Should I pursue civil engineering from IIEST, Shibpur or mechanical engineering from NIT, Durgapur?

NIT Durgapur is a very good choice whether you consider its NIRF ranking or not. It is one of the 31 NITs and provides good Engineering education. It has been ranked decently in NIRF rankings in the past years.

NIT Durgapur was ranked between 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 overall rankings. This an institute of national importance and has been ranked among top institutes in India in NIRF Rankings 2024 in the Overall category.

The NIT Durgapur fee structure include multiple components like Hostel Fees, Caution Deposit and others. If a student leaves after final admission and no other student takes that vacant seat, all fees paid including the caution deposit are not refundable. Any unused mess advance may b

NIT Durgapur considers JEE Mains for BTech admissions. The NIT Durgapur cutoff 2026 as per JEE Main Round 7 ranged from 14249 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering to 69673 for BTech in Biotechnology. The most competitive branch was BTech in

NIT Durgapur has facilities like well-euipped classrooms, library, hostels, cafeterias and others. The sports and games available at the institute include Football, Cricket, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, TT, Chess, Yoga, Carrom and more. There are seven boys' hostels and&nbs