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NIT Durgapur: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Q: Is it worth to consider NIT Durgapur as a good institute?

Yes, NIT Durgapur is a good college which is ranked 44th under the Engineering category by NIRF 2024. The National Institute of Technology Durgapur (also known as NIT Durgapur) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960. The college is rated 4.1/5 in the Value for Money. Overall, as per the Shiksha verified reviews, the college is rated 4/5.

Durgapur

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Estd. 1960

Last updated on 5 Mar '26

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NIRF Rankings 2025 are out. As per the latest NIRF ranking 2025, NIT Durgapur ranks #49 under the 'Engineering' category.

NIT Durgapur admission 2026 is open. Candidates can visit the official website to apply.

The IIT JAM 2026 exam is now over for admission to the MSc course, with the results expected to be announced on Mar 20, 2026.
The MAT 2026 exam result for admission to the MBA course for the CBT and the PBT modes will be announced soon.
The CMAT 2026 result has been declared for admission to the MBA/PGDM/MMS courses. Students can download their scorecards by logging into the official website.
The GPAT 2026 application form for admission to the MPharma course is expected to be released during the first week of April 2026.
The CSAB Special Counselling 2025 Round 3 has concluded with the announcement of the seat allotment results for admission to BE/BTech courses.
The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/MTech/PhD courses has concluded. Results are scheduled for release on Mar 19, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 registration for session 2 has closed for admission to BTech, BArch and BPlan courses. The session 2 exams will be conducted from Apr 2 to Apr 9, 2026.

NIT Durgapur Highlights 2026

National Institute of Technology Durgapur is a government institute. It was established in 1960 by an Act of Parliament. It is popularly known as NIT Durgapur and is one of the reputed institutions to offer Engineering courses to students. It is a fully-funded Technological Institution of the Government of India and is ranked 49 by the NIRF Ranking 2025 in BTech category. The institute has received accreditation by NBA and offers courses to students through 14 departments.

NIT Durgapur courses are offered to students at UG, PG, and PhD levels. The institute offers courses to students in various streams, namely Engineering, Science, Management, etc. Some of the popular courses offered at the institute are BTech, BSc, MTech, MBA, MSc, etc. These courses are offered to students in full-time mode and across several specialisations like Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.

National Institute of Technology Durgapur course admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance exams. The institute accepts various entrance exam scores such as MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, JEE Main, GATE, etc. It also offers scholarships to deserving students. The institute has collaborated with many universities, namely Central Manufacturing Technology Institute Bangalore, Sister Nivedita University Kolkata, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi, IIT Delhi, etc. In addition, NIT Durgapur has a huge campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure and modern facilities. For more details, check the table below:

Particulars	NIT Durgapur Highlights 2026
Establishment year	1960
Ownership type	Government
Campus location	Durgapur, West Bengal
Approved by	AICTE
Accreditation	NBA
Rankings	- 49th by NIRF Ranking 2025 (Engineering) - 101-150 by NIRF Ranking 2025 (Overall)
No. of departments	14
Flagship courses	BTech, MBA
Official website	nitdgp.ac.in/
Shiksha Rating (Overall)	4/5

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much rank should I score to get IIIT Allahabad?

IIIT Allahabad accpets JEE Main score for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 5924 and 9558, among which Information Technology was the most competitive specialisation. The Round 1 closing rank for BTech ranged between 4817 and 8428 for BTech.

So, considering the previous year Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIIT Allahabad must secure a rank over and above 4800 and 9600 for the General ALL India category candidates.

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the 2023 Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute:

Course	Round 1	Last Round
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	8428	9558
B.Tech. in Information Technology	4817	5924
B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics)	5162	6587

Q: What is the application fee for M.Tech at NIT Durgapur?

Candidates are required to register for GATE to get admission to NIT Durgapur MTech. Aspirants need to pay an application fee to apply for GATE. Below is the application fee for GATE:

Category	Application Fee
Boys	INR 1,500
Girls	INR 750

Q: How are the placements at NIT, Durgapur?

Check below the placement details for NIT Durgapur 2023-2025:

Particulars	Placement (2023)	Placement (2024)	Placement (2025)
Highest Package	INR 70 LPA	INR 51 LPA	INR 80 LPA
Average Package	INR 13.62 LPA	INR 7.35 LPA	INR 12.61 LPA
Placement Rate	84.66%	72.08%	82%
No. of Offers	746	568	589

Q: What is the placement scenario at NIT Durgapur?

Check below the key highlights of NIT Durgapur placements 2023-2025:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest Package	INR 70 LPA	INR 51 LPA	INR 80 LPA
Average Package	INR 13.62 LPA	INR 7.35 LPA	INR 12.61 LPA
Placement Rate	84.66%	72.08%	82%
No. of Offers	746	568	589

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NIT Durgapur Courses and Fees 2026

National Institute of Technology Durgapur offers several courses to students at UG, PG, dual degree, and PhD levels. The institute offers courses to students in streams like Engineering, Science, Management, etc. NIT Durgapur offers courses such as BTech, MTech, MSc, MSW, MBA, etc. across multiple specialisations. A dual degree (BSc and MSc) is also offered in a single specialisation by the Chemistry department.

