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.