M.Sc. in Applied Geology and Geoinformatics 

at NIT Durgapur, Durgapur

National Institute of Technology Durgapur offers a two-year full-time MSc course at the postgraduate level. Candidates seeking admission to the MSc course need to appear for the IIT JAM entrance test. NIT Durgapur MSc admission is done on the basis of valid IIT JAM scores, followed by a counselling process. IIT JAM 2023 exam will be conducted on February 12.

Fee for the National Institute of Technology Durgapur MSc course will range between INR 30,000 and INR 75,000. The fee mentioned here is the cumulative amount for both MSc and Integrated BSc & MSc courses offered by the institute. Also, the fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

Candidates must pass BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) to apply for NIT Durgapur MSc programme. Besides, aspirants must also pass IIT JAM followed by CCMN Counselling for admission to MSc.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni]

NIT Durgapur has a vibrant campus life, offering multiple sports facilities and a diverse range of extracurricular activities. The dress code is flexible, and students can wear whatever they prefer. However, there are restrictions on the outside movement of girls within specific timings. The college has a moderately busy event calendar, with one to three events taking place every month. The mess food is of acceptable quality and hygiene standards. Attendance policies are strictly enforced, and students who violate rules may face penalties. There is no language barrier in the college, and both local and non-local students are welcomed. The academic schedule is relatively hectic, with more than 15 lectures per week, and exams are held semesterly. Teaching methodologies involve practical discussions around case studies, and well-stocked libraries provide ample research resources. Security measures include guards and CCTV cameras, and outsiders cannot enter the campus without permission. The college takes a strong stance against ragging and has strict policies in place to prevent such incidents.

Based on the reviews provided, the overall infrastructure of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur is good to excellent. Reviewers praised the campus's Wi-Fi and CCTV coverage, well-equipped laboratories and modern academic buildings. Some reviewers mentioned that the hostel facilities were good, with no restrictions for M.Tech and M.Sc. students, although some found the sports facilities to be lacking. Additionally, the library was noted to be well-stocked and the dining experience was described as "best for the price."

Summary: NIT Durgapur has a good to excellent infrastructure, with well-maintained academic buildings, well-equipped laboratories and sufficient hostel accommodations. While some reviewers noted that the sports facilities could be improved, the general consensus is that the college offers a comfortable and supportive learning environment.

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Candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility requirement to apply for any of the UG or PG programmes. The eligibility includes the qualifying exam and the minimum aggregate that aspirants need to fulfil. Below is the criteria for top NIT Durgapur courses:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate
MTech	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) and BTech in relevant discipline
MSc	BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)
MBA	Graduation with at least 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ ST)
Integrated MSc	BSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)

Candidates seeking admission to NIT Durgapur must have passed Class 12 (Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology as an optional subject) with a minimum aggregate of 75%. Apart from the minimum percentage required for NIT Durgapur BTech admission, JEE cutoff rank will also be considered for admission. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. During counselling, the certificates of aspirants is evaluated for final admission.

NIT Durgapur was ranked at 43 under the 'Engineering' category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023 rankings. BTech is the flagship programme of NIT Durgapur, admission to which is based on JEE Main score. Once BTech is completed, students get to participate in the placement drive. The 2023 placement session concluded with 84.66% of the BTech batch placed. A total of 187 companies visited the campus offering 746 job offers to BTech students. The NIT Durgapur average package for BTech stood at INR 13.62 LPA and the highest package offered was INR 70 LPA.

Check below more facts around NIT Durgapur BTech course from the perspective of campus students:

 

Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply for the scholarships offered at NIT Durgapur:

• Visit the official website
• Check the eligibility criteria and apply accordingly
• Now, submit the required documents and apply for the scholarship

NIT Durgapur admissions are primarily entrance-based.. Candidates need to first apply online for the course of their choice. They need to register for the entrance exam required for admission to the specific course. Once completed, the candidates need to appear for the entrance exam. JEE Main is required for BTech, GATE for MTech and IIT JAM for MSc admission. For MBA, aspirants need to appear for national-level Management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. Once done, counselling is held for each programme and seats are alloted.

The campus of NIT Durgapur is spread over 187 acres of land and is located in the city of Durgapur in West Bengal, India. The campus is well-maintained and has a number of facilities, including academic buildings, hostels, laboratories, sports facilities, and a library. The campus is also home to a number of trees and plants, which give it a lush and green appearance.