

The main objective of the Institute is to produce quality Engineers and Scientists in Graduate and Post-Graduate levels in various branches of Engineering and Science. The Institute is managed by the Board of Governors of National Institute of Technology (Rourkela) Society... Learn More

NIT Rourkela Vision
Vision
To become an internationally acclaimed institution of higher learning that will serve as a source of knowledge and expertise for the society and be a preferred destination for undergraduate and graduate studies.
NIT Rourkela Mission
Mission
To advance and spread knowledge in the area of science and technology leading to creation of wealth and welfare of humanity.

Message from Director

It is a privilege for me to have assumed the position of Director, NIT Rourkela, on 18th February 2022. NIT Rourkela has a rich legacy of sixty dedicated years of service to the nation and is the pride of Odisha. Excellence in teaching and high-quality research are the pillars on which the Institute is built. The Institute aims to foster 21st-century skills and competencies supported by defined learning frameworks and industrial internships for the students as part of Industry 4.0. With these skillsets, our students are future-ready to make an impact at work in general and society in particular. Learn More

Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao
NIT Rourkela Director

Placement Statistics: 2024-25

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  • Conference    28 Feb 2026 to 01 Mar 2026
    International Conference On “Advances in Robotics and Unmanned Aerial Systems using AI technology” Know More
  • Workshop    23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026
    International School on Fundamental Crystallography and Workshop on Rietveld Refinement Analysis (ISFC-2026) Know More
  • Conference    20 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026
    SPARC International Symposium on Quantum Computing and Applications (SPARC-QC-2026) Know More
  • Conference    20 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026
    SPARC International Symposium on Quantum Computing and Applications (SPARC-QC-2026) Know More
  • Workshop    02 Feb 2026 to 06 Feb 2026
    Cancer Cell Culture Techniques for Basic and Clinical Applications” 2.0 (CaTBiCA 2.0-2026) Know More
  • Workshop    30 Jan 2026 to 03 Feb 2026
    FPGA to ASIC – A Complete VLSI Design Flow (Part 2: Static Time Analysis and Amplifier Design) Know More
  • Conference    28 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
    Observational and Numerical aspects of Compound Events (ONCE) Know More
  • Continuing Education    12 Jan 2026 to 16 Jan 2026
    Interactive Teaching Tools for Digital Human Modeling, Motion Capture and Analysis, and the Use of Surface Electromyography in Biomechanics Know More
  • Continuing Education    09 Jan 2026 to 13 Jan 2026
    One-Week Faculty Development Program on “Designing Secure Hardware” Know More
  • Continuing Education    08 Jan 2026 to 12 Jan 2026
    ANRF Sponsored Five Day Short-Term Course on Advanced Computing and Communication Technologies for Cyber-Physical Systems (ACCT-CPS) Know More
  • Workshop    06 Jan 2026 to 10 Jan 2026
    FPGA to ASIC – A Complete VLSI Design Flow (Part 1: FPGAs in Defect Tolerance) Know More
  • Workshop    05 Jan 2026 to 09 Jan 2026
    Bioplastics: Futuristic Materials for Sustainable Innovations, Applications, and Circular Economy Solutions Know More
  • Workshop    05 Jan 2026 to 09 Jan 2026
    Advancing Severe Weather and Ocean Hazard Prediction: Observations, analyses, and models Know More
  • Continuing Education    02 Jan 2026 to 06 Jan 2026
    ISEA III Bootcamp Program on Hardware Security: From Circuits to FPGA Know More
  • Continuing Education    01 Jan 2026 to 28 Feb 2026
    ISEA Phase III Internship Program on Secure Hardware Know More

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    Departmental Seminar

    Thermal management of Li-ion battery using circuitous mini channels Read More

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    Defence Seminar

    Miniaturised Electrochemical Biosensors for Real-Time Bacterial Detection in Aqueous Samples: Design, Development, and Validation Read More

  • 05
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    Departmental Seminar

    A Modified Droop-Based Control Technique For Voltage Regulation Of A Hybrid Energy Storage System Based DC-Microgrid Read More

  • 05
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    Registration Seminar

    Design and Development of Bio-Inspired Ornithopters. Read More

  • 06
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    Progress Seminar

    Development of 3-D reinforced GFRP composite laminates by through-thickness alignment of graphene based nanofillers Read More

