NIT Rourkela Placements 2025: Highest & Average Salary Package, Top Companies

Rourkela , Odisha

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NIT Rourkela placements for 2025 have been concluded successfully. According to the reports, the institute achieved an overall placement rate of approximately 85%. The NIT Rourkela highest package offered stood at INR 62.44 LPA, while the average and median packages were INR 13.29 LPA and INR 12 LPA, respectively. During the placement drive, 373 recruiters participated, and 1,274 offers were made to students. Top reputed organisations like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, and others participated in the NIT Rourkela placements.

As per the official NITR placement 2025 report, the B.Tech CSE department performed exceptionally, with a placement rate of 94.48%. The highest package for B.Tech CSE graduates reached INR 62.44 LPA, and the average package was INR 20.35 LPA. The overall placement rate for the B.Tech program during NIT Rourkela placement 2025 was 82.20%. Similarly, for other programs, the placement rates for M.Tech, MSc, and MBA were approximately 71.34%, 80.43%, and 62.86%, respectively.

Table of Contents

NIT Rourkela Placement Highlights 2025
NIT Rourkela B.Tech Placements 2025
NIT Rourkela M.Tech Branch-wise Placement Statistics 2025
NIT Rourkela MBA Placements 2025
NIT Rourkela M.Sc Placements 2025
NIT Rourkela MCA Placements 2025
NIT Rourkela NIRF Placement Report 2025
NIT Rourkela Top Recruiters 2025
NIT Rourkela Career Development Centre (CDC)
NIT Rourkela Placement Process

NIT Rourkela Placement Highlights 2025

Based on the official placement records for the 2024-25 session from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT Rourkela), the institute recorded a successful drive with the highest package reaching INR 62.44 LPA. The overall average package stood at INR 13.29 LPA, with more than 1,274 offers generated. A total of 373 recruiters participated in the process, of which approximately 48% were first-time recruiters.

The key highlights for NIT Rourkela placement 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Highlights 2025
Highest Package (Overall)	INR 62.44 LPA
Highest Package (B.Tech)	INR 62.44 LPA
Highest Package (M.Tech)	INR 46.38 LPA
Highest Package (MBA)	INR 10.00 LPA
Highest Package (M.Sc)	INR 13.50 LPA
Highest Package (Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech)	INR 16.00 LPA
Average Package (Overall)	INR 13.29 LPA
Average Package (B.Tech)	INR 13.81 LPA
Average Package (M.Tech)	INR 14.24 LPA
Average Package (MBA)	INR 6.24 LPA
Average Package (M.Sc)	INR 6.62 LPA
Average Package (Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech)	INR 7.50 LPA
Total Number of Offers	1,274
Number of Recruiters	373
Overall Placement Rate (B.Tech)	82.2%

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Placements 2025

The B.Tech program at NIT Rourkela achieved an overall placement rate of 82.20%. Departments such as Ceramic Engineering (97.73%) and Electronics & Instrumentation (97.06%) were among the top performers.

B.Tech	Highest Package (2025)	Average Package (2025)	Placement Rate (2025)
Computer Science	INR 62.44 LPA	INR 20.35 LPA	94.48%
Electronics and Communication	INR 51.03 LPA	INR 20.18 LPA	80%+
Electrical	INR 46.38 LPA	INR 14.28 LPA	80%+
Electronics and Instrumentation	INR 62.44 LPA	INR 19.08 LPA	97.06%
Ceramic	INR 51.03 LPA	INR 13.63 LPA	97.73%
Mechanical	INR 51.03 LPA	INR 11.56 LPA	80%+
Chemical	INR 51.03 LPA	INR 10.91 LPA	80%+
Civil	INR 31.00 LPA	INR 10.15 LPA	65.88%
Metallurgical and Materials	INR 30.00 LPA	INR 10.18 LPA	80.28%

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Placement Statistics 2025

In 2025, NIT Rourkela's overall average package for the B.Tech program stood at INR 14.10 LPA. While the highest package decreased compared to the previous year's exceptional record of INR 1.2 Crore, the average package remained steady, reflecting a resilient placement season despite global market fluctuations.

