NIT Rourkela BTech Admissions 2024 registrations are going on. The institute offers its flagship program i.e., BTech for a duration of 4 years. NIT Rourkela flagship BTech admission is based on the JEE Mains score followed by the JoSAA counselling. Since the application process for the BTech program is currently open, the aspirants can now apply online on jeemain.nta.nic.

Furthermore, NIT Rourkela BTech 2024 admissions will be based on JEE Mains 2024. JEE Mains is expected to take place in two phases, i.e., in the month of January and April. JEE Mains 2024 first attempt exam date is scheduled on the last week of January 2024 (tentative). 

NIT Rourkela BTech is a 4 year UG program ranked 16th by the NIRF 2023 in its Engineering category. The program is specialized in 14 streams and has an academic session of approximately 17 weeks duration divided into two semesters.

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NIT Rourkela BTech Admission Dates 2024

Event  Dates 
JEE Main registration starts on November 02, 2023
JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date session 1 January 24 - February 1, 2024
NTA JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date April session April 1 - April 15, 2024

NIT Rourkela BTech Cutoff 2023 (Released)

JoSAA has released 1-6 rounds of cutoff 2023 and seat allotments for NIT Rourkela BTech program. Tabulated below is the round-6 cutoff analysis of past 3 years for Home State Category:

Courses 2023 Cutoff By Rank 2022 Cutoff By Rank 2021 Cutoff By Rank
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 8282 7686 9349
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 9931 12111 11208
B.Tech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 12579 16272 18069
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 16085 17580 17998
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 22267 20917 20915
B.Tech Chemical Engineering 28064 23632 26696

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NIT Rourkela BTech Ranking

NIT Rourkela’s BTech program has been ranked by NIRF, Indiatoday, Outlook, The Week, and THE over the years. As per the latest rankings by NIRF 2022, NIT Rourkela’s BTech program is placed at 15th position. Similar rankings are given below:

  • Ranked 16 in Engineering category by NIRF 2023.
  • Ranked 15 in Engineering category by NIRF 2022.
  • Ranked 20 in Engineering category by NIRF 2021.

To check detailed report, click NIT Rourkela Ranking.

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Aspiring candidates must have a Passed 10+2 or any relevant course with a minimum of 75% or be within the top 20 scores in the 12th class exam.
  • For SC/ST, the qualifying marks are 65%.
  • A valid score in JEE Mains followed by JoSAA centralized counseling. 

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Admission Criteria

  • The selection to BTech program at NIT Rourkela are made on the basis of ranka secured by a candidate in the JEE Main entrance examination.
  • Seats are alloted after successful completion of JoSAA counselling process.

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Application Process

  • Fill up the e-application form on the NIT Rourkela website and upload all documents in the form.
  • The documents will be verified by the Institute officials. The official will inform students through email if there is an issue with the certificates of the students.
  • On successful completion of the Admission process, you will be generated a Roll No. You will be notified of your Roll No. through email, and instructions will be given regarding online classes and registration through the faculty advisor.
  • Each student will be assigned one Faculty Advisor who will guide you through the registration process.
  • Each student will be provided an Institute Email Id through their registered mail Id.
  • Online classes will be conducted online in the Microsoft Teams App till the situation normalizes.
  • Each student will be assigned a User-Id and Password through their mail.
  • Students need to attend all classes online in Microsoft Teams App instantly after they get their Roll No.

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NIT Rourkela BTech Entrance Exam Details 

Candidates can check JEE Mains Entrance Exam Pattern here. 

How to Apply for JEE Mains? 

  • Visit the JEE Main/NTA website. 
  • Register for the exam. 
  • Fill in the essential details. 
  • Upload the required documents
  • Pay the JEE Main application fees.
  • Book your slots for the exam. 
  • Print out the acknowledgement form to complete the registration process.

Read more: JEE Mains Registration Details

NIT Rourkela BTech Syllabus

The course wise syllabus is as follows for B.Tech disciplines offered at NIT Rourkela:

B.Tech Disciplines Syllabus
Biomedical Engineering Click Here
Biotechnology Engineering Click Here
Civil Engineering Click Here
Chemical Engineering Click Here
Ceramic Engineering Click Here
Computer Science And Engineering Click Here
Electronics And Communication Engineering Click Here
Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering Click Here
Electrical Engineering Click Here
Food Process Engineering Click Here
Industrial Design Engineering Click Here
Mechanical Engineering Click Here
Metallurgical And Materials Engineering Click Here
Mining Engineering Click Here
  • Duration: The B.Tech program is a four-year program. But if a student cannot cope with the workload the student may opt for a slow pace program in some cases.
  • The curricula for the B.Tech programs will be recommended by the Undergraduate program and evaluation committee (UGPEC).
  • The curricula followed in the first two semesters by the students of all disciplines shall be almost common.
  • If the number of For UR grades in a subject taught in the autumn or spring semester is significant, a department may offer a summer course.
  • Attendance: attending classes, participating in the continuous evaluation process and classroom discussions are essential components of academic programs.
  • Students are advised to attend all the classes without fail to have 100% attendance. Lack of attendance may lead to a reduction of grades in that semester.
  • Post-Matric scholarships (for SC-ST students) given by the Orissa government. And several scholarships are also provided for students studying in NIT Rourkela like TCS, Merit scholarship, NTS, Indian oil scholarship, ONGC scholarship, etc.

