Colleges in Durgapur

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 first semester and second semester in the first attempt

ii) have secured a SGPA not less than 8.75 in both semesters

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.

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:

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 sessions are expected to be released by April. So NIT Durgapur admission will start after that.

National Institute of Technology Durgapur is a government institute. It is one of the reputed institutions to offer Engineering courses to students. It has been ranked 49 by the NIRF Ranking 2025 in the BTech category. 

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. 

NIT Durgapur admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at NIT Durgapur is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

• Signed photocopy of marksheet/ gradecard of Class 10, Class 12 and other university examination
• Signed photocopy of certificate/ provisional certificate of the qualifying examination
• Signed photocopy of date of birth
• Recent color photograph
• Proof of the application processing fee
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Job experience certificate (if applicable)

During the DSMS Group of Institutions placements 2025, 100% placement rate was recorded. Refer to the table to know the same: 

The placement rate details are taken from the Shiksha's students review. 

The top companies that were part of the DSMS Group of Institutions placements are listed below: