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Content Writer | Updated On - Nov 7, 2025
NIT Rourkela interview call requires a signed application, certificate photocopies, and original Sponsorship Certificate (for Sponsored/Local Sponsored only). The rest of the process is online.

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela has opened registrations for its PhD session 2026. Eligible candidates can now apply through the official website nitrkl.ac.in.
For the NIT Rourkela PhD course, there is a registration fee of INR 500 required to fill out the application form. PhD courses include Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, and many more.
NIT Rourkela 2026 (Tentative) Application Dates
| Event | Date( Tentative) |
| Last date to Apply | November 17, 2025 |
| Result Announcement | November 21, 2025 |
| Test/ Interview | December 1, 2025 |
| Admission Announcement | December 15, 2025 |
| Session Begins | January 1, 2026 |
For detailed information, visit the official website eapplication.nitrkl.ac.in
in. For easy access, the link is given below.
Direct Link: Apply Here For NIT Rourkela, PhD Courses
NIT Rourkela PhD 2026 Eligibility Criteria
For a Ph.D., a candidate needs to have an M.M.Tech. / M. Pharm / M. Arch. / M. Des. / MD / MS / MDS / M. V. Sc. (or) B. Tech. / B. Arch. / B. Des. / B. Pharm. / MBBS / B. V. Sc. / BDS / M.Sc. / MA / M.Com / MBA / MCA with a valid GATE/NET/GPAT score, and students need to have 60% in ME/M.Tech/M.Sc Engg./M.Pharm/M.Arch/M.Plan/M.Des. and for M.Sc. 65% is needed.
Also Check: NIT Rourkela Admission 2026: Exam Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility
Application Process for NIT Rourkela 2026
The registration process for NIT Rourkela 2026 is completely online. Candidates must follow these five simple steps to complete their application:
- Register Yourself: Visit the official NIT Rourkela website and create an account by entering basic details.
- Verify via Email: Confirm your registration through the verification link sent to your registered email ID.
- Fill Application Form Online: Enter all required academic and personal details accurately.
- Upload Required Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary certificates, photographs, and signatures as per the specified format.
- Pay Application Fee: Complete the process by paying the application fee of INR 500.
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Candidates are requested to visit the official website nitrkl.ac.in for more information.





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