NSHM Durgapur admissions for 2026 are open across engineering, management and other disciplines. Among its major programmes, B.Tech has a total fee of INR 5.31 Lakhs for 4 years, while the 2-year MBA fee ranges from INR 4.83 Lakhs to INR 5.38 Lakhs.

The admission route depends on the programme. Most non-technical courses admit students directly through qualifying examination marks without requiring an entrance examination. Other programmes use national or state entrance scores, with interviews forming part of the selection process where specified.

Apply online: NSHM Durgapur admissions 2026

NSHM Durgapur Important Dates

Engineering admissions follow the applicable entrance examination calendars. Direct admissions operate throughout the year on a rolling basis, with seats filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants seeking direct admission should therefore apply early.

Event Date
NSHM Durgapur direct admissions 2026 Rolling applications throughout the year

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

WB JECA 2026 Counselling

The counselling milestones follow the [revised WB JECA schedule](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d2a27e83d429f0dcae6b937cf440aeb1/uploads/2026/09/20260925361368815.pdf).

Event Date
Round 1 seat acceptance fee payment and institute reporting for document verification and admission, for candidates with no upgrade or their first-choice allotment September 26 to 28, 2026
Round 2 registration and choice filling September 29 to 30, 2026
Round 2 seat allotment result October 1, 2026
Round 2 seat acceptance fee payment for fresh allottees, institute reporting for verification and admission, and withdrawal October 1 to 5, 2026
Round 3 registration and choice filling October 6 to 7, 2026
Round 3 seat allotment result October 9, 2026
Round 3 seat acceptance fee payment for fresh allottees and institute reporting for verification and admission October 9 to 12, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CAT 2026 and XAT 2027 Dates

Entrance examination dates are provided in the [CAT 2026 information bulletin](https://cdn.digialm.com/per/g06/pub/32842/EForms/image/CAT2026/CAT2026InformationBulletin_26-07-2026_V2.pdf) and the [XAT examination schedule](https://xatonline.in/index).

Event Date
CAT 2026 admit card download November 4 to 29, 2026
CAT 2026 examination November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 result declaration First week of January 2027, tentative
XAT 2027 registration July 15 to December 6, 2026
XAT 2027 admit card availability December 20, 2026, tentative
XAT 2027 examination January 3, 2027, from 2 PM to 5 PM

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NSHM Durgapur UG Admissions

Undergraduate selection varies by course. B.Tech admissions depend on entrance examination ranks, whereas most non-engineering programmes primarily consider Class 12 performance. NSHM also conducts E-NPAT, its personality and aptitude test, for direct admission to BBA, BCA and several B.Sc. programmes. It is described as an optional aptitude assessment for selected programmes, with the course requirements for BBA and BCA listing E-NPAT and a personal interview.

B.Tech Eligibility, Specialisations and Fees

B.Tech admission is strictly based on WBJEE or JEE Main merit ranks. The available branches cover core engineering subjects as well as computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science.

Admission Component Requirement or Available Options
Specialisations CSE; CSE (AI & ML); CSE (Data Science); Civil; Mechanical; ECE; Electrical; Data Science
Qualifying examination marks 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2; 40% for reserved-category applicants
Entrance examination and selection WBJEE or JEE Main, with selection based on merit rank
Lateral entry A valid JELET score and 60% in Diploma
Programme duration 4 years
Total programme fee INR 5.31 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Other Undergraduate Programmes

The general admission requirements identify WBJEE or JEE Main scores for B.Pharm, while the programme-specific criteria below list WBJEE. B.Sc. Nursing applicants require a JENPAS UG score.

Programme Academic Eligibility Selection Route
BBA, all specialisations 50% in 10+2 from any stream E-NPAT and personal interview
BCA 50% in 10+2 from any stream E-NPAT and personal interview
BHMCT / Travel & Tourism 50% in 10+2 from any stream Merit and personal interview
B.Sc. Health Sciences 50% in 10+2 with PCB or PCM Merit and personal interview
B.Pharm 50% in 10+2 with PCB WBJEE
B.Sc. Fashion Design / Interior Design / Animation 50% in 10+2 from any stream Merit and personal interview
B.Sc. Media Science / Film & Television 50% in 10+2 from any stream Merit and personal interview

UG Selection Process

Applicants follow the entrance-based or merit-based route specified for their programme and complete the relevant interview or counsellor interaction. B.Tech selection uses WBJEE or JEE Main ranks, while lateral entry requires JELET and the stated Diploma marks. For E-NPAT, no official cutoff has been declared; selection considers overall performance, including the personal interview.

NSHM Durgapur PG Admissions

Postgraduate admission requirements differ by discipline. Management programmes accept national or state entrance scores, while several health science and computing programmes assess academic merit and interview performance. MCA specifically requires WB JECA.

MBA Options, Selection and Fees

MBA applicants need a valid score in an accepted entrance examination. Shortlisted candidates then attend a personal interview before the final admission decision.

