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NIT Durgapur Courses Admissions 2024: Eligibility, Selection Process

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| Updated On - Sep 9, 2024

NIT Durgapur admission to various UG , PG and doctorate level programs is based on national level exams accepted by the institute.With primary focus on engineering, the two major programs of the institute are BTech and MTech. Admission to the B.Tech program is based on JEE Main rank, whereas, MTech admissions require GATE scores followed by CCMT Counseling. Candidates seeking admission to these courses must score a rank between 4400-40000 in JEE Main exam for the BTech program. For the MTech program, the desirable GATE rank is between 400-800.

Other than this, NIT Durgapur also offers various other programs such as MSc, MCA and MBA based on other national level exams. Whereas for MBA, CAT scores are required. Further for PhD courses, interested candidates must have to give an entrance exam conducted by NIT followed by an Interview.

Table of Content

NIT Durgapur B.Tech Admission

1.1 Eligibility Criteria & Selection Criteria

1.2 NIT Durgapur B.Tech Cutoff

1.3 How to apply for JEE-Main?

1.4 How to apply for JoSAA?

NIT Durgapur M.Tech Admission

2.1 Eligibility Criteria & Selection Criteria

2.2 How to apply for GATE?

2.3 How to apply for CCMT?

2.4 NIT Durgapur GATE Cutoff 2022 (Out)

NIT Durgapur MBA Admission

3.1 Eligibility Criteria & Selection Criteria

3.2 How to apply for CAT?

NIT Durgapur MCA Admission

4.1 Eligibility Criteria & Selection Criteria

4.2 How to apply for NIMCET?

NIT Durgapur MSc Admission

5.1 Eligibility Criteria & Selection Criteria

5.2 Application Process

NIT Durgapur MSW Admission

6.1 Eligibility Criteria & Selection Criteria

6.2 Application Process

NIT Durgapur Integrated M.Sc Admission

7.1 Eligibility Criteria & Selection Criteria

NIT Durgapur PhD Admission

8.1 Eligibility Criteria & Selection Criteria

8.2 Application Process

NIT Durgapur FAQs

NIT Durgapur Important Dates

Event	Dates
BTech
Session 1
JEE Main 2023 Registration Opens	December 15, 2022
JEE Main 2023 Registration Last Date	January 12, 2023
Downloading of JEE Main 2023 Admit Card	January 21, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Exam	January 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, and February 1, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Result	February 07, 2023
Session 2
JEE Main 2023 Registration Window	Feb 14 – March 12, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Exam	April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15, 2023
M.tech
GATE 2023 Admit Card Release Date	January 9, 2023
GATE 2023 Exam Date	February 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2023
GATE 2023 Answer Key Release Date	February 21, 2023
GATE 2023 Answer Key Challenge Window	February 22, 2023 to February 25, 2023
GATE 2023 Result Release Date	March 16, 2023
GATE 2023 Scorecard Release Date	March 21, 2023
M.Sc
IIT JAM 2023 Admit Card	February 10, 2023
JAM 2023 Examination	Feb 12, 2023
Declaration of JAM 2023 Results	March 22, 2023
Online Application for Admission (IIT JAM)	April 11 – April 25, 2023
MBA
Last Date to Apply	May 09, 2023
List of Shortlisted Candidates	May 15, 2023
MSW
Last Date to Apply	May 19, 2023
Group Discussion & Interview Round	June 07, 2023

NIT Durgapur B.Tech Admission 2023

The institute offers a 4 years (8 Semester) B.Tech program in nine specializations. The basic eligibility, specializations and selection criteria for B.Tech programme are mentioned below.

Specializations:

Biotechnology	Chemical Engineering	Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering	Electrical Engineering	Electronics and Communication Engineering
Information Technology	Mechanical Engineering	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

NIT Durgapur B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in B.Tech at NIT must have passed their 10+2 from any recognized board of education in PCM.
A candidate must have scored at least 60% of marks in aggregate and must be eligible to give JEE Main exam.

