M.Tech. in Water Resources Development and Irrigation Engineering 

at NIT Raipur, Raipur

The National Institute of Technology Raipur admits students to the M.Tech course on the basis of valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores. Based on the entrance test scores, candidates are then called for the CCMT (Centralized Counselling) process for admission to the MCA course. Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur will conduct the CCMT counselling process. For more details related to NIT Raipur MCA counselling process, CCMT schedule, etc., click here. 

GATE CCMT R1 has been released for admission to the M.Tech courses. Candidates seeking admission to the NIT Raipur M.Tech course must secure a rank between 353 and 438 under the first cutoff list for the General category students. Specialisation-wise Round 1 cutoffs are given below for NIT Raipur:  

MTech Specialisations	2023
MTech in VLSI and Embedded Systems	438
MTech in Structural Engineering	426
MTech in Water Resources Development and Irrigation Engineering	353

No, the National Institute of Technology Raipur does not offer a part-time M.Tech course at the postgraduate level. Candidates seeking admission to the NIT Raipur M.Tech course have to apply for the two-year full-time M.Tech course. NIT Raipur M.Tech admission is completely entrance-based and depends on candidates' performance in the GATE, a national-level entrance test for M.Tech admission. 

 The National Institute of Technology Raipur offers a two-year full-time M.Tech course at the postgraduate level. NIT Raipur offers nine specialisations under its M.Tech course. All the specialisations are tabulated below:

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

MTech Branch	Eligible Students (2023)	Total Offers Received Placed (2023)
Applied Geology	16	2
Chemical	4	1
Civil	14	6
Electrical	20	4
ECE	22	9
IT	16	7
Mechanical	19	1

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