Admission Component Details
Programme options General Management; Hospital Administration (MHA); Executive MBA
Academic eligibility 50% aggregate in graduation from any stream
Accepted entrance examinations CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT or JEMAT
Selection stages Valid entrance score followed by a personal interview
Programme duration 2 years
Total programme fee INR 4.83 Lakhs to INR 5.38 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Eligibility and Selection for Other PG Courses

Programme Academic Eligibility Selection Route
MCA 50% in graduation with Mathematics WB JECA
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology 50% in a relevant undergraduate degree Application assessment and personal interview
M.Sc. Data Science & Analytics 50% in a relevant undergraduate degree Merit and personal interview
M.Pharm 50% in B.Pharm GPAT preferred
M.Sc. Hospitality Management 50% in a relevant undergraduate degree Merit and personal interview
Master of Optometry 50% in B.Optom Merit and personal interview

PG Selection Process

Candidates apply for their preferred postgraduate programme and meet its academic and entrance requirements. MBA applicants proceed from entrance-score shortlisting to a personal interview. Other programmes follow the application, merit or entrance route shown above, including interviews wherever specified.

Application and Seat Confirmation Process

The complete admission process can be finished online, from submitting the form to paying the admission fee, without visiting the campus.

  1. Submit the online application through the NSHM Durgapur admission portal, entering the required details.
  2. Discuss the selected programme with a counsellor or faculty member through a face-to-face meeting or video call.
  3. After successfully completing the interaction, receive the selection confirmation by email.
  4. Pay the admission fee online to confirm and secure the allotted seat.

NSHM Durgapur Scholarships

Applicants should review their scholarship eligibility before paying the full fees. NSHM Durgapur lists institutional, national and West Bengal scholarship options, with benefits and eligibility varying by scheme.

Scholarship Benefits and Eligibility

Scheme Financial Benefit Eligible Applicants and Conditions
Academic Merit Scholarship (SVCM) 25% to 100% of tuition fees UG and PG students; continued eligibility requires at least 7 CGPA and 75% attendance
My NSHM Fee Waiver Benefit depends on the category Siblings of current NSHM students or alumni, NSHM undergraduates applying for postgraduate study, and children of NSHM employees
Pragati Scholarship, National Up to INR 50,000 per year Female students with family income below INR 8 LPA
Saksham Scholarship, National Up to INR 50,000 per year Differently-abled students
EWS Scholarship, National According to government norms Students with family income below INR 8 LPA
Post-Matric Scholarship, West Bengal According to government norms SC, ST and OBC students from West Bengal
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, West Bengal Up to INR 60,000 per year West Bengal domicile students qualifying under merit-cum-means criteria

Scholarship Application Procedure

Indicate your interest in a scholarship when completing the admission application. Submit the supporting documents required for the relevant scheme along with the application. The scholarship committee reviews the submissions and grants awards to selected applicants.

Documents and Application Channels

Scholarship or Aid Category Required Documents or Application Route
Academic Merit Scholarship (SVCM) Original Class X and XII transcripts for UG applicants; original undergraduate transcripts for PG applicants; Diploma transcripts for lateral-entry applicants
My NSHM Durgapur Fee Waiver Proof of relationship to the NSHM Durgapur employee, student or alumnus; student ID for existing UG students; Class X and XII transcripts for UG applicants; undergraduate transcripts for PG applicants
Defence Forces Scholarship Class X and XII transcripts for UG applicants or undergraduate transcripts for PG applicants; a valid Government of India photo ID of the parent serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force or Paramilitary forces; proof of relationship
Financial Aid, Merit-cum-Means An income certificate showing family income below INR 5 Lakhs per annum, together with academic transcripts appropriate to the UG or PG application
National Scholarships: Pragati, Saksham and EWS A separate application through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in
West Bengal State Scholarships A separate application through the WB OASIS portal at oasis.gov.in or the Swami Vivekananda portal at svmcm.wbhed.gov.in

Conditions for Continuing Scholarship Support

Scholarship recipients must meet the applicable academic and attendance requirements every semester.

Scheme Minimum Semester CGPA Minimum Attendance
Academic Merit Scholarship (SVCM) 7.0 CGPA 75%
My NSHM Durgapur Fee Waiver 6.75 CGPA 75%
Defence Forces Scholarship Determined by the scholarship committee 75%

Additional scholarship conditions:

  • Scholarships apply only to the Round 1 admission cycle. Late applicants may be ineligible.
  • The combined value of scholarships cannot exceed the total tuition fee payable.
  • National and state scholarship applications must be submitted separately through the relevant government portals. NSHM does not process these applications internally.

NSHM Durgapur Admission FAQs

Ques. Which admission steps can be completed while Class 12 results are awaited?

Ans. Applicants may submit the NSHM Durgapur application and attend the counsellor interaction before their results are announced. Final selection and seat confirmation take place only after the qualifying examination marks have been submitted and verified.

Ques. How does an applicant indicate a programme preference in the online form?

Ans. NSHM Durgapur uses a single online application form in which students state their preferred programme. Separate forms are not required for each course. During the subsequent interaction, the counsellor helps finalise the choice according to the applicant's eligibility and interests.

Ques. When should a successful interview candidate expect admission confirmation and pay the fee?

Ans. Candidates who clear the personal interview usually receive their selection letter by email within 3 to 7 working days. To confirm the seat, they must complete the fee payment within 7 days of receiving the letter.

Ques. What MBA option is available to applicants who are already employed?

Ans. Alongside its regular 2-year MBA, NSHM Durgapur offers an Executive MBA designed for working professionals. Its eligibility and selection requirements may differ from those of the regular MBA, so applicants should confirm the specific criteria with the admissions office.

Ques. Can an allotted seat be reassigned if the admission fee remains unpaid?

Ans. Yes. The selection letter provides a 7-day payment window. If the applicant does not pay within that period, NSHM Durgapur may release the seat and offer it to the next eligible candidate.