Discontinued (July 2023) B.Tech. in Information Technology at NIT Durgapur

NIT Durgapur, Durgapur, West Bengal, offers Discontinued (July 2023) B.Tech. in Information Technology as a 4-year undergraduate degree. The total fee on record is ₹7.45 lakh – ₹9.27 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.86 lakh a year.

Expect to spend most of your time on software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

NIT Durgapur is a other institute, founded in 1960. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NIT Durgapur — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask NIT Durgapur for the current semester-wise plan.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at NIT Durgapur as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with NIT Durgapur before you pay anything.

To get into Discontinued (July 2023) B.Tech. in Information Technology, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at NIT Durgapur are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check NIT Durgapur's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to NIT Durgapur on its website (nitdgp.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a highest package of ₹70 lakh at NIT Durgapur. 18 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Discontinued (July 2023) B.Tech. in Information Technology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹8.1 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

NIT Durgapur runs 13 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Biotechnology
• Discontinued (July 2023) B.Tech. in Earth and Environmental Studies
• B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹7.45 lakh – ₹9.27 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does NIT Durgapur compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Durgapur?