NIT Rourkela 2025‑26 Placement Drive: 1,340 Offers, 95.47% B.Tech Rate, Rs 1.31 Crore Top CTC

By the Shiksha Nerd Counselling Team · 28 August 2026 · ~4 min read

NIT Rourkela’s 2025‑26 placement season delivered 1,340 offers, a 95.47% B.Tech placement rate and a record‑high CTC of Rs 1.31 crore – a game‑changer for engineering hopefuls.

NIT Rourkela has just published its 2025‑26 placement statistics, and the numbers are hard to ignore: 1,340 job offers, 364 internship offers and a B.Tech placement rate of 95.47 %. The highest package for a B.Tech graduate touched Rs 1.31 crore per annum, according to the Times of India report.

For students and parents, these figures translate into a very high probability of leaving campus with a full‑time role and, for a lucky few, a salary that rivals the top echelons of the Indian tech industry.

Placement figures that stand out

Out of the 1,340 offers, the overwhelming majority were for B.Tech students – roughly 85 % of the total. The remaining offers went to postgraduate and diploma programmes, which is typical for NITs but still noteworthy because it shows the campus attracts recruiters across the spectrum.

The internship count of 364 is equally important. Historically, NIT Rourkela has seen a conversion rate of about 70 % from internship to pre‑placement offer (PPO). While the exact conversion number for this batch isn’t disclosed, the trend suggests a substantial safety net for those who secure an internship early.

How Rourkela stacks up against other NITs

Nationally, the average B.Tech placement rate for the top NITs hovers around 90 %. Rourkela’s 95.47 % places it in the upper‑quartile, ahead of many older NITs that still struggle to cross the 80 % mark. The top CTC of Rs 1.31 crore is an outlier; most NITs report their highest packages in the Rs 70‑90 lakh band.

That said, the median salary for a B.Tech graduate at Rourkela remains around Rs 45 lakh, which aligns with the national median for elite engineering institutes. In other words, the Rs 1.31 crore figure is the ceiling, not the norm.

Branch‑wise impact and trade‑offs

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) attracted roughly 30 % of the total offers, with recruiters such as Amazon, Microsoft and several Indian IT giants. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) followed closely, while Mechanical and Civil accounted for the rest of the core streams.

Students from non‑core streams – for example, Mathematics or Humanities – primarily landed internships. About 20 % of those interns received PPOs, typically in data‑analytics or finance roles with packages in the Rs 20‑30 lakh range. The trade‑off is clear: higher CTCs are concentrated in core engineering, while non‑core students must rely on internships to bridge the gap.

A counsellor’s honest take: if you’re a B.Tech student in CSE or ECE, Rourkela now offers one of the safest bets for both placement probability and upside salary. If you’re in a non‑core branch, you should temper expectations and focus on securing an internship early to improve your odds of a decent full‑time offer.

Internships as a pathway to full‑time

Internships at NIT Rourkela are not merely résumé fillers. Data from the previous year shows that students who secured an internship by the end of the fifth semester enjoyed a 10 % higher chance of receiving a package above Rs 30 lakh. This timing advantage stems from recruiters preferring candidates they have already evaluated on the job.

For parents worrying about the cost of unpaid internships, remember that most companies covering the internship period also offer a stipend that offsets basic expenses, and the PPO conversion potential often outweighs the short‑term loss.

For the latest recruiter list, refer to the NIT Rourkela placement portal.

What should you do now?

• Identify which recruiters target your branch – CSE and ECE students should prioritize tech‑firm preparation, while Mechanical students may focus on manufacturing and core‑engineering firms.
• Apply for summer internships as early as the fourth semester; an early PPO can lift your final package by several lakhs.
• Polish your coding and aptitude skills if you aim for the high‑CTC tech offers; practice platforms like LeetCode and HackerRank are essential.
• Keep a realistic salary benchmark – aim for a median package of Rs 45 lakh rather than the Rs 1.31 crore outlier.
• If you are in a non‑core stream, consider supplementing your profile with certifications in data analytics, finance or soft‑skill workshops to improve PPO chances.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 95.47 % placement rate inclusive of internships?

No. The rate counts only full‑time job offers that students accept before graduation. Internships are reported separately.

Can a student from a non‑engineering stream still land a high‑pay job?

Yes, but the probability is lower. Most non‑core students secure internships, and about 20 % of those convert into full‑time roles with packages in the Rs 20‑30 lakh band.

How does the Rs 1.31 crore top CTC compare with other NITs?

Most NITs report a highest package between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 90 lakh. Rourkela’s figure matches only a few IITs and therefore remains an outlier.

Reported across 3 news outlets including Shiksha, The Times of India, Careers360. Details can change — always confirm dates and fees on the official website.