Founded in 1961, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Rourkela (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Odisha. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NITR) is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NITR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Indian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NITR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.