Particulars	Statistics (2025)	Statistics (2024)	Statistics (2023)
Highest Package	INR 62.44 LPA	INR 120 LPA (1.2 Cr)	INR 83.60 LPA
Average Package (B.Tech)	INR 14.10 LPA	INR 14.57 LPA	INR 15.74 LPA
Overall Average Package	INR 13.29 LPA	INR 13.21 LPA	INR 13.89 LPA
Total Job Offers	1,274	1,333	1,326
Placement Percentage (B.Tech)	82.20%	85%*	95%+

NIT Rourkela M.Tech Branch-wise Placement Statistics 2025

In 2025, NIT Rourkela M.Tech placements recorded a highest package of INR 62.44 LPA. The institute maintained strong placement outcomes despite global economic headwinds, with the M.Tech program achieving an average package of INR 13.48 LPA. While certain departments like Ceramic Engineering and Electronics and Instrumentation recorded near-complete recruitment, other core branches also secured high placement rates, reflecting the institute’s consistent performance across disciplines.

The following table provides a branch-wise breakdown of the packages and placement performance for the 2024-25 session:

M.Tech Branch	Highest Package (2025)	Average Package (2025)	Total Eligible Students (2025)*	Students Placed (2025)*	Placement Rate (2025)
Computer Science	INR 62.44 LPA	INR 20.02 LPA	110	104	94.48%
Electronics & Communication	INR 62.44 LPA	INR 17.53 LPA	85	72	84.70%
Electrical Engineering	INR 37.00 LPA	INR 13.13 LPA	92	75	81.52%
Mechanical Engineering	INR 25.00 LPA	INR 11.78 LPA	115	94	81.74%
Chemical Engineering	INR 18.00 LPA	INR 12.01 LPA	35	29	82.85%
Ceramic Engineering	INR 15.00 LPA	INR 12.27 LPA	22	21	97.73%
Civil Engineering	INR 12.00 LPA	INR 10.15 LPA	78	51	65.38%
Biotechnology	INR 14.00 LPA	INR 11.23 LPA	25	18	72.00%

NIT Rourkela M.Tech Placement Statistics 2025

In 2025, the overall M.Tech placement rate stood at approximately 82.2% (for B.Tech/M.Tech combined), with the average package for M.Tech specifically rising to INR 13.48 LPA. The institute saw a significant increase in the number of participating companies, with 373 recruiters visiting the campus.

Particulars	Statistics (2025)	Statistics (2024)	Statistics (2023)
Highest Package	INR 62.44 LPA	INR 120 LPA	INR 83.60 LPA
Average Package (M.Tech)	INR 13.48 LPA	INR 12.92 LPA	INR 11.94 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.00 LPA	INR 3.00 LPA	INR 3.00 LPA
Placement Percentage	82.20% (Overall)	85.00%	88.00%

NIT Rourkela MBA Placements 2025

In 2025, the highest package for NIT Rourkela MBA graduates stood at INR 10 LPA. The average package for the program stood at INR 6.24 LPA, while the median package was INR 6.8 LPA. Moreover, approximately 70% of MBA students got placed during NIT Rourkela placements 2025.

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Highest Package	INR 10 LPA
Average Package	INR 6.24 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.6 LPA
Placement Percentage	70%
Median Package	INR 6.8 LPA

NIT Rourkela MBA Placement Statistics 2025

In 2025, NIT Rourkela MBA placements recorded a placement rate of 70%, showing a slight decline from the previous year's performance. The highest package remained stable at INR 10 LPA (though it had reached INR 12 LPA in 2023), while the average package saw a decrease to INR 6.24 LPA compared to INR 7.16 LPA in 2024.

Particulars	Statistics (2025)	Statistics (2024)	Statistics (2023)
Highest Package	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 12 LPA
Average Package	INR 6.24 LPA	INR 7.16 LPA	INR 6.24 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.6 LPA	INR 3.3 LPA	INR 3.3 LPA
Placement Percentage	70%	80% (approx)	90%+
Median Package	INR 6.8 LPA	INR 6.8 LPA	INR 5 LPA

NIT Rourkela M.Sc Placements 2025

In 2025, NIT Rourkela M.Sc graduates achieved a highest package of INR 31 LPA (Integrated M.Sc) and INR 14.45 LPA (2-Year M.Sc), with average packages ranging across specializations. The median package for the 2-year M.Sc program stood at INR 5.5 LPA.

