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NIT Durgapur Admission 2025: Dates, Programs, Eligibility, and Scholarship Details

Established in 1960, NIT Durgapur is located in the Pashchim Bhardhaman district of West Bengal. The institute offers admissions in different departments of UG, PG, and PhD courses.

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Admissions Overview

Did You Know: NIT Durgapur was founded as per the Second Five-Year Plan by the Government of India and West Bengal.   

NIT Durgapur is one of the eight Regional Engineering Colleges (REGs) in India and has been declared an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act, 2007. Therefore, there is a huge number of applicants seeking admission in NIT Durgapur.  

NIT Durgapur admissions are open for different UG, PG, and PhD levels. The UG programs comprise B.Tech in several specializations. Postgraduate Degrees are M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Arch, MBA, and MCA. 

To know more about the institute, check out upGrad’s NIT Durgapur Overview page.

Let’s Check Out Important Admission Dates

Important Admission Dates

Details

    Application Start: 20th August 2025 (1st notice)

    Application Deadline: 23rd August 2025

    Accepted Exam(s): JEE Main

Admissions 2025: UG/PG/PHD

The NIT Durgapur admission to the undergraduate courses can be done through the IIT-JEE. After clearing the cutoffs, candidates are eligible to take admission in a four or five-year B.Tech course.

To understand the NIT Durgapur B.Tech 2025 admission dates in detail, please refer to the timeline given below.

Event

Date (tentative)

JEE Main registration

October 2024

Result Declaration (Session 1)

April 2025

JoSAA Registration Begins

3 June 2025

Choice Filling End Date

12 June 2025

Round 1 Seat Allotment Date

14 June 2025

NIT Durgapur Online Enrolment and Fee Payment

20-23 August 2025

Physical Reporting to Hostel

23- 24 August 2025

Commencement of Class

25th August 2025

-This table is based on the NIT Durgapur admission section and JoSAA, JEE 2025.

What are the advantages of getting into NIT Durgapur for a Bachelor's Degree?

  1. The engineering students, after taking the NIT Durgapur admission, get the opportunity to study the top academic Bachelor's program from the renowned faculty.
  1. The B.Tech students can learn from the Innovative Research Centres and Parks established at the NIT Durgapur.
  1. The institution provides students with good placement and packages for career development.
  1. The NIT Durgapur provides top recruiters in the market to their UG students for higher placement with exclusive packages and internship opportunities.

What are the Requirements of Admission & Eligibility?

Read the following points to understand them in detail. Some of these eligibility criteria are based on the qualifying exam for entrance to these courses.

  • Candidates should have cleared 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
  • The minimum marks required for admission in the B.Tech program at NIT Durgapur are 75% (65% for SC/ST)
  • A candidate must score well in national-level entrance examinations, i.e., JEE Mains.
  • Students must qualify the medical fitness criteria as per the standard mentioned by JEE for the NIT Durgapur admission.

Now, let’s check out the NIT Trichy B.Tech round six closing rank via JoSAA 2025.

Course Name

Closing Rank (Home State-General)

Closing Rank

(Other State-General)

Computer Science and Engineering

11587

9836

Mathematics and Computing

14160

13340

Electronics and Communication Engineering

16672

13888

Electrical Engineering

21358

19972

Mechanical Engineering

33709

29158

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

45449

44560

Note: The data provided has been taken from the official website of JoSAA.

To know about the institute’s placements, check out upGrad’s NIT Durgapur Placements’ page.

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

The admission for UG, PG, and PhD in NIT Durgapur is based on the national entrance examination. The process might be similar, but the examination conducting bodies are different. Now, let us look at the NIT Durgapur Admission Process.  

