NIT Rourkela is ranked 16th by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category, 36th by Times 2023 under the Engineering category, and others. NIT Rourkela is one of the premier national-level institutions and is funded by the Government of India. The university is managed by the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Technology (Rourkela) Society and is registered under the Societies Act. The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is accredited by the NBA and is ranked 59 in QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023. Located in Rourkela, this reputed university is famous for its flagship BTech and MBA courses.
Rourkela NIT, through various departments, offers UG, PG, doctoral, PhD, and various other courses to students. These courses are offered across Engineering, Management, and various other streams. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is also ranked 676 by the QS Sustainability Ranking 2024. NITRKL offers placement assistance to students. The university is visited by top companies such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Wipro, Deloitte, and others.
Rourkela NIT’s objective is to produce quality Engineers and Scientists at the Post-Graduate and Graduate levels in various branches of Science and Engineering. The university has a residential campus and offers accommodation to the faculty, staff, and several students. The campus is equipped with all the necessary amenities for developing the social, personal, and academic skills of the student community. The major highlights of the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela are tabulated below:
| Particulars | NIT Rourkela Highlights 2024 |
|---|---|
| Ownership type | 1961|Public/Government University |
| Also known as | National Institute of Technology, Rourkela |
| Top accreditations | NBA |
| Rankings (2023) | -8th by NIRF under the Architecture category-16th by NIRF under the Engineering category-37th by NIRF under the Overall category |
| Flagship courses | BTech and MBA |
| Official website | www.nitrkl.ac.in/ |