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NIT Durgapur Overview: 2025 Admissions, Cutoffs, Placements

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur. Located 160 kilometres northwest of Kolkata. Established in 1960 by an Act of Parliament to create a model for engineering education and encourage national unity.

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NIT Durgapur Overview

Latest Update: Classes for the 1st year M.Tech. and M.Sc. students will be starting from 25th August. Online Enrollment for undergraduate courses at NIT Durgapur will start from August 20 – 23, 2025.

Source: UG, PG Admission notice 

NIT Durgapur provides courses like B.Tech, M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., and Doctoral Degrees in fields like Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and more. 

The Institute is ranked 44th among the top engineering institutes of India. Admissions to Bachelor's Degree Courses in Engineering/Technology are based on State Rank/All India Rank (AIR) from JEE, with counseling organized by the JoSAA.

Key Highlights of NIT Durgapur

Admission Month

April-August

Established

1960

Top Programs

B.Tech,  M.Tech, PhD, MBA,

Accepted Exams

JEE Advanced, JAM, GATE, CAT/MAT,

Duration of Courses

UG: 4 years (B.Tech)

PG: 2 years (M.Tech, MBA, MSc)

PhD: 3–5 years

Intake

PhD Programs: December and May Sessions

PG Programs: April-August

UG Programs: April- August

Ranking

NIRF 2024: Engineering 44th

Courses and Fees

NIT Durgapur has Academic units in multiple streams, ranging from Management to Engineering and more. The institute offers programs such as Bachelor’s of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, Master’s of Technology, Master's degree in Social Work, and Doctoral Programs.

The Table below displays the detailed fee structure for Integrated MSc and B.Tech/ Dual Degree.

Fee

B. Tech / DD in Rs

Integrated M.Sc in Rs.

Tuition fee 

62,500

7,500

Admission fee

3,500

3,500

Institute Caution money (Refundable)

10,000

10,000

Convocation Fee

1,000

1,000

Alumni Activity Fee

1,000

1,000

Institute Development Fee

2,000

2,000

Training and Placement Fee

1,500

1,500

Laboratory Fee

2,000

2,000

Library charge

1,200

1,200

Computing and Internet Charge

3,000

3,000

Examinations Fees

1,200

1,200

Electricity and water charges

1,700

1,700

Student Activity Fund

2,500

2,500

Comprehensive insurance premium, Health Care, and wellbeing charge

1,500

1,500

Hostel seat Rent

10,000

10,000

Hostel Establishment Charge

1,500

1,500

Hostel Caution Money (Refundable)

5,000

5,000

Total

₹1,11,100 

₹56,100

The Table below displays the detailed fee structure for M.Sc., MSW, M.Tech, and MBA Courses.

Fee

  M. Sc / MSW

M. Tech

MBA

Tuition fee

7500

35000

37500

Admission fee

3500

3500

3500

Institute Caution money (Refundable)

10000

10000

10000

Convocation Fee

1000

1000

1000

Alumni Activity Fee

1000

1000

1000

Institute Development Fee

2000

2000

2000

Training and Placement Fee

1500

1500

1500

Laboratory Fee

2000

2000

2000

Library charge

1200

1200

1200

Computing and Internet Charge

3000

3000

3000

Examinations Fees

1200

1200

1200

Electricity and water charges

1700

1700

1700

Student Activity Fund

2500

2500

2500

Comprehensive insurance premium, Health Care, and well-being charge

1500

1500

1500

Hostel seat Rent

10000

10000

10000

Hostel Establishment Charge

1500

1500

1500

Hostel Caution Money (Refundable)

5000

5000

5000

Total 

₹56,100

₹83,600

₹86,100

Placements, Cutoffs and Admissions

The Training & Placement Cell at NIT Durgapur connects students with job opportunities and supports their professional development. With a strong track record in placing graduates across engineering fields,  they provide training programs and collaborate with leading companies to ensure students are ready for their careers. 