  1. Register for relevant entrance exams (JEE, NIMCET, GATE, JAM, CUET-PG, etc.).  
  1. Appear for the respective entrance test.  
  1. Check eligibility and cutoff scores.   
  1. Apply via institute or centralized portals (JoSAA, CCMT, CCMN, etc.).  
  1. Attend the institute’s written test/interview (if applicable for PG and PhD).  
  1. Receive an admission offer from the respective institutes.  
  1. Pay admission fees online to confirm your seat.  
  1. Complete all the document verification.  
  1. Participate in the orientation program. 

Student  & Scholarships

Support 

The university offers several Support Services to its students, from NIT Durgapur admission to on-campus assistance for advanced learning. Refer to the following points to understand in detail.  

  1. Orientation services: NIT Durgapur conducts an orientation programme for the new students to familiarize them with all the facilities included in the campus.  
  1. Academic Counselling & Wellness Support: NIT Durgapur offers academic counselling and wellness support through a dedicated counselling and guidance Cell.  
  1. International Office: NIT Durgapur admission is open to international students, which is handled by the International Relations Division.  
  1. Career and Placement support: There is a dedicated team for the Placement Cell that provides strong career, placement, and internship support.  
  1. Mentorship programs: NIT Durgapur provides mentorship to the students through peer and faculty members who coordinate through Student Affairs. 

Scholarships

There are a few economic support initiatives provided for NIT Durgapur students.  

Scholarship Name 

Eligibility 

Benefit 

Ongc Scholarships For Meritorious Sc/St Students 

  • 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.  

₹48,000 per Annum 

ICCR QUAD Scholarships  

Scholarships are available to international students from QUAD nations, which include Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. 

The value of the scholarship varies depending on the specific grant offered under the ICCR QUAD scheme. 

  

Government Fellowship (CSIR-JRF/ UGC/SER) 

Students selected based on these fellowship criteria 

Stipend as per the government. norms (31k-35k per month) 

Data based on the official website of the NIT Durgapur admission.

FAQs for Admissions

1. How can I get admission to NIT Durgapur?

To get admission in NIT Durgapur, you need to clear national-level entrance examinations like JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM, and CAT, depending on the course you want to pursue.

2. What is the last date for NIT Durgapur PhD admission 2025?

The last date for NIT Durgapur admission in PhD varies according to the intake semester. However, the deadline to fill up the PhD application for the July session was 7th June 2025.

3. Can I get admission in NIT Durgapur without JEE?

For undergraduate courses, you cannot join NIT Durgapur without clearing the IIT-JEE. Although for Master’s and PhD programs, JEE is not required, a candidate should clear other exams and interviews for the NIT Durgapur course.

4. What is the last date for NIT Durgapur PG Admission 2025?

The last date for NIT Durgapur admission, particularly in the M.Tech Programme via CCMT counselling, is on 8th August, 2025.

5. What are the NIT Durgapur Admission dates for 2025?

The admission dates for the NIT Durgapur admission for 2025, UG level are usually released after the JEE Mains result via JoSAA, and for PG (March- July) after the result of GATE/JAM/CAT.

6. How to get a seat at NIT Durgapur?

To get a seat at NIT Durgapur, you need to give the entrance examination and clear the cutoff. After that, you need to participate in the counselling and make the required payment to reserve your seat. The process may vary depending on the courses.

7. Can I get into NIT Durgapur M.Tech without GATE?

Yes, you may get NIT Durgapur admission in M.Tech without a GATE score with some exceptions. For instance, if you are an IIT graduate with an 8 CGPA, some sponsored candidates are eligible to get into IIT M.Tech without a GATE score.

8. What is the cutoff required for NIT Durgapur?

The cutoffs for different courses range year-wise. To know the official cutoff, visit the JoSAA website for UG and the NIT Durgapur University website for PG cutoffs.

9. When was NIT Durgapur established?

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, was established in 1960, making it among the oldest NITs in the country.

10. Is NIT Durgapur good?

Yes, the NIT Durgapur is a reputed engineering institution, ranking 43th position in NIRF 2024 under the engineering category. It is famous for the diverse academic courses it offers, along with research facilities and high placement records.

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