NIT Rourkela Placement 2025-26: 83+ Students Bag Packages Above ₹30 LPA

Published: Friday, August 28, 2026, 11:52 [IST]

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has concluded its 2025-26 placement drive, recording strong placement outcomes across its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. A total of 1,340 placement offers were made during the recruitment season, along with 364 six-month internship offers that could potentially lead to Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).

NIT Rourkela Placement 2025-26: Key Highlights

More than 83 students secured annual packages exceeding ₹30 lakh, highlighting the strong demand for NIT Rourkela graduates across technology, engineering, manufacturing, finance and other sectors.

NIT Rourkela Placement 2025-26: BTech Package Details

The BTech programme recorded the highest package of ₹1.31 crore per annum during the 2025-26 placement season. The highest package among Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) students stood at ₹83.60 lakh per annum.

The BTech programme recorded an average CTC of ₹15.33 lakh, while the median CTC stood at ₹12.50 lakh.

These figures reflect the overall placement performance of BTech students across different engineering disciplines and recruiters.

NIT Rourkela MTech Placement 2025-26

The MTech programme also recorded notable placement packages. The highest CTC for MTech students was ₹46.38 lakh, offered to a student from the Computer Science and Engineering branch.

The second-highest MTech package was ₹44 lakh, secured by a student from Electronics and Communication Engineering.

The MTech programme recorded an average CTC of ₹11.90 lakh, while the median CTC was ₹9 lakh.

Over 83 Students Secure Packages Above ₹30 LPA

One of the key highlights of the NIT Rourkela placement season was that more than 83 students received annual compensation packages above ₹30 lakh.

The placement results demonstrate the performance of students across multiple academic programmes and indicate continued recruiter interest in NIT Rourkela talent.

NIT Rourkela Placement 2025-26: Recruiter Participation

The 2025-26 placement drive witnessed participation from 374 recruiters. Around 50% of the participating companies were first-time recruiters, expanding the range of employment opportunities available to students.

The Software and IT Services sector accounted for a significant share of recruiter participation. Other prominent sectors included Manufacturing, BFSI, Electronics and Education.

The diverse recruiter base provided students with opportunities across technical, engineering, consulting, finance and other professional roles.

Top Recruiters at NIT Rourkela

Several prominent companies participated in the 2025-26 placement drive. The major recruiters included:

Aditya Birla Group	Bharat Electronics Limited
JSW Group	Larsen & Toubro
ZS Associates	Vedanta Resources
Texas Instruments	ExxonMobil
Reliance Industries	Tata Consultancy Services
Deloitte USI	Cairn Oil and Gas
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited	Accenture
Deutsche India	Tata Steel
ICICI Bank	Qualcomm
Tata Motors	NatWest
Teradata	Jindal Stainless
iServeU	Fluxion

The participation of recruiters from multiple industries reflects the broad career opportunities available to NIT Rourkela graduates.

NIT Rourkela Internship Offers

Apart from full-time placement offers, students received 364 six-month internship offers during the placement season. These internships can provide opportunities for students to gain industry exposure and may lead to Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) after successful completion.

The internship opportunities further strengthen the institute's industry-academia connection and provide students with practical experience before graduation.

NIT Rourkela Director on Placement Performance

Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director of NIT Rourkela, highlighted the institute's focus on industry-relevant skills, innovation and independent thinking.

He said the placement outcomes reflected the dedication and capabilities of students as well as the collaborative efforts of the Career Development Centre. He also emphasised the institute's commitment to preparing students for an evolving global employment market.

NIT Rourkela Placement 2025-26: Key Highlights

The major placement statistics for 2025-26 include:

Total placement offers: 1,340
Six-month internship offers: 364
BTech highest CTC: ₹1.31 crore per annum
BTech CSE highest CTC: ₹83.60 LPA
BTech average CTC: ₹15.33 LPA
BTech median CTC: ₹12.50 LPA
MTech highest CTC: ₹46.38 LPA
MTech average CTC: ₹11.90 LPA
MTech median CTC: ₹9 LPA
Students securing above ₹30 LPA: 83+
Recruiters: 374
First-time recruiters: Around 50%

The NIT Rourkela Placement 2025-26 results underline the institute's strong placement performance, with high-value packages, a large recruiter base and opportunities across diverse sectors. The ₹1.31 crore highest BTech package and more than 83 students securing packages above ₹30 lakh are among the major highlights of this year's placement season.