B.Tech. in Mechanical 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 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

NIT Raipur cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. NIT Raipur BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 10982 and 46051 for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest BTech specialisation to secure admission in is B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering. For a detailed NIT Raipur branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	16743
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	23490
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	10982
B.Tech. in Information Technology	14120
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	30786
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	35313
B.Tech.5 in Civil Engineering	41341
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering	45307
B.Tech. in Biotechnology	45243
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering	46051
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	44960
B.Tech. of Architecture (B.Arch.)	1111

A total of 87 offers were received during NIT Raipur BTech CSE placements 2023. The branch-wise total offers received during NIT Raipur BTech placements 2023 is presented below:

BTech Branch	Eligible Students (2023)	Total Offers Received Placed (2023)
Bio Medical	58	28
Bio Technology	49	17
Chemical	74	67
Civil	75	59
CSE	104	87
Electrical	106	85
ECE	103	84
IT	103	87
Mechanical	102	83
Metallurgical & Materials	99	71
Mining	84	60

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.

{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.

When comparing two NITs- NIT Jamshedpur and NIT Raipur for the MSc course candidates can consider some of the broad parameters, like the rankings associated with the institute, tuition fees the course, types of speciaslaitions and seats offered by each institution, and its quality education and good facilities. However, these choice depends on candidates' priorities. Check out the below table comparing both of the institutions on these factors: 

Institute Name	Ranking NIRF 24'	Type of Specialisation	Seats	Shiksha Ratings
NIT Jamshedpur	101-150 (Engineering)	3- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics	112	4.0
NIT Raipur	70 (Engineering)	3- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics	60	3.8

Yes, NIT Raipur offers MSc courses for the duration of two years and is offered in full-time mode. The institute offers MSc courses in three specialisations- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. To get admission into NIT Raipur MSc courses, candidates must complete their BSc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. Additionally, the selection process is based on the scores achieved in IIT JAM + CCMN counselling. 

The tuition fees for MSc courses at NIT Raipur is INR 30,000,  and the tuition fees for MSc at NIT Patna  is INR 6.3 lakh. Conclusively,  the tuition fees of NIT Raipur are more affordable compared to NIT Patna. However, the fee structure can be only one component that candidates consider while comparing IIITs and NITs but several factors can be taken into account while choosing the best college, such as placement packages, seats, ranking of that particular institute, affiliation, accreditation, etc. 

The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative