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.

Which is better for Chemical Engineering, NIT Rourkela or ICT Mumbai?

My suggestion will be the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. The reasons are mentioned below. It is solely dedicated to chemical engineering, unlike NIT Rourkela. It is famous for producing brilliant chemical engineers for years now. It has location benefits as Maharashtra and Gujarat are home to many industries. This helps in easy internship opportunities and placements also. Many good companies and even PSUs participate in the campus placement drive. Even if you have low CGPA points, you will get hired if you do well at the interview. The professors are the best in their respective domains. They also have good connections in the industry. They can help you get placed in any industry with just one letter. Chemical engineering is a part of many departments in NIT Rourkela or any other NIT but ICT Mumbai specializes in it. Hope it helps.

What sort of salary packages are offered at NIT Rourkela?

During the placement drive of 2021, the highest CTC stood at INR 45 LPA and the average CTC stood at INR 9.36 LPA.

How many students were placed in the placement drive of 2021 at NIT Rourkela?

In the placement drive of 2021, 253 students participated.

How many Job offers were offered in the placement drive of 2021 at NIT Rourkela?

841 Job offers were offered in the placement drive of 2021 at NIT Rourkela.

Which are the top recruiting companies at NIT Rourkela?

Some of the top recruiters including Amazon, CitiBank, Bajaj Auto participated in the placement drive of 2021.

NIT Rourkela B.Tech Chemical Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Year (2024 - 2025)	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹125000	₹125000	₹125000	₹125000
other fee	₹123000	₹98000	₹98000	₹101000
Yearly Fees	₹2.48 Lakhs	₹2.23 Lakhs	₹2.23 Lakhs	₹2.26 Lakhs

Year (2024 - 2025)	year 1	year 2	year 3	year 4
Tuition fees	Rs125000	Rs125000	Rs125000	Rs125000
other fee	Rs123000	Rs98000	Rs98000	Rs101000
Yearly Fees	248000	223000	223000	226000

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2025 Result (Session - 2)	Apr 17, 2025

Categories (2024)	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
General	16708	16708	16870	17103	18958
SC	3919	4026	4026	4026	4709
ST	1126	1252	1252	1252	1252
OBCNCL	6555	6976	6976	6976	7172
EWS	2907	3115	3115	3131	3466
GeneralPwD	724	724	724	724	724
OBC	-	13372	-	-	-

Categories	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7	Round 8
General	18195	19733	19767	19767	19767	21037	24678	-
SC	3584	4000	4000	4000	4000	4000	100707	113838
ST	1405	1469	1469	1469	1469	1469	-	156985
OBCNCL	7040	7932	7956	7956	7956	7979	31554	32361
EWS	3081	3425	3425	3425	3523	3802	28407	28799
GeneralPwD	1042	1042	1042	1042	1042	1042	-	113838

Particulars	In 2023	In 2022
Highest Package	5103000.00	2615000.00
Average Package	1278000.00	977000.00
Median Package	1141000.00	810000.00

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#26 out of 762 (2025) #1st Odisha	#17 out of 394 (2023) #1st Odisha
	#19 out of 300 (2024) #1st Odisha	#16 out of 200 (2023) #1st Odisha
	#43 out of 160 (2024)	#41 out of 170 (2023)
	#5 out of 175 (2024) #2nd Odisha	#36 out of 170 (2023) #3rd Odisha
	#21 out of 30 (2021)	#20 out of 30 (2020) #2nd Odisha
	#12 out of 30 (2021)	#11 out of 30 (2020)
	#14 out of 191 (2020) #1st Odisha	#13 out of 130 (2019) #1st Odisha
	#601-800 out of 800 (2020)	#501-600 out of 800 (2019)

Admission to NIT Rourkela is determined by JEE Mains rank, with counseling conducted by JOSAA over seven rounds. A JEE score of 150-160 typically secures an average branch. The faculty-to-student ratio is 1:15 to 1:20, with most faculty holding advanced degrees and being approachable. The curriculum is rigorous, with a 90% pass rate. The total fee for the four-year course is around ?8 lakh, with an annual cost of ?2 lakh.

Semester tuition is ?62,500, with additional charges for mess, hostel, and facilities. Scholarships are available for students from lower-income families and reserved categories, reducing fees significantly. Campus placements are strong, with over 95% of students getting job offers. In 2023, the highest package was ?83.60 LPA, and the average was ?14 LPA. Major recruiters include Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Internships start in the second year, with stipends ranging from ?20K to ?1.5 LPA.

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Years	year 1		year 2		year 3		year 4
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Tuition fees	₹62500	₹62500	₹62500	₹62500	₹62500	₹62500	₹62500	₹62500
other fee	₹61500	₹36500	₹36500	₹36500	₹36500	₹36500	₹39500	₹36500
Semester Wise Fees	₹124000	₹99000	₹99000	₹99000	₹99000	₹99000	₹102000	₹99000
Yearly Fees	₹2.23 Lakhs		₹1.98 Lakhs		₹1.98 Lakhs		₹2.01 Lakhs

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