| Updated On - Aug 27, 2026
NIT Durgapur has released its 2026 placement statistics. The institute recorded a 77.69 percent placement rate with 477 offers, a highest package of Rs 80 LPA and an average package of Rs 12.16 LPA.
The National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) has released its official Placement 2026 statistics on the Training and Placement Cell portal at placement.nitdgp.ac.in. The institute recorded an overall placement rate of 77.69 percent for the 2026 graduating batch. A total of 477 offers were rolled out to eligible students across all programmes.
As per the official data published by the Training and Placement Cell, the highest package for the 2026 batch stood at Rs 80 LPA. The average package was Rs 12.16 LPA across streams. The institute has not yet released a public breakdown of the median package, top recruiters, or branch-wise offers on the portal.
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NIT Durgapur Placement 2026 Key Highlights
The table below presents the key statistics from the 2026 placement season at NIT Durgapur.
| Parameter | Value (Batch 2026) |
|---|---|
| Overall Placement Rate | 77.69 percent |
| Total Offers | 477 |
| Highest Package | Rs 80 LPA |
| Average Package | Rs 12.16 LPA |
| Official Portal | placement.nitdgp.ac.in |
How Does 2026 Compare With the Last Two Years?
The 2026 placement statistics show a mixed picture compared with the previous two batches. The placement rate stands at 77.69 percent, compared with 82 percent in 2025. The average package is Rs 12.16 LPA, against Rs 12.61 LPA in 2025. The highest package remains in the Rs 80 LPA range.
| Batch | Placement Rate | Average Package | Highest Package | Total Offers |
| 2026 | 77.69 percent | Rs 12.16 LPA | Rs 80 LPA | 477 |
| 2025 | 82 percent | Rs 12.61 LPA | Rs 80 LPA | 589 |
| 2024 | 72.08 percent | Rs 9.93 LPA | Rs 81 LPA | 568 |
Where to Check the Official 2026 Statistics?
Students, recruiters, and other stakeholders can view the official numbers on the NIT Durgapur placement portal. The dashboard also lists placement policy documents and CV formats for reference.
- Visit the official portal at placement.nitdgp.ac.in.
- Open the Placement Statistics tab from the main menu.
- Scroll down to view the headline placement metrics for the 2026 batch.
- Refer to the placement policy documents and CV formats linked on the same page.
The 2026 numbers set the recruiter baseline for the upcoming season. A dip in placement rate signals a tighter market for pre-final year students. Early preparation on core skills and coding rounds becomes critical for the 2027 cohort.
Action Plan for Students
- Bookmark the official portal at placement.nitdgp.ac.in for future updates.
- Track the Training and Placement Cell page for branch-wise data when it goes live.
- Download the official CV format available on the placement portal.
- Review the placement policy document before the next recruitment cycle.
- Prepare a shortlist of target recruiters based on stream and interest area.
Watch for the branch-wise placement breakdown and top recruiter list on the official portal. Updates on the 2027 recruitment calendar are expected in the coming weeks.
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