NIT Durgapur Ranking 2023: NIRF, US News, The Week

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5 mins readUpdated on Jan 12, 2024 11:16 IST

NIT Durgapur is one of the prominent institutes in the country. It has been ranked by numerous national ranking entities across various categories. NIT Durgapur ranking stood at #43 in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF. The institution has successfully managed to hold its position amongst the top institutes in India and that is the reason why students opt to pursue their education through NIT Durgapur. In the 'Engineering' category, NIT Durgapur ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Students can check the top NIT Durgapur ranks on the page below.

NIT Durgapur Ranking Highlights 2023

NIT Durgapur holds rankings across diverse categories from numerous prominent national ranking entities, namely NIRF, US News, The Week, etc. These ranking bodies have granted NIT Durgapur good ranks. Students can view the table to learn more about the NIT Durgapur rankings:

NIT Durgapur National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Engineering 43
NIRF Overall 90
US News University 66
The Week University (Technical) 24

NIT Durgapur NIRF Ranking 2023

Considering the aggregate score, NIT Durgapur has been placed in a good position by the NIRF 2023 under the 'Engineering' category. By the provided parameters such as Faculty Quality Weightage and Employability Weightage, the college is ranked well when compared with other universities It has been observed that in the 'Engineering' category the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, NIT Durgapur fell 9 ranks to #43 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings. In the 'Engineering' category, NIT Durgapur ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. It has been noted that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's NIRF ranking. In 2023, NIT Durgapur fell 18 ranks to #90 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings. Students can view year-by-year NIT Durgapur NIRF rankings in the below table:

Q:   Can I get admission in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology in B.Tech if my rank is between 35000 and 40000?

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For last year, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering was 36281 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology.

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Q:   What is BTech ranking of NIT Durgapur?

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NIRF has ranked NIT Durgapur in past three-years under the 'Engineering' Category. NIT Durgapur offers BTech course for four-years across various specialisations. Below is NIT Durgapur Ranking for Engineering courses:

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Q:   Can I get admission in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology in B.Tech if my rank is between 15000 and 20000?

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For last year, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering was 15311 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology.

NIT Durgapur NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Engineering 29 34 43
Overall 71 72 90

NIT Durgapur vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

NIT Durgapur has been ranked #43 under the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF in 2023. Comparing NIT Durgapur ranking 2023 with other top Universities, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur ranks better in the list as it has been ranked at #41 in the same category by NIRF Rankings 2023. Check the year-wise comparison analysis of NIT Durgapur with other top institutes:

NIT Durgapur vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Engineering 2023
National Institute of Technology Durgapur 43
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur 41
Indian Institute of Technology Patna 41
KL (Deemed to be University) 44
SSN College of Engineering Chennai 45

NIT Durgapur US News Ranking 2023

US News has positioned NIT Durgapur in the 'University' category, providing it with an overall commendable score. Students can refer to the table below for more details about the NIT Durgapur ranking by the US News:

NIT Durgapur US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 66

NIT Durgapur vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

In the latest US News 2023 ranking, NIT Durgapur has achieved rank #66, while the KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology has been ranked at #64. Refer to the table below for the US News's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

NIT Durgapur vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
National Institute of Technology Durgapur 66
KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology 64
Shivaji University - SUK 65
National Institute of Technology Silchar 67
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur 68

NIT Durgapur The Week Ranking 2023

According to The Week's ranking, NIT Durgapur has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'University (Technical)' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. Review the NIT Durgapur The Week ranking in the following table:

NIT Durgapur The Week Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University (Technical) - - 24

NIT Durgapur vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison

Based on The Week ranking 2023, NIT Durgapur got #24 rank in the 'University (Technical)' category. It stands at par with the leading universities such as Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, and Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur for The Week rankings under the 'University (Technical)' category, it is also compared with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar and Indian Institute of Technology Patna. Check out the year-by-year comparison of NIT Durgapur with other top institutes:

NIT Durgapur vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name University (Technical) 2023
National Institute of Technology Durgapur 24
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad 22
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur 23
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar 25
Indian Institute of Technology Patna 26

In summarizing the analysis of the provided data, it can be said that NIT Durgapur has received good scores on ranking parameters, resulting in a good overall ranking. In addition to that, the institution's positive standing in the NIRF ranking confirms its popularity among students seeking to enrol in a degree programme.

NIT Durgapur Ranking FAQs

Q. What is the NIRF ranking of the 'Engineering' category at NIT Durgapur?

A. The rank of NIT Durgapur for its 'Engineering' category is #43 in NIRF 2023, it fell 9 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The category has a drop in the previous year's rankings, and in the year 2022, the category dropped to #34 rank, while in the year 2021, it was ranked #29.

Q. What are the NIRF rankings of NIT Durgapur in 'Overall' category?

A. NIT Durgapur achieved a rank of #90 in the NIRF in the 'Overall' category 2023, falling down 18 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the institute has gone through a continuous regression over the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The year 2022 was challenging and the institute descended to #72 rank, while it was ranked #71 in the year 2021.

Q. What are the US News rankings for NIT Durgapur under 'University' category?

A. NIT Durgapur was ranked #66 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What are The Week rankings for NIT Durgapur under 'University (Technical)' category?

A. NIT Durgapur was ranked #24 by The Week in the 'University (Technical)' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

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The table below compares the NIT Durgapur MBA placement data for 2022 and 2023:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (MBA 2022)Placement Statistics (MBA 2023)
Eligible students2917
Students placed1116
Jobs offered1122
Total companies1710

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The following table showcases the NIT Durgapur BTech placement trends for the past three years:

ParametersBTech Placement Statistics (2022)BTech Placement Statistics (2023)BTech Placement Statistics (2024)
Placement rate86.79%84.66%72.08%
the highest packageINR 57.28 LPAINR 70 LPAINR 51 LPA
Average packageINR 4.50 LPAINR 13.62 LPAINR 7.35 LPA
Jobs offered697746568
Offers with packages above INR 15 LPA12%26%26%
Offers of packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 15 LPA17.28%24%24%
Offers of packages between INR 5 LPA and INR 10 LPA63.74%46%46%
Offers of packages less than INR 5 LPA3.30%4%4%

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The institute has disclosed the average package details for BTech. During 2024 placements, the NIT Durgapur average package for BTech stood at INR 7.35 LPA. Take a look at the table below for average package trends:

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NIT Durgapur and NIT Rourkela offer a full-time Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry. If a candidate manages to clear the cut-off for both the mentioned NITs, they must compare their rankings, students reviews & ratings, placement data, etc. and choose the one that suits their preference. The following

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At the time of admission to NIT Durgapur's Integrated BSc + MSc programme, selected candidates are required to submit the following fees:

Fee ComponentsFee Amount*
Tuition Fee for the First SemesterINR 7,500
One-time Fees (Including a refundable deposit of INR 10,000)INR 15,500
Miscellaneous ChargesINR 16,600
Hostel Rent + Establishment ChargesINR 11,500
Hostel Caution Money (Refundable)INR 5,000

*Sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. Subject to change and hence, indicative.

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The total tuition fee for the Integrated BSc + MSc programme at NIT Durgapur is INR 75,000 for five years. Additionally, selected candidates are required a one-time fee of INR 15,500. The NIT Durgapur fee structure also includes other miscellaneous charges payable every semester. The total amount of

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Admission to the NIT Durgapur's Integrated BSc + MSc course is based on the ranks secured by the applicants in JEE (Main). In 2024, the closing rank at which the institute provided admission to its Integrated MSc course was 76,525. This was the last rank at which the admission was provided to the Ge

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