Admission to NIT Rourkela programs in 2010 is given below:
 
Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech): The admission to this programme of the institute is done through All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE). Click here for details on AIEEE.

Post Graduate Programs

Masters in Engineering(M.E): For gaining admission in the M.E programme of the institute a candidate need to have a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline with not less than 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the qualifying examination. There is no relaxation in academic requirement for any category / caste of candidates

The students who are appearing in the B.E. / B.Tech (final semester) examination may also apply for the above course. But they have to produce their mark sheet showing 60% marks in aggregate before 30th September of the applying year.

Master of Science (M.Sc): For pursuing M.Sc from the institute a student need to have a B.Sc. degree with the subject applied for as one of the subjects (pass or Honours). Plus, Mathematics in +2 level or + 3 level is compulsory. A student has to also appear for an entrance test. The Candidates appearing in the B.Sc. final Examination can also apply for the above the programme but they are required to submit their mark sheet at the time of Entrance Examination.

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Admission to the MCA programme of the institute is done through NIT MCA common entrance test. A candidate needs to have a Bachelors degree in any discipline with at least 60 percent marks. Mathematics as one of the subjects at either 10+2 level or +3 level is must. Those who are appearing in the final examinations of their bachelor’s degree can also apply for the programme.
 
Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D)

A student can enrol for the PH.D programme of the institute if he/she is B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc/ in relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks in aggregate or 7.0CGPA.

The M.E./M.Tech.holders can also pursue PH.D programme of the institute if their aggregate in relevant discipline is at least 60 percent.

The institute provides no relaxation to SC/ST/Handicapped students for this programme.

M.Tech (Research)

To take admission in M.Tech (Research) programme of NIT, Rourkela, the aspirants should have a Bachelor’s degree either in Engineering, Technology or Medicine. A Masters Degree holder in Science including Mathematics and Statistics or Humanities/Social Sciences is also eligible to apply. Besides, a student with a degree equivalent to any of above from recognized University with at least 60% marks secured in it or 6.5 CGPA in the case of Engineering/ Science subjects and 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA in the case of Humanities/ Social Sciences/ Medicine subject, then a students can apply for this programme.