16/08/2026
Long before the steel mills began to hum, a blueprint was drawn on the soil of Durgapur, not just to build machines, but to build the minds that would run a nation.
On this day in 1960, a vision born from the minds of Dr. B.C. Roy and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru materialized into what we first knew as Regional Engineering College, Durgapur. From a handful of classrooms amidst sprawling greenery to a premier Institute of National Importance, the journey of NIT Durgapur has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Whether it's navigating the maze of the Academic Block, surviving end-sems, or chasing every lead in a high-stakes quiz final, every corner of this campus tells a story of curiosity and perseverance.
Today, we look back at where it all began, and honor the vision that built our home away from home. Happy Foundation Day!