NIT Durgapur B.Tech Selection Criteria

The selection to B.Tech programme at NIT is made on the basis of merit scored in JEE Main by the candidate.

The seat allotment takes place after the successful completion of JoSAA counseling process.

NIT Durgapur B.Tech Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

NIT Durgapur JEE Main cutoff is the minimum rank to get admitted to the B.Tech program. The cutoff will be released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). The cutoff depends on various factors such as rank secured in the JEE Main examination, availability of seats, choice filling, reservation criteria, etc. NIT Durgapur BTech expected cutoff 2023 for general category candidates based on JoSAA 2022 round 1 opening and round 6 closing ranks is tabulated below:

B.Tech Courses	JEE Main Cutoff 2023 (Expected)
B.Tech Courses	Round 1 (HS) (opening)	Round 6 (HS) (closing)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering	4363	9694
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering	4073	13212
B.Tech Electrical Engineering	11679	18074
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering	10461	26252
B.Tech Chemical Engineering	19617	28295
BTech Civil Engineering	27242	31904
B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	28507	34868
B.Tech Biotechnology	23324	38086

How to apply for JEE Main 2022?

After the candidate fulfils all eligibility criteria, they have to take the JEE- Main for selection. The procedure for applying is given below.

Visit the official website of JEE- Main.
Register for the online application form.
Make a note of the system-generated application number.
Create a password.
Log in again and fill out the form.
Upload scanned images of photographs and signatures.
A fee of 650 INR (325 INR for reserved categories) will be charged/ It is to be paid through Debit card, Credit card, Net banking, UPI or Paytm.
Keep a printout of the application form for future use.

How to apply for JoSAA Counselling?

After a candidate qualifies the JEE-Main, they will have to undergo counselling before final selection. The procedure for registering for counselling is given below:

Click on the registration page at the official JoSAA website.
Use the JEE Main application number to log in.
Ensure that your candidate profile is accurate.
Click on ‘Submit changes’.
Fill out your preferred colleges and specializations according to the list of available options.
Lock the selected choices by clicking on ‘I agree to lock my choices’.
Keep a printout of the page for future reference.
After submitting all the requisite information, pay the counselling fees (800 INR) online.
Keep a printout of the application form. It will be needed for verification at the facilitation centre.

Check More: NIT Durgapur Cutoff

NIT Durgapur M.Tech Admission 2023

The institute offers a 2 years (4 Semester) M.Tech program in 19 specializations. The basic eligibility, specializations and selection criteria for M.Tech program are mentioned below.

Specializations:

Biotechnology	Chemical Engineering	Machine Design
Metallurgy and Materials Technology	Computer Science and Engineering	Telecommunication Engineering
Information Technology	Power Electronics and Machine Drives	Metallurgical Engineering
Environmental Science and Technology	Operations Research	Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Geotechnical Engineering	Power Systems	Advanced Material Science and Technology

NIT Durgapur M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in M.Tech programme must have passed their graduation (preferably B.Tech) in the relevant discipline.
A candidate must have scored at least 60% of marks in aggregate and must be eligible to take the GATE exam.

NIT Durgapur M.Tech Selection Criteria

The selection to M.Tech program at NIT is made on the basis of merit scored in GATE by the candidate.
The seat allotment takes place after the successful completion of the CCMT counselling process.

How to apply for GATE?

Eligible candidates can take the GATE for selection. The application procedure for it is elaborated below:

Visit the official website
Register through the link by entering the candidate’s name, email ID and mobile number.
After the form is submitted, an enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate’s mobile number.
Fill out the application form.
A fee of 1,500 INR (750 INR for women and reserved categories) will be charged. It is to be paid online.
Download the form and keep a printout for future reference.

How to apply for CCMT?

Those who qualify the GATE will be invited for counselling (CCMT). The following are the steps for registering for the CCMT:

Register at the official website.
Fill out the application form.
Pay the registration fee of 2,200 INR (1,700 INR for reserved categories).
Click on “I agree”.
Start entering your choices. When it is done, lock the choices.
Submit the application and keep a printout.

NIT Durgapur GATE Cutoff 2022 (Out)

NIT Durgapur GATE Cutoff 2022 (Round 1)
Discipline	Category	Opening Score	Closing Score
Biotechnology	SC	370	223
	OBC-NCL	437	347
	EWS	443	432
	OPEN	601	499
Chemical Engineering	OBC-NCL	332	323
	OPEN	398	375
	SC	241	232
Chemical Engineering (Energy Resources and Sustainable Environmental Engineering)	EWS	342	342
	OBC-NCL	364	319
	OPEN	441	386
	SC	287	279
Environmental Science & Technology	OBC-NCL	389	369
	SC	328	319
	ST	232	232
	EWS	395	390
	OPEN	447	404
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer	SC	252	213
	OBC-NCL	427	396
	EWS	417	406
	OPEN	496	429
Geotechnical Engineering	OPEN	482	429
	SC	354	342
	ST	266	266
	OBC-NCL	416	407
	EWS	420	392
Next Generation Communication and Networks	EWS	404	400
	OPEN	508	462
	OBC-NCL	429	400
	SC	292	292
Machine Design	EWS	449	433
	ST	263	263
	OBC-NCL	485	460
	OPEN	551	496
	SC	382	272
Microelectronics & VLSI	OBC-NCL	521	512
	ST	371	313
	EWS	529	529
	OPEN	596	541
	SC	400	350
Next Generation Communication and Networks	EWS	404	400
	OPEN	508	462
	OBC-NCL	429	400
	SC	292	292
Operations Research	OPEN	680	537
	SC	331	306
	ST	265	201
	OBC-NCL	515	487
	EWS	500	452
Power Electronics & Machine Drives	OPEN	553	500
	OBC-NCL	500	457
	EWS	396	389
	SC	318	292
Structural Engineering	EWS	482	475
	ST	291	291
	OPEN	629	486
	SC	369	368
	OBC-NCL	485	462
Thermal Engineering	SC	290	265
	OBC-NCL	448	431
	EWS	452	433
	OPEN	535	500
Power System	OPEN	489	460
	SC	407	292
	ST	260	260
	OBC-NCL	446	400
	EWS	428	418
Computer Science & Engineering	OBC-NCL	517	482
	SC	389	337
	EWS	517	499
	OPEN	569	526
	OPEN-PwD	293	293
	ST	286	249
Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and Control)	OPEN	528	446
	SC	292	283
	OBC-NCL	407	379
	EWS	364	332
Computer Science & Engineering	OBC-NCL	517	482
	SC	389	337
	EWS	517	499
	OPEN	569	526
	OPEN-PwD	293	293
	ST	286	249
Metallurgy and Materials Technology	OBC-NCL	323	323
	EWS	333	333
	OPEN	508	369
Next Generation Communication and Networks	EWS	404	400
	OPEN	508	462
	OBC-NCL	429	400
	SC	292	292
Advanced Material Science & Technology	OBC-NCL	350	326
	OPEN	512	396
	SC	335	250

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NIT Durgapur MBA Admission 2023

The institute offers a 2 years (4 Semester) MBA program in 4 specializations. The basic eligibility, specializations and selection criteria for MBA programmes are mentioned below.

Specializations:

Finance	Marketing
Human Resource	Operations

NIT Durgapur MBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in MBA programmes must hold a graduation degree in any discipline.
A candidate must have scored at least 60% of marks in graduation and must be eligible to give the CAT exam.

NIT Durgapur MBA Selection Criteria

The selection to MBA programme at NIT is made on the basis of merit scored in CAT by the candidate.
The seat allotment takes place after the successful completion of the counseling process and group discussion round.

How to apply for the CAT?

Candidates who are eligible for admission to MBA have to take the CAT for selection. Follow these steps to register:

Visit the official website.
Click on “Registration” for new users.
Read the given instructions.
Fill in the necessary details to generate OTP.
Enter the OTP and validate it.
Check ‘I Agree’ and submit the CAT application form.
After submitting the details, a message will be sent to the registered mobile number containing the password, and an email will be sent containing the user ID.
After the registration is complete, a unique login ID and password will be generated.
Click on ‘Go to Application Form’ to fill out the CAT application form.

