IIT Bhilai: Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Admission 2025, Ranking, Courses

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{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

B.E./B.Tech at IIT Bhilai: A Good Choice?

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Excellent faculty: Professors are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful.
* Relevant course curriculum: Course structure is designed to prepare students for industry needs.
* Strong placement record: Over 95% of students get placed, with top recruiters like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and more.
* Good infrastructure: Facilities like labs, libraries, and hostels are well-maintained and equipped with modern amenities.
* Cultural and sporting events: Various festivals, talks, and workshops are organized regularly.

Cons:

* Temporary campus: The current campus is temporary, and the permanent campus is under construction.
* Limited infrastructure: Some departments lack sufficient resources and equipment.
* Mess food: Quality of food is average, and options may be limited.
* Hostel conditions: Sharing rooms with multiple students can lead to crowding.
* Teaching quality: While faculty is knowledgeable, some students find teaching methods unengaging.

Overall assessment: Based on the feedback, IIT Bhilai seems to be a good choice for students seeking a strong foundation in engineering and a promising career. However, the temporary campus and limited infrastructure might pose minor challenges. With continuous efforts to improve facilities and teaching methods, the institute shows potential for growth and success.

Remember to consider individual perspectives and weigh the pros and cons before making an informed decision.

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IIT Bhilai, which is situated in Raipur, was established by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) in 2016. The institute offers twenty undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programmes in liberal arts, science, and engineering. In the category of "engineering," IIT Bhilai is ranked 81st by the National Institute of Research Foundation (NIRF). IIT Bhilai collaborates with numerous engineering and technology-related public and business organisations, including the Bhilai Steel Plant, CDAC Pune, the Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority (CBDA), and many more. Additionally, IIT Bhilai reported a 100% placement rate for M.Tech students in CSE, EE, and DSAI at the campus placements for 2023.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is a group of Engineering and Technology institutions in India. This network of institutes came into existence in 1950. These institutes run under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and Government of India. There are currently 23 IITs in India across different states of the country. IITs have a reputation that is recognised in India and across the globe. 

Over the years, the students graduating from these institutes have grabbed good placement offers from the top industry giants. Some of the key reasons of why one should choose an IIT:

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.

IIT Bhilai accepts admission based on the scoring in JEE Main and JEE Advanced entrance exams. There is no other provision for admission. It is compulsory for students to take the JEE Main exam. Candidates who secure a valid rank in JEE Advanced further need to take part in the JoSAA counselling for seat allotment.

The total tuition fee is inclusive of many components such as admission fee, security deposit, examination fee, library fee, lab charges, and many other charges for the facilities provided to the students during the programme. The tuition fee collated for the BTech programme is INR 9 lakh. However, the aforementioned course fee is collated from multiple internet sources. Hence, it is indicative. Candidates can refer to IIT Bhilai's official website for more details on the same.

IIT Bhilai offers a four-year full-time BTech programme which is its flagship programme. The institute offers a BTech programme across six specialisations. Given below are the six BTech specialisations offered at IIT Bhilai:

1. BTech in Computer Science & Engineering
2. BTech in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
3. BTech in Electrical Engineering
4. BTech in Material Science & Metallurgical Engineering
5. BTech in Mechanical Engineering
6. BTech in Mechatronics Engineering

Candidates are required to appear for the JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced in order to get selected for admission to the BTech programme at IIT Bhilai.

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the general category under All India, the opening rank was 12484 and the closing rank was 14404. Cut off are different regarding other categories or female candidates and even the domicile of the home state. In All India, the opening and closing rank for female candidates was 3884 and 21510. Admission to B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bhilai - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE Advanced. Applicants are advised to confirm what category they apply while checking for cut-offs.

IIT Bhilai JEE Advanced Cutoff 2024 has been concluded for further admissions. The Cutoff ranks for the General AI category closed at a range of 6516 and 15871. Therefore, there is a high chance of getting into IIT Bhilai at the Cutoff rank of 7500, among the General AI category candidates. Candidates can check the Cutoff ranks in the table provided below to get to know the subjects available at this rank:

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	6516
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	10709
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	13137
B.Tech. in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	7570
B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering	10843
B.Tech. in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering	15871
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	9472

IIT Bhilai - Indian Institute of Technology will release 6 rounds of JEE Advanced cutoffs for admission to B.Tech. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

The JEE Advanced score of the candidate
The category of the candidate
The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bhilai - Indian Institute of Technology other than General category were - 4913 for OBC, 2449 for SC, 1116 for ST and 2111 for EWS. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

How does the placement cell for B.E./B.Tech at IIT Bhilai assist students in getting placed?

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's how the placement cell at IIT Bhilai assists students:

* Enthusiastic efforts: The placement cell is "very enthusiastic about bringing new companies to the campus for placements." They work diligently to secure internship and job opportunities for students.
* High placement record: Almost all students are placed, with the highest salary package offered being INR40 LPA. This indicates the effectiveness of the placement cell's efforts.
* Multiple recruitment drives: The placement cell organizes multiple recruitment drives throughout the year, attracting various companies and ensuring a wide range of opportunities for students.

Overall, the placement cell at IIT Bhilai plays a crucial role in helping students secure their dream jobs by establishing connections with reputed organizations, facilitating interviews, and providing guidance during the placement process.

No, admission to M.Tech at IIT Bhilai is not possible without qualifying for GATE. It is mandatory for candidates to appear and qualify for the exam with a valid score. Based on their ranks, candidates will be allocated seats and branch accordingly. Candidates who secure a good rank in GATE exam can register for COAP Counselling process. 

However, for admission to MTech (Bio-Engineering) branch, candidates can apply via GPAT scores. These candidates will be exempted from appearing for GATE.

As per the official record, over 105 recruiters participated during IIT Bhilai placements 2023. Earlier, a total of 84 and 123 companies visited the campus during IIT Bhilai placements 2021 and 2022, respectively. The total number of recruiters participated during IIT Bhilai placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total recruiters	84	123	105+

IIT Bhilai has a strong record of placements for BTech, M.Tech and MSc courses. The IIT Bhilai recorded 100% placements for M.Tech CSE, EE and DSAI batch 2023. The the highest and average package offered during IIT Bhilai placements in 2023 was INR 48.64 LPA and INR 14 LPA,  respectively. Further, over 105 recruiters participated in the placement process 2023 and offered more than 130 job offers to the batch 2023. The key highlights of IIT Bhilai placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 48.64 LPA
Average package	INR 14 LPA
Total offers	130+
Total recruiters	105+
Placement rate	100% (MTech CSE, EE and DSAI)

As per the latest report, IIT Bhilai recorded 100% placements for M.Tech CSE, EE and DSAI batch 2023. Earlier in 2022, the overall placement percentage of IIT Bhilai was 84.56%. The placement percentage of IIT Bhilai in 2022 and 2023 are also tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Placement rate	84.56% (overall)	100% (MTech CSE, EE and DSAI)

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.