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 Master of Business Administration [MBA]
NIT Rourkela’s School of Management offers a 2-year full-time MBA programme with an intake of 40 students. Admission is through CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT score followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview on campus. Total academic fees are INR 4,69,000 for the 2026-28 batch. The programme is among the few MBA offerings at a national-level technical institute in eastern India, drawing students seeking management education grounded in engineering and technology.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open January 2027 (Tentative).
NIT Rourkela MBA Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4 semesters) | INR 4,00,000 |
| Other Academic Charges (recurring, 4 semesters) | INR 51,500 |
| One-time Charges (Admission, Caution, Emergency Fund) | INR 17,500 |
| Total Fees | INR 4,69,000 |
- Caution money of INR 10,000 is refundable on programme completion.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately each semester.
NIT Rourkela MBA Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MBA Application Opens (2026-28 Batch) | January 5, 2026 |
| MBA Application Deadline (2026-28 Batch) | March 15, 2026 |
| GD/PI at NIT Rourkela Campus | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | July 20, 2026 |
- Applications for the 2026-28 batch closed on March 15, 2026.
- CAT 2026 registration is expected to open in August 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Valid score in CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT is required. GATE score is not accepted for MBA admission.
- Final selection is based on test score, GD/PI performance, work experience, and academic record.
Admission Process
- Appear in CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT and obtain a valid score in the relevant cycle.
- Apply online on the NIT Rourkela School of Management admission portal during the notified window.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited to NIT Rourkela campus for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
- Final merit is based on test score, GD/PI performance, work experience, and academic marks.
- Selected candidates complete document verification and pay fees to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Targeting an affordable MBA from a reputed national technical institute.
- Qualifying CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT with a competitive score.
- Seeking an MBA grounded in technology and engineering in eastern India.
- Comfortable with Odisha campus life away from major metro cities.
✗ Skip if
- Need a metro-city campus with top consulting and finance placement drives.
- Cannot wait as the next intake is expected to open in 2027.
- Aiming for IIM or ISB-level brand recognition in management education.
NIT Rourkela MBA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility/Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Rourkela Institute Merit Scholarship | As notified by the institute | MBA students with outstanding academic performance in the first year |
| State Government Post-Matric Scholarship (Odisha) | Up to INR 25,000/year | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Odisha applying through State Scholarship Portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship (PFMS) | As per Government of India norms | Economically weaker section students applying through National Scholarship Portal |
- Apply for state scholarships through the Odisha scholarship management portal.
- National scholarships must be applied for via scholarships.gov.in each academic year.
- 28 out of 37 under India Today Management Ranking 2021.
Read more on NIT Rourkela Rankings here
NIT Rourkela MBA FAQs
Ques. Which management entrance exams are accepted for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. NIT Rourkela accepts scores from CAT, XAT, MAT, and CMAT for MBA admission to the School of Management. Candidates need a valid score in any one of these national-level management tests. GATE score is not accepted for the MBA programme. Shortlisted candidates based on test scores are then called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the NIT Rourkela campus.
Ques. What is the total fee for MBA at NIT Rourkela for the 2026-28 batch?
Ans. The total academic fee for MBA at NIT Rourkela is INR 4,69,000 for the 2026-28 batch. This covers tuition fees of INR 1,00,000 per semester across four semesters, plus recurring academic charges and one-time fees including a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately each semester and are not included in the INR 4,69,000 academic fee total.
Ques. What is the admission process and selection criteria for MBA at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. Admission to NIT Rourkela MBA follows a multi-stage process. Candidates are first shortlisted based on their management entrance test score (CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT). Shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the Rourkela campus. The final merit list combines test score, GD/PI performance, work experience, and academic record. There is no separate written test conducted by NIT Rourkela for MBA admission.
Ques. What sectors do NIT Rourkela MBA graduates typically join?
Ans. NIT Rourkela MBA graduates typically join roles in operations management, supply chain, finance, and business analytics. Given the institute’s engineering orientation, many graduates find opportunities in manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology companies where the NIT Rourkela alumni network is active. Some graduates also go on to higher studies, government roles, or civil services, leveraging the reputation of an Institute of National Importance in their career paths.
Ques. When does the next MBA admission cycle start at NIT Rourkela?
Ans. The MBA 2026-28 batch admission cycle is now complete, with classes having commenced in July 2026. The next admission cycle for the MBA 2027-29 batch is expected to open in January 2027, following CAT 2026 results which are typically declared in December 2026. Candidates planning to apply should appear in CAT 2026 (registration expected August 2026) and follow NIT Rourkela School of Management’s official portal for exact dates.
Ques. Is the NIT Rourkela MBA approved and what is the batch size?
Ans. NIT Rourkela MBA at the School of Management is offered under an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. The programme has an intake of 40 students per batch. Being a public institution, NIT Rourkela’s MBA is eligible for all government scholarship schemes. The small cohort size allows focused mentorship and peer learning in a research-intensive campus environment in Rourkela, Odisha.