NIT Durgapur Biotechnology: B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, PhD 2026

About Department of Biotechnology, NIT Durgapur

NIT Durgapur’s Biotechnology department started its B.Tech in 2005 and now also offers a dual degree, M.Tech, a DBT-supported M.Sc in Life Sciences and PhD.

The Department of Biotechnology at the National Institute of Technology Durgapur began in 2005 with a four-year B.Tech in Biotechnology. An M.Tech followed in 2009, a five-year B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree in 2017, and a two-year M.Sc in Life Sciences in 2020. The department also guides PhD scholars and offers a minor in biotechnology to students of other branches. Its 17 faculty members work in cell and molecular biology, plant biotechnology, immunology, bioprocess and food engineering, environmental biotechnology, bioinformatics and drug delivery. Research funding comes from agencies such as DST, DBT and CSIR.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Main	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Science	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 seats at NIT Durgapur are filled through central JoSAA counselling, and the institute posts its UG admission notices for 2026 on its admission page. M.Tech places for 2026-28 are offered in self-sponsored and sponsored categories through institute notices and selection lists. PhD admission is held each semester through 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 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.

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