Some of the popular specialisations offered under these courses include Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, etc. NIT Durgapur West Bengal courses are offered to students in full-time mode and are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Candidates can check the NIT Durgapur courses along with National Institute of Technology Durgapur fees and eligibility criteria in the following table:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)	5 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(24 courses)	1.4 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60-75 % Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE JEE Main
M.Sc.(6 courses)	30 KGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Graduation : 60 % Exams : IIT JAM JEE Main
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	1.5 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 55 % Exams : MAT XAT+2 More
B.Sc.(1 course)	30 KGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main
Ph.D.(2 courses)	45 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 70 % Exams : JEST ICMR JRF+4 More
MSW(1 course)	30 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 %

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the total tuition fee of BTech at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur offers a BTech programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode and is approved by the AICTE. The total tuition fee of BTech at NIT Durgapur ranges around INR 5 lakh.

Q: How much is the cost for NIT Durgapur MBA course?

NIT Durgapur MBA total tuition fee is INR 1.5 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates have to pay the fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the university. Below is NIT Durgapur MBA fee breakup:

Component	Fee
Caution deposit	INR 6,000
Hostel fee without mess	INR 36,600

Q: Can I get NIT Durgapur with 300 score?

NIT Durgapur offers admission to M.Tech on the basis of CCMT scores. The cutoff ranks for the General AI category candidates varied between 350 and 562. Therefore, for the candidates belonging to the General AI category, it is very difficult to get admission to the college for MTech.

For candidates belonging to the OBC AI category, the cutoff ranks varied between 309 and 533. Thus, for OBC AI category candidates, getting admission to the college with 300 ranks is difficult.

For other categories, such as SC, ST and PWD category candidates, admission at 300 is easier due to a lenient cutoff than for other categories.

Q: What is the JEE Main application fee?

The application fees for JEE Main is written below

INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2025

NIT Durgapur JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the first and last rounds are tabulated below for the General AI category students. In the last round, the NIT Durgapur CSE cutoff 2025 was 12268 in the General category belonging to the AI quota. For other core branches, such as ECE and Mechanical, the JEE Main last round closing ranks for admission were 18024 and 34291, respectively for the General category. The cutoff ranks for core BTech branches are usually on the lower side, indicating competitive cutoff rank for admission. For more cutoff details, check out the table below:

B.E. / B.Tech Cut Off 2025 for JEE Main Latest Round Accordion Icon V3

JEE Main Round 9 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	10951	11263	12268
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	15311	16243	18024
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	24386	23163	23520
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	36281	34357	34291
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing	– / –	15442	14996

M.E./M.Tech Cut Off 2025 for GATE Latest Round Accordion Icon V3

GATE Round 5 score (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
M.Tech. in Biotechnology	356	440	419
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	446	519	562
M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI	438	– / –	530
M.Tech. in AI and Data Analytics in Process Engineering	– / –	– / –	493
M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	– / –	– / –	561

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much students should score to get into NIT Durgapur?

Candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility requirement to apply for any of the UG or PG programmes. The eligibility includes the qualifying exam and the minimum aggregate that aspirants need to fulfil. Below is the criteria for top NIT Durgapur courses:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate
MTech	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) and BTech in relevant discipline
MSc	BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)
MBA	Graduation with at least 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ ST)
Integrated MSc	BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)

Q: What is the GATE cutoff for NIT Durgapur MTech?

GATE cutoff is considered for admission to NIT Durgapur M.Tech programme. Candidates need to score equal or above GATE cutoff for admission to M.Tech programme. Below is NIT Durgapur GATE cutoff of past three years:

Course	2021	2022	2023
Computer Science and Engineering	523	446	442
Telecommunication Engineering	417	NA	NA
Microelectronics and VLSI	507	498	426
Thermal Engineering	NA	500	NA

Q: Can I get admission to NIT Durgapur with a rank of 1100 rank?

NIT Durgapur CCMN cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MSc specialisations. With an 1100 rank, it is highly possible to get admission to the college. The last round closing ranks among the General AI category candidates varied between the range of 293-1522. Therefore, at this range, admission is possible with 1100 rank.

Q: I have 500 rank in General category, and 400 OBC rank in the CCMN. Can I get into NIT Durgapur through this rank?

Yes, it is possible to get admission to NIT Durgapur with a 500 rank in the General category, as well as in the case of a 400 rank for the OBC category. NIT Durgapur CCMN cutoff 2025 for the last round closed at a range of 293 and 1522. Meanwhile, for the OBC AI category candidates, the closing ranks varied between 740 and 2478. Thus, 400 for OBC and 500 for General are both good ranks for admission to the institute.

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Placements3.9

Infrastructure3.8

Faculty & Course3.9

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money4.1

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Firms such as Wipro, TCS, IBM, Amazon, Axis Bank, Microsoft, Capgemini, Bajaj Auto, Larsen & Toubro, Cognizant, and other companies visited our college to hire students.

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In core, even though most giants came for placements such as Maruti, Tata, Schneider, Honda, etc., majority did not fulfil their intake, taking only one or two students.

Based on 39 Reviews

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Highlights of the National Institute of Technology Durgapur.

Placements: Our placement is quite successful. Nearly 75 percent of students got placed through the campus drive. The highest placement offered is 51 LPA, while the average stood at 8 LPA. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Sony, ABB, ONGC, Emerson, and Swiggy have come to campus.

Infrastructure: The academic infrastructure is strong with reliable labs and library access. Hostel life is manageable. Though food quality could be improved, the sports culture is vibrant, and a medical facility is provided. Basic support of the National Institute of Technology.

Faculty: Faculty is qualified. The course curriculum is relevant and fair, and teaching quality can vary across departments. The overall system ensures students graduate with strong fundamentals and practical exposure. The high pass percentage and industry are good.

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029

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This college is very satisfying and has good placements for all branches.

