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NIT Durgapur Admission Dates 2025
NIT Durgapur accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for NIT Durgapur admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
19 Mar '26 | GATE 2026 results |
May '26 | COAP 2026Tentative |
May '26 | CCMT 2026Tentative |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, JEE Main
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
20 Mar '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Result |
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NIT Durgapur MBA application process is conducted online. Check below the steps to complete the online application process:
1: Pay the application fees online through NET Banking or offline viaNEFT to the Canara Bank Account, NIT Durgapur.
2: Collect the generated Transaction ID/Unique Transaction Reference number.
3: Register and apply online on the institute's official website
4: Save the PDF and send it to the specified email-id.
For 2022, cut off was 9490 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology. For female candidates in general category under All India quota 12811 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
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 Name | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BTech | Class 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 |
| MSc | BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) |
| MBA | Graduation with at least 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ ST) |
| Integrated MSc | BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) |
The JEE (Main) cut off for BTech CSE in NIT Durgapur is different for Home state candidates and Other state candidates. Also, the cut off varies according to the category of students (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/EWS). Usually the cut off for the General category students for BTech CSE in NIT Durgapur is 10000 to 12000.
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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
The first session exam was conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2025 (Paper 1), and January 30, 2025 (Paper 2). The second session of JEE Mains was held from April 1 to 8, 2025. The JEE Main 2025 exam date for sessions 1 and 2 can be checked on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
NIT Durgapur has well-educated faculty. Most of the faculty are PhD and Masters degree holders. The institute also invites faculty for guest lectures and offers an opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.
Yes, NIT Durgapur is a good college which is ranked 44th under the Engineering category by NIRF 2024. The National Institute of Technology Durgapur (also known as NIT Durgapur) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960. The college is rated 4.1/5 in the Value for Money. Overall, as per the Shiksha verified reviews, the college is rated 4/5.
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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 |
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 |
Check below NIT Durgapur MBA placement data 2022 & 2023:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (MBA 2022) | Placement Statistics (MBA 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible students | 29 | 17 |
| Students placed | 11 | 16 |
| Jobs offered | 11 | 22 |
| Total companies | 17 | 10 |
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.
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Candidates need to pass Class 12 (Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology as an optional subject) with at least 75% aggregate to apply for NIT Durgapur BTech admission. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. Besides eligibility, aspirants must also qualify JEE Main followed by JoSAA Counselling to get a seat in BTech programme.
NIT Durgapur offers an MTech course for a duration of two years in a full-time mode. National Institute of Technology Durgapur offers over five specialisations under its MTech. Below are some of the NIT Durgapur MTech specialisations:
| MTech Specialisations | |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | Power System |
| Geotechnical Engineering | Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and Control) |
| Chemical Engineering | Operations Research |
| Chemical Engineering (Energy Resources and Sustainable Environmental Engineering) | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer |
| Next-Generation Communication and Networks- | Metallurgy and Materials Technology |
| Advanced Material Science & Technology | - |
Students wishing to apply for hostel have to pay an additional amount. NIT Durgapur does have mess service for which students need to pay a separate charge. The hostel fee for M.Tech students is INR 36,600. Students also have to pay a caution money for hostel service. Apart from the hostel charges, the tuition fee for M.Tech is INR 1.40 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
NTA announced JEE Main 2024 dates. NTA coducted the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions. JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 was January 24 to February 1 while the second session was held from April 4 to 15. Candidates can check JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 and 2 on this page. JEE Main 2024 application form session 1 was available from November 1 to December 4. For session 2, NTA released application form on February 2.
IISc Bangalore conducted the GATE 2024 exam on February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. The GATE 2024 application form was released on 24th August 2024 on the official website at gate.iisc.ac.in. The organising institute for GATE 2024 was IISc Bangalore. The exam was conducted online as a computer-based test for 29 papers. Candidates had to solve 65 questions in 180 minutes (3 hours). The GATE 2024 syllabus is based on General Aptitude and Core Discipline, carrying a weightage of 15% and 85% respectively. Check more about GATE 2024 exam here.
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:
| Particulars | NIT Durgapur | NIT Rourkela |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee for Intregated MSc in Chemistry | INR 75,000 | INR 75,000 |
| NIRF Ranking 2024 (Overall) | 93 | 34 |
| Shiksha Rating (provided by bonafide students) | 3/5 | 4.3/5 |
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 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.