Check More: NIT Durgapur Placements

NITDGP MCA Admission 2023

The institute offers a 2 years (4 Semester) MCA program. The basic eligibility, specializations and selection criteria for MCA programmes are mentioned below.

NIT Durgapur MCA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in MCA programmes must hold a BCA graduation degree.
A candidate must have scored at least 60% of marks in graduation and must be eligible to give the NIMCET exam.

NIT Durgapur MCA Selection Criteria

The selection to MCA programme at NIT is made on the basis of merit scored in NIMCET by the candidate.
The seat allotment takes place after the successful completion of the counseling process and group discussion round.

How to apply for NIMCET?

Candidates eligible for MCA will have to take the NIMCET for selection. The process for registering is given below:

Candidates have to register on the NIMCET website by creating the login, password as instructed therein.
Fill all the details on the online form.
The last date for submitting the form is March 31.
Candidates will have to pay a fee of 2,500 INR online.
All the relevant documents should be uploaded along with the online application form.
Remember the login name, email ID, password and security question till the end of the NIMCET process.

NIT Durgapur M.Sc Admission 2023

NIT Durgapur offers a two-year M.Sc program in six specializations, namely, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics, and Biotechnology. For admission to the program, candidates need to appear for the IIT JAM entrance examination.

NIT Durgapur M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

A bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks from a recognized university or institute.
A valid score in the IIT JAM entrance examination.

NIT Durgapur M.Sc Selection Criteria

Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of their scores in the IIT JAM entrance examination which is further followed by CCMN counseling.

NIT Durgapur M.Sc Cutoff 2022 (Expected)

Round-1 IIT JAM Cutoff 2021

Courses	EWS	OBC	Open	SC	ST
M.Sc in Chemistry	33	29	34.33	18.67	-
M.Sc in Applied Geology and Geoinformatics	59	54.67	61	39.67	28
M.Sc in Life Sciences	49.33	47.67	56.33	41	31
M.Sc in Mathematics	33.33	30.67	37.67	20	15.67
M.Sc in Mathematics Statistics	-	-	36	16.67	-
M.Sc in Physics	35.33	30.67	36	15.33	-

Round-2 IIT JAM Cutoff 2021

Courses	EWS	OBC	Open	SC	ST
M.Sc in Chemistry	32.33	28.67	34	18.67	-
M.Sc in Applied Geology and Geoinformatics	58	54.67	60.67	39	28
M.Sc in Life Sciences	48	46.33	55	40.33	31
M.Sc in Mathematics	32	29.33	36.33	18	-
M.Sc in Mathematics Statistics	-	-	33.33	-	-
M.Sc in Physics	34	30.33	36	14.33	-

Round-3 IIT JAM Cutoff 2021

Courses	EWS	OBC	Open	SC	ST
M.Sc in Chemistry	32.33	26.67	33.67	18.67	-
M.Sc in Applied Geology and Geoinformatics	58	52.33	60.67	36.67	25.33
M.Sc in Life Sciences	48	46.33	54	40.33	31
M.Sc in Mathematics	31.67	29.33	35	18	-
M.Sc in Mathematics Statistics	-	-	36	-	-
M.Sc in Physics	34	28.67	35	13	-

NIT Durgapur M.Sc Application Process

The candidates who are eligible for studying M.Sc have to take the IIT JAM. Follow these steps to register:

Visit the official website
Register through the link by entering the candidate’s name, email address and mobile phone number. Create a password.
After submitting the registration form, an enrolment ID would be sent to the mobile number.
Fill out the form. Include the details of the JAM papers and choice of JAM examination cities.
Pay the application fee online and keep a printout for future reference.
You can download the admit card from this portal later.