Placements: The placement percentage is 82 percent in the mechanical branch, with the highest package of 82 LPA, average package of 13 LPA, and the lowest package of 3-4 LPA. 200+ companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Sony, Swiggy, Emerson, are secured by a large share of students with companies.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available in the hostel, it is not available in classrooms. There are AC classrooms. There is no problem with Airtel net, it is available in labs, classrooms, and hostel. 3 members per room. A large central library with thousands of volumes is available as a resource.

Faculty: Faculty encourages participation in projects and research. Pass percentage is very high, and very rarely are failures due to less attendance. There are mid-term and end-term examinations. For first years, all branches are mixed and divided in the 2nd year. If their CGPA is above 9, they can change their branch.

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026

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Good infrastructure and placement opportunities with support.

Placements: I am from the 2022 batch of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Around 40% of the students were placed, with the highest package being 12LPA, and the lowest of 3.5 3.5LPA. Top recruiters included Infosys, TCS, Mathworks, Accenture, etc.

Infrastructure: The ECE department has a well-equipped campus and a central library with a wide range of technical resources. The hostel provides 24/7 water and electricity, though the mess food is average. Medical assistance is available on campus, and student assistance is available on campus. Students have access to various sports and recreation facilities.

Faculty: The teachers were helpful, well-qualified and explained concepts clearly with practical insights. The course curriculum is relevant and includes industry-oriented subjects that help students develop technical and analytical skills. Semester exams are moderately difficult, and the overall pass percentage is around 85 - 90%.

Other: I chose Electronics and Communication Engineering because it offers a strong foundation in both software and hardware.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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Very satisfied with college faculty members and there are good placements.

Placements: As I am studying in 2nd year I haven't talked with our super seniors completely. But I asked once they told me placements in our college in the last year were terrible compared to other years. The highest package is 32 LPA. The lowest package is 7 LPA, and average is 10 LPA. Top recruiters of our college are TCS and Wipro.

Infrastructure: We have no Wi-Fi in addition we have jammers to block the network. Labs are well-designed and maintained properly. Classrooms are really good with projectors including clear board, nice ventilation, and very comfortable. Library is also very good having many books.

Faculty: Teachers are really helpful to us. They have nice qualifications and are friendly when teaching us. They also help us in lab practical very well. Curriculum is relevant and does help in keeping students industry-ready. Exams are really tough but you could pass if you study well.

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B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2029

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As in every college, there is something that you will not like, but you have to take.

Placements: In my branch this year in 2025, 93.4 % of students got placed in various job roles, with the highest as 25 LPA, average, and median is approximately 9 LPA. Top recruiting companies in the core are JSW, Vedanta, Tata Steel, etc. A few students from my department got internships as well. Top roles offered in the core field and in the noc core as SDE, etc. As most of the students got placed in my branch, it is a good thing when we talk about CSE ECE, they have really good packages this year. 8 students got 80 LPA job offers from Apple India, mainly from the CSE branch.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is well maintained here at NIT Durgapur, I must say, all facilities such as Wi-Fi, labs, classroom, library, and more than what we expect. In my hostel, we got three-seater rooms, but they are spacious and you will definitely love your big room. Washrooms are also well maintained, they keep them clean on a regular basis. Water cooler on each floor, you will have both options for normal water and cold water. Mess food is good, seriously, I personally feel it is good, you can eat it easily. If you are a non-vegetarian, then congrats.

Faculty: Teachers are knowledgeable and definitely they are well-qualified. The course curriculum is relevant, and teachers help us in every aspect. As we talk about semester exams, they are neither easy nor hard if you prepare well, even if you have a few days of exam, you will get a decent score. Pass percentage is, as usual 35%.

Other: I got enrolled in the metallurgical and material engineering branch because my rank was that high only. But I am satisfied with my course, and Durgapur is known for industry, so for our branch, it is a plus point. All things are running smoothly, no need to improve. We have a cultural fest, Aarohan, which is held in the month of October.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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My college life and my 4 years.

Placements: In my college, around 885 of students were placed during the placement season, the highest package is 51 LPA till now, and the lowest package is around 10 LPA, the average package is 11 LPA, and the median is 9 LPA. Top companies are Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, etc. Many students also got internship offers. Roles like data analyst, software engineer, software developer, and core companies also give good roles and offers.

Infrastructure: The college infrastructure for my course is good. My course is Electrical Engineering, and the department is good. The lab infrastructure is also very good, and the hostel is very good. The mess food is good but very much. In my college, we have a sports complex which is good.

Faculty: First of all, the professors of the college are not that bad, they are good and very helpful towards students. They are approachable and very much supportive of students and for any other reasons also. They try their best on their side to give the best output.

Other: I chose this course because I like it and also because of my rank. This is a pretty good and hard course. Because Electrical Engineering is hard, we have to do our best every day for a bright future.

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NIT Durgapur Popular Programmes 2026

NIT Durgapur offers a diverse range of programmes to students. The institute offers BTech and MBA programmes to students as its flagship courses. These courses are offered for a duration of 4 and 2 years, respectively. National Institute of Technology Durgapur courses are offered in full-time mode and in several specialisations. Some of the popular specialisations offered under these programmes are Computer Science & Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, HRM, Marketing, Finance, Systems & Operations Management, etc. Candidates can check the popular programmes offered at National Institute of Technology Durgapur West Bengal in the table provided below:

B.E. / B.Tech

11 Courses

4.0(634)4 - 5 years#49 NIRF

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

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Placement Rating

4.0

M.E./M.Tech

24 Courses

4.0(18)2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

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Placement Rating

3.5

M.Sc.

6 Courses

4.1(12)2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

Get Fee Details

Placement Rating

3.4

MBA/PGDM

1 Course

3.7(6)2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.5 L

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Placement Rating

3.0

B.Sc.

1 Course

3.0(1)5 years

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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Placement Rating

3.0

Ph.D.

2 Courses3 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹45 K

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Median Salary

– / –

MSW

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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Median Salary

– / –

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is BSc available at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur does not provide a BSc programme, but an Integrated BSc + MSc programme in Chemistry. The duration of the programme is five years. It leads to a dual-degree, i.e. a BSc and an MSc degree in Chemistry. NITD has an intake of 19 students for the five-year programme. Admission to the programme is based on JEE (Main) ranks and seats are allocated through JoSAA/CSAB counselling.

Q: What are the courses offered at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur courses are offered to students at UG, PG, and PhD levels. The institute offers courses to students in various streams, namely Engineering, Science, Management, etc.. Some of the popular courses offered at the institute are BTech, BSc, MTech, MBA, MSc, etc.

Q: What is the qualification for NIT Durgapur BTech?

Candidates need to pass Class 12 (Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology as an optional subject) with at least 75% aggregate to apply for NIT Durgapur BTech admission. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. Besides eligibility, aspirants must also qualify JEE Main followed by JoSAA Counselling to get a seat in BTech programme.

Q: Which are the specialisations offered under the NIT Durgapur MTech course?

NIT Durgapur offers an MTech course for a duration of two years in a full-time mode. National Institute of Technology Durgapur offers over five specialisations under its MTech. Below are some of the NIT Durgapur MTech specialisations:

MTech Specialisations
Biotechnology	Power System
Geotechnical Engineering	Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and Control)
Chemical Engineering	Operations Research
Chemical Engineering (Energy Resources and Sustainable Environmental Engineering)	Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Next-Generation Communication and Networks-	Metallurgy and Materials Technology
Advanced Material Science & Technology	-

NIT Durgapur Infrastructure

NIT Durgapur campus has classrooms, library, hostels, and cafeterias. Some of the other campus facilities include:

Canteen
Library
Computer centre
Post-office
Sports and medical facilities
Well-equipped classrooms

How to Reach NIT Durgapur?

The Institute has various means to travel to the institute campus. NIT Durgapur is well connected to the roadways. For candidates coming in from various parts of India, airways and railways is an affordable option. The institute can be reached through public transports as well within the city. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport and Durgapur Railway Station are the some of the options in West Bengal to ease out the candidates for airway and railway means.

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Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

College events

Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

Mess food

Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

Mess food

Quality and taste of food is acceptable

Attendance policy

Incomplete attendance invites penalty

Dress code

Students can wear whatever they want

Additional expenses

Requirement to eat out despite mess fees

Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

Outside movement of girl students

Allowed within restricted timings

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Q: Is it compulsory for MBA students to live in the hostel of NIT Durgapur?

Yes, NIT Durgapur MBA is a residential programme. Students are required to stay in the hostels (Hall or Residence) assigned to them. The total hostel fee for MBA students at the institute is INR 51,000. This includes a refundable caution money of INR 5,000. Additional mess charges are payable separately. The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

Q: Does NIT Durgapur offer hostel facilities to its students?

Yes, NIT Durgapur offers a hostel and various other facilities to students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. It is advised that candidates must visit the official website and check what are the charges for the hostel and decide whether to avail of this facility or not. The hostel is safe for students and proper security is maintained at the hostel for the students.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering icon

4 years

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₹5 LGet Fee Details

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B.Tech. in Biotechnology icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹5 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

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4 years

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4 years

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₹5 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

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4 years

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₹5 LGet Fee Details

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JEE Main

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NIT Durgapur Placements 2025

NIT Durgapur has released its placement report for 2025. The overall highest and average package received during NIT Durgapur placement 2025 was INR 80 LPA and INR 12.61 LPA, respectively. The 2025 placement season achieved a 82% placement rate and a total of 589 offers were made. The season witnessed more than 210 recruiters that took part during the NIT Durgapur placement drive 2025.

Candidates can check the key highlights of NIT Durgapur placement 2024 and 2025 in the table below:

Particulars	Statistics (2024)	Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary	INR 51 L	INR 80 L
Average Salary	INR 7.35 L	INR 12.61 L
Placement Percentage	72.08%	82%
Offers Made	568	590

Top Recruiters

Oracle

Microsoft

Amazon

ACCENTURE

TCS

Oyo Rooms

Tata Power

Intel

ZS Associates

NXP Semiconductors

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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Offered in the final year only

Employment opportunities

Both in core & non-core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Commonly asked questions
On Placements

Q: How were MBA placements in recent years at NIT Durgapur?

Check below NIT Durgapur MBA placement data 2022 & 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (MBA 2022)	Placement Statistics (MBA 2023)
Eligible students	29	17
Students placed	11	16
Jobs offered	11	22
Total companies	17	10

Q: What are the job options after M.Tech from NIT Durgapur?

After completing M.Tech from NIT Durgapur or any of the recognised MTech Colleges in West Bengal, students are open to placement opportunities. Here are some of the job profiles available after completing MTech:

Job Profile	Average Salary (in INR)
Mechanical Engineer	4-8 Lacs per annum
Design Engineer	4-7 Lacs per annum
Production Engineer	5-8 Lacs per annum
Quality Control Engineer	4-6 Lacs per annum

Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

Q: What is the highest package offered during NIT Durgapur placements?

The NIT Durgapur highest package offered to the BTech batch passed out in 2025 stood at INR 80 LPA. The following table represents the NIT Durgapur placement packages trend for the past three year:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)	BTech Placement Statistics (2024)	BTech Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 70 LPA	INR 51 LPA	INR 80 LPA

Q: Do NIT Durgapur help students to get placement opportunities?