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Seat Matrix

Given below is the NIT Rourkela seat matrix as per the courses and categories of the home state:

Courses Categories Seats
BTech Biotechnology OPEN 6
OPEN-PwD 1
EWS 1
EWS-PwD 0
SC 2
SC-PwD 0
ST 1
ST-PwD 0
OBC-NCL 4
OBC-NCL-PwD 0
Total 15
BTech Computer Science Engineering OPEN 17
OPEN-PwD 1
EWS 4
EWS-PwD 1
SC 6
SC-PwD 1
ST 3
ST-PwD 0
OBC-NCL 11
OBC-NCL-PwD 1
Total 45
BTech Civil Engineering OPEN 12
OPEN-PwD 1
EWS 3
EWS-PwD 0
SC 4
SC-PwD 0
ST 2
ST-PwD 0
OBC-NCL 7
OBC-NCL-PwD 1
Total 30

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Fees

Given below is the detailed fee structure of NIT Rourkela BTech program:

Components Fees (INR)
Admission Fee 2,500
Tuition Fee* 62,500
Miscellaneous Fee (exam, library, etc.) (PA) 5,000
Student activity Fee (PA) 2,000
Medical Fee 2,000
Caution deposit (refundable) 10,000 
Institute Emergency Fund (One-time Fee) 12,500
Hall Establishment Fee 5,000
Mess Advance 17,500
Total (Semester 1) 1,24,000

*For SC/ST/PH category students or students whose family income less than 1 lakh (Tuition fee is totally exempted)

*For students having family income between 1 lakh to 5 lakhs per annum (Tuition fee is one-third of tuition fees i.e., Rs 20,833)

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NIT Rourkela BTech Placements 2023

NIT Rourkela placement drive for the year 2023 is concluded. Given below is the NIT Rourkela placement 2023 branch-wise:

Branches Average Package
Computer Science Engineering INR 21.87 LPA
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering INR 18.2 LPA
Electronics & Communication Engineering INR 17.97 LPA
Electrical Engineering INR 14.55 LPA

Read more: NIT Rourkela Placement

NIT Rourkela FAQs

Ques. How is NIT Rourkela B.Tech?   

Ans.  NIT Rourkela B.Tech program is satisfactory. The course and education system is similar to other NIT’s. Most of the faculty members have completed their Ph.D. in their respective specializations, however, the institute lack teaching skills, as per the students’ reviews.  Moreover, the classes are conducted on a regular basis with a lot of lab assignments, class assignments, and practicals. During the 2021 placement drive, B.Tech median salary ranged between INR 6 LPA to INR 6.85 LPA.

Ques. Is NIT Rourkela B.Tech credit-based or marks-based?   

Ans. NIT Rourkela B.Tech follows a Choice-Based Credit Structure (CBCS). For each subject, students are assigned either 4, 3, 2, or 1 credit.   

Ques. Can an NIT Rourkela student change his/her B.Tech branch?   

Ans. Yes, branch change at NIT Rourkela for the B.Tech program is possible if a student scores a minimum of 8.5 CGPA after completion of the first two semesters subject to fulfillment of other terms and conditions. 

Ques. What if I failed to attend NIT Rourkela B.Tech classes for some reason?   

Ans. If a student fails to join NIT Rourkela B.Tech classes within a week of commencement of classes, he/ she will be deemed to have abandoned the program. But, a student may be granted leave according to the appropriate provisions in case of serious illness or a family calamity.

Ques. Can an NIT Rourkela B.Tech student stay outside the hostel?   

Ans. Although it is mandatory for NIT Rourkela B.Tech students to stay on-campus, however, is some students desirous of staying outside the hostel need to submit an application form in Chief Warden’s Office, with full justification after the admission process, is over .

Ques. Can a candidate awaiting his/her 12th results apply for NIT Rourkela B.Tech?  

Ans. Yes, candidates awaiting their 12th results can apply for NIT Rourkela B.Tech. However, their admission if allotted seats will be considered provisional until they fulfill the eligibility criteria or provide the certificate within the stipulated time, as per the regulations of the institution.