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NIT Rourkela is a highly reputed institute in India, recognized for its academic excellence across different categories. In the 2024 NIRF rankings, it secured the #34 rank in the 'Overall' category, demonstrating its strength as a leading educational institution. In the 'Overall' category, NIT Rourkela ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2024.

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NIT Rourkela Ranking Highlights
NIRF Ranking 2024
Times Higher Education Ranking 2025
NIT Rourkela India Today Ranking 2021
Times Ranking 2024
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025
NIT Rourkela Course Ranking
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NIT Rourkela
Ranking Highlights

Ranking bodies, including NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, Times, etc. have acknowledged NIT Rourkela for its outstanding academic performance across various categories. Refer to the table below for more information on NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology ranking achievements.

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2024

#19

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2024->

B.Arch

NIRF, 2024

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2024->

Engineering

India Today, 2021

#21

2nd Best among India Today ranked colleges in Orissa in 2021->

NIT Rourkela
NIRF Ranking 2024

Across the years, it is observed that NIT Rourkela is consistently recognised as a highly-ranked institute in different categories by NIRF 2024 among other institutes by excelling in key areas such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, and many more. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have improved in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2024, NIT Rourkela climbed 3 ranks to #34 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive

It has been seen that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 3 ranks to #19 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

In the 'Architecture and Planning' category, the institute's ranks have exhibited a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 1 rank to #9 rank in the 'Architecture and Planning' category by the NIRF ranking.

Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

Category	2022	2023	2024
B.E. / B.Tech	15	16	19
B.Arch	8	8	9

NIT Rourkela Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

As per the NIRF 2024 rankings, NIT Rourkela achieved a rank #34 in the 'Overall' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions like IIT Dhanbad and JSS Mysore under the NIRF 'Overall' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of NIT Rourkela with other leading institutes below.

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
NIT Rourkela	34
Chandigarh University	32
IIT Indore	33
IIT Dhanbad	35
JSS Mysore	36

NIT Rourkela
Times Higher Education Ranking 2025

According to Times Higher Education's ranking, NIT Rourkela has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'Overall' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have demonstrated a fluctuating trend when compared to last year

NIT Rourkela Ranking
Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2024 ranking, NIT Rourkela has achieved rank #601–800, while the MG University, Kerala has been ranked at #501–600. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
National Institute of Technology Rourkela	601–800
MG University, Kerala	501–600
Shoolini University	501–600
Thapar University	601–800
IIT Guwahati	601–800

NIT Rourkela
India Today Ranking 2021

Category	2021
Engineering	21

NIT Rourkela
Times Ranking 2024

Based on the Times ranking, NIT Rourkela has achieved a higher position when compared to many other institutes. This means that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by the ranking system. For more information about NIT Rourkela's ranking according to the Times, students can refer to the table provided below:

Category	2023	2024
B.E. / B.Tech	36	5

NIT Rourkela Ranking
Times Ranking Comparison

NIT Rourkela consistently performs well in the 'Engineering' category in the Times rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #36 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, BVCOE, and KCGCT. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2023
College Name	Engineering 2023
National Institute of Technology Rourkela	36
BVCOE	34
KCGCT	35
BLDEACET	37
Amity Gwalior	38

NIT Rourkela
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025

Over the years, it can be noticed that NIT Rourkela has been ranked as a good institute in different areas by the QS World University Rankings 2024. This means that the college is considered well-regarded and does well in various aspects according to the rankings. In the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 10 ranks to #291 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the secon

NIT Rourkela's rankings in 'Southern Asia' category have displayed a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 8 ranks to #67 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. View year-by-year NIT Rourkela QS World University Rankings in the below table:

NIT Rourkela Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

In 2024, NIT Rourkela got #291-300 rank under the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. Comparing NIT Rourkela ranking 2024 with other top Universities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology ranks better in the list as it has been ranked at #271-280 in the same category by QS World University Rankings 2024. Students can check the year-wise comparison analysis of NIT Rourkela with other top colleges:

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2024
College Name	Asia 2024
National Institute of Technology Rourkela	291-300
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	271-280
Thapar University	281-290
Madras University	291-300
NIT Rourkela	291-300

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B.E. / B.Tech

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NIRF	15	16	19

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Top recruiting companies are Microsoft, Amazon, Google, ServiceNow, Brillio, Cognizant, ADP, Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro.

Based on 269 Reviews

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Only dual degree CSE department students will get placed easily, while for others, it's very difficult to get placed in potential and core companies.

Based on 48 Reviews

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

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All about NIT Rourkela.

