The National Institute of Technology Durgapur Alumni Association (NITDAA) was formed on 21st December, 2002 at the behest of the then Board of Governors ( Vide resolution in its 103rd meeting, item no. 103.17(A) dtd. 17.05.02) in the presence of the Principal and 90 other ex-students from all over the world. While application has already been submitted to the Registrar of Societies for registration, intense activities have already started with positive response from ex-students settled around the world, to actively participate in the benevolent activities of the Association covering the following main Aims and Objectives, a part of which is extracted from the Memorandum of Association.

To act as a forum of human interaction for the Alumni of National Institute of Technology, Durgapur and their dependent Children.

To help and support their Alma Mater to improve Educational and Professional standards, help and support needy meritorious students, help in vocational training and placement, and strive for improvement of the college.

To provide, without remuneration, dissemination of knowledge and to undertake publication of journals etc., towards this goal.

To provide a forum for exchange of technical and professional information within the members of the Association.

To work for the well-being of the brotherhood as a whole and NIT, Durgapur in particular.

:: Structure ::

:: In order to bring into its folds all ex-student groups in various parts of India and abroad, the organizational structure of NITDAA is designed as follows :

Apex Committee::

This is the central decision making body of NITDAA.

1:: Will guide, monitor, and initiate all activities of the association and ensure that the Aims & Objectives are fulfilled.

2:: Will frame policies and guide lines as required from time to time.

3 :: Will maintain a central data bank of all members, and update it as and required.

4 :: Will plan and implement projects in consultation with the Principle for betterment of the college.

5 :: Will coordinate with all the Regional Chapters

6 :: Will raise, control, and monitor funds collected and its expenditure at the center.

Regional Chapters::

All metros, cities, and towns in India & abroad will form NITDAA Chapters with ex-students residing in that particular metro/city/town or its proximity.

1 :: They will have their own committee, and will function to enhance the Aims & Objectives of NITDAA.

2 :: They will build up their data bank of members, up date it periodically, and keep the main data bank maintained at NITDAA, Durgapur office updated.

3 :: They will raise and manage and audit their own funds.

4 :: They will collect and contribute funds towards Projects undertake by the Apex Committee.

5 :: They will name themselves NITDAA – Mumbai Chapter/ New York Chapter/Jamshedpur Chapter etc. and MUST get themselves affiliated to the main NITDAA body.

6 :: They will keep the Apex Committee informed about their activities, committee meetings, etc.

7 :: They will maintain very good communication with the Apex committee.