NIT Durgapur has released its placement report for season 2025. The key highlights of the NIT Durgapur placements 2025 are given in the table below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
Highest Package | INR 80 LPA |
Average Package | INR 12.61 LPA |
Placement Rate | 82% |
No. of Offers | 589 |
Students Placed | 710+ |
Total Recruiters | 210+ |
Check below table comparing the two based on highest and the average package offered in 2024:
| Institute/ University Name | Highest Package (2024) | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Durgapur | INR 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.
NIT Durgapur has not released its MTech placement report for 2025 yet. Once out it will be updated here. As per the NIT Durgapur placement statistics 2023, the total number of jobs offered to the MTech and MSW batch passing out in 2023 was 147. Check table below for NIT Durgapur MTech and MSW placement insights for the past two years:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (MTech 2022) | Placement Statistics (MTech & MSW 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible students | 287 | 259 |
| Students placed | 127 | 139 |
| Jobs offered | 147 | 147 |
| Double job offers | 20 | 8 |
| Total companies | 103 | 106 |
The number of offers grabbed by MTech CSE students was 38. The following table represents the number of eligible students, the number of students placed, and the number of jobs offered during NIT Durgapur MTech placements 2023 for popular branches:
| MTech Branch | Eligible Students (2023) | Students Placed (2023) | Jobs Offered (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 36 | 16 | 19 |
| Chemical Engineering | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| CSE | 41 | 35 | 38 |
| ECE | 28 | 12 | 12 |
| EE | 41 | 31 | 31 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 38 | 17 | 18 |
| MME | 5 | 2 | 2 |
To apply for NIT Durgapur MBA admission, candidates must visit the official website of the institute to register themselves. NIT Durgapur offers admission to the MBA course on the basis of a valid CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT entrance test scores. Eligible candidates are called for the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI). Once the selection rounds are over, the institute releases a merit list of selected candidates. Such candidates are required to confirm their seat by paying the programme fee.
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
The registrations for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 are now over.
NIT Durgapur JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds. The cutoff was released for candidates seeking admission to the BTech and integrated BTech specialisations. Candidates can check the branch-wise cutoff for the General AI and General HS category for the last round in the table below:
| Course | (General All India) | (General Home State) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 63387 | 64058 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 40658 | 42400 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 49717 | 51946 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 12268 | 11980 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 18024 | 18255 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 23520 | 21718 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 34291 | 37805 |
| B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 56336 | 51891 |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry | 72618 | 76030 |
| B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Biotechnology | 65181 | 64079 |
| B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Chemical Engineering | 46182 | 39414 |
| B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 14996 | 16849 |
NIT Durgapur admission to the MBA programme is based on CAT/ CMAT/ XAT entrance exam scores. Based on the entrance exam scores, candidates are then called for the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI). Given below is the minimum eligibility criteria for the course along with NIT Durgapur MBA fees:
To get admission to NIT Durgapur for CSE, candidates can have a rank of 12268 or below according to NIT Durgapur BTech cutoff 2025 if they belong to the General AI category.
The cutoff for the OBC AI category candidates was closed at 16608 for CSE. For the SC AI and ST AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks closed at 1641 and 584, respectively. For the EWS AI category candidates, the cutoff was closed at 13104. For the PWD category candidates, the cutoff was closed at 406 for BTech in CSE.
Please remember that the cutoff for other quotas will differ.
Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, 2023 closing rank was 24386. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.
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On analysing the trend of JEE (Main) cutoff for different BTech courses in NIT Durgapur, it can be said that getting admission in BTech CSE is most difficult as the JEE (Main) cutoff for BTech CSE is higher than for all other NIT Durgapur BTech courses.
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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
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NIT Durgapur follows the seat reservation policy given by Ministry of Education, New Delhi. There are some seats reserved for females in the BTech courses in NIT Durgapur. Women can apply for admission in BTech in both the female reserved seats and gender-neutral seats. But they have to qualify the
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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:
| NIT | NIRF Rank |
|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | 9 |
| NIT Rourkela | 13 |
| NIT Surathkal | 17 |
| NIT Calicut | 21 |
| NIT Warangal | 28 |
| MNIT Jaipur | 42 |
| VNIT Nagpur | 44 |
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According to the placement record, the highest package that was offered to BTech student in NIT Durgapur in 2025 was INR 80 LPA. So it can be said that it is highly unlikely to get a package of INR 1 crore in campus placement of NIT Durgapur. Though difficult, it is not impossible and a stellar acad
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