Est. 2007 — 18+ Years
First session began 16 August 2007; 14+ batches have passed out into industry and B.Tech programmes.
WBSCT&VE&SD Affiliated
All diploma programmes under the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development.
40+ Laboratories
Department-wise lab floors — from CNC machining and solar power to embedded systems and concrete testing.
Industry MoUs
CSIR-CMERI and NEN MoUs, an HCL technology tie-up, ISTE & IE(India) memberships and British Council Library access.
About NHIT
Welcome to The New Horizons Institute of Technology
NHIT opened its first academic session on 16 August 2007 at Durgapur. Today it is one of eastern India’s largest diploma engineering institutes by student intake — with six diploma branches, a Private ITI, and a first pass-out batch that set the standard: 85% moved into jobs or B.Tech lateral entry
- Six diploma branches — three years, six semesters each
- Private ITI trades: Electrician & Fitter
- MoUs with CSIR-CMERI (Govt. of India) and NEN; HCL tie-up
- Life Member, Institution of Engineers (India); ISTE member
Our Programs
Popular Diploma Courses
Three-year, six-semester diploma programmes after Class 10 — plus two ITI trades.
Looking for Industrial Training (ITI)?
NHIT offers 2-Year Full-Time NCVT Approved ITI in Electrician and Fitter with intensive workshop practice and 100% placement support.
Outcomes Infographic
Where an NHIT Diploma Takes You
Of the 2,307 students who opted for placement since 2015 — recruited by SIGMA, Cummins, Daikin, RDC Concrete, CMS IT Services and more.
Diploma-to-degree lateral entry into second-year B.E./B.Tech — 84 from the 2022–25 batch alone, and 283 in our best year (2015–18).
A few alumni have launched auto-sector enterprises, backed by our National Entrepreneurship Network MoU.
Batch-wise diploma placement %, sessions 2015–2025, as recorded by the NHIT T&P cell. * 2022–25 batch — figures update as ongoing drives close.
Placements & Industry
Recruiters Who Hire NHIT Engineers
Automotive, construction and technology employers from NHIT's placement records.
From Aspiring Student to Industry-Ready Engineer
Experience the transformative 3-year journey at NHIT Durgapur — where school-level curiosity turns into workshop mastery, professional grooming, and high-value industry careers.
The Aspiring School Student
You have just completed Class 10 with a spark of engineering curiosity. Rather than spending 2 years on rote memorization, NHIT offers a direct, practical gateway into technical education where foundational science meets hands-on discovery.
Start Your Engineering Story at NHIT
Admissions open for Session 2026–27. Scholarships available for meritorious students across all 6 diploma engineering streams.
Life At NHIT
See The Campus In Motion
Real labs, real projects, real campus life — straight from the official NHIT YouTube channel.
Campus Life & Infrastructure
Walk the NHIT campus — classrooms, labs and workshops
LED Assembly & Manufacturing Lab
Electrical Engineering students build real LED products
Smart Bridge Safety System
ETCE final-year project — 2026 batch
Alumni Voices
Hear It From NHIT Graduates
The official alumni podcast follows diploma engineers from NHIT classrooms to industry careers.
Diploma Civil Engineer Career Journey
From NHIT classrooms to live construction sites — an honest look at the diploma-to-career path.
Alumni Podcast — EP 1
CAD & BIM Engineer Career Journey
How workshop-first training at NHIT grew into a modern CAD and BIM engineering career.
Deepayan Das — EP 2
Voices Of NHIT
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Voices of our alumni, industry recruiters, and parents reflecting 18+ years of technical excellence at NHIT Durgapur.
Debjit Ghosh Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering (Tata Motors)
NHIT provided the ideal balance of workshop hands-on practice and rigorous theory. The state-of-the-art CNC lab made the campus interview process seamless.
Sneha Mukherjee Alumna, Computer Science & Technology
The high-speed computing lab and faculty mentoring gave me the technical edge to excel in lateral entry B.Tech and subsequent software development career.
Subhash Mondal Parent of EE Diploma Graduate
The academic discipline, anti-ragging security, and dedicated placement cell gave our family complete peace of mind. My son secured direct campus placement.
Rajesh Karmakar Alumnus, Automobile Engineering (Anand Group)
Live vehicle chassis test benches and industry visit exposure at NHIT Durgapur prepared me with real manufacturing skills that auto giants demand.
Campus Life
Inside the NHIT Campus
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Begin Your Journey at NHIT Durgapur
Admissions are now open for Session 2026–2027. Speak directly with our Senior Academic Counselors for branch eligibility, JEXPO/MAKAUT counseling guidance, hostel availability, and merit scholarships.
- Official 2026–27 Institute Prospectus & Fee Structure PDF
- SVMCM, OASIS & Aikyashree Scholarship Assistance
- One-on-One Counseling & Campus Lab Tour Invitation
- Institute Bus Route Details (Asansol, Raniganj, Bardhaman)
Ready To Build Your Career With NHIT?
Admissions open for Session 2026–27. AICTE-approved diploma seats fill fast — talk to our admission cell today.
Join The Community
NHIT On Social Media
Campus updates, placement announcements and student life — follow the official pages.