IIT Gandhinagar vs NIT Rourkela

Last Updated : 16 Oct, 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) and the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) are two prominent engineering institutions in India renowned for their academic excellence and contribution to research and innovation. This article provides a comparative analysis of both institutes focusing on the various factors such as establishment rankings, cutoffs, courses offered, fees, placements and facilities.

Aspect

IIT Gandhinagar

NIT Rourkela

Establishment Year

2008

1961

NIRF Rankings

31 (2023)

18 (2023)

Flagship Course

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

Number of Courses

9 (undergraduate and postgraduate)

36 (undergraduate and postgraduate)

Rankings: IIT Gandhinagar vs NIT Rourkela

Ranking Criteria

IIT Gandhinagar

NIT Rourkela

NIRF Engineering

31

18

NIRF Research

36

25

World Ranking

1001+

801-1000

Overall Ranking

31

18

Cutoffs: IIT Gandhinagar vs NIT Rourkela

Branch

IIT Gandhinagar Cutoff (2023)

NIT Rourkela Cutoff (2023)

Computer Science

6780

1588

Electronics and Communication

9754

2500

Electrical Engineering

10200

2900

Civil Engineering

12100

4100

Mechanical Engineering

13450

3900

Chemical Engineering

15500

5100

Total No of Seats for Different Courses

Course

IIT Gandhinagar

NIT Rourkela

B.Tech

300

950

M.Tech

150

350

MBA

60

120

M.Des

30

20

M.Sc

30

60

Courses Offered in Both Colleges

IIT Gandhinagar

  • B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
  • B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  • M.Tech in Computer Science
  • M.Tech in Electrical Engineering
  • MBA

NIT Rourkela

  • B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
  • B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
  • B.Tech in Civil Engineering
  • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  • M.Tech in various specializations
  • MBA

Fees Structure of Various Courses

Course

IIT Gandhinagar Fees (Approx.)

NIT Rourkela Fees (Approx.)

B.Tech

₹2.5 lakhs/year

₹1.5 lakhs/year

M.Tech

₹1.5 lakhs/year

₹1.2 lakhs/year

MBA

₹6 lakhs (2 years)

₹3.5 lakhs (2 years)

M.Des

₹2.5 lakhs (2 years)

₹1.5 lakhs (2 years)

M.Sc

₹1.2 lakhs/year

₹1 lakh/year

Placements: IIT Gandhinagar vs NIT Rourkela

IIT Gandhinagar

  • Total Number of Jobs Offered: 120
  • International Offers: 15
  • Total PPOs: 30
  • Total Number of Recruiters Who Visited Campus: 70
  • Highest CTC Offered: ₹40 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Samsung

NIT Rourkela

  • Total Number of Jobs Offered: 300
  • International Offers: 20
  • Total PPOs: 50
  • Total Number of Recruiters Who Visited Campus: 90
  • Highest CTC Offered: ₹35 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, L&T, Mahindra

Courses-Wise Placement Details

IIT Gandhinagar

  • B.Tech in CSE: 100% placement
  • B.Tech in ECE: 95% placement
  • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering: 85% placement

NIT Rourkela

  • B.Tech in CSE: 98% placement
  • B.Tech in ECE: 92% placement
  • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering: 88% placement

Facilities Offered

IIT Gandhinagar

Unique Facilities:

  • Advanced research labs
  • Innovation and Incubation Center
  • Modern classrooms with smart technology

NIT Rourkela

Unique Facilities:

  • Central library with extensive resources
  • Sports complex with various facilities
  • Dedicated research center for renewable energy
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