Placements: Almost 90% of students got placed in the institute last year. The highest salary package offered was 80 LPA, and the average salary package offered was 20 LPA. The median salary package offered was 21.6 LPA. Most students secured internships in many companies like Paypal, Razorpay, etc., in their third year. Top roles offered were software roles, BFSI, and management roles.

Infrastructure: Many facilities like music room, gym, reading room, and TV Room are available in hostel along with WI-FI facility. The food facilities are average. Every necessary facility like canteen, medical items, and even sports items are provided which are of good quality.

Faculty: Faculty members are well-qualified and highly knowledgeable. However, their teaching methods are not appropriate for all students. Course curriculum is not industry-relevant and is quite outdated. However, many subjects are introduced in the important third year. Semester exams are quite difficult.

Other: I chose this course because I got Computer Science branch in the college. Subjects that are present in the curriculum are not fit for the industry. Campus crowd is the best part of the college as every student is quite smart. Fests like Cosmo, Innovision, Vriddhi, and Nitrutsav are conducted throughout the year.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024Read More

Rupam Bar

B.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2028

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

NIT Rourkela: One of the best engineering colleges.

Placements: Most probably from the 3rd year, you are eligible for campus placement and many companies like Google, Infosys, TCS, Amazon, and Reliance visit NIT Rourkela. The highest package this year, which is 1.2 crore, is from the Electronics and Communication branch. The average package of NIT Rourkela is around 11 to 12 LPA, and 90% of students get placed in NIT Rourkela. In most of the cases, the non-placed students opt for higher studies and that’s the reason they did not go for placement.

Infrastructure: In the first year, you may feel that many subjects are not important for your core field or branch, but you may get help from those subjects later in your life. The curriculum at NIT Rourkela is very good, and the course will help you to know other branches also. The hostel is very big, but the rooms may feel small for two people. The mess food is good, with a 7-day, 7-different menu. The gym and sports facilities are also good, as they are present in the hostel, and the medical facilities are also good.

Faculty: All the faculty members are very good and try to reach every student and help them. After teaching, they try to ask each and every student whether they have understood or not. The classrooms are big and well-accustomed. In every semester, you will have two exams: one mid-semester exam, which is of 30 marks, and another end-semester exam, which will consist of 50 marks and the rest 20 marks will be the TA marks, which will be given by the faculty members based on your class performance. The passing marks in the semester are 5 CGPA.

Other: My course, B. Tech in Mining Engineering is a good course with 57 students in my batch, and mining is one of the important core sectors. In NIT Rourkela, there is almost 100% placement in many engineering branches, and the average package lies between 10 to 12 LPA. There are many events and fests in NIT Rourkela, and they are organized very well. There are several cultural clubs that you can join based on your hobby or interest. The campus is fully lush green, with lots of trees and happiness.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024Read More

Anonymous

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2022

3.2

4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

Best facilities are in our college.

Placements: 80% of students are placed every year in our college. The highest packages is 44 LPA and the lowest packages are 3.2 to 5 LPA, with an average package of 7 to 9 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Infosys, IBM, Google, Meta, Genpact, etc. More than 500 students are placed in good companies for internships as well as jobs guarantees.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is very good and newly painted. Most of the area is green, both inside and outside the college. Our department is the best because we get all the facilities from them, like exam books, internet connections, Wi-Fi and clean classrooms. Hostel food is good.

Faculty: Teachers are well trained and have more years of experience in teaching. They are well qualified from top-reputed colleges. The teaching facilities in our college, especially in our courses, are very good. The course curriculum is relevant to new trends and students learn practically, which makes them ready for the industry. For the semester exams like 7th and 8th, the passing percentage is 67%.

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2024Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Wholesome package at NITR.

Placements: Almost everyone gets placed as long as they avoid backlogs and maintain good discipline. This year, the highest package offered was 85 LPA, while the median package was 20+ LPA, and the lowest package was 6.5 LPA. Top tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft visited the campus, offering high packages. Other companies like AMEX also provided impressive opportunities. A compulsory 8-week internship in the third year ensures students gain valuable industry exposure. Many internships led to PPOs, with roles ranging from junior team positions to high-level positions for students excelling in their domains.

Infrastructure: Hostels are well-equipped with facilities like free Wi-Fi, study rooms, game rooms, and 24/7 canteens. However, the mess food quality is a concern, though recent reforms are improving it.

Faculty: The faculty emphasizes practical learning over theoretical knowledge, ensuring students acquire workplace-ready skills. The curriculum has been updated following NEP guidelines. However, some students find certain first-year subjects, like Safety Engineering for CSE or AIML for Civil students, irrelevant. Academics are strict, with an 85% attendance policy. Passing marks are 35 out of 100 for theory and 40 out of 100 for practicals.

