About NIT Rourkela Admission

NIT Rourkela offers UG, PG, and PhD programs in 20 departments, with admission based on entrance exams. The BTech program, with a fee of INR 8.20 Lakhs, admits students through JEE Main rank and JoSAA counseling. Other courses like Integrated BTech + MTech, MBA, MSc, and MCA admit students based on GATE, CCMT, CAT, IIT JAM, and NIMCET scores. International students are admitted through DASA. PhD admissions are based on a written test and interview, with exemptions for candidates with a valid JRF/NET score.

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NIT Rourkela Admission Highlights

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Selection Process of NIT Rourkela

1. NIT Rourkela offers UG, PG, and doctoral programs with admissions mainly based on entrance exams.
2. For B.Tech and B.Arch, candidates must complete 10+2 with 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) and a valid JEE Main score, followed by JoSAA counseling.
3. For M.Tech, candidates need a B.Tech/M.Sc with 60% marks and a valid GATE score; for M.Sc, a B.Sc with 50% marks and IIT JAM score; and for MBA, a B.Tech with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, plus a valid CAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT score.
4. PG admissions are based on entrance exam scores and may include counseling or interviews.
5. Ph.D. candidates need a Master's degree with 60% marks or B.Tech/B.E. with 65%, followed by a written test and interview, with JRF/NET candidates exempted from the test.
6. The application process requires submitting the online application form and fee through the official website.
7. Selected candidates must verify their documents and pay fees to confirm admission.
8. Classes typically start in July/August, with seat allocation based on merit, exam scores, and category reservations.

Documents Required for NIT Rourkela

1. Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate
2. Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
3. JEE Main Score Card (for B.Tech/B.Arch)
4. GATE/JAM/CAT Score Card (for M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA)
5. Category Certificate (if applicable)
6. Character Certificate
7. Migration Certificate (if applicable)
8. Recent Passport-size Photographs
9. Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
10. Income Certificate (if applicable)
11. Aadhar Card (for Indian nationals)
12. Admission Fee Payment Receipt

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Admission at NIT Rourkela

NIT Rourkela offers admission to UG, PG, and PhD programs across 20 departments, primarily based on entrance exams. The BTech program, which is the flagship course, has a total fee of INR 8.20 Lakhs. Admission to the BTech program is conducted in the fall semester, based on the rank in the JEE Main exam followed by JoSAA counseling.

In addition to BTech, NIT Rourkela offers programs such as Integrated BTech + MTech (Dual Degree), MBA, MSc, MCA, and more in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, and Humanities. Admissions to these courses are based on GATE, CCMT, CAT, IIT JAM, and NIMCET scores, followed by counseling. International students are admitted through the Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA) scheme.

The institute also offers PhD programs in 14 departments across various fields, with selection based on a written test and interview. Candidates with a valid JRF/NET score are exempt from the entrance exam.