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NIT Rourkela Admission Process

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela admissions are available for  UG, PG, and doctoral courses. NIT Rourkela admissions are available for the courses in full time and part-time mode. Candidates need to fill out the application form and submit the application fee to the admission process at NIT Rourkela. Before applying for NIT Rourkela admissions the candidates should appear for the entrance examination. 

For NIT Rourkela admission in the B.Tech and B.Arch courses, candidates must appear for the JEE Mains examination. NIT Rourkela admissions are based on the entrance examination and merit. For NIT Rourkela admission into the M.Tech, M.Sc and MBA courses, candidates must appear for the GATE examination, JAM examination and CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT examination respectively. Candidates need to qualify for the entrance exam required for  Courses and appear for further admission processes such as counselling, group discussion and personal interview.

NIT Rourkela Admission 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check the details of the entrance exam accepted for the National Institute of Technology admissions 2025 for courses offered at different levels.

Entrance Exams Accepted for NIT Rourkela Admission 2025 

CoursesEntrance Exam Accepted

UG Courses

JEE Main

PG Courses

GATE/JAM/CAT/CMAT/XAT and more

How to Register for NIT Rourkela Admissions 2025?

The application process for the courses offered at NIT Rourkela is mentioned in the table below: 

NIT Rourkela Registration Process 2025

CoursesNIT Rourkela Application Process

B.Tech

1. Candidates need to register for JoSAA counselling.

2. Then complete the registration process by filling out the required information.

3. Finally report to NIT Rourkela with the required original documents.  

B.Arch

B.Tech M.Tech

B.Sc M.Sc

M.Tech

1. Fill out the NIT Rourkela M.Tech application form from the official website of the college after registering for CCMT.

2. Pay NIT Rourkela M.Tech application fees and submit the form.

M.Sc

1. Candidates should register for CCMN counselling.

2. Applicants should complete the registration process by filling out the required information. 

3. Pay the NIT Rourkela application fee along with the submission of required documents. 

MBA

1. Fill out an NIT Rourkela application form and upload the required documents.

2. Pay NIT Rourkela application fees of Rs 500 and Submit the form.

Executive MBA

1. Fill out an NIT Rourkela application form and upload the required documents.

2. Pay NIT Rourkela application fees of Rs 1000 and Submit the form.

MA

1. Fill out an NIT Rourkela application form and upload the required documents.

2. Pay NIT Rourkela application fees and Submit the form.

PhD

1. Fill out an NIT Rourkela PhD application form and upload the required documents.

2. Pay NIT Rourkela PhD application fees of Rs 1000 and Submit the form.

Also see: NIT Rourkela Placements

NIT Rourkela Admissions 2025

The details of important upcoming events of entrance exams like JEE Main, GATE and JAM for National Institute of Technology Rourkela admissions 2025 are given below in tabular format. 

JEE Main Session 2 Dates for NIT Rourkela Admissions 2025

EventsDates

JEE Mains 2025 exam session 2 

April 2 to 9, 2025

NTA JEE Answer Key release date

Fourth week of April

Last date to challenge provisional answer key

April 2025

Release date of final answer key 

April 2025

JEE Main 2025 result date 

April 17, 2025

Also See: NIT Rourkela Courses

NIT Rourkela MBA Admission Dates 2025 

EventsDates

Closing date for online application

Feb 18, 2025

Publication of list of eligible candidates for GD and personal interview

Feb 28, 2025

GD and personal interview

Mar 19 and 20, 2025 

Declaration of result

Mar 26, 2025 

Date of admission

Apr 15, 2025 

Registration for 1st semester

July 22, 2025 

NIT Rourkela Login Details

The institute provides a separate portal for student login on the official website application.nitrkl.ac.in/nitris/Login.aspx. The students can access the NIT Rourkela login portal by giving the details of their username and password. The portal shows the details of the admissions status, the latest and upcoming events of the institute, placement cell details, and many others.

NIT Rourkela Admissions 2025 for UG Course

NIT Rourkela offers a total of 23 courses at the undergraduate level such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech-M.Tech and M.Sc integrated courses. The duration of these courses ranges from 2 years to 5 years.

NIT Rourkela Admission Eligibility Criteria and Seat Intake for UG Courses

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

B.Tech

901

Passed 10+2 + JEE Main 

B.Arch

20

B.Tech-M.Tech

50

M.Sc Integrated Course

114

NIT Rourkela Admission Process 2025 for B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Tech-M.Tech

  • Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria of the courses.
  • Candidates have to submit the application form with the application fee.
  • Candidates need to appear for the JEE Mains entrance examination.
  • Candidates who meet the NIT Rourkela Cutoff range are eligible to appear for the counselling process.
  • Candidates should register for the counselling process conducted by JoSAA.
  • Candidates have to select NIT Rourkela as the first preference during the choice filling at the counselling session.
  • Candidates will be selected for NIT Rourkela admissions based on the scores obtained in the JEE Mains entrance examination.
  • The seat of the candidate will be confirmed after the NIT Rourkela fee payment process.

NIT Rourkela Admissions 2025 for PG

NIT Rourkela offers a total of 58 courses at the postgraduate level. These courses are M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, Executive MBA and M.A. The duration of these courses is 2 years. The duration of an executive MBA at NIT Rourkela is 3 years.

NIT Rourkela Admission Selection Criteria and Seat Intake for PG Courses

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

M.Tech

693

B.Tech or M.Sc with 60% marks +GATE

M.A.

B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Com/B.A with a minimum of 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA.

M.Sc

-

B.Sc with 50% marks with Mathematics as a compulsory subject in Class 12th except for candidates who want to apply in the M.Sc Life Sciences course + JAM

MBA

B.Tech with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA + Valid score in CAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT 

Executive MBA

Graduation and must have more than 3 years of work experience.

NIT Rourkela M.Tech Admission 2025

National Institute of Technology Rourkela M.Tech admissions are offered in 54 different specilisations. The M.Tech courses are offered in full time mode with defined seat intake. NIT Rourkela M.Tech admissions are offered for specialisations like Communication and Networks, Thermal Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Structural Engineering and more. 

NIT Rourkela M.Tech Admission Process 2025

  • Candidates have to apply online for admission by submitting the application form with the application fee.
  • Candidates have to appear for the GATE entrance examination as they will be selected based on the scores obtained in the GATE examination.
  • Further candidates have to appear for the CCMT counselling process.
  • Candidates will be selected for NIT Rourkela admissions based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination.
  • The selected candidates have to submit their documents for verification and submit the NIT Rourkela course fee.
  • Candidates who have done B. Tech from IIT with an 8 CGPA are eligible for direct admission.

NIT Rourkela M.Sc Admission 2025

The institute offers M.Sc courses in seven different specialisations like Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Applied Geology and more. The National Institute of Technology Rourkela M.Sc admissions are offered for two years in full-time mode. 

NIT Rourkela M.Sc Admission Process

  • Candidates must have submitted the application form with the application fee.
  • Candidates have to appear for the JAM entrance examination.
  • Candidates have to further appear for the CCMN counselling process.
  • Candidates will be selected for NIT Rourkela admissions based on the score obtained in the JAM entrance examination.
  • Candidates have to verify their documents and submit the course fee once they get selected for admission.

NIT Rourkela MBA Admission 2025

NIT Rourkela offers full-time admissions for MBA course for duration of two years. The MBA course is offered in specialisations of Human Resource, Finance, Marketing and Operations. 

NIT Rourkela MBA Admission Process

  • Candidates must have submitted the application form and application fee online.
  • Candidates must appear for the CAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT entrance examination.
  • Candidates who qualify for the entrance examination have to appear for further rounds like Group Discussions and Personal Interviews.
  • Final selection of the candidates for NIT Rourkela MBA admissions is done based on the entrance examination, group discussion, personal interview, academic performance and work experience (if any).
  • Candidates selected have to verify their documents and submit the course fee.

Also see: NIT Rourkela Facilities

NIT Rourkela Ph.D Admission 2025

NIT Rourkela offers a total of 20 courses in Ph.D. The Ph.D courses are offered with various specialisations. The duration of these courses is 6 years.

NIT Rourkela Ph.D Admission Eligibility Criteria

CoursesEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

ME/M.Tech/M.Pharm/MA/M.Sc./M.Com./MBA with 60% marks or B.E/B.Tech/B.Pharm/MCA/M.Sc with 65% marks.

NIT Rourkela Ph.D Admission Process

  • Candidates must submit the application form and application fee.

  • Candidates must fulfil the required NIT Rourkela Ph.D eligibility criteria for admission.

  • Candidates will be selected based on their academic performance and performance in written tests and interview processes. 

  • Candidates selected have to verify their documents and submit the course fee as per NIT Rourkela Ph.D fee structure. 

NIT Rourkela Counselling Procedure

The candidates can attend the NIT Rourkela counselling process after qualifying for the relevant entrance examination. Candidates should attend the NIT Rourkela counselling with all original certificates. Candidates should submit all the required documents successfully. The candidate must pay the DD at the time of counselling. JOSAA/CSAB will conduct the B.Tech. counselling, whereas CCMT will conduct the M.Tech. counselling. The candidates should attend the respective counselling process to get admitted.

