B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 

at NIT Raipur, Raipur

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: 

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 total fees for BTech courses at NIT Raipur include several components, such as tuition fees, examination fees, computer & internet fees, etc. The total tuition fees for BTech courses at NIT Raipur is INR 5 lakh. Check out the different components of fees from the table mentioned below: 

Fee Components	Amount in INR
Institute Development Fee	INR 2,570
Student Activity Fee	INR 1,480
Examination Fees	INR 1,285
Library Fees	INR 1,800 (amount can differ according to the BTech year)

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

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 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

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.

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. 

The National Institute of Technology Raipur offers a list of courses in the streams of Engineering, Science and Computer Application and Humanities & Social Sciences. At the undergraduate level, NIT Raipur offers BTech and BArch courses. The institute offers MTech, MSc and MCA courses at the postgraduate level. Apart from all these UG and PG courses, NIT Raipur also offers PhD courses. 

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most number of NIT Raipur students. The sector-wise NIT Raipur alumni placements statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Education, Research, Consulting, Arts and Design, Program and Project Management, Sales, Media and Communication, Marketing, Product Management, Finance and Community and Social Services.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.