The National Institute of Technology in Durgapur was set up under the Act of Parliament in 1960 under the name of Regional Engineering College. Durgapur as one of the eight main colleges established to develop engineering education in the country. A visit to Durgapur would be incomplete without a trip to NIT.
Durgapur is one of the premier technical institutes in India and it is a jewel in the Durgapur crown. The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India (formerly Regional Engineering College, Durgapur), was established under an Act of Parliament in 1960 as one of the eight such colleges aimed to function as a pace setter for engineering education in the country and to foster national integration.If you visit Durgapur do not miss NIT where you can interact with some of the best technical minds in the country.