NIT Durgapur: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

I don’t think many people regret joining NIT Durgapur. In fact, one of my friends who was earlier doubtful about the institute said that choosing NIT Durgapur was one of the best decisions of his life. 

The institute does have some cons such as average mess food and poor quality of hostels, however, the condition is similar in almost all engineering colleges. Over the past few years, it has been working hard to improve its infrastructure and many new and modern hostels are coming up. There are decent options for eating near the campus. Additionally, a new assembly hall is also under construction. 

The faculty pool like any other engineering college comprises both highly and low qualified professors. You can develop a good rapport with them and trust me they will guide you in making big choices. 

The academic environment is improving for the better and so are the placements. NIT Durgapur also has a tie-up with CERN, Geneva and with the Department of Atomic Energy for the world's first Helium gas exploration plant coming up at Bakreswar. Subir Chowdhury, the present CEO and MD of JCB India, is also an alumni of this college 

Considering all the above facts, I don’t think you can regret joining the institute.

As a student of NIT Durgapur, I am listing down the reasons why this college is a good choice for students-

1. NIT Durgapur has a beautiful and lush green campus. You’ll really enjoy the beauty of this place.
2. It provides its students with all the facilities and opportunities.
3. It has a decent infrastructure that is improving at a rapid rate.
4. The Student Activity Centre (SAC) is the focal point of cultural and sports activities.
5. The college library is air-conditioned. You’ll find a good collection of books over there.
6. NIT Durgapur has an excellent faculty. Some of the teachers are really friendly and supportive.
7. The crowd is good. You will develop a good bond with your peers.
8. It has a strong alumni network. Alumni from NIT Durgapur have glorious careers in academics and industry.
9. It has a good fest culture. The five fests organized by our college are-Aarohan, Aavishkar, Recstacy, Verve, and Virasat. Aarohan is the annual techno-management fest. It is the 2nd largest of its kind in the entire eastern India. 

These are some reasons why NIT Durgapur is a good institute. According to me, you

should consider it for your higher studies.

I am a pretty average student who scored 80% in 11th and 93% in 12th. I was preparing for my JEE Advanced and took the entrance exam for Manipal as a form of practice.

I scored 155 in the entrance exam which was a good enough score to get me CSE at this institution.

The exam contains easy questions. Everything boils down to time management. There are 200 questions and the total time allotted is 150 minutes. With simple Math, you can figure out that each question gets 45 seconds. Now, all the questions in English can be solved instantly. Also, some questions on Chemistry will take no more than 10 seconds. Considering this, you’ll get an average time of 60 seconds to solve Math and Physics questions. This is more than sufficient time if your concepts are clear. 

In case you do not know an answer, mark the question for later. 140 is a good score to get you into CSE at Manipal Institute of Technology. So the entrance exam isn’t tough to crack, it just requires a good speed. 

Both the colleges have their pros and cons. Your choice of college should be based on branch. I did my Mechanical from NIT Durgapur and my friend did his Mechanical from Jadavpur University. I am eligible to answer this question.

First of all, JU is much higher in ranking than NIT Durgapur. Also, the fees at JU are way more affordable. As JU is located in Kolkata, IT companies visit the campus more often. As far as core courses are concerned, the faculty for ME especially, is good at both the colleges. But core placements are much better at NIT Durgapur because PSUs visit the campus. On the other hand, JU students have to sit for GATE. 

If you wish to study CS, IT or ECE, choose Jadavpur University without second thought. As far as core jobs are concerned, choose NIT Durgapur.

Like everyone else, I too was a little skeptical about NIT Durgapur during admissions. But as time passed by, I enjoyed my campus life and made numerous friends..

The campus will allow you to meet people from different backgrounds. You’ll even get in touch with some foreign students. Within a few weeks, you’ll make new friends. 

There are many clubs at NIT Durgapur and you can join more than one. Some of these are- Music Club, Dance Club, Literary Circle, CCA, MNTC, Spic Macay, etc. There is no favoritism during club selections. You’ll get to know of hangout spots like NIT Duck Pond or Techno.

As far as academics is concerned, there are some exceptional teachers in every branch who will light up your passion for learning.For example, SG sir in the EE department. Academics has become stricter since course and semester structure were revised a few years back.

During your final year, placements will be the most important. Do not worry, the placement record of NIT Durgapur is good. You’ll find that most students study only a week before exams. But make sure you know your subjects well. Otherwise you’ll face problems during the placement season.

NIT Durgapur will give you freedom. But you’ll soon realize the responsibilities that accompany it. Campus life, especially hostel life, is great. 

Here are some reasons for joining NIT Durgapur-

1. Its infrastructure is really good by Indian standards.
2. College life is great over there.
3. In terms of educational standards, NIT Durgapur is a Tier-2 Engineering college. If you don’t get into the top IITs, BITS and top NITs, NIT Durgapur is a good option to consider.
4. If you study well and develop your skill set, you’ll grab a good job during the placement season.
5. NIT Durgapur will offer you all the opportunities and facilities. It is ultimately up to you to grab them and make the most of them.

NIT Durgapur is definitely worth joining. Enjoy your stay over there and make the most out of your college years.

As an alumni of NIT Durgapur, I am sharing some tips that will help you in your college life-

1. Maintain a good attendance record. Maintain at least 75% attendance. A low attendance can cost you a year.
2. Don’t register yourself in the bad books of faculty members. Some professors get vengeful and they won’t soften however much you plead.
3. Maintain as good a CGPA as possible.
4. Choose your friends wisely. Keep yourself surrounded by positive and motivated people.
5. Join student organizations. Volunteer in the organizing committee of college fests.
6. Study during your 2nd and 3rd year semester breaks. This will really help you in your professional life.
7. RECSTACY is the annual cultural fest of NIT Durgapur. Do attend it.

These are some tips that will make your life in NIT Durgapur easier. Enjoy your four years in this college and make lifelong memories.