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NIT Rourkela M.Tech Communication Networks and Software: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Rourkela, OdishaAutonomous UniversityEstd 1961NAAC Grade

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M.Tech Communication Networks and Software at NIT Rourkela is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 25 seats.

The total fees for the M.Tech Communication Networks and Software program at NIT Rourkela is ₹ 2.09 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 1.12 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Communication Networks and Software at NIT Rourkela are primarily based on GATE. Candidates must have completed Graduation + GATE to be eligible for admission. The overall GATE cutoff for the M.Tech Communication Networks and Software program is 239 - 472 across all categories. Check NIT Rourkela Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, NIT Rourkela ranks 28 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1188 out of 2000 and a placement score of 245 out of 1000. NIRF Engineering ranking 2025, ranks NIT Rourkela at 13 out of 300 in India.

Find detailed NIT Rourkela M.Tech Communication Networks and Software fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Application Date:Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 2.09 Lakhs
median package	₹ 11.5 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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NIT Rourkela M.Tech Communication Networks and Software Fees

NIT Rourkela M.Tech Communication Networks and Software fees 2025 is ₹ 2.09 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1.4 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 10,000, Other Fees of ₹ 58,500.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 1.12 Lakhs in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 68,500.

Earlier, M.Tech Communication Networks and Software fees at NIT Rourkela was ₹ 2.09 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2024.

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹1.4 Lakhs
caution fee*	₹10,000
other fee	₹58,500
total academic fee	₹2.09 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹70,000
total fee	₹2.79 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

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Important Dates for M.Tech Communication Networks and Software at NIT Rourkela

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Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

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Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026

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NIT Rourkela: Students' Opinion

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The college is staffed by a faculty with backgrounds from esteemed institutions like IITs and NITs, bringing diverse experiences and maintaining an unbiased attitude towards students. They are approachable and supportive, especially for those facing academic challenges. The college has a strong placement record, with students securing jobs with an average package of 14 lakhs.

High placement rates are noted, although communication about placements could be better. Internships, which start in the second semester depending on first-semester performance, require a minimum CGPA of 7 for eligibility. In terms of fees, students are expected to pay 1 lakh for the first semester and up to 70,000 for the second semester.

Scholarships are offered to students from backward castes and based on income levels, providing financial assistance where needed.

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NIT Rourkela M.Tech Communication Networks and Software Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 11.5 Lakhs.Check NIT Rourkela Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of NIT Rourkela, about 68% of the M.Techstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 11.5 Lakhs.

Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Particulars	2024	2023
Highest Package	-	₹52.89 Lakhs
Median Package	₹11.50 Lakhs	₹10.00 Lakhs
Average Package	-	₹12.50 Lakhs

NIT Rourkela M.Tech Communication Networks and Software Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, NIT Rourkela ranks 28 out of 500 colleges in India and 1st in state Odisha for its M.Tech Communication Networks and Software program.

13 out of 300 under NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025.
43 out of 160 under IIRF Engineering Ranking 2025.
8 out of 175 under The Times Of India Engineering Ranking 2025.
21 out of 30 under India Today Engineering Ranking 2021.
12 out of 30 under Outlook Engineering Ranking 2021.

Collegedunia Ranking

#28 out of 500 in India 2025

#1st in Odisha

NIRF Ranking

#13 out of 300 in India 2025

#1st in Odisha

IIRF Ranking

#43 out of 160 in Top Public Colleges in India 2025

#3rd in Odisha

TOI Ranking

#8 out of 175 in India 2025

#2nd in Odisha

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In the First semister we have paid an amount of 1 lakh and in the second semister we have charged upto 70000. The scholarships are given to backward caste people and some scholarships are given based on the income.

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