National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Educational Institutions

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) is a top public institute for engineering, science, and technology in Rourkela, Odisha. The then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru laid its foundation on 15 August 1961, establishing the Regional Engineering College on 650 acres of land provided by the then Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. NIT Rourkela gained autonomy in 2002 and currently functions independently under the Ministry of Education.

It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, and NIRF ranked it 13th among Indian engineering universities in 2025.

Nearby Places

Hanuman Vatika

Hanuman Vatika is a popular tourist destination in Rourkela, named after the towering 75-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, one of the tallest in the State. The then Chief Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, ...

Rourkela Steel Plant

On February 3, 1959, the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) started its operations. West German experts helped build it as part of a global partnership. Spread over about 7,700 hectares, this major steel plan...

Mandira Dam

Mandira Dam is situated across the Sankh River and is located near Kansbahal in Sundergarh district, Odisha. It is about 32 km from Rourkela town. The dam supplies water to the Rourkela Steel Plant, a...