How does IIT Hyderabad compare to NIT Rourkela for B.Tech programs?

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Kausik Jindal · Accepted Answer

IIT Hyderabad and NIT Rourkela are both top engineering colleges in India, but they have some key differences.

Rankings: IIT Hyderabad generally ranks higher. For example, IIT Hyderabad was ranked 8th by NIRF, while NIT Rourkela was at 16th in 2020.

Admissions: IITs require you to ace JEE Advanced after JEE Mains, while NITs only consider your JEE Mains rank.

Cutoffs:

Courses	IIT Hyderabad (JEE Advanced)	NIT Rourkela (JEE Mains)
CSE	616	2149-4115
ECE	1868	4384-5674

Faculty: IIT Hyderabad has 222 faculty members, with 98% holding Ph.D.s. NIT Rourkela has 330 faculty members and a large alumni network.

Facilities: Both have great facilities. IIT Hyderabad has 576 acres with labs, hostels, and a digital library. NIT Rourkela has 647 acres with advanced computer centers, cafeterias, and 11 hostels.

Course Fees (per year):

Courses	IIT Hyderabad (INR)	NIT Rourkela (INR)
B.Tech	2.23 lakhs	2.26 lakhs
M.Tech	5.01 lakhs	1.16 lakhs

Placements: IIT Hyderabad's highest package was INR 60.41 LPA, with an average of INR 23 LPA. NIT Rourkela had a highest package of INR 42 LPA. Both colleges offer good placement opportunities and scholarships.

Choosing between them depends on the specific course you want and your JEE rank. Consider your interests and strengths to make the best decision.

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