Though I love my college, here are some areas that need to work on with sincerity-

• Learning Method- Students are expected to follow an orthodox learning style. To become a 9-pointer, you’ll have to memorize class notes. Students mug up answers and write them in their answer sheets. All this requires simply a week-long preparation before the respective exam. Professors don’t encourage creativity on answer sheets, they want an exact reflection of their notes.

• Administration- The administration isn’t supportive at all. There is a fine/ charge for everything. You are expected to pay money for college ID, low attendance,  college bonafide, and practically every other thing.

• Training and Placement Cell- They organize no training programs to prepare students for job interviews. Even if you find a training program that needs college approval, you’ll face many obstacles in acquiring their permission. Placements are good, but you’ll have to prepare on your own.

• Hostel Infrastructure- The majority of hostels were built in the 1960s, and have never been renovated since. The rooms are in poor condition and the occasional paint job does minimum to hide the damages. 

NIT Durgapur has given me lovely seniors and amazing friends. I will always cherish these memories. But these (and some more) areas need serious attention from the college authorities. 

NIT Durgapur recorded impressive placements for 2023. Overall, 187 companies visited the campus for placements. As is a usual trend, B.Tech CSE students recorded the highest average package among all the branches. A good number of CSE students were placed from NIT Dgp campus.

During 2023 placement season, 85.71% students from B.Tech CSE were successfully placed. These students recorded an impressive average package of INR 21.45 LPA. TCS Ninja, TCS Digital, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Mathworks and Qualcomm are some of the brands that selected B.Tech CSE students. 

It is safe to conclude that the Computer Science Department was offered good placements.

Here are some reasons why Biotechnology from NIT Durgapur isn’t a good choice-

1. Like most Indian colleges, Biotechnology doesn’t receive ample attention from NIT Dgp administration. The department is underfunded, and understaffed, there isn’t proper space and the atmosphere is not ambient.
2. The majority of Biotech teachers at NIT DGP aren’t good. They expect you to know and remember everything. Students with good pointers are treated fairly, while others become bad students without committing any mistakes.
3. The academic section and placement cell have no proper communication in-between them. Students from Biotech don’t have proper interaction with other departments. No one wishes to bridge these gaps.
4. When applying for foreign universities, you will be brainwashed on how you should intern at an Indian college.
5. No core company visits the campus during the placement season. The only option left is mass recruiters. Many companies restrict only Biotech students from applying for a placement. Placement season is quite frustrating for Biotech students of NIT Durgapur.

Due to these reasons, pursuing a Biotech from NIT Durgapur might not be the right choice.

The answer to this question depends on your future goals. Here are a few highlights of electrical engineering at NIT Durgapur-

1. NIT Dgp offers good opportunities for higher studies from a foreign university. This is possible if you maintain a 9 CGPA or above in each semester. The electrical department has professors whose recommendations can get you into pretty good universities abroad for your MS or any other degree.
2. Electrical has decent placements, with 89.66% of students getting placed in 2023. Core companies like Tata Power, Schneider Electric, Vedanta, JSL, Tata Motors, LnT, etc. visit the campus regularly for recruitment. With basic technical knowledge and good communication skills, you can easily grab a core job.
3. The faculty of electrical is highly qualified, but few have good teaching skills. The professors are strict, they aren’t student-friendly.
4. The infrastructure of EE labs is quite poor. The labs contain old and ill-maintained equipment.

The department has a fair share of weaknesses. Despite this, it is one of the oldest departments of NIT Durgapur. After CSE, ECE and ME, EE is the best branch at NIT Dgp. 

Thus, you should definitely consider Electrical at NIT Durgapur.