What is the good thing about NIT Rourkela?

Here are some very interesting things about NIT Rourkela that might intrigue you and even convince you to join it.

• Mess: It’s good news for nonvegetarians as NIT Rourkela serves nonveg food throughout the week. A variety of both veg and nonveg dishes are served throughout the veg, the quality being mediocre.
• Places to explore: NIT Rourkela has a number of places to hang out with your friends during your leisure time. One of these includes the Institute Banyan Tree. It’s located in the center of the institute with a large sitting space around it. This is a popular hangout place that serves both tea and coffee and is near the lecture hall.
• Canteens: There are many canteens and restaurants inside the NIT Rourkela campus, the famous ones being Rengol for breakfast and evening snacks, Calorie Canteen for fast food and roadside eatables, and HEXAGON, a budget-friendly restaurant. 
• Monday Morning: It is the official student media body of the college that keeps you updated on the ongoing and upcoming campus activities and events.
• Sports Facilities : NIT Rourkela is well-known for its excellent sports facilities among other NITs. It has a well-maintained swimming pool, a hockey stadium, P.T Usha sports complex, Sachin Tendulkar cricket stadium,3 synthetic tennis courts, a volleyball court,2 synthetic basketball courts, an air-conditioned modern gym, Badminton courts, a Table tennis facility in each hostel.
• Institutes health center: The institute provides 24/7 free medical aid to its students through its APOLLO medical center.

Other facilities include well-maintained hostels, the Student Activity Club, the Central Workshop, and a well-stocked library.