Rourkela Institute of Technology

About the Institute

🏫 Rourkela Institute of Technology (RIT)

Rourkela Institute of Technology (RIT), established in 1984 by the Rourkela Technical Education Society, is one of the oldest professional institutes in Western Odisha. It is AICTE-approved, ISO 9001:2000 certified, and affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) and SCTE & VT, Odisha.

🎓 Courses Offered

• Diploma (3 Years)

  • Civil Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electronics & Telecommunication

  • Computer Science

  • Metallurgy

• Postgraduate

  • MBA – Master of Business Administration (60 seats)

  • MCA – Master of Computer Applications (60 seats)

🧾 Admission Process

• Diploma: Through Odisha DET exam after 10th grade (age 14–25).

• MBA/MCA: Based on OJEE or other national entrance exams like CAT/MAT.

💰 Fee Structure (Approximate)

• Diploma: ₹30,000/year

• MBA: ₹45,000/year

• MCA: ₹35,000/year

• Admission fee (Diploma): ₹6,590 + ₹5,990 (for re-admission); no donation required

🏢 Campus & Infrastructure

• Located in Kalunga Industrial Area, ~1.5 km from Kalunga railway station.

• Facilities include:

  • Classrooms, workshops, updated labs, and a central library (~30,000 books)

  • Air-conditioned computer labs (150+ systems)

  • Basic canteen, transport services, hostel (average quality), and campus security

  • Gym, sports ground, seminar halls

  • No campus-wide Wi-Fi (as per student feedback)

💼 Placements & Recruiters

• Placement Rate: ~60–70% in core diploma branches (Mechanical, Electrical)

• Salary Range:

  • Diploma: ₹1.3 – ₹2.8 LPA

  • Top recruiters: Vedanta, Jindal Steel, Nalco, Bhushan Steel, L&T, Rockman Industries, Tata Motors

• Soft skills and industry readiness workshops offered

📊 Student Experience

• Positive reviews for faculty quality and academic support

• Criticism toward hostel hygiene, canteen food, and lack of Wi-Fi

• Extra-curricular activities, sports events, and student clubs contribute to overall development

🎯 Mission & Vision

• Vision: To foster technical excellence, research ability, and social responsibility.

• Mission: To provide skill-based, value-oriented, and industry-relevant education.

Rourkela Institute of Technology (RIT) is a veteran private institute offering affordable technical and management education in Odisha. With AICTE recognition, industry collaborations, and a legacy of over 40 years, it balances academics with real-world readiness. It’s best suited for students seeking practical engineering training and budget-friendly PG education in a semi-urban industrial setting.