Which institute is better for Mechanical Engineering, NIT Durgapur or IIEST Shibpur?

If you are confused between NIT Durgapur and IIEST Shibpur, I will advise you to give priority to the branch of your choice and if you are getting both these institutes, then go through the following points before deciding Campus life: NIT Durgapur has an amazing crowd and you will be surrounded by intellectuals who will help groom your personality. The institute spreads across 187 acres of greenish and clean campus. Club culture: NIT Durgapur helps you find your passion through the large variety of clubs. You can pursue all kinds of non-academic passions here from dancing, acting, painting, debating, etc. NIT Durgapur has a total of 19 clubs promoting such activities. Coding Culture: NIT Durgapur has a great coding culture and has a separate club that promotes a competitive coding culture in the college. Open Source Culture: Again, NIT Durgapur has a great open source culture as many students have cracked GSoC. This culture is promoted through the club Glug. Alumni: NIT Durgapur is one of the oldest colleges in India, so it has an elaborate alumni network. The seniors often upload posts related to job referrals and internship referrals. Placements: Many product-based companies like Amazon, Microsoft, De Shaw, Adobe, Qualcomm, etc. visit NIT Durgapur for placements. Here is a brief overview of these institutes Parameters NIT Durgapur IIEST Shibpur Fees INR 1.86 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) INR 1.42 Lakhs (BTech1st Year Fees) NIRF Ranking 90 out of 200 in 2023 66 out of 200 colleges in 2023 Highest CTC INR 70 LPA INR 45 LPA Average CTC INR 13.64 LPA - Top Recruiters TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Texas Instruments, PWC, Cognizant, Atlassian Overall, NIT Durgapur is a better choice than IIEST Shibpur unless you are interested in research and want to pursue a career in the same. Overall, go for the one that suits your needs and choices.

Which course is better...mechanical engineering dual degree at IIEST Shibpur or 4 years degree mechanical engineering degree at NIT DURGAPUR?

When you complete a course of four years normally, you complete your graduation with the fundamentals of your branch which allows you to pursue higher studies if they are in your interests. It also gives you the option, at the same time, to complete your undergraduate degree in another subject if you wish to. If you want to pursue a dual course, it can probably put a dent in your freedom to pursue your interests and you will be ‘rewarded’ with the master’s degree. Another problem after receiving the master’s degree would be the confusion about looking for a job, pursuing a doctorate in the field of your interest(s). The dual degree in mechanical will demand more dedication from you but the four-year degrees are easier compared to those. Mechanical engineering is a good option if going for higher studies is in your interests.

NIT Durgapur B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	4 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 6.48 Lakhs
average package	₹ 9.58 Lakhs
eligibility	10+2 with 75% + JEE Main
entrance test	JEE Main

College	B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Total Fees
NIT Trichy	₹ 6.52 Lakhs
NIT Durgapur	₹ 6.48 Lakhs
NIT Surathkal	₹ 6.02 Lakhs
NIT Warangal	₹ 5.45 Lakhs

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹5 Lakhs
caution fee*	₹10,000
other fee	₹1.38 Lakhs
total academic fee	₹6.48 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹24,800
total fee	₹6.73 Lakhs

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Registration	Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025 Ongoing
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	Feb 19, 2026

Events	Dates
Respond to Queries for Special Round 3 Admission [B.Tech]	Aug 22, 2025
Resolution of IAF-II Payment Issues for Special Round 3 Admission [B.Tech]	Aug 22, 2025
Online Reporting, Willingness, Document Upload for Special Round 3 Admission [B.Tech]	Aug 19, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Registration	Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025 Ongoing
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	Feb 19, 2026

Admission to NIT Durgapur is based on the JEE Main exam, requiring a minimum 75% in 12th-grade board exams. The process includes JoSAA counseling without group discussions or interviews, focusing on JEE Main ranks. The 2020 cutoff for B.Tech in CSE for the General category was 436-465. The course fee totals INR 5.56 lakhs. Faculty members, especially in Mechanical and Computer Science, are well-qualified and supportive, with a mix of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors.

The student-to-faculty ratio ranges from 1:8 to 1:20. The grading system involves mid-semester, continuous assessments, and end-semester exams. Financial assistance through scholarships and loans ensures affordability. General students pay around Rs. 70,000 per semester, with fees adjusted based on family income. SC/ST students are exempt from tuition fees. In 2023, the placement rate was 84.66%, with the highest package at INR 70 LPA and an average of INR 13.64 LPA. Recruitment is strong in CSE, with top recruiters like Microsoft and Amazon.

Internship opportunities are available from the 3rd year. Scholarships based on income and category include the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship. The total program cost for B.Tech is approximately 8 lakhs, including hostel fees, with detailed information available on the official website.

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Specialisation	Package	2024	2023	2022
Mechanical Engineering	Highest Package	₹18.95 Lakhs	₹70.00 Lakhs	₹45.00 Lakhs
Median Package	₹9.00 Lakhs	₹9.00 Lakhs	₹8.00 Lakhs
Average Package	₹9.58 Lakhs	₹9.78 Lakhs	₹8.59 Lakhs

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B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

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Fees and Financial Aid:

the yearly fee structure at NIT Durgapur for the b tech course is wll defined and varies slightly according to category and hostel status. the tution fee for general, obc, and ews category students is 62500/- per semester, which amounts to 125000/- per year. apart from tution, students also pay other compulsory charges such as registration fees, admission fees, development feed, lab fees, library fees, internet and examination fees, and training and placement charges, which together total around 8000/- to 10000/- per semester. a one time caution deposit of about 5000/- to 10000/- is also collected at the time of admission, which is refundable after course completion. hostel residents pay an additional 18000/- to 22000/- semester as hostel establishment and mess advance fees. for sc,st and pwd category students, the entire tution fee is waived, so the pay only the non-tution components and hostel/mess charges, making their annual expense approximately 40000/- to 70000/-. students from economically weaker backgrounds(family income below 1 lakh per year) are also eligible for full tution fee waiver, while those with income between 1 lakh and 5 lakh get partial waivers as per HMRD guidelines.

