NIT Rourkela has a strong placement record and helps students get jobs in top companies. The institute has a special placement cell that trains students in soft skills, resume writing, and interview preparation. Every year, many big companies visit the campus to hire students from different programs.
In 2025, top recruiters at NIT Rourkela included Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Tata Steel, Wipro, Deloitte, and Infosys. The NIT Rourkela highest package offered was around INR 50 LPA. The NIT Rourkela average package was between INR 9 to INR 11 LPA. Students from B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and other courses got impressive placements. NIT Rourkela also offers internships and industrial training to students. Many students received pre-placement offers (PPOs) through their internships.
Particular | Details |
Highest Package | INR 50 LPA |
Average Package | INR 9 - 11 LPA |
Placement Rate | 90%+ |
Top Recruiters | Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Wipro, Infosys, Tata Steel |
Popular Hiring Sectors | IT, Core Engineering, Consulting, Finance, Analytics |
Internship Opportunities | Yes, for all students |
Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) | Yes, based on internship performance |
NIT Rourkela has seen good growth in placements every year. More companies are hiring, and students are getting better salary packages. Here is the comparison for the year 2023 and 2024:
Placement Details | 2023 | 2024 |
Highest Package Offered | INR 48 LPA | INR 50 LPA |
Average Package Offered | INR 8.5 LPA | INR 11 LPA |
Placement Rate | 88% | 90%+ |
Top Recruiters | Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Wipro, Tata Steel | Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, Infosys |
Hiring Sectors | IT, Engineering, Analytics | IT, Engineering, Consulting, Finance |
Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) | Yes | Yes, increased through internships |
Internship Opportunities | Available | More industry tie-ups and offers |
Average B.Tech Salary | INR 8.5 LPA | INR 10 LPA |