NIT Rourkela Results

Students can visit the official website to check the NIT Rourkela results. To check the NIT Rourkela results, candidates must first log in to the student portal and enter their credentials. Candidates should click on the respective branch and semester to proceed with the next stage of results.

How can I prepare for NIT Rourkela Admissions 2025?

  • Select the appropriate books for your preparation: Look for books that are suggested by teachers and books that clearly and concisely explain ideas. NCERT books are a great resource for developing fundamental concepts.
  • Go through previous years’ papers and mock tests: For students to obtain a sense of the exam format, previous year's papers and JEE mock exams are important resources. Completing practice exams also helps students identify areas for improvement and gain confidence in their preparation.
  • Time Management: Check for the chapter-wise weightage of the JEE Main topics. Utilise your most active hours for exploring demanding topics.
  • Keep revising the topics.

Documents Required for NIT Rourkela Admissions

  • Birth Certificate
  • Class 10th mark sheet
  • Class 12th mark sheet
  • Graduation mark sheet
  • Entrance Exam Valid Score Card
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (for reserved category candidates only)
  • Passing Certificate
  • 3 Passport size photographs
  • Enrollment Application
  • Fee Receipt of Admission
  • Address slips of parents

Note: Candidates should submit the above-mentioned documents without fail during the verification of documents.

NIT Rourkela Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many postgraduate courses are there in NIT Rourkela?

There are four postgraduate courses offered at NIT Rourkela – M.Tech, M.Sc., MA and MBA.

2: How can an aspiring candidate get admission into MBA in NIT Rourkela?

The candidate must have a valid score in CAT/MAT/XATCMAT and passed B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks.

3: How much percentage is required in Bachelors for M.Sc. program?

A minimum of 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA in aggregate is required in B.Sc.

4: Which entrance examination score is required for admission into B.Tech?

NIT Rourkela accepts JEE Main score or score in a similar exam approved by NIT Council for admission in B.Tech.

5: How many undergraduate courses are there in NIT Rourkela?

There are four undergraduate courses offered at NIT Rourkela – B.Tech, B.Tech and M.Tech dual degree, B.Arch., and Integrated M.Sc. 

Student Reviews for NIT Rourkela

College Infrastructure: 4.6/5
Academics: 4.2/5
Placements: 4.2/5
Value for Money: 3.5/5
Campus Life: 4.6/5

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Academics

Faculty is very good academically, maybe not in teaching; they are all at least Ph.D. holders from IITs or foreign universities; the pass percentage is around 80%; but students do get industry-ready. The course curriculum gets somewhat irrelevant in some branches. But overall, it is good.

Great environment

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Academics

Faculty are experienced and knowledgeable and they are all highly qualified. Teaching quality us good Is course curriculum is relevant but more practical knowledge should be given Semester exams are difficult and it is difficult to pass. Pass percentage is 40% .

Enjoyable journey

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Academics

The faculty members are well-experienced in their field with an industrial background. Each professor used his/her own teaching techniques. The curriculum is well-designed according to the requirement of the course. The student to faculty ratio is very good and they are very interactive. Industry exposure is very common in many government colleges and we got it.

Have a question related to NIT Rourkela ?

Hello,

for getting admission in NIT ROURKELA, or any other NITS you should have to appear for entrance exam, for engineering its JEE.

first you should have to prepare for JEE MAINS, after clearing that you should have to prepare for JEE ADVANCE

to know more detail about JEE exam, please check the below mentioned link

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-exam-pattern

copy paste the url in new tab to open,

Hope this will help you,


All the best !!

iam a female candidate with 89percentile in jee mains 2025jan.can i get addmission in nit Rourkela with home state cota.

Hello,

With an 89 percentile in JEE Main 2025 (January session) and considering the home state quota for a female candidate, your chances of securing admission to NIT Rourkela are as follows:

  • Highly Competitive Branches : Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence typically require higher percentiles. Admission to these branches may be challenging with an 89 percentile.

  • Moderately Competitive Branches : Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering have slightly lower cutoffs. You might have a possibility of admission, depending on the specific cutoffs for 2025.

  • Less Competitive Branches : Branches like Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Ceramic Engineering, and Food Processing Engineering generally have lower cutoffs. You have a better chance of securing admission in these branches.

Please note that actual cutoffs vary annually based on factors like the number of applicants, seat availability, and exam difficulty.

You can also use the JEE Main College Predictor tool to predict which college you can get based on your score.

Wishing you the best !

General EWS 15000 rank can study in nit Rourkela

Dear

According to the information with a general EWS rank of 15,000, getting admission to NIT Rourkela is quite possible! NIT Rourkela's cutoffs for the general EWS category can vary each year, but a rank of 15,000 should place you in a good position for several branches.

For finding the best college you deserve use College predictor tool.

Thanks.

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