B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 

at NIT Raipur, Raipur

A. NIT Raipur BTech admission 2024 is based on candidates' performance in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Based on the entrance test scores, candidates will be called for the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. To be eligible for the BTech programme the aspiring candidates need to have 75% in class 12.

NIT Raipur JoSAA cutoff R6 closing ranks for the BTech course ranges between 10,919 and 55,403. Apart from this candidates can also check the CSAB SR 2 closing ranks for NIT Raipur cutoff 2022 along with 2021 and 2020 for the General category students, to get clarity on past year trends: 

Yes, JEE Mains is compulsory for B.Tech. admission at NIT, Raipur. The seat distribution for admission to NIT Raipur will be governed by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). A merit list would be created category-by-category, detailing candidates' All India Ranks (AIR) with a valid JEE Main or equivalent entrance examination score. Candidates are expected to participate in JoSAA Counselling rounds according to their category based on the rank they have attained.

NIT Raipur BTech fee is INR 5 lakh. Mentioned tuition fee is for candidates with an annual family income above 5 lakhs. The tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. The actual amount may vary. Apart from the mentioned tuition fee, a one-time payment of INR 4,800 will be charged. The one-time payment includes the institute development fee. For a detailed NIT Raipur BTech fee structure, click here. 

The branch-wise number of students placed during NIT Raipur MTech placements 2023 is presented below:

BTech Branch	Eligible Students (2023)	Total Students Placed (2023)
Bio Medical	58	19
Bio Technology	49	17
Chemical	74	60
Civil	75	59
CSE	104	87
Electrical	106	82
ECE	103	83
IT	103	87
Mechanical	102	74
Metallurgical & Materials	99	68
Mining	84	53

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.

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.

BTech Admission to the NIT Raipur is based on JEE scores. It is not possible for a candidate to get enrolled in the BTech course without clearing the cut-off of the JEE Main entrance exam. In addition to this the candidates also have to make sure they secure 75% in class 12 to be eligible for the BTech programme. Seats are allocated to students through Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) and the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA).

 

For the selection process, eligible candidates who submit the applications and secure a good score in IIT JAM are shortlisted for further admission rounds. A cutoff for CCMN Counselling is then announced, based on which candidates have to appear for counselling to secure a seat. During counselling, document verification is done and if all the documents are fine, then students can get admission to MSc courses at NIT Raipur.