For counseling:

Visit the website of CCMN and click on “New Registration”.
Enter the JAM score details.
Enter the personal details carefully.
Click on “proceed’ to preview the filled out form.
Create a password and click on “Submit”. An OTP will be sent to your number.
Enter the OTP. A Permanent Identifier (PID) will be created. Once this happens, no more registration will be allowed. Use this to log on to the Candidate’s Corner from the next time onwards.

NIT Durgapur MSW Admission 2023

NIT Durgapur offers a Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the postgraduate level for a duration of two years. Admissions to the program are based on the written test and interview conducted by the institute.

NIT Durgapur MSW Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have passed graduation in any discipline with 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA considering all the subjects by regular full-time course.
The students appearing for the final graduation examination may also apply but he/she has to score the above percentage up to the pre-final semester without any backlog.

NIT Durgapur MSW Selection Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic performance. Shortlisted candidates will then be required to appear for a written test and interview conducted by the institute. A merit list will be prepared on the basis of performance in the written test and interview.

NIT Durgapur MSW Application Process

Visit the official website of NIT Durgapur.
Click on the “Admissions” tab on the menu and choose MSW.
Click on the “Apply Now” button to register for the program.
Log in using your email address and create a password.
Fill the form (Enter your personal and academic information).
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 1000 through debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ upi/ paytm.
Submit form.
Take a printout of the form for future reference.

NIT Durgapur Integrated M.Sc Admission 2023

NIT Durgapur offers a five-year Integrated M.Sc (B.Sc+M.Sc) program in chemistry. Students enrolled in this program are awarded a degree in B.Sc and M.Sc after completing the program. Candidates seeking admission to the program, need to appear for JEE Main entrance examination.

NIT Durgapur Integrated M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the Integrated M.Sc program at NIT Durgapur, candidates must have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 60% marks.

NIT Durgapur Integrated M.Sc Selection Criteria

Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of JEE Main rank which is further followed by JoSAA counseling. Seats are allocated on the basis of JEE Main Rank, availability of seats, categories, and other factors.

NIT Durgapur PhD Admission 2023

NIT Durgapur offers a Ph.D. program under 10 different departments to the Full-Time/Part-Time/Sponsored candidates. The institute accepts national entrance tests like CSIR/ UGC/ GATE/ JAM/ GPAT/ DBT-JRF/ JEST/ ICMR/ ICAR/ NBHM, etc.

NIT Durgapur Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Pharm degree with a minimum of 70% marks or a CGPA of 7.5 (65% marks or a CGPA of 7.0 for SC/ST candidates.)

M.E/ M.TECH/ M.Arch/ M.Pharm/ M.S/ MBA/ M.Sc/ M.com/ MBBS/ BDS/ PGDBM/ PGDM degree with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 (55% marks or a CGPA of 6.0 for SC/ST candidates).
Graduate or Postgraduate degree with relevant NET qualification.

NIT Durgapur Ph.D. Selection Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their scores in CSIR/ UGC/ GATE/ JAM/ GPAT/ DBT-JRF/ JEST/ ICMR/ ICAR/ NBHM entrance examination. Shortlisted candidates will then be required to appear for a written test conducted by the institute. There may be a further screening round for the selection of candidates.

NIT Durgapur Ph.D. Application Process

Visit the official website of NIT Durgapur.
Click on the “Admissions” tab on the menu and choose Ph.D.
Click on the “Apply Now” button to register for the program.
Log in using your email address and create a password.
Fill the form (Enter your personal and academic information).
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 1500 (for General/OBC candidates) and INR 1000 (for SC/ST/PWD candidates).
Submit form.
Take a printout of the form for future reference.

FAQs

Ques. Which important documents are required during admission in NIT Durgapur?

Ans. A candidate must need to have his ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Pan Card), Marksheets of 10th and 12th, Admit Card of 12th and respective entrance examination and Entrance Exam scorecard.

Ques. Which entrance scores are accepted in NIT Durgapur for selection?

Ans. NIT Durgapur accepts various entrance scores for its different programmes. As for B.Tech, the institute accepts JEE Main and for M.Tech, the institute accepts GATE scores. For MBA and MCA programmes, the institute accepts CAT and NIMCET scores.

