National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (NIT D)

No, candidates seeking admission to the integrated BSc + MSc programme of NIT Durgapur cannot be admitted without JEE (Main). The seats for the programme are allocated through JoSAA/CSAB counselling. Only the candidates who have a valid JEE score can appear for these counselling processes. Based on the ranks secured by applicants in JEE (Main), a merit list is released during the counselling process. Hence, it is mandatory for the aspirants to apply and appear for JEE (Main).

NIT Durgapur's cut-off for its Integrated BSc + MSc course is based on the JEE Main ranks. Over the past three years, the cut-off has shown an improving trend. This implies that getting admisison to the integrated course has become more competitive over the years. The follwing table presents the cut-off trend for the Integrated BSc + MSc programme of NIT Durgapur: 

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.

Yes, after completing the NIT Durgapur Integrated BSc + MSc course, candidates can seek various jobs in the government sector. Candidates can take up jobs in the state as well as the central government. These jobs offers attractive remuneration and job security. Some of the jobs that NIT Durgapur's graduates can take up after completing their Integrated BSc + MSc course are listed below:

• FSSAI Food Safety Officer
• CPCB Scientist
• State Government Food Safety Officer
• Government Lab Assistant
• Assistant Scientist

Pursuing a BSc course at NIT Durgapur opens doors to various career choices such as Chemical Engineer, Environmental Chemist, Forensic Scientist, Researcher and many more. 

NIT Durgapur and NIT Patna offer Integrated MSc course lasting five years. The total tution fee for the five-year programme at NIT Durgapur is INR 75,000. The tuition fee for the Integrated MSc programme at NIT Patna is INR 6.25 Lacs for five years. Hence, it can be said that NIT Durgapur is more economical than NIT Patna for the Integrated MSc course. It must be noted that the mentioned fees are sourced from the official websites of the instituttes/sanctioning bodies. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

NIT Durgapur and NIT Rourkela offer a full-time Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry. If a candidate manages to clear the cut-off for both the mentioned NITs, they must compare their rankings, students reviews & ratings, placement data, etc. and choose the one that suits their preference. The following comparison table may help the candidates take an informed decision:

Based on the above comparison table, NIT Rourkela seems to be a better option for Integrated MSc in Chemistry. For a more detailed comparison, visit 'Compare NIT Durgapur'.

NIT Durgapur has an intake of 19 students for its Integrated BSc + MSc programme. According to the seat resevration policy followed by the institute, certain seats are reserved for females and the candidates belonging to the SC, ST, EWS and OBC-NCL categories. The seat matrix for the integrated BSc + MSc programme at NIT Durgapur is tabulated below:

NOTE: The mentioned seat information is sourced from official sources. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.