Complete guide to NIT Durgapur — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur or NITD), established in 1960 as a Regional Engineering College, is one of India's oldest and most respected NITs. Located in Durgapur — the Steel City of West Bengal — the institute sits at the heart of one of India's largest industrial belts and is consistently ranked among the top 50 engineering institutions nationally.
NIT Durgapur offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and PhD programmes across 14 academic departments. The B.Tech programme is admissible through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling. The institute is celebrated for its strong industry connections, experienced faculty, and a proud alumni network spanning India, the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
The institute maintains an active research portfolio backed by grants from DST, DRDO, SERB, DBT, CSIR, and the Ministry of Steel. Several departments have DST-FIST funded laboratories, and NIT Durgapur has been a consistent beneficiary of TEQIP grants that have transformed its research and teaching infrastructure.
The Training & Placement Cell at NIT Durgapur attracts 200+ companies annually. In 2023–24, the average CTC reached ₹14.2 LPA with the highest offer exceeding ₹55 LPA. The institute's proximity to Kolkata — one of India's major corporate hubs — significantly boosts placement opportunities across IT, core engineering, and analytics sectors.
Campus life is vibrant with the annual technical festival Aarohan and cultural fest Aaveg, both drawing thousands of participants from across India. The 315-acre residential campus, well-equipped sports complex, and strong student chapter culture make NIT Durgapur a comprehensive and enriching engineering destination.
NIT Durgapur holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #36–50 |
| NIRF | Overall | #76–100 |
| Outlook | Engineering | #32 |
| The Week | Engineering | #30 |
| India Today | Engineering | #35 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | University Rankings | 401–450 |
| QS World | University Rankings | 901–1000 |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | 501–600 |
| SCImago | Institutions | #950+ |
| Webometrics | India | #62 |
NIT Durgapur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 14 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mining Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Biotechnology | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
| Management Studies (MBA) | — | YES | — |
The fee structure at NIT Durgapur is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2025–26) | ₹1,25,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Medical Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹11,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹21,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹7,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,57,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹6,28,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per MHRD norms.
Students with a family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are exempt from tuition fees.
Students with family income between ₹1L–₹5L per annum receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
MCM Scholarships by the Government of India are available for meritorious students with demonstrated financial need.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for NIT Durgapur B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 9,800 | 3,800 | 1,900 | 900 |
| ECE | 16,500 | 6,600 | 3,300 | 1,400 |
| Electrical Engineering | 23,000 | 9,200 | 4,600 | 1,900 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 28,000 | 11,500 | 5,800 | 2,400 |
| Civil Engineering | 40,000 | 16,500 | 8,200 | 3,300 |
| Chemical Engineering | 34,000 | 14,000 | 7,000 | 2,800 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 46,000 | 19,000 | 9,500 | 3,800 |
| Biotechnology | 38,000 | 15,500 | 7,800 | 3,100 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 580 | ₹15.8L |
| Core Engineering | 220 | ₹9.5L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 140 | ₹15.2L |
| Finance / BFSI | 95 | ₹18.5L |
| Consulting | 70 | ₹17.0L |
| Public Sector / PSU | 80 | ₹9.8L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 100 | N/A |
| Others | 115 | ₹8.0L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹20.5L | 98% |
| ECE | ₹16.0L | 95% |
| Electrical Engineering | ₹12.5L | 92% |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹10.5L | 89% |
| Civil Engineering | ₹8.5L | 84% |
| Chemical Engineering | ₹11.0L | 88% |
| Biotechnology | ₹9.8L | 83% |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engg. | ₹9.5L | 85% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹14.2L | ₹55L | 200 |
| 2022–23 | ₹13.0L | ₹50L | 185 |
| 2021–22 | ₹11.5L | ₹44L | 165 |
| 2020–21 | ₹9.5L | ₹38L | 140 |
| 2019–20 | ₹8.2L | ₹32L | 118 |
NIT Durgapur's 315-acre residential campus in the heart of West Bengal's industrial belt offers a blend of heritage academic buildings and modern infrastructure. The fully self-contained campus houses all academic departments, hostels, a central library, sports facilities, and student amenity centres within walking distance.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIT Durgapur has 11 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Barak Hostel | Boys | 460+ |
| 02 | Ganga Hostel | Boys | 440+ |
| 03 | Yamuna Hostel | Boys | 420+ |
| 04 | Kaveri Hostel | Boys | 400+ |
| 05 | Godavari Hostel | Boys | 380+ |
| 06 | Narmada Hostel | Boys | 360+ |
| 07 | Tapti Hostel | Boys | 340+ |
| 08 | Mahananda Hostel | Boys | 300+ |
| 09 | Saraswati Hostel | Girls | 480+ |
| 10 | Lakshmi Hostel | Girls | 420+ |
| 11 | PG & PhD Hostel | PG / PhD | 260+ |
NIT Durgapur has a strong and maturing research culture with funded projects from DST, SERB, DRDO, DBT, and the Ministry of Steel. The institute's location in an industrial belt provides unique applied research opportunities in metallurgy, energy, biotechnology, and environmental engineering.
NIT Durgapur's Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), supported by DST and the West Bengal government, has incubated 50+ startups in manufacturing technology, software, clean energy, and agri-tech, with several receiving MSME and Startup India funding.
The institute's E-Cell and ISTE Student Chapter run active entrepreneurship development programmes, collaborating with CII Eastern Region, MSME-DI Kolkata, and Bengal's industrial ecosystem to mentor student and faculty innovators.
NIT Durgapur provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1L) | Family income below ₹1 LPA | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income ₹1L–₹5L) | Family income between ₹1L–₹5L | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Fee Exemption | SC/ST students (all income levels) | Full tuition fee exemption |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| West Bengal State Merit Scholarship | WB domicile students with top academic merit | ₹12,000–₹36,000/year |
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% of each B.Tech batch (semester-wise) | Full tuition fee waiver for that semester |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (WB) | WB domicile with family income < ₹2.5L and 75%+ in Class 12 | ₹1,000–₹5,000/month |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international achievement in sports or arts | ₹10,000–₹25,000 one-time award |
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Durgapur, West Bengal – 713209
India
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