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Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

College life and chaos

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The curriculum gives a good balance between theory and practical learning

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The lab equipment need to be improved for better understanding

First semester semester fee 1,11,100 Tution fee 62,500 Admission fee 3500 Institute caution money 10000 Institute Development fees-2000 Training and placement fee 1500 Lab fee 2000 Library charge 1200 Examination fee 1200 Hostel seat rent 10000 Hostel establishment charge 1500 Hostel caution money 5000 2nd to 8th semester fee-90600 per semester Tution fee 62500 Institute Development fee 2000 Training and placement fee 1500 Lab fee 2000 Library charge 1200 Examination fee 1200 Hostel seat rent 10000 Hostel establishment charge 1500 Hostel caution money 0

Bhyri Sai Sreeja

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This is general fee structure of a student without having any reduction in fees : For 1st semester the total fee will be Rs.1,11,000. Tution fee will be Rs.62500 hostel fee 11500 Hostel caution fee 5000 library fee 1200 laboratory fee 2000 Institute caution fee 10000 Examination fee 1200 Admission fee 3500 Institute development fee 2000 Training and placement fee 1500 From 2nd -8th semester each semester fee will be Rs.90,600 Tution fee 62500 Institute development fee 2000 Training and placement fee 1500 Lab fee 2000 Library charge 1200 Hostel seat rent 10000 Hostel caution money 0 Hostel establishment fee 1500 Examination fee 1200

Archit Mahato

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Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

the fable of truth

The fees per semester for the course is 90600, the caution fee is taken along with the mess fee .the caution fee is rs 5000 and including hostel fee is 23200.there are scholarship available for low income household.

Nagabathula KUMAR BHASKAR SANKAR

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Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

About college

My college is beautiful looks cool and infrastructure is also good we have ac also in class room faculty is highly educated and labs infrastructure is also good minimum 8 years experienced faculty was here

Ajay Kumar Vakada

Reviewed on May 24, 2025(Enrolled 2019)

Nit Durgapur - A place of heaven

Tution fee: 62500, other charges: 50600 first semester 2-8 semester: tution fee: 62,500 other 20,300 Hostel fee: 5000 Hoste fee per seat: 5000 Caution fee 5000 Mess charges 2000 Fee waiver: sc, st 100 percent Obc, 66percent

Sambid Chakraborty

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NIT Durgapur- a quick overview

The fees in NIT Durgapur is given by Rs 1,11,100 in 1st semester and Rs 90,600 in rest of the semesters for every B.Tech or Dual degree courses for general and above 5LPA family income category. For SC/ST/PH/Less than Rs 1LPA family income category, tuition fee(i.e. Rs 62,500 ) is 100% waived per semester. So they pay Rs 48,600 for first semester and Rs 28,100 for rest of each semesters. For candidates having family income in between Rs 1 to 5 LPA, 2/3rd of the tuition fee is waived(i.e. Rs 41,667 ). So they pay Rs 69,433 for first semester and Rs 48,993 for rest of each semester. Moreover this college gives many scholarship opportunities as well. The scholarships are based on performance of the candidate and for the further informations, students need to pay attention to college professors and deans while they speak about the scholarship opportunities.

Keerthana seelaboyina

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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I'll pay 41134 for sem. And yearly 82268 for course fee and hostel fee ki 20000 per sem Caution money is 5000 at starting no need to pay always. No lab fee. But for reports and many lab things should pay money. It is our choice.This is for OBC category. And for SC )ST/below one lakh income the sem fee is 20000 and per year 40000 and mess dee ki same for all the categories. Fee structure is categorised based on caste and income . If income is above 1lakh and below 5lakh then per year with hostel fee 125000 . For above 5 lakhs income hostel fee is same but there is change in course fee For them course fee is 80000 per sem that means course fee per year is 160000. Irrespective of income sc/st categories is below 1 lakh fee structure . Luckily no lab charges. Registration fee is course fee itself . There will be scholarships for below 1lakh and sc /st categories . Botha government and private scholarships available. Mainly student gets nsp scholarship .

Rishik

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Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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here we have tutorial classes once a week to solve our doubts
college circcucllum and college faculty members

here the timings of labs are very hard for students

My name is bokka rishik i am studying in national institute of technology durgapur i have aplied for nsp scholarship in my first year now i am studying b tech 2nd year in nit durgapur here fee structure depend on caste

GANDEPALLI PRANITH ABHIRAM

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Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

The inside of NIT Durgapur

Exam papers are very difficult to answer

The yearly fees that I am paying is 164000 excluding hostel fees, hostel fees is 34000 as I am OBC category I am paying 164000 and no ews if ews then college fees is 80000. And fees is constant for every year. And for Sc/St category college fees is 44000. And there are so many scholarships which have been applied by my friends.

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Parameters	NIT Durgapur	IIEST Shibpur
Fees	INR 1.86 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees)	INR 1.42 Lakhs (BTech1st Year Fees)
NIRF Ranking	90 out of 200 in 2023	66 out of 200 colleges in 2023
Highest CTC	INR 70 LPA	INR 45 LPA
Average CTC	INR 13.64 LPA	-
Top Recruiters	TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft	Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Texas Instruments, PWC, Cognizant, Atlassian

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