Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 

at NIT Raipur, Raipur

NIT Raipur offers various courses such as BTech, MTech, MSc, MCA and MA. Admission to these programmes are entrance-based. For admission to the BTech programme the aspiring candidates need to have class 12 degree with a minimum of 75%. The other courses offers needs the candidates to clear other entrance exams i.e., GATE for MTech, JEE for BTech, NIMCET for MCA, IIT JAM for MSc.

National Institute of Technology Raipur offers scholarships to UG, PG, and various other course students as financial assistance. The below-mentioned table reflects on the various scholarships offered by the National Institute of Technology Raipur:

NIT Raipur Scholarships
Dr. K. Sugandhi Scholarships	Sh. Manghandas & Smt. Sundari Devi Hablani Memorial Scholarships

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

{Source: MCA students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's what stands out:

Pros:

* Industry readiness: The MCA course at NIT Raipur focuses on making students industry-ready, with a strong emphasis on coding and practical applications.
* Good faculty: Teachers are described as helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced, providing guidance and support to students.
* Placements: The college has a decent record when it comes to placements, with many companies visiting the campus, offering salaries ranging from INR3 LPA to INR20 LPA (average being around INR8 LPA).
* Infrastructure: The college has modern infrastructure, including Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms, libraries, and computer centers.
* Events and festivals: The college hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, providing students with a vibrant campus life.

Cons:

* Outdated syllabus: Some students feel that the course curriculum could use updating, particularly in terms of incorporating newer technologies and programming languages.
* Hostel issues: Due to limited hostel capacity, many students opt to stay off-campus, leading to logistical challenges.

Overall, the majority of students and alumni agree that pursuing MCA at NIT Raipur is a good choice, citing the college's focus on industry-readiness, supportive faculty, and decent placements. However, some areas require improvement, such as updating the syllabus and addressing hostel capacity issues.

To apply for NIT Raipur courses the aspirng candidates must visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. The application process for the courses provided is different for each course. For the BTech and M.Tech courses they need to visit the official website of the relevant entrance exam (JEE Main, CAT, GATE, etc.)

NIT Raipur CSE average package is not released. However, the overall average package offered during NIT Raipur placements 2023 stood at INR 13.75 LPA. Further, NIT Raipur average package trends witnessed over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 9.37 LPA	INR 10.12 LPA	INR 13.75 LPA

Candidates seeking admission to the courses offered at NIT Raipur, need to visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode.

• BTech aspiring candidates can apply for the programme on the official website of JEE Main and register for JoSAA counselling.

• For the M.Tech programme, the candidates are required to register on the official website of CCMT. For the rest of the courses, candidates need to register themselves on the official website.

• For MCA admission, candidates need to apply through the NIMCET exam followed by counselling. 

NIT Raipur cutoff 2024 for Round 2 has been released for MCA course in the form of opening and closing ranks. The closing rank for NIT Raipur NIMCET cutoff 2024 is 732 for Master of Computer Applications (MCA) offered through NIMCET JEE scores . Comparing it with the previous years' cutoff, it is observed that there is an increasing trend in the cutoffs. Candidates seeking admission to NIT Raipur can refer to the table given below to check out the NCHMCT JEE closing cut off for 2024 and 2023:

Course	2023	2024
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	571	732

Both IIT Bhilai and NIT Raipur are very good engineering institutes but to be specific about whether IIT Bhilai is better than NIT Raipur we have to review two important factors; tuition fee (BTech) and the average package offered during the placement drive for IIT Bhilai and NIT Raipur. Below are those two important factors:

College Name	Tuition fee (BTech)	Average package
IIT Bhilai	INR 9 lakh	INR 14 LPA (placements 2023)
NIT Raipur	INR 5 lakh	INR 10.12 LPA (placements 2022)

Note: The course fee mentioned above is taken from various internet sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Both colleges offer somewhat the same ROI as the tuition fee for the BTech programme is high in IIT Bhilai but less in NIT Raipur on the other hand IIT Bhilai's average package is higher than the average package offered at NIT Raipur.

Hostel fee is not a component of NIT Raipur total fee structure. Check below the hostel fee for NIT Raipur courses:

Courses	Hostel & Mess Charges
BE/BTech	Hostel Fee: 53,000 Mess Fee: 1,40,000
ME/MTech	Hostel Fee: INR 30,500 - INR 41,750 Mess Fee: INR 70,000 - INR 1,05,000
BArch	Hostel Fee: INR 64,250 Mess Fee: INR 1,75,000
MCA	Hostel Fee: INR 41,750 Mess Fee: INR 1,05,000
MSc	Hostel Fee: INR 30,500 Mess Fee: INR 70,000