# National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)

> National Institute of Technology, Rourkela: opening and closing ranks, NIRF rank #13, courses offered, seat matrix, fee structure, placements and admission criteria.

Source: https://dev.collegealpha.in/colleges/national-institute-of-technology-rourkela
Last updated: 2026-11-02

## Key facts

- Type: NIT
- NIRF rank: #13 (2025)
- NIRF history: 2025: #13, 2024: #19, 2023: #16, 2022: #15, 2021: #20, 2020: #16, 2019: #16, 2018: #15, 2017: #12, 2016: #19
- Address: National Institute of Technology Rourkela - 769008
- Website: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in
- Admission through: JoSAA (JEE Main / Advanced), CSAB (JEE Main)

## JoSAA 2026 cutoffs

Round 5, OPEN seats, gender-neutral, Other State quota. Lower rank = more competitive. Other categories, quotas and rounds: https://dev.collegealpha.in/colleges/national-institute-of-technology-rourkela#cutoff

| Programme | Opening rank | Closing rank |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2,651 | 4,266 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4,047 | 4,951 |
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4,551 | 5,138 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2,525 | 5,456 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5,792 | 9,139 |
| Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5,598 | 10,108 |
| Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 8,777 | 14,218 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 8,541 | 14,593 |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 17,099 | 19,887 |
| Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 20,043 | 22,467 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 21,991 | 26,464 |
| Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 16,844 | 27,104 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 24,869 | 27,781 |
| Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 21,242 | 28,574 |
| Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30,020 | 31,315 |
| Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 25,996 | 31,640 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 31,831 | 33,797 |
| Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 22,049 | 34,516 |
| Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 32,700 | 36,492 |
| Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 28,344 | 39,136 |
| Mining Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 37,488 | 40,360 |
| Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 36,987 | 40,463 |
| Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 39,936 | 55,092 |

## Seat matrix

1,063 seats in total, all categories and pools.

| Programme | Seats |
| --- | ---: |
| Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 35 |
| Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 40 |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 63 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 72 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 113 |
| Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 113 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 56 |
| Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 26 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 28 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 113 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 60 |
| Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 38 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 56 |
| Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 35 |
| Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 28 |
| Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30 |
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 45 |
| Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) | 20 |
| Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 12 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 13 |
| Mining Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 12 |
| Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 13 |
| Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 22 |
| Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 20 |

## Quick answers

### What is the JoSAA cutoff for NIT Rourkela?

In JoSAA 2026 (Round 5, OPEN seats, gender-neutral, Other State quota), the lowest closing rank at NIT Rourkela was 4,266 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology), and the highest was 55,092 for Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science). A lower closing rank means a more competitive programme.

### What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela is ranked #13 in the NIRF 2025 engineering rankings.

### How many seats does NIT Rourkela have?

NIT Rourkela has 1,063 seats in its counselling seat matrix, including 214 in the female-only pool.

### Which courses does NIT Rourkela offer?

NIT Rourkela offers 23 programmes, including Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology), Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology), Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology), B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) and Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology).

### How do you get admission to NIT Rourkela?

Admission is through JoSAA (JEE Main / Advanced) and CSAB (JEE Main). Seats are allotted on your rank and the choices you fill in each round.

### Where is NIT Rourkela located?

NIT Rourkela is located at National Institute of Technology Rourkela - 769008.

## Notes

Cutoffs come from official counselling data. Fees and placements are on https://dev.collegealpha.in/colleges/national-institute-of-technology-rourkela; confirm fees and seats on the institute's own website.