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Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology) From NIT Rourkela, Rourkela

Q: What is a better option, NIT Durgapur for chemical or NIT Rourkela for biotechnology?

The choice of an institute depends on 2 major factors, the credibility of the institute and the branch you are getting. In terms of the worth of the institute NIT Rourkela clearly overpowers NIT Durgapur. NIT Rourkela ranks second in East India after IIT Kharagpur. NIT Rourkela Biotechnology is designed for students whose primary focus is pursuing qualitative research and g for a Masters's or Ph.D. That being said, it has limited job opportunities and the placement percentage is as low as 60%. Moreover, only a handful of core companies make offers and the average CTC offered is in the range of 5 -6 Lakhs. NIT Durgapur Chemical Engineering is a suitable choice if you prioritize placements to research work. Even the core placements are decent here with companies like IOCL, etc visiting the campus during placements. Ultimately, both institutes and branches offer diverse opportunities so you need to consider your inclinations first. If you are a research enthusiast, NIT Rourkela Biotechnology is great but if your first preference is earning money, then go for NIT Durgapur Chemical Engineering.

Rourkela, OdishaAutonomous UniversityEstd 1961

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JEE Main 2024 exam is expected in the month of January and April. The registration will release in the month of November 2024.

JEE Main 2025 exam date is Jan 25, 2025 to Jan 31, 2025. – with variable.

JEE Main 2025 exam date is January 2025. without variable.

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology)

first year fees: ₹2,48,000

4 YearsFull Time

Year	1	2	3	4
Total Year Wise fees	₹2.48 Lakhs	₹2.23 Lakhs	₹2.23 Lakhs	₹2.26 Lakhs
Total Fees	₹248000	₹223000	₹223000	₹226000
Tuition fees	₹125000	₹125000	₹125000	₹125000
other fee	₹123000	₹98000	₹98000	₹101000

NIT Rourkela Upcoming Application Dates 2024

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Important Events

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date	Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025

Expired Events

Events	Dates
DASA - Physical Reporting to Allotted Institute [BE/B.Tech]	Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 14, 2024
DASA - Special Round Allotment [BE/B.Tech]	Aug 01, 2024
Admission Timeline (JoSAA Counselling)	Jun 19, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024

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NIT Rourkela Cutoff 2024

NIT Rourkela, JEE Main Cutoff 2024

The JEE Main 2024 round 1 cutoff rank for the Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology) at NIT Rourkela was 34087 for the General category.

Round	Cutoff 2024
Round 1	34087
Round 2	43472
Round 3	45129
Round 4	45521
Round 5	48211

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NIT Rourkela Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology) Ranking

NIT Rourkela B.Tech ranking by The Times Of India is 5 out of 175 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 36 out of 170 in India in 2023. NIT Rourkela B.Tech ranking by Collegedunia.com is 17 out of 394 in India in 2023. NIT Rourkela B.Tech ranking by NIRF is 16 out of 200 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 15 out of 300 in India in 2022

TOI Ranking

#5 out of 175 in India 2024

#2nd in Odisha

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Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 4 year Full-time B.Tech Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

Candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent by the AIU or Intermediate or 2-year Pre-University exam conducted by a recognized Board/ University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects with 75% marks (65% marks for reserved category).

Entrance Exam:

Candidates must qualify for JEE Mains.

Course Details

Note:-

For, SC/ST/PH/Family income<1lakh (Tuition fee completely exempted)
For, students having family income between 1lakh to 5lakh per annum (Tuition fee is one-third of Tuition fees i.e. Rs. 20,833)
Other fees include Examination fees, Library fees, Electricity fees, etc.
The amount mentioned against mess advance is an approximate amount

Seat intake:-

19 + 0 (Female supernumerary) – (For Odisha)

19 + 0 (Female supernumerary) – (Other than Odisha)

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Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology) Comparison

	NIT Rourkela	DTU	MNNIT Allahabad	NIT Warangal, Warangal	NIT Calicut
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Cost To Study	Total Fees ₹920000 (4 Years ) Hostel Fees ₹4000 Check Detailed Fees	Total Fees ₹1036800 (4 Years ) Hostel Fees ₹86800 Check Detailed Fees	Total Fees ₹657000 (4 Years ) Check Detailed Fees	Total Fees ₹582000 (4 Years ) Hostel Fees ₹9900 Check Detailed Fees	Total Fees ₹1116144 (4 Years ) Check Detailed Fees
Ranking	# Ranked 21/30 by India Today Engineering Ranks	# Ranked 8/31 by India Today Engineering Ranks	# Ranked 14/30 by India Today Engineering Ranks	# Ranked 40/254 by India Today Engineering Ranks	# Ranked 20/275 by The Week Engineering Ranks
Highest Salary	₹8360000	₹8205000	₹5175000	₹8800000	₹5000000
Average Salary	₹1389000	₹2370000	₹1908000	₹1729000	₹1377000
General Course Details	Duration - 4 Years Course Offered - Full Time Total Seats - 19 Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Graduation Course Credential - Degree Check Course Details	Duration - 4 Years Course Offered - Full Time Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Graduation Course Credential - Degree Check Course Details	Duration - 4 Years Course Offered - Full Time Total Seats - 29 Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Graduation Course Credential - Degree Check Course Details	Duration - 4 Years Course Offered - Full Time Total Seats - 36 Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Graduation Course Credential - Degree Check Course Details	Duration - 4 Years Course Offered - Full Time Total Seats - 19 Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Graduation Course Credential - Degree Check Course Details
Eligibility	10+2 with 75% + JEE Main	10+2 + JEE Main	10+2 with 75% + JEE Main	10+2 with 45% + JEE Main	10+2 + JEE Main

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What is a better option, NIT Durgapur for chemical or NIT Rourkela for biotechnology?

Akriti Banerjeelives in New Delhi

The choice of an institute depends on 2 major factors, the credibility of the institute and the branch you are getting. In terms of the worth of the institute NIT Rourkela clearly overpowers NIT Durgapur. NIT Rourkela ranks second in East India after IIT Kharagpur.

NIT Rourkela Biotechnology is designed for students whose primary focus is pursuing qualitative research and g for a Masters's or Ph.D. That being said, it has limited job opportunities and the placement percentage is as low as 60%. Moreover, only a handful of core companies make offers and the average CTC offered is in the range of 5 -6 Lakhs.

NIT Durgapur Chemical Engineering is a suitable choice if you prioritize placements to research work. Even the core placements are decent here with companies like IOCL, etc visiting the campus during placements.

Ultimately, both institutes and branches offer diverse opportunities so you need to consider your inclinations first. If you are a research enthusiast, NIT Rourkela Biotechnology is great but if your first preference is earning money, then go for NIT Durgapur Chemical Engineering.

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