Key Highlights of the 2025 Placement Session at NIT Durgapur

Parameters

Value

Highest Package

80 LPA

Average Package

12.61 LPA

Overall Placement Percentage

82%

Total Offers Made

589

Branch-wise Placement Rate

Branch

Placement Percentage (%)

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

94

Mechanical Engineering

83

Electrical Engineering

90

Electronics and Communication Engineering

67

Computer Science & Engineering

88

Chemical Engineering

80

Civil Engineering

79

Biotechnology

79

Top Recruiters

  • ZS Associates
  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  • Hero MotoCorp
  • JSW Group
  • Reliance Industries Limited
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Accenture
  • Adobe
  • Oracle
  • Apple

For more detailed information on Placements. Check out upGrad’s NIT Durgapur’s Placements page.


Ranking 2024-2025

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a government body that releases annual rankings of higher education institutes in India. Ranking of NIT Durgapur Over the Years, Category-Wise.

Ranking Body

Ranking Year

Rank

Category

NIRF

2024

44

Engineering

NIRF

2024

93

Overall

NIRF

2023

43

Engineering

NIRF

2023

90

Overall


Scholarships 2025

Service Highlights

    Benefits: ₹48,000 per Annum

    Eligibility: First-year SC/ST UG Student in Engineering, MBBS, MA, or MBA at any Recognized University. Family income not exceeding ₹4.50 lakh per annum.

NIT Durgapur Vs NIT Kurukshetra Vs NIT Warangal

Here’s a comparison of the three NITs to know better about each

Parameters

NIT Durgapur

NIT Kurukshetra

NIT Warangal

NIRF Ranking

44

81

21

Tuition Fees

UG: ₹50k- ₹1 Lakh

UG: ₹₹ 625,000

UG (B.Tech): ₹1,05,000

M.B.A: ₹ 35,000/-

PG: ₹56k-90k 

PG: ₹₹ 208,330

PG (M.Tech): ₹35,000/-

Popular Courses

UG: B.Tech.

UG: B.Tech, B.Arch

UG: B.Tech 

PG: M.Tech, MSc, MBA, MSW

PG: M.Tech, MSc

PG: M.Tech, MSc

Placement Rate

Highest Package: ₹80 LPA

Average Package:₹12.61 LPA

Average Package: ₹12.68 LPA

Highest Package: ₹64.28 LPA

Average Package:- ₹53.28 LPA

Median Package: ₹6 LPA

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location: Durgapur, West Bengal

The campus covers an area of 187 acres and features various buildings, labs, and classrooms. It boasts advanced infrastructure and modern facilities. Accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities is also taken into account. The grounds include beautiful gardens and large trees.

Hostels at NIT Durgapur

The Institute has 14 Halls of Residence, each named after a firefighter, such as Shubhash Chandra Bose, Mother Teresa Hall of Residence, etc The rooms are provided on a single or double sharing basis. Charges for electricity and water are 1700 Rs.

Student Life at NIT Durgapur

Clubs: Centre for Cognitive Activities, Dance Club, Darpan, Debating Society, Enteract, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, GNU Linux Users' Group, IEEE Student Branch NIT Durgapur, IIM Student chapter, Literary Circle, and many more

Fests: Aarohan (The Annual Techno-Management Fest), Aavishkar (The Tech Fest), and Recstacy (The Annual Cultural Fest).

Notable Alumni

Name 

Field Of Work

Aloke Paul

Professor At The Indian Institute Of Science, Bangalore

Subash Menon 

Chairman, Managing Director & Founder At Pelatro

Abhishek Sarkar 

Assistant Professor At IIT Delhi, India

Amartya Mukhopadhyay 

Professor At The Indian Institute Of Technology, Bombay

FAQs for Overview

NIT Durgapur is located in West Bengal, around 160 kilometers from Kolkata. The institute lies along the Howrah–Delhi main railway line, making it easily accessible by train. It is also well-connected by highways, with regular buses and taxis available. The city of Durgapur is known for its industrial and educational significance.

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