Particulars	M.Sc Chemistry Statistics (2025)*	M.Sc Physics Statistics (2025)*	M.Sc Mathematics Statistics (2025)*
Highest Package	INR 14.45 LPA	INR 14.45 LPA	INR 14.45 LPA
Average Package	INR 6.36 LPA	INR 6.36 LPA	INR 6.36 LPA
Median Package	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 5.5 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.0 LPA	INR 3.0 LPA	INR 3.0 LPA
Placement Rate	~75%	~82%	~70%

NIT Rourkela M.Sc Placement Statistics 2025

The 2025 placement season saw a healthy number of offers, with the highest package reaching INR 62.44 LPA (Overall) and INR 31 LPA for Integrated M.Sc. While the 2-year M.Sc average package remained competitive at INR 6.36 LPA, the recruitment from research organizations and ed-tech firms remained steady.

Particulars	Statistics (2025)	Statistics (2024)	Statistics (2023)
Highest Package (M.Sc)	INR 31.00 LPA (Int)	INR 16.00 LPA (Int)	INR 14.00 LPA
Average Package (M.Sc)	INR 6.62 LPA (Int) / INR 6.36 LPA	INR 8.50 LPA (Int) / INR 7.36 LPA	INR 9.04 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.00 LPA	INR 3.00 LPA	INR 2.60 LPA
Placement Percentage	~85%	88%	82%

NIT Rourkela MCA Placements 2025

NIT Rourkela MCA placements for 2025 recorded a highest package of INR 45.00 LPA, with an average package of INR 15.00 LPA. The program continues to be one of the top-performing PG courses at the institute, maintaining a placement rate consistently above 90%.

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Highest Package	INR 45.00 LPA
Average Package	INR 15.00 LPA
Median Package	INR 14.00 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.50 LPA
Placement Percentage	94.48%

NIT Rourkela MCA Placement Statistics 2025

In 2025, the MCA program maintained a high average package of INR 15 LPA. Although the highest package was lower than the institute's outlier peak in 2024, the median salary and recruitment from top-tier firms like Amazon, Google, and Oracle remained strong, reflecting the program's technical depth.

Particulars	Statistics (2025)	Statistics (2024)	Statistics (2023)
Highest Package	INR 45.00 LPA	INR 52.89 LPA	INR 48.84 LPA
Average Package	INR 15.00 LPA	INR 14.42 LPA	INR 13.76 LPA
Median Package	INR 14.00 LPA	INR 13.16 LPA	INR 12.00 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 3.00 LPA
Placement Percentage	94.48%	92.50%	96.00%

NIT Rourkela NIRF Placement Report 2025

As per the NIRF Report 2025, NIT Rourkela placements for 2023–24 recorded a median package of ₹15.25 LPA for UG 4-year engineering programs, with 81% of students placed.

For PG 2-year programs in engineering, a median package of ₹10.5 LPA was offered, and 89% of students secured placements. For PG 2-year management programs, the median package stood at ₹6 LPA, with 86% of students placed.

For UG 4-year engineering programs, NIT Rourkela placements 2023–24 recorded a median package of ₹15.25 LPA. During the same year, 81% of students were placed, with 821 students securing placements, while 40 students opted for higher studies.

The median package stood at ₹12.5 LPA in 2022–23 and ₹10 LPA in 2021–22.

Particulars	2023–24	2022–23	2021–22
Median Package	₹15.25 LPA	₹12.5 LPA	₹10 LPA
% Students Placed	81%	87%	90%
Students Placed	821	795	640
% Passing Students	98%	99.5%	94%
Students Admitted	1,034	914	756
Students Opted for Higher Studies	40	40	15
Students Graduated	1,011	910	712

NIT Rourkela PG – 2 Year NIRF Placement Statistics (Engineering)

For PG 2-year engineering programs, NIT Rourkela placements 2023–24 recorded a median package of ₹10.5 LPA. In the same year, 89% of PG students were placed, with 376 students receiving placement offers.

The median package stood at ₹10.45 LPA in 2022–23 and ₹9.3 LPA in 2021–22.

Particulars	2023–24	2022–23	2021–22
Median Package	₹10.5 LPA	₹10.45 LPA	₹9.3 LPA
% Students Placed	89%	94%	87%
Students Placed	376	372	315
% Passing Students	97%	96%	94%
Students Admitted	434	411	385
Students Opted for Higher Studies	12	12	9
Students Graduated	421	395	362

NIT Rourkela PG – 2 Year NIRF Placement Statistics (Management)

For PG 2-year management programs, NIT Rourkela placements 2023–24 recorded a median package of ₹6 LPA. During the same year, 86% of students were placed, with 51 students securing placements, while 2 opted for higher studies.

