The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (formerly Regional Engineering College, Durgapur), was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960 as one of the eight such colleges aimed to function as a pace setter for engineering education in the country and to foster national integration.It is a fully-funded premier Technological Institution of the Government of India and is administered by an autonomous Board of Governors. NIT-Durgapur is one of the oldest of 14-RECs established between 1959 and 1965, and is one of the top six NITs. As of August 2007 NIT Durgapur has been declared an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act and thus enabling it and other NITs to become centres of excellence like IITs and help fulfil the need of the country for quality manpower in the field of engineering, science, technology and management.
The Institute is located about 160 km north-west of Kolkata on the Howrah-Delhi railway route and overlooking the Grand Trunk Road. The Institute spreads over an area of 187 acres (76 ha) of land. It is fully residential and co-educational. At present about 2700 boys and 400 girls reside in seven boys' hostels and two girls' hostels. The annual undergraduate intake is about 900 students.
The Institute is a University which awards B.Tech., M.C.A., M.Sc., M.B.A.,M.Tech. and Ph.D. degrees to students after their successful completion of the specified courses. The Institute imparts education in the disciplines of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,Information Technology, Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental science, Materials Science and Management Studies.
As decided by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, the procedure for selection of candidates for admission to the Bachelor Degree Courses in Engineering/Technology in National Institute of Technology Durgapur and in other NITs is on the basis of State Rank/ All India Rank (AIR) of AIEEE conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and the same is executed through counselling by Central Counselling Board, AIEEE under guidance from MHRD, GOI as per schedule notified by CCB. In addition to the normal intake, a few seats are reserved for Foreign Students who are nominated by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India.
Courses Offered:
1. Under Graduate Course:
B.Tech.
* Biotechnology
* Chemical Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Computer Science & Engineering
* Electronics & Communication Engg.
* Electrical Engineering
* Information Technology
* Mechanical Engineering
* Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
2. Post Graduate Course:
* M.Tech.
* MBA
* MCA
* M.Sc.
* Ph. D.
Departments:
* Mechanical Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Electronics & Communication Engg
* Computer Science & Engg
* Metallurgical & Materials Engg
* Chemical Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Information Technology
* Biotechnology
* Geology
* Mathematics
* Humanities
* Physics
* Chemistry
* Management Studies
* Computer Centre
* Computer Application
Admissions:
NIT Durgapur follows the reservation policy declared by the Supreme Court of India, by which 27% of seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SCs), and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (STs).
1. Under Graduate
Eligibility: The minimum academic qualification for admission is "pass" in the qualifying examination (10+2 or its equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, having secured pass marks in each subject.
Only those candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 01, 1984 are eligible for admission in 2009-2010 session. However in case of SC, ST and PH candidates, the upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years.
The candidate must be in good mental and physical health, and should satisfy the standard physical fitness criteria of the Institute (to be examined and certified by the Medical Officer of the Institute).
2. Post Graduate
Eligibility:
For Engineering Disciplines: B.E. or B.Tech. in Engg./Technology in respective branch of Engg. or AMIE(I), AMIIM, AMIIChE by examination having two year of professional experience.
3. Foreign Students
Eligibility: The candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Accommodation is provided to all foreign students in hostels.
Facilities:
* Central Library
* Computing, Internet & Intranet
* Central Instruments Facilities
* High Voltage Laboratory
* Health Care
* Recreation
Contact Us:
National Institute of Technology
Durgapur, West Bengal
India
PIN 713209
Phone : +91 343 2546397
Fax : +91 343 2547375
Director
Prof. T. K. Sinha
Phone: +91343-2755403
Mobile: +919434788001
Email: director@admin.nitdgp.ac.in
Website: www.nitdgp.ac.in
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