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NIT Durgapur – National Institute of Technology Admission Process

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NIT Durgapur Course Admission 2025

NIT Durgapur Latest Updates 2025

JoSAA 2025 Round 4 Seat Allotment results have been released. Candidates must complete online reporting and fee payment by July 9, 2025. The Round 5 Seat Allotment results will be announced on July 11, 2025.

As per JoSAA Round 4, the JEE Main 2025 cutoff for B.Tech at NIT Durgapur for the General category ranges from 9010 to 45731.

For M.Tech admissions, the GATE 2025 Round 3 cutoff for General category candidates lies between 350 and 597.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur was established in 1960 as a Regional Engineering College in West Bengal. It became one of India’s 31 National Institutes of Technology in 2003 and was recognised as an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act, 2007. The institute offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various departments in engineering, science, management, architecture, and humanities. The flagship programs include B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA.

For admission in 2025, all programs at NIT Durgapur require national-level entrance exam scores.

Admission to the B.Tech program is based on JEE Main ranks, followed by JoSAA counselling.
In addition to B.Tech, the institute also offers M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, and Ph.D. programs, with admissions based on GATE, IIT JAM, CAT/MAT/CMAT, and other relevant exams depending on the course.

NIT Durgapur B.Tech Admissions 2025

NIT Durgapur offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) as its sole undergraduate program, with various specialisations across engineering disciplines. Admission is based on JEE Main scores, followed by JoSAA counselling.

Available B.Tech Specialisations

Computer Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mathematics and Computing
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering

B.Tech Admission Process – At a Glance

Program	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Documents Required
B.Tech	Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and minimum 75% marks from a recognised board + JEE Main	Based on JEE Main rank followed by JoSAA Counselling	Aadhaar Card, 10th & 12th Marksheets, JEE Main Admit Card, Seat Allotment Letter

NIT Durgapur JEE Main Cutoff 2025 (General Category – Round 1)

B.Tech Specialisation	Home State Closing Rank	Outside State Closing Rank
Computer Science and Engineering	10,493	8,596
Mathematics and Computing	12,429	10,872
Electronics & Communication Engineering	14,676	12,334
Electrical Engineering	19,950	18,049
Mechanical Engineering	26,998	24,706
Chemical Engineering	31,947	30,862
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	37,198	36,515
Civil Engineering	36,902	37,328
Biotechnology	39,655	38,406

NIT Durgapur M.Tech Admissions 2025

NIT Durgapur offers a wide range of postgraduate programs including M.Tech, M.Sc, MSW, and MBA. The M.Tech program is offered in various specialised fields of engineering and technology, with admission based on GATE scores followed by centralised counselling.

M.Tech Specialisations Offered

Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Energy Resources and Sustainable Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Environmental Science and Technology
Microelectronics and VLSI Design
Next-Generation Communication and Networks
Power Electronics and Machine Drives
Power Systems
Instrumentation and Control
Operations Research
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Machine Design
Thermal Engineering
Metallurgy and Materials Technology
Advanced Materials Science and Technology

M.Tech Admission Process – Summary

Program	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Process	Documents Required
M.Tech	Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline + GATE	Based on GATE score + CCMT Counselling	Aadhaar Card, 10th & 12th Marksheets, GATE Admit Card, Seat Allotment Letter

NIT Durgapur GATE Cutoff 2025 (General Category – Round 1)

Specialisation	Cutoff Marks
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science	628
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering	627
M.Tech Data Analytics	602
M.Tech Microelectronics and VLSI Design	596
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Robotics	440
M.Tech Machine Design	425
M.Tech Structural Engineering	389
M.Tech Electrical Engineering	382
M.Tech Power System Engineering	378
M.Tech Thermal Engineering	359

NIT Durgapur Postgraduate (PG) Admissions 2025

Apart from M.Tech and M.Sc programs, NIT Durgapur also offers postgraduate courses such as MBA and MSW (Master of Social Work). Admissions are based on entrance exam scores and selection processes relevant to each course.

PG Program Details

Program	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Process	Required Documents
MBA	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks + CAT/MAT	Based on CAT/MAT scores followed by counselling	Aadhaar Card, 10th & 12th Marksheet, Graduation Marksheet, Entrance Exam Admit Card
MSW	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks	Through Written Test + Group Discussion + Personal Interview (GD + PI)	Aadhaar Card, 10th & 12th Marksheet, Graduation Marksheet

How to Apply for Admission at NIT Durgapur (2025)

Engineering Programs:

Admission to B.Tech and M.Tech programs is through JEE Main and GATE respectively.
Management and Science Programs:
- MBA: Requires CAT/MAT/CMAT scores
- M.Sc: Admission via IIT JAM scores
- MSW: Based on written test and interview
Mode of Application:

All applications are accepted online through the official portals of the respective entrance exams. Candidates must complete registration, upload documents, and follow the counselling procedures.

B.Tech Admission Process at NIT Durgapur 2025

Stage	Description
Register and Apply	Eligible candidates must appear for the JEE Main examination.
Counselling	Register for JoSAA counselling and select preferred courses and colleges.
Seat Allotment	Seats are allotted based on JEE Main rank and preferences filled during JoSAA.
Reporting to College	Visit the campus and pay the required fee to confirm admission.