NIT Rourkela Admission 2026 includes B.Tech and M.Tech along with MBA and MSc courses at an institute ranked NIRF 2025 #13 in Engineering. B.Tech admission is based on JEE Main rank through JoSAA and CSAB Special Rounds, while M.Tech admission uses GATE scores through CCMT.

The B.Tech tuition fee is INR 62,500 per semester, and SC and ST students get a 100% fee waiver. The MBA programme has a total 2-year fee of INR 4.69 lakhs and accepts CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT scores.

Portals: josaa.nic.in (B.Tech) | ccmt.admissions.nic.in (M.Tech)

NIT Rourkela UG Admission 2026

NIT Rourkela admits B.Tech students through JEE Main rank and JoSAA counselling. JoSAA runs 5 rounds, and seats left after Round 5 are filled through CSAB Special Rounds at csab.nic.in.

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

CriteriaGeneral / OBCSC / ST / PwD
Class 12 SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, MathematicsPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Minimum Marks75% or top 20 percentile in board65% in Class 12
Entrance ExamJEE Main 2026JEE Main 2026

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Selection Process 2026

JoSAA gives seats on the basis of JEE Main rank, category, and home state quota. For CSE, the General category closing rank was near 8,000 in JoSAA 2025 Round 6, based on official allotment data. CSAB then conducts 2 Special Rounds for vacant seats after JoSAA Round 5.

How to Apply for B.Tech at NIT Rourkela?

  • Use the JEE Main 2026 application number to register on josaa.nic.in.
  • Choose and lock branch preferences by June 11, 2026.
  • Accept the allotted seat and complete reporting at NIT Rourkela.

NIT Rourkela PG Admission 2026

NIT Rourkela offers M.Tech admission through GATE scores and CCMT counselling at ccmt.admissions.nic.in. MSc admission in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics is based on IIT JAM 2026 scores through CCMN counselling.

NIT Rourkela PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

ProgrammeMinimum QualificationEntrance Route
M.TechB.Tech/BE with minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPAGATE 2026 via CCMT
MSc (Chemistry / Physics / Maths)BSc in relevant subject with minimum 60%IIT JAM 2026 via CCMN

NIT Rourkela M.Tech Selection Process 2026

CCMT allots M.Tech seats only through GATE scores. Students enter their specialisation choices, and allotment is made according to GATE rank within each category.

How to Apply for M.Tech at NIT Rourkela?

  • Register on ccmt.admissions.nic.in with a valid GATE 2026 score and add specialisation preferences.
  • Accept the allotted seat and report to NIT Rourkela on the reporting date.

NIT Rourkela MBA Admission 2026

NIT Rourkela offers MBA at the School of Management in HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations. The total fee for the 2-year programme is INR 4.69 lakhs. Students need a valid CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT score.

NIT Rourkela MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026

CriteriaGeneral / OBCSC / ST
Minimum Marks60% or 6.5 CGPA in Bachelor’s55% or 6.0 CGPA
Accepted Entrance ExamCAT / XAT / MAT / CMATCAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT

NIT Rourkela MBA Selection Process 2026

Shortlisted MBA applicants take part in Group Discussion and Personal Interview on campus. The final merit list uses entrance score, GD, PI, academic record, and work experience.

How to Apply for MBA at NIT Rourkela?

  • Apply at nitrkl.ac.in with a valid CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT score card.
  • Attend GD and PI at the NIT Rourkela campus if shortlisted.

NIT Rourkela Scholarships 2026

NIT Rourkela students can receive institute scholarships, fee waivers, and central government scholarship support.

ScholarshipEligibilityBenefit
MCM ScholarshipFamily income below INR 4.5 lakhs, CGPA 7.0+INR 2,000/month
SC/ST/PwD Fee WaiverSC, ST, and PwD B.Tech students100% tuition exempt
Income-Based Waiver (full)Family income below INR 1 lakh/yearFull tuition waiver
Income-Based Waiver (partial)Income INR 1 lakh to 5 lakhs/yearOne-third tuition only
National Scholarships (NSP)SC/ST/OBC/Minority, income-basedAs per NSP norms

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NIT Rourkela Admission FAQs

Ques. How does NIT Rourkela give B.Tech seats?

Ans. NIT Rourkela takes B.Tech students through JEE Main rank and JoSAA counselling. Students register at josaa.nic.in, enter branch choices, and receive allotments across up to 5 rounds. Vacant seats are later handled through CSAB.

Ques. What was the CSE cutoff at NIT Rourkela?

Ans. For CSE in the General category, NIT Rourkela had a closing rank near 8,000 in JoSAA 2025 Round 6. Home State and Other State seats follow separate cutoff lists. JoSAA 2026 cutoffs are released on josaa.nic.in after Round 5.

Ques. Can students get M.Tech admission at NIT Rourkela without GATE?

Ans. No. M.Tech admission at NIT Rourkela needs a valid GATE 2026 score. CCMT counselling at ccmt.admissions.nic.in uses GATE rank and selected specialisations for seat allotment.

Ques. How much is the B.Tech tuition fee at NIT Rourkela?

Ans. The B.Tech tuition fee is INR 62,500 per semester. SC, ST, and PwD students do not pay tuition. Students with family income below INR 1 lakh get full tuition waiver, while those with income from INR 1 lakh to 5 lakhs pay one-third of the tuition.

Ques. Which entrance scores are accepted for the NIT Rourkela MBA?

Ans. NIT Rourkela accepts CAT, XAT, MAT, and CMAT for MBA admission. Shortlisted students appear for GD and PI. The minimum requirement is 60% or 6.5 CGPA in any Bachelor’s degree.

Ques. Who can receive the MCM Scholarship at NIT Rourkela?

Ans. The MCM Scholarship gives INR 2,000 per month. Students need family income below INR 4.5 lakhs and a CGPA of 7.0 or above from the second year onward.

Ques. What is the admission route for MSc at NIT Rourkela?

Ans. MSc admission in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics is done through IIT JAM 2026 scores and CCMN counselling. The IIT JAM 2026 result date was March 20, 2026. Students register at ccmn.admissions.nic.in.

Ques. What is NIT Rourkela ranked in NIRF 2025?

Ans. NIT Rourkela is ranked #13 in Engineering and #34 Overall in NIRF 2025. It also holds #7 in Architecture and Planning and remains among the top 15 NITs in India.