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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

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.

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Disclaimer

  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

  2. The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, & related costs. upGrad does not .