NIT Durgapur has an impressive placement record. The key highlights of NITDGP placements season 2023-2025 are given in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest Package	INR 70 LPA	INR 51 LPA	INR 80 LPA
Average Package	INR 13.62 LPA	INR 7.35 LPA	INR 12.61 LPA
Placement Rate	84.66%	72.08%	82%
No. of Offers	746	568	589

NIT Durgapur Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

NIT Durgapur admissions 2026 are open. The institute provides various courses to students at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Some of the popular courses offered by the institute are BTech, MTech, MBA, MSc, Integrated MSc, etc. NIT Durgapur admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance exams. The institute accepts several national level entrance exam scores such as JEE Main, GATE, MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, etc.

National Institute of Technology Durgapur admission process starts with an online application. Interested candidates can apply directly through the official website. Further, candidates seeking admission to the BTech programme must be Class 12 passed with a minimum 75% aggregate. Below mentioned are the NIT Durgapur West Bengal admission dates for 2026:

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

11 Courses4 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
Mar '26	JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip session 2Tentative
Mar '26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative
2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

24 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
19 Mar '26	GATE 2026 results
May '26	COAP 2026Tentative
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

6 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
20 Mar '26	IIT JAM 2026 Result

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How can I get admission at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance exams. The institute accepts several national level entrance exam scores such as JEE Main, GATE, MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, etc. National Institute of Technology Durgapur admission process starts with an online application. Interested candidates can apply directly through the official website.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BTech course at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur offers BTech course to students at the UG level. It is offered for 4 years in several specialisations. To be eligible for BTech at NIT Durgapur, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates must be Class 12 passed with a minimum 75% aggregate.

Q: Can I apply for MBA at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur MBA application process is conducted online. Check below the steps to complete the online application process:

1: Pay the application fees online through NET Banking or offline viaNEFT to the Canara Bank Account, NIT Durgapur.

2: Collect the generated Transaction ID/Unique Transaction Reference number.

3: Register and apply online on the institute's official website

4: Save the PDF and send it to the specified email-id.

Q: What is the selection criteria for NIT Durgapur M.Tech admission?

For NIT Durgapur M.Tech admission, candidates must apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. GATE is an online national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs and other institutes/universities across India. The exam is scheduled between February 4 and 12.

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NIT Durgapur Rankings 2025

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
NIRF 2025	Engineering	49
NIRF 2025	Overall	101-150
The Week 2023	University (Technical)	24
NIRF 2023	Engineering	43
US News	University (Overall)	66
NIRF 2023	Overall	90
NIRF 2022	Engineering	34
NIRF 2022	Overall	72
NIRF 2021	Engineering	29
NIRF 2021	Overall	71

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	43	44	49
The Week	– / –	– / –	24

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	135

6th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2025->

Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: Can I get admission in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology in B.Tech if my rank is between 35000 and 40000?

For last year, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering was 36281 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology.

Check JEE Main College Predictor to know at which rank you can get admission in NIT Durgapur

Q: Can I get admission to NIT Durgapur with 35102 rank in JEE Mains?

To get into NIT Durgapur for BTech/Integrated BTech/Integrated MSc, candidate must possess the requisite rank in JEE Main as per the category they belong to. NIT Durgapur JEE Main Cutoff 2024 has been concluded after several rounds of seat allotment result. As per the last round cutoff result, the lowest rank required to get admission for the General All India category candidates was 76525. Courses available for the General AI category at this rank, as per the last round closing ranks are given in the table below:

Course Name	Last-Round Closing Ranks
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	39175
B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Chemical Engineering	44986
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	50414
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	54646
B.Tech. in Biotechnology	63022
B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Biotechnology	68682
Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry	76525

Q: What is BTech ranking of NIT Durgapur?

NIRF has ranked NIT Durgapur in the past three years under the 'Engineering' Category. NIT Durgapur offers BTech course for four years across various specialisations. Below is the NIT Durgapur Ranking for Engineering courses:

Publisher	2024	2025
NIRF	44	49

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NIT Durgapur Scholarships 2026

NIT Durgapur offers various scholarships to students based on merit. It provides residential, merit-based, institutional and low-income scholarships to the students. Find below some of the scholarships awarded by NIT Durgapur:

NIT Durgapur Scholarships
Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship	Hakeem Abdul Hameed Scholarship/ Financial Aid
Scholarship Programme for Diaspora for Children for Academic Year	Scholarship from Swami Dayanand Education Foundation

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does NIT Durgapur offer any scholarships?

NIT Durgapur offers residential, merit-based, institutional and low-income scholarships. Some of the scholarships awarded to students are as follows:

NIT Durgapur Scholarships
Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship	Hakeem Abdul Hameed Scholarship/ Financial Aid
Scholarship Programme for Diaspora for Children for Academic Year	Swami Dayanand Education Foundation

Q: Are there any scholarships offered to MBA students at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur provides scholarships to MBA students. These scholarships include OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship, Hakeem Abdul Hameed Scholarship, etc. The institute also faciliates the provision of various State Government scholarships to eligible students. The details regarding these scholarships is available on the institute's official website. A tuition fee of 100% is provided to SC/ST candidates pursuing an MBA at NIT Durgapur.

Q: How to apply for scholarships at NIT Durgapur?

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur provides scholarship to students. To apply for NIT Durgapur scholarship, students must meet the eligibility requirement. Fill the scholarship form and submit the required documents.

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NIT Durgapur vs Other Institutes: Which is better?