Ques. What rank is required for B.Tech admission at NIT Durgapur?

Ans. Admissions to B.Tech programs are based on the rank of JEE Main. The opening rank for admission was 43940 and the closing rank at NIT Durgapur was 4846.

Ques. Are there any Scholarships offered to the students of NIT Durgapur?

Ans. ONGC offers scholarships to meritorious SC/ST students of NIT Durgapur pursuing courses in engineering, medical and management streams. ONGC offers more than 500 scholarships worth INR 48,000 per annum each.

Ques. How are the placements at NIT Durgapur for its Management courses?

Ans. NIT Durgapur is an excellent institute for pursuing MBA, and it provides a student in-depth knowledge about finance, human resource and marketing. The highest package offered last year was INR 33 LPA, while the average package offered was INR 6 LPA.

Ques. Can I get direct admission to NIT Durgapur?

Ans. No, NIT Durgapur does not offer direct admission to any programs. The admissions are strictly based on the national-level entrance tests like JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, NIMCET, UGC NET/JRF. The institute may also conduct a written test and personal interview for further selection.

Ques. What is the tuition fee for each program at NIT Durgapur?

Ans. Given below are the courses and their fees offered by NIT Durgapur.

COURSE	FEES
B.Tech	INR 1.49 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
MBA	INR 99,100 (1st Year Fees)
M.Tech	INR 94,100 (1st Year Fees)
M.C.A	INR 82,900 (1st Year Fees)
B.Sc + M.Sc	INR 1.49 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
M.Sc	INR 39,100 (1st Year Fees)
Ph.D	INR 64,100 (1st Year Fees)

Ques. Who all are the recruiters at NIT Durgapur?

Ans. MAQ Software, Amazon, Uber, NOKIA, Virtusa, Teach For India, TCS, Infosys, and Microsoft are some of the key recruiters at NIT Durgapur.

Ques. What are the specializations offered in B.Tech at NIT Durgapur?

Ans. NIT Durgapur offers B.Tech in nine specializations, namely, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

Ques. How is the faculty at NIT Durgapur?

Ans. NIT Durgapur has highly qualified faculty who have attended some of the most reputed universities in India and abroad. The institute has a large faculty of 224 members, out of which 210 are Ph.D. holders in their respective fields.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
BE/B.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA, ME/M.Tech	Admission Link

NIT Durgapur Admission 2025 Dates

Important Events

Event	Date
GATE 2025 Admit Card Date	Jan 04, 2025
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date	Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Dates	Feb 01, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Dates	Feb 12, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Dates	Feb 16, 2025
GATE 2025 Result Date	Mar 16, 2025 (Tentative)

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National Institute of Technology - [NIT]: 54 answered questions

Which college is better: NIT Jamshedpur or NIT Durgapur?

Tathagatha Mukharjee

13 Jun 22

NIT Jamshedpur is better than NIT Durgapur. The placement drive at NIT Jamshedpur says it all. The average CTC of INR 14.72 LPA while the highest CTC was recorded to be 72.5 LPA. Compared to 2021, a total placement percentage of 97.2%, with 850+ offers overall is achieved by NIT Jamshedpur this year.

As per NIRF Rankings, NIT Durgapur is ahead of NIT Jamshedpur but it is still better in terms of core branches. With an aggressive placement cell, NITJ has set a record.

Which one is better, NIT Durgapur or IIEST Shibpur?

Pritha Ghose

20 Apr 22

Alumni and rank-wise, IIEST Shibpur is better. It is India’s 2nd oldest technical institute. It attracts talented students from all over the country. You will be among a competitive peer group. The environment on campus is great for learning. It has an extensive alumni network, tanks to more than 165 years of legacy.

As far as placement goes IIEST Shibpur and NIT Durgapur offer similar opportunities. Tech giants like Microsoft, and Directi visit IIEST Shibpur placement. PSUs like Coal India also hire from core departments of the institute. The average CTC offered to the students is around INR 6-7 LPA.

Due to the above factors, IIEST Shibpur has a little edge over NIT Durgapur. But both are premier institutes and offer decent academic and placement opportunities.

Should I attend NIT, Durgapur; IIITM, Gwalior; IIIT, Amethi; or drop for IIT next year?

Abhineet Garg

04 Aug 22

You can take a drop year if you are confident that you will get IIT. But if you want to have options, it will be better to join IIIT Gwalior and prepare for JEE Advanced. The curriculum isn’t too demanding, you will have ample time for preparation. Also, this way you will have a backup.

IIIT Gwalior has an excellent coding culture. If you are interested in coding and have skills, you can get good placement offers.

Which college is best for an M.Tech in CSE, NIT Durgapur or IIIT Allahabad or IIITM Gwalior?

Sudhir Verma

29 Jul 21

If you are going to take admission for M.Tech in any of these colleges it will be worth the choice. All are quite established and are doing great in curriculum and placements.

But there is always the best among the rest and hence, I would like to suggest you opt for NIT Durgapur. It beats both IIIT Allahabad and IIITM Gwalior. Also, regarding the two IIITs, IIIT Allahabad certainly does better than IIITM Gwalior in competitive programming and placements

On the other hand, NIT Durgapur holds strong ties with IIT Kharagpur.
The professors and students both are collaborating on various projects from both institutes.
The alumni base of NIT Durgapur is also strong. It includes IIT Kharagpur graduates who have completed or are currently pursuing higher degrees at IIT.
There is a better opportunity in NIT Durgapur as compared to others, in case you are prepared to utilize these.
If you will seek placement after M.Tech, go for Allahabad.
In case you are interested in research, I will recommend you to look at the faculty profiles in the respective departments, and make an informed choice.

Categories	NIT Durgapur	IIIT Allahabad	IIITM Gwalior
Course Fee	1.32 lakhs	1.60 lakhs	1.84 lakhs
Highest CTC	24 LPA	25 LPA	19 LPA
Average CTC	8-10 LPA	12 LPA	11 LPA
Recruiting Companies	Wipro, Infosys, etc.	Accenture, HP, etc.	Capgemini, Cognizant, etc.

It is suggested you go for NIT Durgapur. Definitely, do your side of research as well for a clear choice among all the three colleges.

Which is better: chemical engineering at NIT Trichy or computer science at NIT Durgapur?

Sheetal Mehta

03 Sept 21

It would be better to opt for Chemical Engineering at NIT Trichy. The institute will offer you a better faculty, upgraded infrastructure, a better peer group, and superior placements. If you are genuinely interested in chemical engineering then you have a lot of scope in NIT Trichy.

NIT Trichy is more developed as compared to the other NITs and offers a lot of exposure. Choose this branch only if you will further go for higher education in Chemical Engineering. The job opportunities right after graduation are very less and it would be difficult.

However, if you are concerned about placements, then CSE will be the suitable option as the branch has a lot of opportunities.

Is NIT Durgapur better than Jadavpur University?

Sreejita Gupta

14 Sept 22

Jadavpur University is better than NIT Durgapur. In spite of being an NIT, NIT D fails to offer many basic facilities. The undergraduate laboratories are not well-maintained. The campus doesn’t have an active research interface for undergraduate degrees.

Jadavpur University students receive way better learning resources and guidance for higher studies. Located at the heart of Kolkata, there is better availability of coaching for competitive examinations. It offers better placements as well. More than 100 recruiting companies took part in Jadavpur University placements of 2022. The highest CTC offered this year was INR 1.8 CPA. Industry giants such as Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon, etc. took part in the placement drive.

Where are placements better, IIEST or NIT Durgapur?

Shivani Das

30 May 21

Having friends in both the institutes, I can say that overall, NIT Durgapur is a better choice among the two. But IIEST is also an excellent institute with national importance.

There are several factors that affect the placement in both the institutes, according to them here are some -

IIEST is a famous and well-established institute in West Bengal, previously known as BESU. But, considering India, NIT Durgapur is more popular. The NIT tag itself is a highlight.
NIT Durgapur has several alumni in tech giants across the world. Students from IIEST are currently in IITs and IISc. This is due to their popularity for higher education.
Companies recruit fewer students from IIEST, as they have a tendency to leave jobs for better opportunities in higher studies.
NIT Durgapur also has an excellent coding culture. This increases the chances of securing a job.
Due to the increase in the number of seats at IIEST, the chances of placement are decreasing.

The following table shows important statistics for both institutes:

Categories	IIEST	NIT Durgapur
Placement Percentage	80%	90-100%
Highest CTC	39 LPA	33 LPA
Average CTC	10-15 LPA	11 LPA
Recruiting Companies	TCS, Wipro, Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank, etc.	IBM, HCL, Infosys, ZS Associates, etc.

NIT Durgapur is a more legit choice for students interested in placement than IIEST Shibpur.

Should I choose mechanical at Thapar University or metallurgy at NIT, Jamshedpur and Durgapur?

Siddha Sharma

06 Aug 21

I can only provide you with some basic facts about Thapar University. As some of my friends are from NITs, I can assure you that NIT Jamshedpur is definitely a good choice for Metallurgy.

It is an institution of national importance under the MHRD.
The faculty members are good there.
As far as placements are concerned, Tata Steel, Vedanta, Hindalco, etc. are some of the top recruiting companies.
You can also sit for placements in IT firms and organizations.
Metallurgy is one of the oldest branches all over India. It has great alumni support.
'Technica' is the oldest branch fest of NIT Jamshedpur.
The new AC furnished labs on the campus are well maintained.
Jamshedpur has enough industrial and research exposure through TATA Steel and National Metallurgical Laboratory.

Categories	Metallurgy at NIT Jamshedpur
Course Fee	7.16 lakhs
Highest CTC	20-25 LPA
Average CTC	12-16 LPA

Being one of the oldest and most reputed branches in NIT Jamshedpur, It is suggested that you go for Metallurgy. There is a huge scope in Jamshedpur as well as all over India.

What should I choose. 1. CSE Jadavpur University 2. B.Tech + M.Tech dual degree CSE @ IIEST, Shibpur 3. CSE @ NIT Durgapur?

Ishika Biswas

22 Mar 21

First of all, never compare Jadavpur University with NIT Durgapur for the Engineering stream. Second important thing is, people usually prefer B.Tech and M.Tech students over the one who has opted for Dual degree program. The reason for this is dual degree programs are not valuable in industry or research.

Talking particularly about CSE, Jadavpur University is quite good and even better than the new IITs and most of the NITs. Among the given options, CSE at Jadavpur University is the best option to opt for. You will enjoy your studies here. You will have a good range of research projects. You will get abundant internship opportunities from here. Although placements at JU are not as great as compared to IITs, NITs, BITS, and IIITs.

What is the average package of CSE at NIT Raipur, Jamshedpur, and Durgapur?

Sagar Mathur

20 Apr 21

NIT Raipur, NIT Jamshedpur, and NIT Durgapur have a decent placement. In the below table you will get the basic information about these college placements.

Category	NIT Raipur	NIT Jamshedpur	NIT Durgapur
Fees	INR 2.10 Lakhs	INR 2.10 Lakhs	INR 5 Lakhs
Average Package	INR 7 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 9 LPA
Highest Package	INR 17 LPA	INR 30 LPA	INR 33 LPA

Several MNCs visit the campus of NITs. Companies such as Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft, Samsung, Reliance, and more come for campus placements.
You will be offered packages of more than INR 15 LPA.
From a mid-range company like TCS R&D, Wipro, Verizon, etc, you can expect INR 8 LPA.
Infosys, TCS, like companies packages is around INR 4 LPA.
NIT students also get placed in DRDO, ISRO, where they expect packages around INR 9 LPA.

Therefore, the CSE placement package at NIT Raipur, Jamshedpur, and Durgapur is good. If you are thinking of joining a CSE course in any of these NITs, then go ahead.