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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.Sc. Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, JEE Main
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26 | Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option |
9 Jul '26 | Donwload offer letter |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
18 May '26 - 19 May '26 | MBA/PGDM GD/PI |
1 Apr '26 - 25 May '26 | MAT May 2026 Registration PBTOngoing |
28 May '26 | MAT May 2026 PBT Admit Card |
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Going as per the past three year trends candidates can expect the closing ranks for NIT Durgapur JEE Main cutoff 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment for top specialisations between the following range:
- B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering between 6548 and 8875
- B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering between 11114 and 12624
- B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering between 16380 and 18250
- B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering between 22377 and 26009
- B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Chemical Engineering between 24764 and 28377
NIT Durgapur admissions are entrance-based for most of the programmes. Aspirants need to qualify the respective entrance exam to take admission in the particular course. Below is entrance exam required for top NIT Durgapur courses:
| Course Name | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
| BTech | JEE Main |
| MTech | GATE |
| MSc | IIT JAM |
| MBA | MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ CMAT |
| Integrated MSc | IIT JAM |
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.
GATE is one of the accepting exams for NIT Durgapur M.Tech admission. Candidates have to score equal or above GATE cutoff to get a seat in M.Tech programme. Below is GATE cutoff of past three-years:
| Course | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 523 | 446 | 442 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 417 | NA | NA |
| Microelectronics and VLSI | 507 | 498 | 426 |
| Thermal Engineering | NA | 500 | NA |
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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:
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) |
GATE cutoff is considered for admission to NIT Durgapur M.Tech programme. Candidates need to score equal or above GATE cutoff for admission to M.Tech programme. Below is NIT Durgapur GATE cutoff of past three years:
| Course | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 523 | 446 | 442 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 417 | NA | NA |
| Microelectronics and VLSI | 507 | 498 | 426 |
| Thermal Engineering | NA | 500 | NA |
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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.
Yes CAT syllabus is difficult to crack if you do not have enough time. There are three subjects in CAT- VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude. Most of candidates find RC passages tough to crack. In Quants, Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry pose significant challenge during preparation. In DILR, Reasoning questions often turnout to be tricky and confusion.
The date for the XAT 2025 exam was 5 January, 2025. This piece of information was released by the XLRI Jamshedpur.
If you are planning to prepare for XAT exam by self study, you need to start early. At least six months before. XAT exam is conducted on the first Sunday of January every year. So, if you start preparing for the XAT in June or July, you will have good six months to prepare. Make a preparation plan that includes XAT syllabus coverage, problem solving sessions, mock tests and revision. Get hold of best books for XAT. Consult mentors or previous year toppers for selecting the best books for preparation. Join online study groups where you can get the help of mentors and peers for problem solving and clearing of doubts in topics. Work in tough topics first and then move to easier topics.
Solve a large number and variety of XAT mock tests to master the syllabus. You will need to do a rigorous work on XAT mock tests as for candidates who opt for self study, have to rely on practice.
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.
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National Institute of Technology, Durgapur provides scholarship to students. To apply for NIT Durgapur scholarship, students must meet the eligibility requirement. Fill the scholarship form and submit the required documents.
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| Course Name | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| BTech | JEE Main + JoSAA counselling/ CSAB Counselling |
| MTech | GATE + CCMT counselling |
| MSc | IIT JAM + CCMN counselling |
| MBA | MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ CMAT + WAT + GDPI |
| Integrated MSc | IIT JAM + CCMN counselling |
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| 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) |
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NIT Durgapur BTech fees is INR 5 lakh. NIT Durgapur fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. Students must pay fees to confirm seat in BTech programme.
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NIT Durgapur courses are offered to students at UG, PG, and PhD levels. The institute offers courses to students in various streams, namely Engineering, Science, Management, etc.. Some of the popular courses offered at the institute are BTech, BSc, MTech, MBA, MSc, etc.
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