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Fees
Fees at the National Institute of Technology for the Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] in Biotechnology program vary based on family income and reservation category. Tuition fees are approximately 1,25,000 to 1,65,000 INR per year, with a total four-year cost of about 8,16,000 INR for general category students. Additional fees include mess fees of 35,000 INR and medical fees of 4,000 INR per year, among others, totaling between 2,00,000 to 2,25,000 INR annually.
A full tuition waiver is available for students with a family income below 1 lakh INR, while those earning between 1 lakh and 5 lakh INR receive a two-thirds tuition waiver. For SC/ST students, tuition fees are waived, and they pay only for mess and hostel charges. OBC non-creamy layer students receive a 10% tuition fee waiver. Several scholarships and financial assistance options, such as the SBI Scholar loan and government scholarships, are available based on merit and income.
Additionally, the institute only moderately increases the fees, primarily affecting hostel and mess charges.
About Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]
NIT Rourkela’s B.Arch. is a 5-year full-time undergraduate programme in architecture and planning offered by the Department of Architecture and Planning. Admission to the 10-seat programme is through JoSAA counselling based on a valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 score. The total fee for the complete 5-year programme is INR 7,93,000, with tuition fee waivers available for SC/ST and EWS candidates.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Classes begin July 2026.
NIT Rourkela B.Arch Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (5 years) | INR 6,25,000 |
| Other Charges (5 years) | INR 1,58,000 |
| Caution Deposit (refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 7,93,000 |
- SC/ST candidates pay INR 1,68,000 total as tuition fee is fully waived.
- Caution deposit of INR 10,000 is refundable on successful programme completion.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately each semester.
NIT Rourkela B.Arch Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Paper 2 Session 2 Result | April 20, 2026 |
| JoSAA Registration and Choice Filling | June 2-11, 2026 |
| JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 13, 2026 |
| JoSAA Round 5 Final Seat Allotment | July 16, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | July 2026 |
- Admission is entirely through JoSAA and NIT Rourkela does not conduct a separate aptitude test.
- JEE Main Session 2 result was declared on April 20, 2026 and Round 5 allotment was on July 16, 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
- Valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch) score is mandatory for JoSAA-based admission.
- No age limit for B.Arch admission at NIT Rourkela as per current JoSAA norms.
Admission Process
- Appear in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch) and obtain a valid score.
- Register on the JoSAA portal (josaa.nic.in) during the registration and choice-filling window.
- Fill and lock course choices, including B.Arch at NIT Rourkela, before the choice-filling deadline.
- Accept the seat allotment, pay the seat acceptance fee, and download the provisional admission letter.
- Report to NIT Rourkela with original documents for verification and complete final enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Targeting a professional architecture career with an NIT-grade credential
- Scoring well in JEE Main Paper 2 and aiming for a central government NIT
- Comfortable with a 5-year residential programme on the NIT Rourkela campus
- Seeking SC/ST or EWS tuition fee waiver on a 5-year architecture programme
✗ Skip if
- Targeting architecture schools in metro cities with stronger studio culture
- Without a valid JEE Main Paper 2 score for JoSAA-based admission
- Expecting a campus placement track in the architecture discipline
NIT Rourkela B.Arch Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/EWS Tuition Fee Waiver | Full or partial tuition waiver as per Government of India norms | SC/ST students receive full tuition waiver and EWS students with family income below INR 1 Lakh per annum also receive a full waiver |
| Central Sector Scholarship (PFMS) | As per Government of India norms | Students from economically weaker sections, apply through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| NIT Rourkela Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | As notified by the institute | B.Arch students with strong academic performance and demonstrated financial need |
- SC/ST candidates pay INR 1,68,000 total for the 5-year programme under the fee waiver scheme.
- Central Sector Scholarship is processed through the PFMS portal and notified by the institute.
As mentioned, NIT Rourkela offers admission to B.Arch program based on JEE-Main rank. NIT Rourkela JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 rank is 514 for the General category. Further, JEE-Main cutoff rank is 82 for SC , 41 for ST , 239 for OBCNCL and 115 for EWS category. Check NIT Rourkela Cutoff
NIT Rourkela B.Arch Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in NIT Rourkela B.Arch Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the NIT Rourkela B.Arch program in 2026 was closed at the 514 rank , whereas in 2025, the closing rank was 550 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2026 | Cutoff rank 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 398 | 369 |
| SC | 60 | 83 |
| ST | 22 | 28 |
| OBCNCL | 154 | 174 |
| EWS | 115 | 87 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2026, NIT Rourkela ranks 12 out of 200 colleges in India and 1st in state Odisha for its B.Arch program.
- 7 out of 40 under NIRF Architecture Ranking 2025.
Read more on NIT Rourkela Rankings here
NIT Rourkela B.Arch FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Arch at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. The total fee for B.Arch at NIT Rourkela is INR 7,93,000 for the complete 5-year programme. This includes tuition fee of INR 6,25,000, other charges of INR 1,58,000, and a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. SC/ST candidates benefit from a full tuition fee waiver and pay only INR 1,68,000 for the entire 5-year programme. Hostel charges are separate and billed each semester.
Ques. How is admission done for B.Arch at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. Admission to B.Arch at NIT Rourkela is conducted through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. Candidates must hold a valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch) score. JoSAA involves online registration, choice-filling, and seat allotment across multiple rounds. After allotment, candidates report to NIT Rourkela for document verification and enrolment. The institute does not conduct any separate aptitude test or studio exercise for B.Arch admission.
Ques. What is the JEE Main cutoff for B.Arch at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. The JEE Main Paper 2 cutoff for B.Arch at NIT Rourkela varies each year based on the number of applicants, seat availability, and candidate performance in that cycle. The cutoff is determined through the JoSAA counselling process across multiple allotment rounds. Candidates can refer to the official JoSAA portal for previous years’ opening and closing ranks in each category to estimate their eligibility and chances of allotment at NIT Rourkela.
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Arch at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD). A valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch) score is mandatory for JoSAA-based admission. There is no separate age limit for B.Arch admission under current JoSAA norms. Candidates must ensure they meet both the academic and entrance-exam criteria before registering on the JoSAA portal.
Ques. What is the duration of B.Arch at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. B.Arch at NIT Rourkela is a full-time residential programme spanning 5 years (10 semesters). The programme is offered by the Department of Architecture and Planning and follows Council of Architecture guidelines. Students complete studio projects, design workshops, and a final-year thesis before graduating with the Bachelor of Architecture degree. The programme admits 10 students per year through JoSAA counselling.
Ques. Are there any scholarships for B.Arch students at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. Yes, B.Arch students at NIT Rourkela can avail of the SC/ST tuition fee waiver, which fully exempts tuition for SC/ST category students and reduces their total programme cost to INR 1,68,000. EWS students with family income below INR 1 Lakh per annum are also eligible for a full tuition waiver under Government of India norms. Additionally, students with financial need and strong academic performance can apply for the NIT Rourkela Merit-cum-Means Scholarship.