National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (NIT D)

Both NIT Durgapur and IIEST Shibpur are good options for an M.Sc in Applied Geology, but the choice may depend on whether you want to focus on placements or research. 

NIT Durgapur 

Known for: Placements

Infrastructure: Well-equipped labs, modern academic buildings, and a well-stocked library

Teaching methods: Practical discussions around case studies

Admission: Requires a minimum of 60% in graduation

Tuition: The total tuition fee for the M.Sc in Applied Geology and Geoinformatics course is INR 30,000

The table below compares the NIT Durgapur MBA placement data for 2022 and 2023:

The insitution has not specified the BTech branches as of yet. For more clarity, refer to the engineering placements recorded during the NIT Durgapur placements 2024:

The selection process for NIT Durgapur's Integrated BSc + MSc course is entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to the five-year, integrated course must appear for JEE (Main). After appearing for the exam, they must register for JoSAA/CSAB counselling for seat allocation. Based on their rank in JEE (Main), a merit list of shortlisted candidates will be released. Those who manage to get shortlisted must confirm their admission by submitting the prescribed fee.

To be eligible for admission to the Integrated MSc course at NIT Durgapur, aspirants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• They must have passed Class 12 with Chemistry as a complusory subject
• They must have appeared for JEE (Main)
• They must have the necessary documents required to prove their eligibility during admission

The total tuition fee for the Integrated BSc + MSc programme at NIT Durgapur is INR 75,000 for five years. Additionally, selected candidates are required a one-time fee of INR 15,500. The NIT Durgapur fee structure also includes other miscellaneous charges payable every semester. The total amount of these charges is INR 16,600. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST category are exempted from paying the tuition fee but they have to pay the other charges. The mentioned fee information is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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.