NIT Rourkela Launches New B.Tech & M.Tech Programs in AI, Semiconductors, and Quantum Tech for 2026 Session

NIT Rourkela 2026: The NIT Rourkela successfully introduced four new courses for the academic year 2026-27 on May 13, 2026. This initiative has been taken by the university to help meet the demand for professionals from various deep-tech fields such as Semiconductors Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Research, among others. The inclusion of such courses into the curricula of the university has been made in order to ensure alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 

New programs launched in recent times are of two undergraduate programs that involve B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing and B.Tech in Engineering Physics where each program has an initial intake of 25 students based on JEE Main scores. These two are at the undergraduate level whereas new programs at the graduate level are M.Tech in Semiconductor Devices and Technology and M.Tech in Machine Learning and Signal Analysis where intakes are 15 and 12 respectively, which can be done via GATE. Both programs are designed in a way such that they help to make the nation self-reliant in their efforts towards India Semiconductor Mission and the National Quantum Mission. 

NIT Rourkela: New Programs Highlights

Below mentioned are the new programs by NIT Rourkela:

How To apply For The NIT Rourkela Programs?

To apply for the For The NIT Rourkela Programs follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of NIT Rourkela to learn about the eligibility conditions for each branch.

• Ensure that you have your scorecard of JEE Main or GATE 2026.

• Enroll yourself in JoSAA or CSAB counseling for admission in B.Tech.

• Apply for CCMT counseling to gain admission to M.Tech courses.

• Attach all the documents required along with the counseling fee.