National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur, a top-ranked engineering college in West Bengal, India. Established in 1960, NIT Durgapur offers world-class education in fields like Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Biotechnology. For the 2026 academic year, admissions for undergraduate (UG) programs are through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling, while postgraduate (PG) admissions use GATE scores via CCMT.
NIT Durgapur fees 2026 are affordable and transparent, starting at around ₹1.07 lakh for the first B.Tech semester (with waivers for SC/ST/PwD students). Total B.Tech course fees are about ₹6.48 lakhs over 4 years, and M.Tech is ₹2.22 lakhs for 2 years. We focus on making education accessible with flexible semester-wise payments, instalment plans, and scholarships like Merit-cum-Means (up to ₹1 lakh/year) and full tuition waivers for reserved categories.
NIT Durgapur offers these programs:
Fees are paid every semester. The first semester also includes one-time charges.
Students from SC/ST/PwD categories don’t have to pay tuition fees (they pay ₹0 instead of ₹62,500 per semester).
| Fee Component | First Semester (General Category) | Subsequent Semesters (General) | SC/ST/PwD (Per Semester) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹62,500 | ₹62,500 | ₹0 |
| Admission Fee (One-time) | ₹3,500 | - | ₹3,500 (first only) |
| Institute Caution Money (Refundable, One-time) | ₹10,000 | - | ₹10,000 |
| Development Fee | ₹6,250 | ₹6,250 | ₹0 |
| Exam Fee | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Other Fees (Library, Gym, etc.) | ₹17,800 | ₹6,550 | ₹17,800/₹6,550 |
| Total | ₹1,07,300 | ₹78,800 | ₹35,350 (first) / ₹16,800 (subsequent) |
NIT Durgapur offers these postgraduate (PG) programs:
The fee structure is similar to undergraduate courses. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a monthly stipend. Tuition fees are ₹35,000 per semester for most PG courses, but SC/ST/PwD students don’t have to pay tuition fees.
| Fee Component | First Semester (General) | Subsequent Semesters (General) | SC/ST/PwD (Per Semester) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹0 |
| Admission Fee (One-time) | ₹3,500 | - | ₹3,500 (first only) |
| Institute Caution Money (Refundable, One-time) | ₹10,000 | - | ₹10,000 |
| Development Fee | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹0 |
| Exam Fee | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Other Fees | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹15,000/₹5,000 |
| Total | ₹68,500 | ₹45,000 | ₹31,000 (first) / ₹12,000 (subsequent) |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹1,11,100 | 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, minimum aggregate of 75% in 10+2 examination (65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates), qualify in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹1,26,200 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, valid score in national-level entrance exams such as CAT or CMAT |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹15,000 - 30,000 | Bachelor's degree in relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 60% (or equivalent CGPA), 5% relaxation for reserved category candidates |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹1,72,200 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates), Valid GATE score in the respective discipline |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹18,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 or at the undergraduate level, minimum aggregate score of 60% (or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale), 5% relaxation for reserved categories. |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹1,22,200 | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum required percentage, Valid GATE score, UGC/CSIR NET qualification, M.Tech degree |
| B.Sc. + M.Sc. | ₹75,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Minimum aggregate score of 75%, Qualify in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, Qualify in JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech. + M.Tech. | ₹6,25,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, minimum aggregate score of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) in qualifying examination, qualify in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and JEE Advanced |
| B.S. + M.S. | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 75% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, valid score in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, valid score in JEE Advanced |
NIT Durgapur has separate hostels for boys and girls with modern facilities like Wi-Fi, laundry, and 24-hour security. All UG and PG students get hostel rooms on a first-come, first-served basis. Mess charges are not included in hostel fees and are managed by students, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available.
| Fee Component | Amount (Per Semester) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Seat Rent | ₹4,000 - ₹6,000 |
| Electricity & Water | ₹2,000 - ₹3,000 |
| Hostel Development Fund | ₹1,500 |
| Hostel Caution Money (Refundable) | ₹5,000 |
| Mess Advance | ₹11,500 - ₹15,000 |
| Total Estimated | ₹23,000 - ₹30,000 |