  • 06
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    Defence Seminar

    A study of nonlinear elliptic PDEs with Navier and Dirichlet boundary conditions Read More

  • 06
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    Departmental Seminar

    Return Seminar-Jojoba Proteins as Next-Gen Sustainable Nutraceutical Carriers: Computational Screening Approach for the Selection of Bioactives Read More

  • 06
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    Departmental Seminar

    Return Seminar-Effect of Peeling, Moderate Power Microwave, and Hot Air Drying on Quality and Drying Characteristics of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Read More

  • 06
    Jan
    Departmental Seminar

    Return Seminar-Physical Characterization and Mass modeling of Engineering Properties of Euryale ferox: An Underutilized Seed Read More

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    Departmental Seminar

    Return Seminar-Valorization of whey using honey: whey protein-maltodextrin conjugated foam-mat dried honey powder Read More

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UNDERGRADUATE

Admission to undergraduate courses is made in the autumn semester at the first-year level through JEE (Main) or similar test approved by NIT Council, the counselling for which is done by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) or its equivalent approved by the NIT Council and/or Central Government. Besides, a specified number of foreign nationals selected under the policy of the Government of India may be admitted directly to the 1st-year of any of the programmes.

POSTGRADUATE

M. Tech.

The courses leading to M. Tech. degree are open to candidates who have obtained the requisite qualification with 60% marks or 6.50 CGPA in aggregate in the qualifying examination. Admission for the GATE qualified candidates is made through Common Admission Process called Central Counselling for Master’s of Technology (CCMT). Relaxation up to 5% of marks or 0.5 CGPA is allowed by senate for sponsored candidates with proven research or profession experience.

M.Sc.

For admission to M. Sc., candidates must have required B. Sc. degree with the subject applied for as one of the subjects (either Pass or Honours), Mathematics in +2 levels is compulsory for all courses except Life Science. The admission to the above programmes is made through Centralized Counselling for M.Sc.

M. A. (Development Studies)

The requisite academic qualification for MA in Development Studies is B. Tech. / B. A. / B. Sc. / B. Com. with 55% marks or 6.00 CGPA. Amongst B. A. / B. Sc. / B. Com. applicants with honours are given preference. Admission to the programme is made on the basis of career marks.

M. B. A.

Minimum eligibility criterion for admission to MBA is any Graduate with 60% or 6.5 CGPA (on 10-point scale) and 55% or 6.0 CGPA in case of SC/ST candidates. Applicants who have qualified at national/international tests for admission to business schools with high scores get preference. Final selection is based on group discussion and personal interview conducted at the Institute, along with academic career and score of national or international tests.

M.Tech(Research)

A few departments offer M.Tech by research. This course don’t have a time bound and the course work will be decided by the Masters Scrutiny Committee (MSC). This course requires a submission of original research in form of a thesis..The minimum qualification required for admission to the program is one of the following.

  1. B.E/B.Tech/B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with 7.0 CGPA or 65% marks in aggregate.
  2. M.Sc in Basic Sciences with CGPA 6.5 or 60% marks in aggregate in relevant disciplines.
  3. M.B.B.S with CGPA 6.5 or 60% marks in aggregate.
  4. M.Sc./M.A/MBA/M.Com. in Humanities and Social Sciences or Management with CGPA 6.5 or 60% marks.

DOCTORAL

The institute offers various research centric courses in various departments/ Centers like Post Doc, PhD, M.Tech. research under various schemes with fellowship like DST Inspire, Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT , and sponsored programs like QIP and self-financed.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Institute provides facilities for research leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering, Science, Management, Planning and Architecture, Humanities and Social Sciences in various disciplines. Candidates except the members of the Institute faculty, QIP scholars and scholars nominated by the Central Government have to be selected by Departmental Research Committee (DRC) on the basis of their academic background, performance in written test and/or interview.

EXECUTIVE PH.D.

NIT Rourkela has opened its doors for working professionals by offering programmes which are designed to enable them to pursue their doctorate degree while continuing in their Job/Profession in order to help them to accelerate their career. Candidates with minimum eligibility criteria as per NIT guidelines can apply and they will be selected based upon their academic background, performance in written test and/or interview.

PART TIME PROGRAMMES

NIT Rourkela has opened its doors for working professionals. These programmes are designed to enable them to pursue higher study while continuing in their Job/Profession in order to help them to accelerate their career.
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