NIT Raipur UG, PG Courses 2025

Yes, NIT Raipur offers an MCA course that is full-time and lasts three years. To get admission into the MCA course, candidates must complete the basic eligibility criteria, which state that they must complete their Bachelor's degree with at least an aggregate of 60% and achieve valid scores in NIMCET. 

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. 

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

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. 

A total of 9 students were placed out of 22 students during NIT Raipur MTech ECE placements 2023. The branch-wise number of eligible students and students placed during NIT Raipur MTech placements 2023 are presented below:

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

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. 

Refer the below-mentioned table for NIT Raipur placements 2023 statistics as compared with the placement data 2023 of other similar NITs:

NIT Name	Highest Package (2023)	Average Package (2023)
NIT Raipur	INR 55 LPA	INR 13.75 LPA
SVNIT Surat	INR 52 LPA	INR 10.24 LPA
NIT Meghalaya	INR 32 LPA	INR 11.10 LPA
MANIT Bhopal	INR 82 LPA	INR 15.6 LPA

The highest package offered during NIT Raipur placements 2023 stood at INR 55 LPA. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the highest package offered over the past three years during NIT Raipur placements, which is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 43.5 LPA	INR 57.5 LPA	INR 55 LPA

A total of 71 students were placed out of 104 students during NIT Raipur MCA placements 2023. The key highlights of NIT Raipur MCA placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	MCA Placement Statistics (2021)	MCA Placement Statistics (2022)	MCA Placement Statistics (2023)
Eligible students	59	87	104
Total offers received	39	76	72
Students placed	38	70	71

To apply for NIT Raipur courses the aspirng candidates must visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. The application process for the courses provided is different for each course. For the BTech and M.Tech courses they need to visit the official website of the relevant entrance exam (JEE Main, CAT, GATE, etc.)

Yes, candidates seeking admission to the National Institute of Technology Raipur MCA course must visit the official website of the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET). NIMCET 2023 will be conducted by NIT Raipur tentatively in June. Interested students need to fill out the NIMCET application formto appear for the NIMCET exam 2023.  For More details regarding the NIMCET exam pattern, eligibility criteria, application form process, 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

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.

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

Effectiveness of the Placement Cell at NIT Raipur

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's an overview of the effectiveness of the placement cell at NIT Raipur:

* Good placement record: Most reviewers mentioned that the placement cell has a good track record, with around 85% of students getting placed across different branches.
* High salary packages: Reviewers reported that the average salary package offered ranges from INR6-14 LPA, with some students receiving higher packages.
* Reputed companies visiting campus: Several reviewers mentioned that companies like Wipro, Amazon, Infosys, TCS, and Tata Motors regularly visit the campus for recruitment.
* Efficient placement process: Alumni praised the placement cell for efficiently managing the placement process, ensuring that students receive timely updates and assistance during the recruitment cycle.
* Training and guidance: Some reviewers appreciated the support provided by the placement cell, noting that they received guidance and training to prepare for interviews and improve their employability.

However, some reviewers also noted areas for improvement, such as:

* Limited opportunities for core branches: Reviewers from core branches like Mechanical and Electrical Engineering expressed concerns about limited placement opportunities compared to Computer Science and IT.
* Need for more companies to recruit: Some reviewers suggested that the placement cell could benefit from attracting more companies to increase diversity and opportunities for students.

Overall, while the placement cell at NIT Raipur receives positive reviews, there may be scope for further improvements to address the specific needs and challenges faced by different batches and departments.

{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 seeking admission to the courses offered at NIT Raipur, need to visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode.

• BTech aspiring candidates can apply for the programme on the official website of JEE Main and register for JoSAA counselling.

• For the M.Tech programme, the candidates are required to register on the official website of CCMT. For the rest of the courses, candidates need to register themselves on the official website.

• For MCA admission, candidates need to apply through the NIMCET exam followed by counselling. 

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.

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 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: 

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.