NIT Rourkela Integrated MSc admissions 2024 will be based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA counselling. NIT Rourkela Integrated MSc is a 5 year program specialized in Life Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. For admission into the program, a candidate must have appeared in the JEE Main entrance examination and scored a rank between 21421-83330 in JEE Main after his/her 10+2. NIT Rourkela charges a total fee of INR 4.68 lakhs for its Integrated M.Sc program. The minimum duration of the Integrated M.Sc program is 5 years which comprises about 10 semesters. Also, the institute conducts placement sessions every year for the Integrated M.Sc program and invites several organizations and companies for the recruitment process. The highest CTC offered to an Integrated M.Sc student was INR 16 LPA. 

NIT Rourkela Integrated MSc Admission Dates 2024

Event  Dates 
JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date session 1 January 24 - February 1, 2024
NTA JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date April session April 1 - April 15, 2024

NIT Rourkela Integrated MSc Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates seeking admission to the Integrated B.Sc+M.Sc programs are required to pass their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as mandatory subjects. 
  • Candidates must have scored at least 65% of marks in aggregate in their 10+2. 

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NIT Rourkela Integrated MSc Selection Criteria

How to Apply for JEE Main 2024? 

Candidates who are eligible for admission have to take the JEE Main. The application process is given below:

For JOSAA Counselling: 

Candidates who have a positive JEE Main score have to go for JoSAA counselling. Follow these steps to register:

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  • The selections to the Integrated program at NIT Rourkela are made on the basis of rank secured by a candidate in the JEE Main entrance examination. 
  • Seats are allotted after the successful completion of JoSAA counselling process.
  • Visit the official website of JEE- Main
  • Register for the online application form
  • Make a note of the system-generated application number
  • Create a password
  • Log in again and fill out the form
  • Upload scanned images of photographs and signature
  • A fee of 650 INR (325 INR for reserved categories) will be charged/ It is to be paid through Debit card, Credit card, Net banking, UPI or Paytm.
  • Keep a printout of the application form for future use.
  • Click on the registration page at the official JoSAA website.
  • Use the JEE Main application number to log in.
  • Ensure that your candidate profile is accurate. 
  • Click on ‘Submit changes’.
  • Fill out your preferred colleges and specializations according to the list of available options.
  • Lock the selected choices by clicking on ‘I agree to lock my choices’.
  • Keep a printout of the page for future reference.

NIT Rourkela Integrated MSc Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

NIT Rourkela Integrated MSc cutoff was released by the JoSAA counselling. Given below are the JEE Mains Round 8 cutoff for the year 2023:

Specializations  2023 (Cutoff by Rank)
Chemistry 76472
Life Sciences  83330
Mathematics 51525
Physics 56283

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NIT Rourkela Integrated M.Sc Course Details 

The entire course work of the Integrated M.Sc program is structured into 10 semesters consisting of theory courses, program electives, laboratory work, research projects, comprehensive assessments & viva voce, workshops, seminars etc.

  • The course work of Integrated M.Sc is strictly based on the credits system as follows.
    • Theory Courses: 4 credits
    • Laboratory Work: 2 credits
    • Electives: 3 credits
    • Research Projects: 4-6 credits
  • For theory subjects, the subcomponents and the respective weights assigned to them are given below.
    • Teacher's Assessment (T.A.): 20%
    • Mid-Semester Examination: 30%
    • End-Semester Examination: 50%
  • The evaluation system of teacher's assessment is based on the performance of a student in home assignments, class tests, tutorials, quizzes, viva-voce, attendance etc.

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NIT Rourkela Integrated MSc Placements

The Training and Placement Cell of JIT Rourkela acts as a link between the candidates and the recruiters and ensures maximum participation of various top companies for the recruitment process. The Training Cell of NIT Rourkela prepares the students for placement drives by organizing mock interviews and tests. Companies such as Maruti Suzuki, TCS, Saint Gobain, Capgemini, Reliance, PepsiCo etc., visit the campus every year for placement drives. 

The placement statistics of the year 2023 are as follows:

Courses Job Offers Minimum CTC (in LPA) Maximum CTC (in LPA) Average CTC (in LPA) Median CTC (in LPA)
Chemistry  6 INR 4.00 INR 12.00 INR 8.23 INR 7.68
Life Science 5 INR 5.00 INR 8.10 INR 6.52 INR 5.70
Mathematics 12 INR 5.00 INR 16.00 INR 9.76 INR 8.10
Physics and Astronomy 5 INR 5.50 INR 15.05 INR 10.61 INR 12.00

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FAQs

Ques. Does NIT Rourkela offer an Integrated M.Sc. in distance education?

Ans. NIT Rourkela doesn't offer any of its integrated programs in distance education. As per UGC & AICTE norms, NIT Rourkela offers all of its Integrated program in the regular mode only.

Ques. Does the course curriculum will change for different level degrees in the Integrated M.Sc. program at NIT Rourkela?

Ans. The course curriculum for both the degrees i.e. B.Sc. at UG level and M.Sc. at the PG level will remain the same for Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. (Dual Degree) programme at NIT Rourkela. 

Ques. What specializations are offered under Integrated M.Sc. program at NIT Rourkela?

Ans. The institute offers this integrated B.Sc.+M.Sc program under 4 specializations including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Life Sciences etc.

Ques. What career options are available after completing Integrated M.Sc. program at NIT Rourkela?

Ans. After completing Integrated M.Sc. program at NIT Rourkela, one may pursue a career as: scientist, researcher, lecturer or a consultant. These career options offer high salaries when compared to other jobs of the same kind.

Ques. Can I get admitted to Integrated M.Sc. program at NIT Rourkela without qualifying JEE Mains exam?

Ans. No, you need to qualify JEE Mains with a good score in order to be eligible for MSc. program at NIT Rourkela. Check the above mentioned cutoff to get an Idea of ranks you should obtain to qualify the exam.