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Ph.D. in Physics 

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Ph.D. in Physics
 at 
NIT Durgapur 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

3 years

Course Level

Doctorate Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Type of University

Public/Government

Ph.D. in Physics
 at 
NIT Durgapur 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
45,000
62,000
28,500
1.35 Lakh
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Ph.D. in Physics
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NIT Durgapur 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Does NIT Durgapur offer any scholarships?
A: 

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

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Q:   How are the placements at NIT, Durgapur?
A: 

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

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

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:

ParticularsBTech Placement Statistics (2023)BTech Placement Statistics (2024)BTech Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest packageINR 70 LPAINR 51 LPAINR 80 LPA
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Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee?
A: 

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
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission in NIT Durgapur?
A: 
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 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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Students also asked

Q:   How can I get admission at NIT Durgapur?
A: 

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. 

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Q:   Do NIT Durgapur help students to get placement opportunities?
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 minimum eligibility requirement for NIT Durgapur MBA admission?
A: 

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.

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

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

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Admission Process

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    CSIR NET
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    UGC NET
    GPAT
    JEST
    Apr 7 - 12, 2026
    JEST 2026 Admit Card
    Mar 27 - May 31, 2026
    GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)
    Apr 12, 2026
    JEST 2026 Exam Date

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