Other: NIT Rourkela has significantly improved its CSE curriculum, incorporating industry-level training and internship opportunities. Starting CS fundamentals from the first semester would further benefit students. The college encourages leadership and collaboration through numerous student clubs under the Student Activity Centre. Regular fests, including technical, cultural, sports, and ethnic events, enhance the vibrant campus life.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024Read More

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Solid academics with dedicated faculty, and gives us better placement opportunities.

Placements: As you know, I'm a student at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. In my college, there are many talented students who are very good at studies and are very friendly with each other. In my college, most students get placed in campus placements, and the percentage of students who get placed is about 90 to 95 percent. The remaining students start their own businesses or stop studying. Software companies offer more placements, and CSE and ECE students get placed more in my college.

Infrastructure: As I'm a student of the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, in my hostels, there is a good supply of Wi-Fi, and the canteens are always open. The mess food is very good, and medical facilities are available every single time. If we get an injury or fall sick, they will check and give us free medicine. If we are more serious, they shift us to the nearby hospital for our well-being and take care of us every time. In my college, the infrastructure and facilities are very good. My college is very good at infrastructure, labs, classrooms, etc. Yes, in my college, our faculty members are very helpful.

Faculty: Yes, in my college, our faculty members are very talented and very helpful to us. Our teachers are very helpful and are highly knowledgeable. Their teaching skills are excellent, and they work day and night for us. If we have any doubts, they will clarify them for us, and they are very helpful. And yes, they make students industry-ready. In my college, the semester exams are very tough, and through this, they assess our talent and performance in academics. Most students pass the exams, and the passing percentage is 40 percent, maybe.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024Read More

Anonymous

Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2023

3.2

2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Campus Life at NIT ROURKELA (INTEGRATED M.Sc. MATHEMATICS).

Placements: Around 50% student who applied were placed, but the opportunities for Int. M.Sc. student were very less, although Maths was better than all the other three branches. Also, if you have a very keen interest in coding then you can go for it. No coursework include or shall help you in the placement process. There are few companies who come for teaching Like Aakash, Fiit JEE Byjus etc. But ezcept FIITJEE and AAKASH there packages are too low.

Infrastructure: Overall infrastructure for college is very good, its a very beautiful campus you can never get bored of it. But again talkinh about Int. M.Sc. you will be very dissapointed whilst comparing to other B.Teach bramches. Hostels are great there are badminton courts and volleyball courts in all hostels. Food was also great in our time cant say for now. Hostels activities are very engaging intra hostel tournaments inter hostel tournaments and many more things.

Faculty: Faculty members are great, there are some teachers whom you might find not so engaging but on the other hand there are some professors who are more than willing to help, Curriculum is basically of pure Maths you won't get any taste of applied Maths so don't expect anything more from it.

Other: If you have a very keen interest in Maths then you xan go for it, else I won't suggest to go for int. M.Sc. math just for the sake of getting into NIT. Also the math that you will be taught here will be completely different from what you have learnt in 11th and 12th.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2024Read More

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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at NIT Rourkela.

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60% NIT Rourkela invites applications for its MBA program for the 2025-2027 session. Candidate with valid CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT Score and a minimum of 60% in graduation (55%for sc/st) can apply.

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Which is better, NIT Rourkela or LPU in terms of placements?

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hi,

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is recognised for its strong placement track record, with a focus on ensuring students are career-ready. The university collaborates with over 1,000 companies, including top-tier recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, Cognizant, Deloitte, and Capgemini, offering

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Vedhii Sharma

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Can I get admission to B.Arch at NIT Rourkela with 95 percentile and a ST rank of 46 in JEE Paper 2?

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NIT Rourkela's admission is highly competitive in nature. With 95 percentile and a ST rank of 46 in JEE Paper 2, you have a fair chance of getting B.Arch at NIT Rourkela but the cutoff varies every year and there may be some possibility of varaiation.

Adarsh Santoria

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What percentile is required for B.Tech in Biotechnology at NIT Rourkela?

Answered a month ago

To be eligible for the B.Tech in Biotechnology programme at NIT Rourkela, you must have a minimum of 75% aggregate in your Class 12 exams:

Candidates from reserved categories must have a minimum of 65% aggregate

Candidates must also be in the top 20 percentile in Class 12

The selection criteria for th

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Abhishek singh

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How do I check CCMN cutoff 2024 at NIT Rourkela ?