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National Institute of Technology Rourkela

#37 in India Admissions open
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Overview

National Institute of Technology Rourkela, formerly Regional Engineering College Rourkela, is a publicly funded institute of higher learning for engineering, science and technology located in the steel city of Rourkela, Odisha, India. It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology in India and has been recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007. It is ranked 13th in the NIRF Rankings 2025 of Indian engineering universities.

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National Institute of Technology Rourkel at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #37 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,026,019 times (h-index 252), according to OpenAlex.

What you can study

National Institute of Technology Rourkel has 26 courses listed on IndiaScholar, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Engineering (15), Arts, Design & Architecture (3), Science (3) and Computer Science & IT (2).

Start dates and course length

Most courses start in Fall and Spring. The most common course length is 4 years.

Ranked near it in India

Universities placed just above and below National Institute of Technology Rourkel on IndiaScholar:

#35 University of Calcutta#36 SRM Institute Of Science & Technology#38 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham#39 Saveetha University
Questions about National Institute of Technology Rourkel
Is National Institute of Technology Rourkel a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #37 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,026,019 times (h-index 252), according to OpenAlex.
How many courses does National Institute of Technology Rourkel offer?
National Institute of Technology Rourkel has 26 courses listed on IndiaScholar, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Engineering (15), Arts, Design & Architecture (3), Science (3) and Computer Science & IT (2).
When do courses at National Institute of Technology Rourkel start?
Most courses listed start in Fall and Spring.

Programs at National Institute of Technology Rourkel

26 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.