NIT Rourkela provides a plethora of financial assistance options and scholarship schemes for its deserving and needy students. Nonetheless, students pursuing M.Tech or Ph.D. degrees are exempted from this as their programs are sponsored or externally funded. Fellowships and assistantships are also granted to students engaged in Post Doctoral degrees, M.Tech Research, and Ph.D. The fellowship/assistantship details, program-specific academic qualifications, and rates are outlined below. Various private scholarships, funded and managed by different companies, are also available to the institute's undergraduate students.
NIT Rourkela Scholarships
The table below provides the complete details of various scholarships offered by the National Institute of Technology Rourkela to various students.
NIT Rourkela Scholarships FAQs
Does NIT Rourkela provide scholarships?
Yes, NIT Rourkela offers several scholarships and financial assistance schemes to meritorious and economically weaker students. These include institute merit scholarships, state and central government scholarships (such as NSP), and category-based fee waivers for SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD students.
What is the stipend for NIT Rourkela?
NIT Rourkela provides stipends to postgraduate and research students. M.Tech students with valid GATE scores receive INR 12,400 per month, while Ph.D. scholars are awarded INR 31,000–35,000 per month depending on the year of study. Additionally, Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) recipients can earn up to INR 80,000 monthly with research grants.
Is NIT Rourkela a tier 1 college?
Yes, NIT Rourkela is considered a Tier 1 engineering institute in India. Recognized as an Institute of National Importance, it consistently ranks among the top NITs, with strong academics, advanced research facilities, reputed faculty, and excellent placement records, making it comparable to some IITs in terms of opportunities and recognition.