Overview

The Department at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is actively involved in basic and applied research in the field of Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and Environmental Engineering along with high quality technical advisory support to various organizations through R&D projects and consultancy.

Broad area of the current research focus of the Department includes liquefaction and landslide remediation, ground improvement, vibration control, composite structures, seismic evaluation and retrofitting, river hydraulics, remote sensing and GIS, pavement design, transportation planning, waste water management, air pollution, and solid waste management.

Objectives

An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development work to solve practical problems

An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document

Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Soil Mechanics

Soil-Structure Interaction

Soil Exploration and Analysis of Foundations

Ground Improvement Techniques

Stability Analysis of Slopes, Dams and Embankments

Seminar and Technical Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

88 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nagar, India

Disciplines

Geology General Engineering & Technology View 16 other Masters in Geology in India

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A certificate for proof of age (Birth certificate or Board certificate).

Pass certificate and grade card (or mark sheet) of the qualifying examination.

College leaving certificate/Transfer certificate.

University migration certificate (If applicable).

3 recent passport size colour photographs.

Application for enrolment.

GATE score card (if applicable).

Reservation Category certificate (if applicable).

Address slips of parents including both postal and electronic addresses.

Admission fee receipt.
The minimum qualification for admission to any postgraduate programme is B.E. / B.Tech. in the same or a related discipline or M.Sc. in an appropriate branch of Science. The eligible candidates must have secured CGPA not less than 6.5 in the 10 point scale or secured marks not less than 60% in B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent examination.

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Tuition Fees

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720 USD / year

≈ 720 USD / year

Additional Details

RS 62500 per semester

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