National Institute of Technology Rourkela
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Forge your future at NIT Rourkela — NIRF #16 in Engineering, 85% placements, and a curriculum that blends core thermodynamics with robotics & CAD/CAM.
Key numbers
NIRF Engineering Rank
#16
Average CTC
₹10.5 LPA
Placement Rate
85%
Annual Intake
120 seats
Investment
₹7.2L total
~₹1.8L per year
- Tuition & Academic Fees₹1,79,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) are non-negotiable.
Minimum Board Score
You need ≥75% in your Class 12 boards.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Fully Residential Campus with Scholarships
NIT Rourkela offers hostel accommodation for all students, plus scholarship support — so you can focus on your workshops and projects, not on rent.
The verdict
Strong fit
This program is a power move if you want the NIT tag with serious core mechanical cred. With an 85% placement rate, an average CTC of ₹10.5 LPA, and recruiters like Tata Steel, L&T, and Maruti Suzuki visiting campus, the ROI looks solid for the ₹7.16L total fee. Just make sure you’re JEE Main-ready — there are only 120 seats.
Matches what you said
- ✓ NIT Brand & Alumni Network
- ✓ Core Mechanical + Robotics Exposure
- ✓ Strong On-Campus Placement Stats
- ✓ Residential Campus Experience
Doesn't match
- ✗ Avoiding Entrance Exams
- ✗ Low Fee Budget < ₹5L
- ✗ Non-Engineering Career Path