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Detailed editorial coverage for NIT Rourkela, last updated Apr 2026.

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NIT Rourkela admits B.Tech students through JEE Main + JoSAA counselling. Typical 2024 closing ranks under General Merit Open category were: CSE 1700-2700, EE 8000-12000, ECE 7000-10000, Mechanical 14000-19000, Chemical 18000-23000, Civil 18000-23000, Mining 22000-28000, Metallurgical 22000-28000, Industrial Design 20000-26000, Ceramic 25000-32000, Architecture 12000-16000. Odisha state quota (50% under Other-State / Home-State scheme) typically has lower closing ranks. Round-by-round closing ranks in JoSAA's six rounds plus CSAB's two supplementary rounds determine final allocation. Carry to admission: 10th and 12th marksheets, JEE Main score card, JoSAA seat allotment letter, transfer/migration certificate, conduct certificate, Aadhaar, six passport photos and domicile certificate for state-level reservations. The first-year fee is around ₹1,50,000 with full waivers for SC/ST/PwD. NRI and foreign-national admissions go through DASA.

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