NIT Rourkela's placement statistics showcase impressive growth over recent years, with the highest package increasing from ₹48.84 lakhs in 2022 to a remarkable ₹1.20 crore in 2024. While the average package saw a slight decrease from ₹13.89 lakhs in 2023 to ₹13.43 lakhs in 2024, the overall trend indicates strong placement performance across various academic programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc., and B.Arch.
NIT Rourkela - Overall Placement Trends
The placement statistics at NIT Rourkela reveal a positive trajectory over the past three years. The average package increased from ₹11.15 lakhs in 2022 to ₹13.89 lakhs in 2023, followed by a marginal decline to ₹13.43 lakhs in 2024. The most notable advancement is seen in the highest package offered, which has grown substantially from ₹48.84 lakhs in 2022 to ₹83.60 lakhs in 2023, and then dramatically increased to an exceptional ₹1.20 crore in 2024, marking a significant achievement for the institute and demonstrating its growing reputation among top recruiters.
NIT Rourkela - B.E./B.Tech Placements
The B.E./B.Tech program at NIT Rourkela continues to be the flagship course in terms of placement outcomes. In 2024, 790 offers were made to B.Tech graduates. The average salary stood at ₹14.57 lakhs in 2024, showing a slight decrease from ₹15.74 lakhs in 2023. However, the highest salary witnessed a remarkable jump from ₹83.60 lakhs in 2023 to an extraordinary ₹1.20 crore in 2024. The median salary for B.Tech graduates was recorded at ₹11.80 lakhs in 2024, compared to ₹12.59 lakhs in 2023. In 2023, the institute saw 787 companies visiting the campus for recruitment, underscoring the strong industry interest in NIT Rourkela's engineering graduates.
NIT Rourkela - M.E./M.Tech Placements
For the M.Tech program at NIT Rourkela, the placement data indicates consistent performance with 223 offers made in 2024. The average salary for M.Tech graduates was ₹12.41 lakhs in 2024, slightly lower than the ₹12.92 lakhs recorded in 2023. The highest salary offered to M.Tech students decreased from ₹52.89 lakhs in 2023 to ₹38 lakhs in 2024. Similarly, the median salary saw a minor reduction from ₹10 lakhs in 2023 to ₹9.30 lakhs in 2024. The 2023 placement season witnessed 348 companies participating in the recruitment process for M.Tech students, highlighting the program's strong industry connections.
NIT Rourkela - M.Sc. Placements
The M.Sc. program at NIT Rourkela experienced a decline in placement numbers, with offers made decreasing from 63 in 2023 to 25 in 2024. The average salary also decreased from ₹9.40 lakhs in 2023 to ₹8.79 lakhs in 2024. Interestingly, despite these declining trends, the highest salary offered to M.Sc. students more than doubled, rising from ₹14.45 lakhs in 2023 to an impressive ₹31 lakhs in 2024. Conversely, the median salary dropped from ₹8 lakhs in 2023 to ₹6 lakhs in 2024, indicating greater salary dispersion among placed students.
NIT Rourkela - MBA/PGDM Placements
The MBA/PGDM program at NIT Rourkela saw a significant reduction in placement offers, with numbers dropping from 35 in 2023 to just 12 offers in 2024. Despite this decrease, the average salary improved from ₹5.83 lakhs in 2023 to ₹7.16 lakhs in 2024, representing a positive growth of approximately 23%. The highest salary remained constant at ₹12 lakhs for both years, while the median salary increased from ₹5 lakhs in 2023 to ₹6.80 lakhs in 2024, suggesting better overall package distribution among the smaller cohort of placed students.
NIT Rourkela - B.Arch Placements
The B.Arch program at NIT Rourkela experienced the most significant decline in terms of placement numbers, with offers made decreasing from 12 in 2023 to just 3 in 2024. However, despite the reduced placement volume, the salary packages saw notable improvements. The average salary increased from ₹4 lakhs in 2023 to ₹6.50 lakhs in 2024, representing a substantial 62.5% growth. Similarly, the highest salary rose from ₹6 lakhs to ₹8.40 lakhs, while the median salary improved from ₹4 lakhs to ₹6.60 lakhs. These figures indicate that while fewer B.Arch students secured placements in 2024, those who did receive offers enjoyed significantly better compensation packages.
