National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is a government institution in Sundaragada, Odisha, established in 1961. B.Tech through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling; M.Tech through GATE (CCMT); MCA through NIMCET; PhD through the institute's selection.
Key facts
- Location
- Sundaragada, Odisha
- Type
- Government: Engineering & Technology
- Established
- 1961
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- AISHE code
- U-0357
- Courses offered
- B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech; some offer diplomas, MBA or MCA
- Eligibility
- B.Tech: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (usually 45%, 40% for reserved categories); diploma holders can join the second year. M.Tech: B.Tech/B.E., usually with a GATE score.
- Approval to check
- An Institute of National Importance under an Act of Parliament; awards its own degrees; programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- Institute of National Importance
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- Last year's opening and closing ranks, fees and placement statistics. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Streams
- Official website
- nitrkl.ac.in
Entrance exams National Institute of Technology, Rourkela accepts
Questions about National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
How do I get admission to National Institute of Technology, Rourkela?
B.Tech through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling; M.Tech through GATE (CCMT); MCA through NIMCET; PhD through the institute's selection.
Which entrance exams does National Institute of Technology, Rourkela accept?
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela uses JEE Main and GATE, depending on the programme. B.Tech through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling; M.Tech through GATE (CCMT); MCA through NIMCET; PhD through the institute's selection.
Is National Institute of Technology, Rourkela a government or private institution?
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is a government institution (Engineering & Technology).
Where is National Institute of Technology, Rourkela?
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is in Sundaragada, Odisha, India.
When was National Institute of Technology, Rourkela established?
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela was established in 1961.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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