Around 82 percent of students in my course got placed. The highest package reached 80 LPA, the average is around 12.6 LPA, and the lowest is near 3.6 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Deloitte, NVIDIA, PayPal, Infosys, Accenture, and Adani. Read more
Around 82 percent of students in my course got placed. The highest package reached 80 LPA, the average is around 12.6 LPA, and the lowest is near 3.6 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Deloitte, NVIDIA, PayPal, Infosys, Accenture, and Adani. About 60-70 percent of students secured internships, mainly in companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo. The most common roles offered are software development engineer (SDE), analyst, consultant, and core engineering roles, depending on the branch. Overall, placements are strong, with CSE and ECE achieving the best packages, and other branches steadily improving their placement records. | NIT Durgapur offers modern infrastructure with smart classrooms. Wi-Fi-enabled labs, a central computer center, and a library with print and digital resources. The campus is 187 acres with advanced research facilities like Utkarsh Bhawan. Hostels provide basic furniture, LAN/Wi-Fi, and common areas. Newer hostels are better maintained, while older ones need renovation. Mess food is average, but canteens provide variety. Medical facilities include a 24/7 health unit with doctors, an ambulance, and a pharmacy. Sports facilities are very good. Along with fields for cricket, football, basketball, tennis, gyms, and indoor stadium access. They ensure academic, recreational, and healthcare needs are well supported. | Teachers at NIT Durgapur are well-qualified. Many holding PhDs and research experience. They are generally helpful and approachable. Teaching quality is considered good, blending theory with practical exposure, though some students feel pedagogy could be more industry-oriented. The curriculum is regularly updated, aligned with AICTE guidelines, and includes electives, labs, and projects that help build industry-relevant skills. Semester exams are moderately difficult, testing conceptual clarity rather than rote learning. With consistent preparation, most students perform well. The pass percentage remains high, often above 90 percent. It ensures that the majority of students successfully clear their courses and move towards placements. | Good placements, supportive faculty, vibrant campus life with strong extracurricular activities. | I chose this course because of my interest in technology and its strong career prospects. The best things are the well-structured curriculum, hands-on labs, coding culture, and excellent placement opportunities. However, more industry-like projects, updated lab equipment, and increased research exposure would improve it further. NIT Durgapur has a vibrant campus life with fests like Aarohan Tech, Recstacy, cultural, and sports events. The campus crowd is diverse and energetic, with strong club and extracurricular activity participation. The institute offers good scholarships. It has decent connectivity to major cities, and a green, spacious campus that balances academics with recreation and overall growth.
