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In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Durgapur (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 12,281. The last programme to close was Chemistry (5 yr, Integrated Master of Science) at rank 53,926.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Durgapur
National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) is a National Institute of Technology in Durgapur, West Bengal, established in 1960. NIT Durgapur is ranked 49 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling, with half the seats reserved for candidates from West Bengal (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 12,281 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology Durgapur
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Durgapur, West Bengal
- Established
- 1960
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 49 (2025) · 44 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 12 in 2026
- Home State quota
- West Bengal (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nitdgp.ac.in
NIT Durgapur General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 17,358 | 18,154 | 10,019 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,848 | 24,034 | 12,371 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,376 | 23,653 | 14,956 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 25,812 | 27,526 | 15,091 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,194 | 45,659 | 26,168 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,302 | 44,782 | 33,205 |
| Biotechnology5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 38,677 | – | 38,677 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 39,793 | – | 37,287 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,820 | 48,079 | 32,828 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 51,320 | 51,457 | 36,695 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,951 | 52,921 | 40,845 |
| Chemistry5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 69,279 | 59,674 | 60,916 |
NIT Durgapur General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,281 | 20,260 | 8,572 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,277 | 22,081 | 12,159 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,370 | 23,104 | 14,203 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,927 | 30,593 | 16,462 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,451 | 48,431 | 24,533 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 37,141 | 48,987 | 30,944 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 40,589 | 56,401 | 40,589 |
| Biotechnology5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 42,848 | – | 37,296 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 43,724 | 58,601 | 39,170 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 46,937 | 58,785 | 40,756 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 51,177 | 39,685 | 45,184 |
| Chemistry5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 53,926 | 63,160 | 50,717 |
How NIT Durgapur cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. Other State quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,642 | 12,281 | +1,639 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,155 | 14,277 | +2,122 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,115 | 16,370 | +2,255 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,198 | 21,927 | +3,729 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,465 | 31,451 | +3,986 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,103 | 37,141 | +6,038 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 31,490 | 40,589 | +9,099 |
| Biotechnology5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 37,769 | 42,848 | +5,079 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 37,270 | 43,724 | +6,454 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,354 | 46,937 | +6,583 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 44,357 | 51,177 | +6,820 |
| Chemistry5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 46,114 | 53,926 | +7,812 |
NIT Durgapur closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 19,108 | 14,160 | 18,848 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 12,077 | 13,340 | 14,277 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 52,643 | 52,812 | 57,951 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 47,888 | 48,052 | 51,177 |
| Biotechnology5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | 39,332 | 52,931 | 38,677 |
| Biotechnology5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | 47,996 | 49,920 | 42,848 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | 39,810 | 39,414 | 39,793 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | 34,405 | 36,842 | 40,589 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 38,799 | 37,802 | 36,302 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 33,696 | 33,937 | 37,141 |
| Chemistry5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | HS | 55,579 | 58,659 | 69,279 |
| Chemistry5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | OS | 54,181 | 55,165 | 53,926 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 44,468 | 45,938 | 47,820 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 40,215 | 40,941 | 43,724 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 14,090 | 11,587 | 17,358 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 8,765 | 9,836 | 12,281 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 23,223 | 21,358 | 25,812 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 19,559 | 19,972 | 21,927 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 19,252 | 16,672 | 19,376 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 13,608 | 13,888 | 16,370 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 32,976 | 33,709 | 33,194 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 27,957 | 29,158 | 31,451 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 48,076 | 45,449 | 51,320 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 44,399 | 44,560 | 46,937 |
How to reach NIT Durgapur and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 10 km
- Main railway station: Durgapur, about 6 km
- City: Durgapur, West Bengal
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: NIT Durgapur cutoff
What is the NIT Durgapur cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 12,281 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 53,926 for Chemistry (5 yr, Integrated Master of Science). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Durgapur?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Durgapur closed at JEE Main rank 12,281 (General (OPEN), Other State quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Is there a home state quota at NIT Durgapur?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is West Bengal compete for Home State seats, which usually close at much higher ranks. For example, Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) closed at 17,358 for the Home State quota versus 12,281 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Durgapur?
NIT Durgapur admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Durgapur?
NIT Durgapur is placed at rank 49 in NIRF 2025 and rank 44 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Durgapur and how do I reach it?
NIT Durgapur is in Durgapur, West Bengal. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 10 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Durgapur, about 6 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.