University Name

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

University Type

Public Technical University

Established

1961

Motto

योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् (Excellence in Action is Yoga)

Location

Rourkela, Odisha, India

Approval

INI | UGC | NAAC | AICTE | NIRF |

Notification Date

April 28, 2026

Application Start

April 28, 2026

Application Last Date

May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Online Entrance Exam

June 15 – June 20, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

June 22, 2026

Interview Date

June 25 – June 30, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 5, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 20, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

Screening of Applications by Department

Written Entrance Test (Research Aptitude + Subject)

Personal Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Preparation of Merit List

Final Admission Confirmation

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Application Form Printout

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Master Degree Marksheet and Certificate

GATE / NET / JRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time PhD)

Valid ID Proof (Aadhar / Passport / PAN)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Migration Certificate

No Objection Certificate (for working candidates)

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Biotechnology & Medical Engineering

Ceramic Engineering

Mining Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Life Science

Management Studies

Humanities & Social Sciences

English

Psychology

Economics

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Environmental Engineering

Nanotechnology

Renewable Energy

Robotics

Entrance Exam Fee

1,000

Registration Fee

2,500 (One-time Admission Fee)

Security Deposit

10,000 (One-time, Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

7,500 (Tuition Fee per Semester)

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

25,000 (Approx. per Semester)

Exam Fee

3,000 (Included in "Other Fees" per Semester)

DRC Fee

12,500 (Institute Emergency Fund / One-time)

Thesis Submission Fee

20,000

Extension Fee

1,000 (Per Semester after standard duration)

Viva Fee

Included (Covered in Thesis Submission Fee)

Name

Director, NIT Rourkela

Account Number

37537622247

IFSC

SBIN0002109

Bank Name

State Bank of India

Branch

NIT Campus, Rourkela

MICR Code

Swift Code

SBINBB137 

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Career & Recruitment Portal

Research Cell

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation