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NIT Durgapur · NIRF #27

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2026

Branch-wise JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks · Home State & Other State Quota · JoSAA 2026

NIT Durgapur 2026 cutoffs will be released during JoSAA 2026 counselling (~June–July 2026). Data below is based on JoSAA 2025 final closing ranks and is approximate. Verify on josaa.nic.in.

#27

NIRF Rank 2025

Durgapur, West Bengal

Location

1960

Established

₹8–12 LPA

Avg. Package (CSE)

NIT Durgapur is an NIT in Durgapur, West Bengal. NIRF ranked #27, it is a well-established institute with good programs in CSE, ECE, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering. Its proximity to Kolkata gives it a strategic advantage for industry connections and placements in eastern India.

NIT Durgapur Branch-wise Cutoff 2026 – HS & OS Quota (General)

BranchHS ORHS CROS OROS CR
Computer Science & Engineering2,89112,8011,2016,201
Electronics & Communication Engineering12,80224,8016,20213,801
Mechanical Engineering24,80238,80113,80223,801
Chemical Engineering38,80255,80123,80238,801

HS = Home State (West Bengal) quota. OS = Other State quota. OR = Opening Rank, CR = Closing Rank. General (UR) category. JEE Main ranks. Data based on JoSAA 2025.

1
What rank is needed for NIT Durgapur CSE?
Based on JoSAA 2025, NIT Durgapur CSE (General) had an OS closing rank of approximately 6,201 and HS closing rank of approximately 12,801. West Bengal candidates benefit from HS quota. Non-WB students need rank under ~6,201 for OS quota.
2
Is NIT Durgapur good for placements?
NIT Durgapur has decent placements with average packages around ₹8–12 LPA for CSE. Being located near Kolkata gives it access to the eastern India tech hub. Companies like TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and some product companies recruit on campus.
3
What is NIT Durgapur known for?
NIT Durgapur (NIRF #27) is located in Durgapur, West Bengal — an industrial city. The institute is known for its Mechanical, Chemical, and Mining Engineering programs alongside CSE and ECE. It has one of the most vibrant technical fest cultures among NITs.
4
Is NIT Durgapur better than IIEST Shibpur?
Both are good institutions for West Bengal students. NIT Durgapur (NIRF #27) ranks slightly ahead of IIEST Shibpur (NIRF #32). NIT Durgapur has better national brand recognition while IIEST Shibpur has historical prestige as one of India's oldest engineering institutes.
5
Can I get NIT Durgapur ECE with rank 15,000?
With rank ~15,000 from West Bengal (home state), NIT Durgapur ECE (HS CR ~24,801) should be achievable. From other states with rank 15,000, ECE OS (CR ~13,801) would be just at the boundary. Use the college predictor for accurate predictions.
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