If you are planning to take admission in National Institute of Technology Rourkela, here is the official fee structure (2025–26) presented in a clear, point-wise format for easy understanding.
First Semester Fees (At Admission)
- Total Fee: ₹1,36,500
- Admission Fee (one-time): ₹2,500
- Tuition Fee: ₹62,500
- Other Fees (exam, library, electricity, etc.): ₹5,000
- Student Activity Fee: ₹2,000
- Medical Fee: ₹2,000
- Hostel Seat Rent: ₹5,000
- Caution Money (refundable): ₹10,000
- Institute Emergency Fund (one-time): ₹12,500
- Hall Establishment Fee: ₹5,000
- Mess Advance (approx.): ₹30,000
Second Semester Fees
- Total Fee: ₹1,11,500
- Tuition Fee: ₹62,500
- Other Fees: ₹5,000
- Student Activity Fee: ₹2,000
- Medical Fee: ₹2,000
- Hostel Rent: ₹5,000
- Hall Establishment Fee: ₹5,000
- Mess Advance: ₹30,000
Third to Sixth Semester Fees
- Total Fee (per semester): ₹1,11,500
- Includes:
- Tuition Fee: ₹62,500
- Other Fees: ₹5,000
- Student Activity Fee: ₹2,000
- Medical Fee: ₹2,000
- Hostel Rent: ₹5,000
- Hall Establishment Fee: ₹5,000
- Mess Advance: ₹30,000
Seventh Semester Fees
- Total Fee: ₹1,14,500
- Includes all regular charges plus:
- Souvenir Fee: ₹500
- Convocation Fee: ₹2,500
Eighth Semester Fees
- Total Fee: ₹1,11,500
- Same structure as previous semesters
Tuition Fee Waiver Rules
- SC/ST/PwD students: Full tuition fee waiver
- Family income below ₹1 lakh: Full waiver
- Family income ₹1–5 lakh: Pay one-third tuition fee (~₹20,833 per semester)
Total Cost of BTech (4 Years)
General / OBC Students
- Approx Total Cost: ₹9.5 – ₹10.5 Lakhs
SC/ST / Low-Income Students
- Approx Total Cost: ₹4 – ₹5 Lakhs
Important Points
- Mess advance (~₹30,000 per semester) is approximate and may vary
- Caution money (₹10,000) is refundable after course completion
- Institute emergency fund (₹12,500) is one-time and non-refundable
- Hostel and mess charges are included in semester fees
- Fees are paid semester-wise
Admission Process
- Admission through JEE Main
- Followed by JoSAA counselling
Final Summary
- First semester is highest due to one-time charges
- Regular semester cost: ~₹1.11 lakh
- Total cost remains affordable compared to private colleges
- Fee waivers significantly reduce cost for eligible students
Disclaimer: Fee information is for informational purposes only and may change. Always verify details from official sources. These figures are based on trends from the previous year. The latest fee structure will be updated after the official announcement by the institute.