NIT Durgapur is a prestigious institute and offers various programmes to students at the UG, PG, and Doctoral levels. Though the decision of one's college is a subjective one it will generally depend on factors such as location, fees, placements, alumni network, etc. while choosing their college. Candidates can check the NIT Durgapur comparison with other institutes in the table below:

Compare NIT Durgapur with other similar colleges

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M.E./M.Tech

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B.Sc.

Ph.D.

MSW

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIT Durgapur	-/-	₹ 5 L	#49 NIRF, 2025
IIEST Shibpur Compare	₹ 7.36 LPA - 8.5 LPA	₹ 5 L	#54 NIRF, 2025
NIT Silchar Compare	₹ 10 LPA	₹ 5 L	#50 NIRF, 2025
NIT Jamshedpur Compare	₹ 9.5 LPA	-/-	#82 NIRF, 2025
IIT Dhanbad Compare	₹ 15 LPA - 26.58 LPA	₹ 8 L	#15 NIRF, 2025
NIT Agartala Compare	₹ 7 LPA	₹ 5 L	101-150 NIRF, 2025

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Commonly asked questions
On Comparisons

Q: Is NIT Durgapur better than Jadavpur University?

Check below table comparing the two based on highest and the average package offered in 2024:

Institute/ University Name

Highest Package (2024)

Average Package (2024)

NIT Durgapur

INR 51 LPA (BTech)

INR 7.35 LPA (BTech)

Jadavpur University

- INR 57 LPA (domestic)*

- INR 1.40 CPA (international)*

INR 11 LPA*

*The placement details are taken from various media sources.

Q: Which is better for MTech: NIT Durgapur or NIT Calicut?

Both NIT Durgapur and NIT Calicut offer two-year M.Tech programme. Both the institutes have been ranked under 'Engineering' category by NIRF. Find below comparison between NIT Durgapur and NIT Calicut M.Tech programme based on NIRF ranking and fee:

Institute Name	MTech Total Tuition Fee	NIRF (2023)
NIT Durgapur	INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 6.3 lakh	43
NIT Calicut	INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 3.3 lakh	23

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: Which NIT is ranked better, NIT Durgapur or NIT Delhi?

In the latest ranking by NIRF, NIT Durgapur has been ranked 49 where as NIT Delhi has been ranked 65. Therefore, NIT Durgapur is the NIRF better ranked college in 2025.

Q: Which NITs have a better NIRF rank than NIT Durgapur?

NIT Tiruchirappalli is the best NIRF ranked NIT in 2025 with rank 9. The other NITs which were ranked better than NIT Durgapur are as follows:

NIT	NIRF Rank
NIT Tiruchirappalli	9
NIT Rourkela	13
NIT Surathkal	17
NIT Calicut	21
NIT Warangal	28
MNIT Jaipur	42
VNIT Nagpur	44

NIT Durgapur Application Process and Important Dates 2026

NIT Durgapur admissions 2026 are open. The college conducts its application process in an online mode. Given below is the NIT Durgapur application process:

Visit the official website of NIT Durgapur, nitdgp.ac.in/.
Click on the registration link on the Home page.
Register with the basic details and login to fill out the application form.
Upload the documents and pay the application fee to submit the form.

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: How can I get admission in MTech NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur admissions for MTech is based on GATE score. The institute offers seats under Sponsored and Self-Sponsored Category. After qualifying GATE, candidates are required to come for CCMT Counselling. GATE cutoffs are released online, aspirants with score equal or above cutoff, become eligible for counselling. Aspirants need to register for CCMT Counselling to become eligible for seat allotment. Selected candidates are required to confirm their seat by paying the course fee.

Q: What is JEE Main 2026 application form date?

The registrations for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 are now over.

Q: When can I apply for NIT Durgapur BSc admission?

NIT Durgapur offers BSc + MSc (integrated) programme. The institute provides admission to applicants who clear the required JEE Main cut-off. Hence, the admission process begins with the JEE Main application process. For NIT Durgapur Integrated MSc admissions 2026, the JEE (Main) will be conducted in two sessions. The registration process for the first session of the exam (to be held in January) will take place in October (tentative). The registration process for the second session of the exam (to be held in April) will take place between January (tentative). After the exam, candidates will have to register for JoSAA/CSAB counselling.

Q: How can I apply for M.Tech at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur applications are available online. Candidates are required to register for GATE first to take admission in M.Tech programme. Below are the steps to follow to apply for M.Tech at NIT Durgapur:

Step 1: Register for GATE by visiting the official website.

Step 2: Fill out the application form.

Step 3: Upload the required documents.

Step 4: Pay the GATE application fee.

Step 5: Submit the application form.

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NIT Durgapur Notable Alumni

NIT Durgapur has given education to a lot of students. The alumni have been working in fields like Human Resources, Business Development, Engineering, etc. A few notable alumni of NIT Durgapur are:

Alumni Name	Alumni Photograph
Subir Kumar Chowdhury: Former CEO/Managing Director, JCB India Ltd.
Subash Menon: Co-founder and Managing Director & CEO of Pelatro and Former-CEO and Founder of Subex Limited.

