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Discontinued (July 2023) M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1960

Discontinued (July 2023) M.Sc. in Biotechnology
 at 
NIT Durgapur 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Discontinued (July 2023) M.Sc. in Biotechnology
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Discontinued (July 2023) M.Sc. in Biotechnology
 at 
NIT Durgapur 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the placement scenario at NIT Durgapur?
A: 

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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Q:   Are the placements at NIT Durgapur good?
A: 

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

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Q:   Is NIT Durgapur a good NIT?
A: 

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:   What is the application process for NIT Durgapur?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to the courses offered at NIT Duragpur need to visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. Given below is the list of courses offered at NITDGP along with their accepting exams in order to register themselves. 

  • BTech aspiring candidates can apply for the programme on the official website of JEE Main and register for JoSAA counselling.
  • For the M.Tech programme, the candidates are required to register on the official website of COAP. For the rest of the courses, candidates need to register themselves on the official website.
  • For MSc admission, candidates need to apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body. 
  • For MBA admission, candidates are required to download the application form available on the official website of the institute. 
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Q:   What is the minimum percentile to get into NIT Durgapur?
A: 

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 NameCommon Eligibility
BTechClass 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

MScBSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)
MBAGraduation with at least 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ ST)
Integrated MScBSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)
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Discontinued (July 2023) M.Sc. in Biotechnology
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Placements

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Amazon
Microsoft
Oyo Rooms
TCS
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Entry Requirements

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Admission Process

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    Jan 5, 2026
    IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
    Feb 15, 2026
    IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
    Feb 22 - 23, 2026
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    Students also asked

    Q:   Is NIT Durgapur better than Jadavpur University?
    A: 

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

    Institute/ University NameHighest Package (2024)Average Package (2024)
    NIT DurgapurINR 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:   How many students were placed during NIT Durgapur placements?
    A: 

    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

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    Q:   What are the branch-wise average packages offered to BTech students at NIT Durgapur?
    A: 

    The NIT Durgapur CSE average package offered in 2024 stood at INR 21.45 LPA. Check out the table for all branch-wise average package details for the Class of 2024:

    BTech Branch

    Average Package (2024)

    MME

    INR 8.79 LPA

    ME

    INR 9.72 LPA

    EE

    INR 14.61 LPA

    EC

    INR 17.49 LPA

    CSE

    INR 21.45 LPA

    CH

    INR 8.87 LPA

    CE

    INR 7.39 LPA

    BT

    INR 9.02 LPA

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    Q:   How can I join NIT Durgapur for BTech?
    A: 

    NIT Durgapur admission to BTech is based on JEE Main score. Candidates are selected through their past academic scores and rank obtained in JEE Main exam. After the commencement of all the selection rounds, candidates have to register for JoSAA Counselling process. The final seat allotment is done through JoSAA Counselling process. Further, if seats remain unfilled, then the vacant seats are filled with CSAB Counselling.

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    Q:   What is the placement rate at NIT Durgapur?
    A: 

    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%

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    Address

    Mahatma Gandhi Road,
    A - Zone

    Durgapur ( West Bengal)

    Phone
    03432754680

    (For general query)

    03432545290

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