Overview
NIT Durgapur was established in 1960 as the Regional Engineering College, Durgapur, one of the first such colleges in the country, as a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal. It began with four branches: Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Electrical Engineering. It received deemed university status in July 2003 and was declared an Institution of National Importance in 2007. The institute is located in Durgapur, in the industrial heartland of West Bengal, and offers nine B.Tech and sixteen M.Tech programmes along with MCA, MBA, M.Sc and PhD.
NIT Durgapur Highlights
| Founded | 1960 |
|---|---|
| University type | Institute of National Importance |
| Ownership | Public |
| Location | Durgapur, West Bengal |
| Popular programmes listed | 5 |
| Official website | Visit official website → |
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Popular Courses & Fees
B.Tech
M.Tech
MCA
MBA
M.Sc
Admission Process
B.Tech admission is through the JEE Main examination, with seats allotted in the JoSAA and CSAB counselling rounds. M.Tech admission is based on a valid GATE score, with allotment handled through CCMT. MCA admission is through the NIMCET entrance test, M.Sc admission through CCMN based on JAM scores, and MBA admission follows the institute's own process with national-level test scores.
How to apply — typical steps
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- Open the admissions section on the university's official website.
- Choose your programme and check its eligibility criteria.
- Fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit before the deadline.
- Track counselling and merit-list announcements on the official website.
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Scholarships
Tuition is fully waived for SC, ST and PwD students, and for students whose family income is below ₹1 lakh a year; those with income between ₹1 lakh and ₹5 lakh pay roughly a third of the tuition. Merit scholarships and central and state schemes through the National Scholarship Portal further support students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get admission to B.Tech at NIT Durgapur?
You need to qualify JEE Main and take part in the JoSAA counselling rounds (followed by CSAB special rounds). Your JEE Main rank decides your branch and seat.
What is the B.Tech fee at NIT Durgapur?
Tuition is about ₹62,500 per semester for general-category students, so the yearly cost works out to roughly ₹1.25–1.5 lakh including other charges (indicative). Fee waivers apply based on family income.
How is MCA admission done at NIT Durgapur?
MCA admission is through the NIMCET national entrance test, with seats allotted in the common NIMCET counselling rounds.
How is M.Tech admission done at NIT Durgapur?
Admission is based on a valid GATE score, with seats allotted through the CCMT counselling portal. Some departments may also hold a test or interview.
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