About Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur
NIT Durgapur’s Chemical Engineering department, built with UNESCO help in 1964, takes 60 B.Tech students a year and runs a dual degree, two M.Tech courses and PhD.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at NIT Durgapur started its undergraduate engineering course in 1964, with support from UNESCO, and its first graduates passed out in 1969. Postgraduate and doctoral programmes followed in 1968. Today it admits 60 students a year to the four-year B.Tech and 5 to a five-year B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree. It runs a regular two-year M.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 18 seats and, since 2021, an M.Tech in Energy Resources and Sustainable Environmental Engineering. PhD research is also offered, and undergraduate curricula were revised in 2018.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Main |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 60 | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | 18 | — | — |
| 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 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
- Labs
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Other colleges in Durgapur
Department of Biotechnology, NIT Durgapur
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Frequently asked questions
How many B.Tech seats does Chemical Engineering at NIT Durgapur have?
The department page lists 60 B.Tech seats a year and 5 dual-degree seats.
How many M.Tech seats are there?
18 seats in the regular two-year M.Tech.
Which other M.Tech is offered?
An M.Tech in Energy Resources and Sustainable Environmental Engineering, started in 2021.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Chemical Engineering - NIT Durgapur · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Programs offered along with curriculum and syllabus - NIT Durgapur · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - Training and Placement, NIT Durgapur · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact - NIT Durgapur · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Admission 2026 - NIT Durgapur · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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