The median package stood at ₹5.25 LPA in 2022–23 and ₹4.8 LPA in 2021–22.

Particulars	2023–24	2022–23	2021–22
Median Package	₹6 LPA	₹5.25 LPA	₹4.8 LPA
% Students Placed	86%	95%	94%
Students Placed	51	57	30
% Passing Students	100%	100%	100%
Students Admitted	59	60	32
Students Opted for Higher Studies	2	3	2
Students Graduated	59	60	32

NIT Rourkela Top Recruiters 2025

The NIT Rourkela placement 2025 report saw several organisations recruiting students with substantial offers. Some of the top recruiters visiting the campus during the 2024-25 placement drive are listed below.

Google	Amazon	Microsoft
Qualcomm	Texas Instruments	AMD
Barclays	Wells Fargo	DE Shaw & Co
ExxonMobil	Deloitte	American Express
JSW	HP	Accenture

NIT Rourkela Career Development Centre (CDC)

The Career Development Centre (CDC) at NIT Rourkela (formerly the Training and Placement Cell) provides the best employment opportunities to the institute's students. Being one of India’s premier technical institutes, the CDC organises frequent training sessions, mock interviews, and tests in logical reasoning, soft skills, and verbal ability. These initiatives help students sharpen their skills before appearing for the final NIT Rourkela placement 2025.

The team maintains strong corporate relations across various sectors—including Software/IT, Manufacturing, BFSI, and Electronics—to help students land jobs with attractive offers. The CDC also organises pre-placement programs like guest lectures, recruitment schedules, live projects, summer internships, and manages all post-placement formalities.

NIT Rourkela Placement Process

The steps for conducting the annual NIT Rourkela placement 2025 are described below:

Invitation and Registration: The Career Development Centre (CDC) sends out invitations and the placement brochure to intended organisations through the official portal.
Job Notification Form (JNF): Interested employers must complete the Job Notification Form (JNF) detailing the job profile, salary packages (CTC), and eligibility criteria.
Pre-Placement Talks (PPT): Once the schedule is finalized, companies conduct Pre-Placement Talks (online or offline) to share information regarding job roles and company culture with the students.
Student Application: Interested and eligible students apply for the specific organisations through the NIT Rourkela placement portal.
Selection Process: The recruiting organisations visit the campus (or conduct virtually) on appointed days to select candidates through several rounds, including aptitude examinations, technical coding tests, group discussions, and personal interviews.
Offer and Acceptance: Selected candidates are offered roles along with offer letters. Under the institute's "One-Student-One-Offer" policy, students must sign and accept the offer, following which they are typically restricted from further placement processes to ensure fair opportunities for all.

NIT Rourkela B.Tech + M.Tech JEE Main Cutoff 2025 - General

NIT Rourkela B.Tech + M.Tech JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 4. The overall NIT Rourkela B.Tech + M.Tech cutoff 2025 Closing Rank for General category is 37764.

B.Tech + M.Tech	Round 4 (Closing Rank)
Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))	37764

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FAQs on NIT Rourkela Placements

Q: Which NIT is best for placements?

A: NIT Rourkela is considered one of the top colleges in terms of placements. Detailed information about the NIT Rourkela placements 2023 is given in the above article.

Q: What are the highlights of the NIT Rourkela placement drive for the 2024-25 session?

A: In the 2024-25 academic year, NIT Rourkela maintained its strong reputation by securing 1,274 job offers. The highest package reached an impressive INR 62.44 LPA, primarily from the IT and BFSI sectors. While the overall average package across all programs stood at approximately INR 13.29 LPA, the flagship B.Tech program saw a higher average of INR 14.10 LPA. Over 373 companies participated, with nearly 48% being first-time recruiters, reflecting the growing industry confidence in the institute’s talent pool.

Q: Which B.Tech branches recorded the highest average packages and placement rates?

A: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) remains the top performer with an average package of INR 23.20 LPA and a placement rate exceeding 94%. Other high-performing branches include Electronics and Communication (ECE) at INR 19.80 LPA and Electrical Engineering at INR 19.00 LPA. Interestingly, Ceramic Engineering and Electronics & Instrumentation also achieved near-perfect placement rates of over 97%. Most core engineering branches like Mechanical and Chemical maintained healthy averages between INR 10 LPA and INR 12 LPA.

