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About us

National Institute of Technology Rourkela is one of the premier institutions for teaching, learning and research funded by the Government of India. The institute was established as Regional Engineering College Rourkela on 15 August 1961. i In 2002, the Government of India elevated it to the status of a National Institute of Technology (NIT). It was later recognized as an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act, 2007. NIT Rourkela has become a preferred destination for students to pursue studies and research in the field of engineering, science and architecture. More than 400 faculty members and 7700 students are involved in the teaching and learning processes across the 20 departments.

Structure:

At NIT Rourkela, teaching and research in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics are primarily pursued in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela has its humble beginning in 1965 after the inception of Regional Engineering College, Rourkela in 1961 under the joint venture of the Central Government of India and the State Government of Odisha. Currently, the department is actively involved in teaching and research in various areas of physics and astronomy. Academic programs such as five-year Integrated MSc, two-year MSc, MTech by Research and PhD are offered by the department. Currently, more than 200 students are enrolled for the master and doctoral studies in the department.

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