About National Institute of Technology Durgapur
NIT Durgapur is a Government of India funded technical institute in Paschim Bardhaman district that began in 1960 as a Regional Engineering College and now runs B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and PhD programmes.
National Institute of Technology Durgapur started in 1960 as the Regional Engineering College, Durgapur, one of the first eight such colleges in India. It is fully funded by the Government of India and is run by an autonomous Board of Governors, with the power to award its own degrees. The 187-acre campus lies about 160 km north-west of Kolkata, close to the Howrah-Delhi main rail line and National Highway 2. Undergraduates can choose four-year B.Tech branches such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Civil, Chemical and Biotechnology, along with some five-year dual degrees and an integrated M.Sc in Chemistry. Postgraduate options include M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and MSW, and the institute admits PhD scholars every semester. In NIRF 2025 it was placed 49th in the Engineering list.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Main |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science Accepts: JAM |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
B.Tech and dual-degree seats are filled through JoSAA counselling on the basis of JEE Main. M.Tech and M.Sc admissions are announced in institute notices that refer to GATE and JAM scores. The MBA and MSW have their own admission brochures with shortlisting, and PhD admission each semester uses an admission test and/or viva voce.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Hostel (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
- Medical
Rankings and accreditation
Rankings
| Ranking | Year | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2025 | Engineering | 49 |
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Other colleges in Durgapur
Department of Biotechnology, NIT Durgapur
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Durgapur
Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur
Frequently asked questions
When was NIT Durgapur established?
In 1960, as the Regional Engineering College, Durgapur.
Which postgraduate programmes does NIT Durgapur offer?
M.Tech in several branches, M.Sc in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Life Sciences and Applied Geology, an MBA and an MSW, plus PhD.
What was NIT Durgapur's NIRF 2025 rank?
49th in the Engineering category.
How big is the campus?
About 187 acres.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- NIT Durgapur home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- NIT Durgapur - About Us · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Programs offered along with curriculum and syllabus · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- NIT Durgapur - Contacts · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Training and Placement - Contact Us · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Admission 2026 · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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