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NIT Durgapur Departments

National Institute of Technology Durgapur, through 14 departments, offers PG, UG, and other courses to students. These courses are provided across the Engineering, Management, and various other streams. The below-mentioned are departments under the NIT Durgapur:

NIT Durgapur Departments
Biotechnology	Civil Engineering	Chemical Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering	Chemistry	Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electrical Engineering	Physics	Management Studies
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	Humanities and Social Sciences
Mathematics	Earth and Environmental Studies	-

NIT Durgapur faculty members are highly qualified. Some of the faculty members are as follows:

Faculty Name	Faculty Degree
Amita BarikAssistant Professor	BSc in Botany Hons. from S.B. Women's College, Cuttack, Odisha (2004-2007) MSc in Bioinformatics from BIT Mesra Ranchi (2007-2009) PhD in Computational Biology from IIT Kharagpur (2009-2014)
Ashish BhattacharjeeAssociate Professor	1999: PhD in Biochemistry from Calcutta University, India 1991: Post MSc Associate in Biophysics from Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics. Calcutta, India 1990: MSc in Biochemistry from Calcutta University, India
Dalia Dasgupta MandalProfessor	PhD in BioTechnology/ Cell Signalling in Infectious disease, Molecular Biology Tissue Culture, from IICB (CSIR Lab) Jadavpur University, Kolkata (1995-2001) MTech in Biotechnology, from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 1995 MSc in Biochemistry, from BHU, Varanasi,1991 BSc in Chemistry (Hons), from BHU, Varanasi, 1989

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Commonly asked questions
On Faculty

Q: How is the faculty of NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur has well-educated faculty. Most of the faculty are PhD and Masters degree holders. The institute also invites faculty for guest lectures and offers an opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

Q: Is the faculty supportive at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur has experienced faculty members who are skilled professionals with years of exeperience. NIT Durgapur faculty are supportive and motivates students to work on their knowledge and skills. NIT Durgapur faculty members are highly qualified. Some of the faculty members are as follows:

Faculty Name	Faculty Degree
Amita BarikAssistant Professor	BSc in Botany Hons. from S.B. Women's College, Cuttack, Odisha (2004-2007) MSc in Bioinformatics from BIT Mesra Ranchi (2007-2009) PhD in Computational Biology from IIT Kharagpur (2009-2014)

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NIT Durgapur FAQs

Candidates can check the NIT Durgapur FAQs below:

Q: Is it worth to consider NIT Durgapur as a good institute?

Yes, NIT Durgapur is a good college which is ranked 44th under the Engineering category by NIRF 2024. The National Institute of Technology Durgapur (also known as NIT Durgapur) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960. The college is rated 4.1/5 in the Value for Money. Overall, as per the Shiksha verified reviews, the college is rated 4/5.

Q: How are the MTech placements at NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur has not released its MTech placement report for 2025 yet. Once out it will be updated here. As per the NIT Durgapur placement statistics 2023, the total number of jobs offered to the MTech and MSW batch passing out in 2023 was 147. Check table below for NIT Durgapur MTech and MSW placement insights for the past two years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (MTech 2022)	Placement Statistics (MTech & MSW 2023)
Eligible students	287	259
Students placed	127	139
Jobs offered	147	147
Double job offers	20	8
Total companies	103	106

The number of offers grabbed by MTech CSE students was 38. The following table represents the number of eligible students, the number of students placed, and the number of jobs offered during NIT Durgapur MTech placements 2023 for popular branches:

MTech Branch	Eligible Students (2023)	Students Placed (2023)	Jobs Offered (2023)
Biotechnology	18	3	3
Civil Engineering	36	16	19
Chemical Engineering	13	3	3
CSE	41	35	38
ECE	28	12	12
EE	41	31	31
Mechanical Engineering	38	17	18
MME	5	2	2

Q: Is NIT Durgapur a good NIT?

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The institute is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation. NIT Durgapur has been ranked 43 under the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF Ranking 2023. Additionally, the top recruiters of NIT Durgapur in 2023 included Microsoft, Steradian, Morgan Stanley, Caterpillar, etc. As per the latest media reports, Microsoft offered the highest package so far which stood at INR 51 LPA.

Q: Has the NIT Durgapur placement report been released?

NIT Durgapur has released its placement report for season 2025. The key highlights of the NIT Durgapur placements 2025 are given in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest Package	INR 80 LPA
Average Package	INR 12.61 LPA
Placement Rate	82%
No. of Offers	589
Students Placed	710+
Total Recruiters	210+

Q: How is NIT Durgapur for M.Tech CSE placements?

NIT Durgapur M.Tech CSE placements data has not been released on the official website of the institute. However, during the National Institute of Technology Durgapur M.Tech placements 2022, a total number of 48 students got the placement offer. A few more highlights related to NIT Durgapur M.Tech placement 2022 are given below:

Particular	Statistics (2022)
Total students	249
Total recruiters	50
Total students placed	48
Total offers made	51

Q: Where are NIT Durgapur alumni working?

According to unofficial sources, a large share of NIT Durgapur alumni are placed in the Engineering sector with a 36% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Operations and Business Development with 21% and 15% shares, respectively. See the below pie chart illustrating the sector-wise distribution of alumni:

Q: When was NIT Durgapur established? How many branches does it have?

The National Institute of Technology Durgapur (also known as NIT Durgapur) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960. Durgapur NIT has been accredited by the NBA. It offers PG, UG, and PhD programmes under 14 departments and the courses include BTech, MCA, MSc, MBA, MTech, and PhD. NIT Durgapur is located only at one place which is Durgapur, Kolkata.

Q: Is NIT Durgapur campus safe?

Yes, NIT Durgapur campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Durgapur. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety.

Q: What is the highest placement package offered during NIT Durgapur CSE placements?

The institute has not released the specialisation-wise NIT Durgapur highest packages. Meanwhile, students can refer to the table below to see the highest package recorded during NIT Durgapur placements 2025:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest Package	INR 80 LPA

Q: What is the average package offered in NIT Durgapur CSE?

