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NIT Rourkela Admissions 2026: Entrance Exams, Eligibility and Selection Process

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Updated on 28 Jan, 2026 by Abhishek Jha

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The NIT Rourkela Admissions 2026 is going to be conducted on the basis of merit in national-level entrance exams like JEE Main for B.Tech followed by JoSAA/CSAB counseling, GATE for M.Tech followed by CCMT counseling, IIT JAM for MCA followed by CCMN counseling, CAT for MBA followed by institutional-level GD and PI and UGC-NET/GATE merit for PhD followed by WAT and PI rounds.

 

Table of Contents
  1. NIT Rourkela Admissions 2026 Dates
  2. NIT Rourkela B.Tech Admissions 2026
  3. NIT Rourkela B.Arch Admissions 2026
  4. NIT Rourkela M.Tech Admissions 2026
  5. NIT Rourkela M.Sc Admissions 2026
  6. NIT Rourkela MBA Admissions 2026
  7. NIT Rourkela PhD Admissions 2026
  8. NIT Rourkela Admission Document Required
  9. NIT Rourkela Admissions FAQs

 

NIT Rourkela Admissions 2026 Dates

This is a tentative timeline of NIT Rourkela admissions 2026 dates based on JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM examination & registration dates and institutional based admission process.

Event

Dates

JEE Main Session 1 Exam (UG)

Jan 21–28, 2026

JEE Main Session 2 Exam

Apr 1–10, 2026

JEE Main Result (Session 1)

Feb 19, 2026

GATE 2026 Exam (M.Tech & PhD eligibility)

Feb 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026

IIT JAM (M.Sc) Exam

Feb 15, 2026

MBA Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

MBA GD/PI (Institute-level)

Mar 18–19, 2026

PhD Application Deadline

Nov 17, 2025 (for 2026 cycle)

 

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Admissions 2026

The NIT Rourkela B.Tech Admissions 2026 is going to be conducted by NTA via JEE Main followed by JoSAA and CSAB counseling. NIT Rourkela B.Tech course offers numerous specializations like CSE, ECE, EEE, ME, Civil, Chemical and others. The minimum eligibility for B.Tech program is 10+2 with PCM with 75% or aggregate marks for general and 65% or aggregate for SC/ST candidates.

Course Name

Specializations

Eligibility

Entrance Exam

Selection Process

Total Fees

B.Tech

Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Biotechnology, Ceramic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Food Process Engineering

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST)

JEE Main 2026

JoSAA/CSAB counselling

INR 5,99,500

 

NIT Rourkela B.Arch Admissions 2026

The NIT Rourkela B.Arch Admissions 2026 is based on merit in JEE Main Paper 2 followed by JoSAA and CSAB counseling. The minimum eligibility for B.Arch course is 10+2 with Maths.

Course Name

Eligibility

Entrance Exam

Selection Process

Total Fees

B.Arch

10+2 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject

JEE Main Paper 2

JoSAA/CSAB counselling

INR 7,42,500

 

NIT Rourkela M.Tech Admissions 2026

The NIT Rourkela M.Tech Admissions 2026 is going to be conducted on the basis of GATE scores followed by CCMT counseling. NIT Rourkela M.Tech course offers numerous specializations including CSE, Data Analytics, VLSI Design, Structural Engg, Transportation Engg, Thermal Engg and others. The minimum eligibility of M.Tech course is B.E./B.Tech degree with 60% marks or 66.5 CGPA for general and 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST candidates.

Course Name

Specializations

Eligibility

Entrance Exam

Selection Process

Total Fees

M.Tech

Computer Science & Engineering, Data Analytics, VLSI Design, Power Electronics, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST)

GATE 2026

CCMT counseling

INR 1,88,500

 

NIT Rourkela M.Sc Admissions 2026

The NIT Rourkela M.Sc Admissions 2026 offers numerous specializations including Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Life Science. The NIT Rourkela admission process for M.Sc program follows merit in IIT JAM exam followed by CCMN counseling.

Course Name

Specializations

Eligibility

Entrance Exam

Selection Process

Total Fees

M.Sc

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Science

Bachelor’s degree in relevant science discipline

IIT JAM

CCMN counselling

INR 78,500

 

NIT Rourkela MBA Admissions 2026

The NIT Rourkela MBA Admissions 2026 is based on merit in CAT / CMAT / XAT followed by institutional-level GD and PI. NIT Rourkela MBA course offers specializations in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Systems and Analytics. The minimum eligibility for NIT Rourkela MBA course is Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA for general and 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST candidates.

Course Name

Specializations

Eligibility

Entrance Exam

Selection Process

Total Fees

MBA

Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Systems, Analytics

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST)

CAT / CMAT / XAT / MAT

Group Discussion and Personal Interview

INR 4,48,500

 

NIT Rourkela PhD Admissions 2026

The NIT Rourkela PhD Admissions 2026 offers research based programs in the fields of Engineering, Technology, Science, Management, Humanities & Social Sciences. Admission to these courses are based on merit in GATE/NET/Institute Test followed by WAT and PI. The minimum eligibility for a PhD program is a Master's degree in a relevant field.

Course Name

Specializations

Eligibility

Entrance Exam

Selection Process

Fees

PhD

Engineering, Technology, Science, Management, Humanities & Social Sciences (department-specific research areas)

Master’s degree in relevant discipline

GATE / NET / Institute Test

Written test and Personal Interview

INR 67,000(1st sem) and INR 54,500(rest sem)

 

NIT Rourkela Admission Document Required

Documents Required

Class 10 Mark Sheet

Class 12 Mark Sheet

Bachelor’s Degree Mark Sheets

Provisional Degree Certificate

JEE Main / GATE / IIT JAM / CAT / CMAT Scorecard

Entrance Exam Admit Card

JoSAA / CCMT / CCMN / Institute Allotment Letter

Online Application Form Printout

Category Certificate

PwD Certificate

Transfer Certificate (TC)

Migration Certificate

Passport-size Photographs

Signature (scanned copy)

Aadhaar Card or Government-issued Photo ID

Proof of Date of Birth

Medical Fitness Certificate

Anti-Ragging Undertaking

Income Certificate

Bank Account Details for Refunds

Experience Certificate (for MBA/PhD, if applicable)

Research Proposal (for PhD candidates)

 

NIT Rourkela Admissions FAQs

How can I get admission in NIT Rourkela?

The NIT Rourkela admission process follows the merit in entrance exams like JEE Main, GATE, JAM or CAT followed by JoSAA, CCMT, CCMN or institute-level selection.

How much rank is required for NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela b tech admission, JEE Main closing rank for top branches ranges 7,000–10,000 while core branches may close near 25,000–30,000.

Can I get NIT Rourkela with 95 percentile?

With 95 percentile one can easily get admission into NIT Rourkela in low-tier branches based on category reservations.

Can I join NIT Rourkela without JEE?

For NIT Rourkela B.Tech and B.Arch admissions JEE Main exams are compulsory. But in rest courses one can avail admissions without JEE.

Can I get NIT Rourkela at 1.5 lakh rank?

It's nearly impossible to get admission in NIT Rourkela with 1.5 lakh rank. But one can expect slight chances with HS and category relaxations.

Which entrance exams are accepted for NIT Rourkela?

NIT Rourkela admission includes numerous entrance exams like JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, XAT, CMAT and others.

What is the selection process for NIT Rourkela admission?

NIT Rourkela election process includes counseling rounds conducted by JoSAA, CCMT, CCMN and institutional based WAT and PI.

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