About NIT Raipur
National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur), founded in 1956 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad and inaugurated in 1963 by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (then known as Government Engineering College Raipur), is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Located in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh — the mineral-rich state of central India. Campus: more than 100 acres. 15+ departments including Applied Geology, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology. 12 UG + 11 PG + 18 PhD programmes — 42 courses total.
NIRF 2025: #86 Engineering, #35 Architecture. NIRF 2024: #71 Engineering. B.Tech 1st year fee: Rs. 71,680 (Sem 1) + Rs. 71,140 (Sem 2). Total 4-yr: Rs. 6.11L–7.54L. PG fee: Rs. 1.1L–3.08L. Highest 2025 (CSE): Rs. 38 LPA. B.Tech avg 2024: Rs. 10.8 LPA. M.Tech avg: Rs. 8.47 LPA. CSE 2024 placement rate: 95.2%. IT: 93.41%. JoSAA 2025 R6 OS CSE: 13,559. HS: 21,913. R1 OS CSE: 12,123. Top recruiters: Amazon, Oracle, Siemens, Capgemini, Tata.
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| Established |
1956 (founded) | 1963 (inaugurated by Nehru) | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| NIRF 2025 |
#86 Engineering | #35 Architecture | 151-200 Overall |
| Campus / Programmes |
100+ Acres | Raipur, CG | 42 courses | 15+ departments |
| B.Tech Fee |
Rs. 6.11 – 7.54 L (4 yr total) | Rs. 71,680/semester (Sem 1) |
| Avg B.Tech 2024 / M.Tech |
Rs. 10.8 LPA | M.Tech: Rs. 8.47 LPA |
| CSE / IT Placement Rate |
95.2% (CSE) | 93.41% (IT) | 2024 |
Unique: Applied Geology + Biomedical Engineering + Biotechnology departments — not common in NITs. Chhattisgarh mineral/mining industry proximity (coal, iron ore, bauxite) excellent for mining/geo/metallurgy students. Architecture NIRF #35: competitive. HS quota for CG students. SC/ST: full tuition waiver. Income < Rs. 1L: full waiver. Hostel: ~Rs. 27,500-48,000/yr (total 4-yr Rs. 1.1L-1.9L).
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Admissions open 2026-27. Est 1956 | NIRF #86 Engg | #35 Arch | ₹38L highest CSE | 95.2% CSE placed | JoSAA R6 CSE OS: 13,559 | Amazon, Oracle, Siemens.
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