NIT Durgapur B.Tech Chemical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

** Admission to NIT Durgapur for courses like Chemical Engineering is through the JEE Mains examination, followed by the JOSAA counseling process. The process involves up to 8 rounds of seat allotment, starting in June after JEE Mains results. The college has about 250 faculty members, with a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:50. Most professors hold advanced degrees and have significant industrial experience, although teaching methods are sometimes seen as outdated.

The fee structure is income-based: families earning below Rs. 1 lakh pay Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000 per semester, those earning between Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakhs pay Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 33,000, while those earning above Rs. 5 lakhs pay Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 70,000. SC/ST students have their tuition fees waived. The college also offers scholarships and facilitates education loans. Placement records are strong, with 75-90% of students placed annually.

In 2023, the highest package was 81 LPA, and the average package was around 11-13.64 LPA, with 116 companies visiting the campus. Major recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, and Tata Steel. While placement rates are high in IT and computer science, core branches see fewer placements. Internships starting from the 5th semester offer stipends ranging from INR 10,000 to 1.5 lakh per month. The college provides various scholarships for economically weaker sections and minority students, including through the National Scholarship Portal.