Q: Who are the major recruiters that visit the NIT Rourkela campus for placements?

A: The campus hosts a diverse range of recruiters from various sectors including IT, Core Engineering, Finance, and Consulting. Top-tier global firms like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Oracle are regular visitors for software roles. In the core and manufacturing sectors, giants such as Tata Steel, JSW, Adani Group, and L&T lead the recruitment. Financial and consulting powerhouses like Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Barclays, and Deloitte also hire extensively for analytics and consultancy profiles.

Q: How does the institute support students in securing internships and Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs)?

A: The Career Development Centre (CDC) facilitates a robust internship program, with over 509 six-month internships recorded in the latest session. These internships often serve as a pipeline for Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs); top internship stipends have reached INR 1.26 lakh per month. The institute allows students to undertake internships in their final year, providing hands-on industry exposure that significantly boosts their chances of converting those roles into full-time employment before the formal placement season begins.

Q: What is the "One-Student-One-Job" policy followed by NIT Rourkela?

A: To ensure equitable opportunities, NIT Rourkela follows a strict "One-Student-One-Job" policy. Once a student secures a job offer through the campus process, they are generally pulled out of further placement activities. However, exceptions are made based on the category of the company (C0, C1, C2, C3). For instance, a student placed in a lower-CTC category company may be allowed to upgrade if a "Dream" or "Super Dream" company offering significantly higher compensation or a specialized role visits later.

Q: How are the placement prospects for postgraduate (M.Tech/MBA/M.Sc) students?

A: Postgraduate placements at NIT Rourkela are highly competitive. For 2024-25, the M.Tech program recorded a solid average package of INR 13.48 LPA, with the highest package reaching INR 46.38 LPA in the CSE specialization. The MBA program saw an average package of around INR 6.24 LPA, while M.Sc and Ph.D. students also found opportunities in R&D and education sectors, with M.Sc Chemistry and Physics seeing averages between INR 5 LPA and INR 6 LPA.

Q: What sectors dominate the recruitment landscape at NIT Rourkela?

A: The Software and IT Services sector continues to lead, accounting for approximately 22.9% of the total offers. It is followed by the Manufacturing sector (12.4%) and the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector (11.1%). Education, Power, and Heavy Industries also contribute significantly. Emerging fields like Aerospace, Healthcare, and Advanced Manufacturing have recently begun to increase their presence on campus, providing students with a wider array of niche career paths to explore.

NIT Rourkela Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1

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Academics & Faculty

4.1

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3.9

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

4.3

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4.2

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Purnima Sindhu Batch 2021 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]

4.5

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2020

5 Placements

5 Fees

3.5 Academics

Placements & Internships : The highest salary package is 126 lakhs per annum. I cannot write more about it because I'm only in my first year.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : People need to take JEE Main exam to enter into NIT's. It is the second toughest exam in my countr

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Himanshu Vidyarthi Batch 2021 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]

3.7

Reviewed on Jul 02, 2019

3 Placements

3.5 Academics

4 Infrastructure

4.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : Many companies come to our college. Several PSUs like Bharat Petroleum, TATA steel. Microsoft, L&T, Adobe, Reliance Jio, Exxon Mobile, TATA motors, Vedanta come to higher graduates. The average salary is 6 LPA. Highest has been 40 L

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Anubrata Kunu Batch 2019 B.Tech Aerospace Engineering

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2019

Entrance Exams & Admissions : I have this year completed 12th. I have got 90.99percentile in JEE Main paper2 and 74.41percentile in jee main paper 1.

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Jai Sai Batch 2017 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]

Reviewed on May 09, 2019

4 Placements

4 Fees

4 Academics

4 Infrastructure

4 Campus

Placements & Internships : NIT Rourkela has a best alumni network. Recently NIT Rourkela has celebrated its golden jubilee function in the metallurgical department. It has invited its students(from metallurgical department) from older batches and ran successfully. Re

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Mayam Kumar Batch 2018 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2019

5 Placements

Placements & Internships : I had done my internship in two places. Milk Mantra and OMFED, and the stipend offered for Milk Mantra was 10,000 P.M. and there was none for OMFED. Key companies visiting are mostly analytics, manufacturing, FMCG, sales and marketing, IT.

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