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NIT Rourkela Ranking: NIRF 2025, Outlook, IIRF, Times Education

Public/Government University|Estd. 1961|NAAC Grade A|NIRF #13 (Engineering) 2025

• Updated on 4 Sept, 2025 by Kanishk Aggarwal

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4 Sept, 2025 : NIT Rourkela is ranked #13 among the Engineering Colleges in the latest NIRF 2025 Rankings.
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NIT Rourkela demonstrates a strong position in national engineering college rankings, consistently featuring in top lists across multiple recognized frameworks. The available data covers its year-wise performance in prominent rankings such as NIRF, Times, and India Today, with distinct insights for disciplines like B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch, reflecting the college’s stature in both engineering and architecture streams.

 

Table of Contents

  1. NIT Rourkela NIRF Engineering and Architecture Rankings
  2. NIT Rourkela Times Engineering Rankings
  3. NIT Rourkela Rankings FAQs

 

NIT Rourkela NIRF Engineering and Architecture Rankings

The table below provides NIT Rourkela Ranking performance in the “Engineering and Architecture” Category as per the latest NIRF Rankings.

Category

Ranking Body

Year

Rank

Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

NIRF

2025

13

Architecture (B.Arch)

NIRF

2025

7

Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

NIRF

2024

19

Architecture (B.Arch)

NIRF

2024

9

Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

NIRF

2023

16

Architecture (B.Arch)

NIRF

2023

8

Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

NIRF

2022

15

Architecture (B.Arch)

NIRF

2022

8

 

NIT Rourkela Times Engineering Rankings

Category

Ranking Body

Year

Rank

Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

Times

2024

5

Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

Times

2023

36

 

NIT Rourkela Rankings FAQs

Which are the top 5 NITs in India?

The top 5 NITs in India, based on NIRF rankings, placements, and academic reputation, are NIT Trichy (Tamil Nadu), NIT Surathkal (Karnataka), NIT Rourkela (Odisha), NIT Warangal (Telangana), and NIT Calicut (Kerala). These institutes are highly sought after for their quality education, research output, and industry connections.

Is NIT Rourkela a tier 1 college?

Yes, NIT Rourkela is widely regarded as a Tier 1 engineering college in India. As an Institute of National Importance, it ranks among the top NITs with strong academics, advanced research facilities, global collaborations, and excellent placements, ensuring its position among the premier technical institutions of the country.

What is the rank of NIT Rourkela?

Nationally, NIT Rourkela secured the 13th rank in the engineering category as per NIRF 2025 Rankings. In the NIRF overall institutional ranking, it stood at 34th for 2025.

What is the ranking of NIT Rourkela in India?

In India, NIT Rourkela holds a prestigious position among technical institutes. According to NIRF 2025, it ranked 13th in Engineering and 34th overall. It is consistently listed among the top NITs, recognized for academic excellence, research facilities, and placement records, making it one of the nation’s premier engineering colleges.

NIT Rourkela Ranking 2025

NIRF

NIRF

Category2025202420232022
B.Arch---8
B.E. / B.Tech---15
Architecture798-
Engineering131916-
Innovation-11 - 50--
Overall343437-
Research Institutions303029-
SDG Institutions9---
India Today

India Today

Category2021
Engineering21
Times

Times

Category20242023
B.E. / B.Tech536

NIT Rourkela Similar College Ranking Comparison

College NameRankYearCategory
NIT Rourkela132025Engineering
NIT Trichy92025Engineering
NIT Surathkal172025Engineering
NIT Warangal282025Engineering
NIT Silchar502025Engineering