NIT Durgapur CSE average package offered was INR 21.45 LPA in 2023 placements. It was INR 18.24 LPA during 2022 placements indicating an increase in the package. Besides, The 2023 placement session concluded with 84.66% of the BTech batch placed. A total of 187 companies visited the campus offering 746 job offers to BTech students. The NIT Durgapur average package for BTech stood at INR 13.62 LPA and the highest package offered was INR 70 LPA.

Q: What is the placement rate at NIT Durgapur?

The placement rate for NIT Durgapur reached 82% in the 2025 placement drive. Check out the table below for placement rate at NIT Durgapur:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Placement Rate	84.66%	72.08%	82%

Q: How hard it is to get into NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur admissions are based on national-level entrance exam score for most of the courses. The challenging part is qualifying the entrance exam. Candidates need JEE Main rank for BTech, GATE for M.Tech and IIT JAM for MSc admission. CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT scores are accepted for MBA admission. Aspirants must prepare well for the entrance exam to get admission in NIT Durgapur courses. BTech is one of the popular programme of NIT Durgapur. Looking at the past year cutoffs, a rank under 9,000 can get the candidates the specialisation of their choice.

Q: How much is the fee for NIT Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur fees is a cumulative of multiple components such as caution deposit, tuition fee, hostel charges, etc. Caution deposit is a one-time payment paid at the time of admission. The following table mentions the NIT Durgapur fee breakup for the offered courses:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 5 L - INR 6.3 L
MTech	INR 1.4 L - INR 6.3 L
MBA	INR 1.5 L
BSc	INR 75,000
MSc	INR 30,000
MSW	INR 30,000
PhD	INR 45,000

Note: This information is taken from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: What is the minimum eligibility requirement for NIT Durgapur MBA admission?

To be eligible for NIT Durgapur MBA admission, students need to be graduated in any stream or in the final year of graduation with at least 60% aggregate. Apart from fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria, NIT Durgapur will also consider the scores of national-level entrance exams such as, CAT/ XAT/ CMAT to admit students to the MBA course.

Q: What is the selection criteria for admission in NIT Durgapur?

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur offers UG, PG, dual degree, and PhD admission. NIT Durgapur admissions are entrance-based. Check the table below to know the selection requirement of NIT Durgapur:

Course Name	Selection Criteria
BTech	JEE Main + JoSAA counselling/ CSAB Counselling
MTech	GATE + CCMT counselling
MSc	IIT JAM + CCMN counselling
MBA	MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ CMAT + WAT + GDPI
Integrated MSc	IIT JAM + CCMN counselling

Q: Who are the top recruiters that visit during campus placements at NIT Durgapur?

Check below some of the leading companies that offered job opportunities during NIT Durgapur placements over the past few years:

NIT Durgapur Placements: Top Recruiters
Microsoft	Infosys	Wells Fargo
Oracle	PwC	Publicis Sapient
Bosch Limited	Adani Group	Accolite Digital
Bajaj Auto	Berger Paints	HCL Technologies

Q: How many students were placed during NIT Durgapur placements?

The number of students placed during NIT Durgapur placements has not been released yet. Have a look at the table below to know more about the placement highlights:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest Package	INR 70 LPA	INR 51 LPA	INR 80 LPA
Average Package	INR 13.62 LPA	INR 7.35 LPA	INR 12.61 LPA
Placement Rate	84.66%	72.08%	82%
No. of Offers	746	568	589

Q: What documents are required to apply for MBA at NIT Durgapur?

While applying for MBA admission at NIT Durgapur, applicants are required to submit the scanned copies of the following documents:

Signed mark sheets of Class 10, 12 and university examinations
Signed copy of the certificate/provisional certificate of the qualifying examination
Signed copy of proof of date of birth
A recent colour photograph
Proof of the application processing fee submission
CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT score card (whichever is/are applicable)
Category certificate (OBC-NCL/OP-EWS/SC/ST/PwD) from a competent authority
Job experience certificate (if applicable)

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What is the eligibility criteria for admission in NIT Durgapur?

Answered 6 days ago

NIT Durgapur offers UG, PG, dual degree, and PhD admission. Candidates need to qualify a minimum of Class 12 for NIT Durgapur UG courses and graduation for PG programmes. Check the table below to know the eligibility of NIT Durgapur:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate
MTech	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) and BTech in relevant discipline
MSc	BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)
MBA	Graduation with at least 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ ST)
Integrated MSc	BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

What is the tuition fees of BTech at NIT Durgapur?

Answered 6 days ago

NIT Durgapur BTech fees is INR 5 lakh. NIT Durgapur fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. Students must pay fees to confirm seat in BTech programme.

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Admission in which stream of BTech is most difficult to get at NIT Durgapur?

Answered a month ago

On analysing the trend of JEE (Main) cutoff for different BTech courses in NIT Durgapur, it can be said that getting admission in BTech CSE is most difficult as the JEE (Main) cutoff for BTech CSE is higher than for all other NIT Durgapur BTech courses.

Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Can I change my BTech branch in NIT Durgapur?

Answered a month ago

NIT may permit change in branch of BTech of a student admitted through JEE (Main) after the second semester if there are any vacancies in that branch based upon JoSAA/CSAB seat matrix category wise.

Only those students will be considered for change of branch who have:

i) completed all courses in the f

Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

When does NIT Durgapur BTech admission start?

Answered a month ago

Admissions in BTech at NIT Durgapur are given based upon the JEE (Main) marks. The students who clear the JEE (Main) cutoff of the college are offered admission in NIT Durgapur. So the admission process in NIT Durgapur start after the release of JEE (Main) result. The results of JEE (Mains) for both

Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

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