National Institute of Technology,
DurgapurNational Institute of Technology, Durgapur

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, commonly known as NIT Durgapur, was established in 1960 as Durgapur Regional Engineering College, one of the original Regional Engineering Colleges set up jointly by the central and state governments. It was converted into a National Institute of Technology and declared an Institute of National Importance in 2002. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across engineering disciplines including computer science, electronics and communication, electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, and metallurgical and materials engineering. It is one of the older technical institutes in eastern India and draws students through JEE Main for its B.Tech programs.