NIT Raipur Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

The National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) is one of India’s premier engineering institutions, established in 1956 as the Government College of Mining and Metallurgy and later elevated to National Institute of Technology status in 2005. Located in the heart of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the institute spans a sprawling 100-acre urban campus, combining modern academic infrastructure with lush green surroundings. Recognized as an Institute of National Importance, NIT Raipur functions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is affiliated with the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and AICTE. The institute offers a diverse range of programs including B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, MBA, and Ph.D., across 20+ disciplines in engineering, technology, sciences, and architecture. Known for its academic rigor and research initiatives, NIT Raipur boasts state-of-the-art laboratories, innovation centers, smart classrooms, and industry-aligned curriculum. Its high-performing placement cell facilitates top-tier recruitment, particularly in Computer Science, IT, and ECE branches, with some students securing packages exceeding 60 LPA. The campus life is vibrant, hosting national-level technical and cultural fests, hackathons, student-led clubs, and sports events that shape students into well-rounded professionals. With a strong alumni network and active industry collaborations, NIT Raipur consistently ranks among the top 75 engineering colleges in India, as per NIRF rankings. It continues to be a top choice for engineering aspirants seeking a blend of quality education, professional growth, and holistic development.
 

Recognition & Accreditation – NIT Raipur (2025)

• Institute of National Importance
  NIT Raipur enjoys this prestigious designation, granted by an Act of Parliament. It empowers the institute with autonomy, direct central funding, and recognition as a premier public technical university 

• AICTE Approval
  The institute maintains full approval from the All India Council for Technical Education, ensuring compliance with national quality standards for technical education 

• NBA Accreditation
  Multiple B.Tech programs — including Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Science — are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, confirming high-quality academic delivery and adherence to professional benchmarks

• UGC Affiliation
  NIT Raipur is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as an autonomous university under the National Institutes of Technology Act 

• Washington Accord Membership
  Through its NBA accreditation, NIT Raipur meets international engineering education criteria, facilitating global recognition of its degrees 

• NIRF Ranking Excellence

  • Engineering (NIRF 2024): Ranked #71 nationally

  • Overall Institute (NIRF 2024): Positioned in the #101–150 band 

  • Maintains consistent placement among top 100–150 engineering institutions yearly 

• International Standing & Research Reputation
  According to EduRank, NIT Raipur is ranked #119 in India and #3,400 globally (2025), with strong subject-level rankings in Computer Science (#67 in India) and Civil Engineering (#63 in India) 

B.Tech Admission Schedule – NIT Raipur (2025)
Prerequisites:

• Only candidates who qualify JEE Advanced 2025 (for IITs) or have a valid JEE Main 2025 rank (for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) are eligible for JoSAA counselling 

Important Dates

JoSAA Counselling – National Level

• Registration & Choice Filling: June3, 2025 (5 PM) – June12, 2025 

• Round 1 Seat Allocation: June14, 2025; Online Reporting: June14–18 

• Round 2 Allocation: June21, 2025; Reporting: June21–25; Withdrawal window: June22–26 

• Round 3 Allocation: June28; Reporting: June28 – July2; Withdrawal: June29 – July2 

• Round 4 Allocation: July4; Reporting: July4–8; Withdrawal: July5–8 

• Round 5 Allocation: July10; Reporting: July10–14; Withdrawal: July11–14 

• Round 6 Allocation: July16; Reporting: July16–21; Fee payment deadline: July21 

Institute-Level Reporting (NIT Raipur):

• Online fee payment & document verification by the institute is expected shortly after seat allotment (usually within a week).

• Physical reporting and admission confirmation will follow as per JoSAA schedules.

Spot and CSAB Rounds:

After JoSAA Rounds, CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) may conduct special/spot rounds for remaining vacancies 

Step-by-Step Admission Process

1. Take JEE Main 2025 and/or JEE Advanced (if aiming for IITs).

2. Register on the JoSAA portal from June 3–12.

3. Fill choices including NIT Raipur branches.

4. Track seat allocations across JoSAA rounds and report—first online, then physically.

5. Pay fees and submit documents at NIT Raipur after seat confirmation.

6. Attend orientation and commence classes as scheduled by the institute.

B.Tech Courses & Intake

NIT Raipur offers 11 core specializations under its B.Tech program, each spanning 4 years and consisting of eight semesters. Admission is through JEE Main via JoSAA/CSAB counselling:

Fee Structure (2025):

• Tuition Fee: 1.25lakh/year → 5 lakh total for the B.Tech program 

• One-Time Fees: Institute dev fee, registration, etc. (~36.5k) 

• Hostel & Mess: Approximately 1.1 lakh–1.9 lakh over 4 years (~27.5k–48k annually) 

• Other Fees: Including library, exam, activity, and technical fees (~0.5 lakh total) 

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for B.Tech admission at NIT Raipur in 2025:

1. Educational Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology.

2. Minimum Marks: ≥75% aggregate (or top 20 percentile) for General/EWS; ≥65% for SC/ST/PwD 

3. Entrance Exam: Valid score in JEE Main 2025 followed by JoSAA counselling 

Next Steps for Aspirants:

1. Aim for JEE Main rank within top 13k–20k (AIQ) or 30k–45k (Home State) for CSE/IT admission.

2. Ensure 75%+ in 10+2 PCB/PCM or fall within the top 20 percentile.

3. Participate actively in JoSAA counselling, listing NIT Raipur branches high in choice-fill options.

JEE Main cutoff list for NIT Raipur B.Tech admissions (2025):

Round 5 (General Category – All India / Home State Quota)

NIT Raipur 2025 B.Tech Cutoffs – Round?5 (Other Category)

Suggested Rank Targets (2026 Aspirants)

To secure admission under Other State quota:

• OBC-NCL: Aim within 3k (CSE/IT), 8–16k for other branches.

• SC: Aim within 7k or better across top branches.

• ST/EWS: Aim within under 3k for premium branches, up to 7–10k for others.

NIT Raipur B.Tech Placement Statistics for 2024–25:

Placement Overview – B.Tech (2024–25)

• Companies Visited: 131

• Total Offers: 665

• Students Placed: 658 out of 933 eligible

• Placement Rate: ~70%

Salary Packages

• Highest domestic package reached 60 LPA, slightly below the previous year's 62 LPA 

• Average package stood at 11.1 LPA, with UG median reported at 8 LPA 

Branch-wise Performance

Branch-Wise Placement Trends (2023–25)

• Metallurgy & Materials led with 92% placement in 2023 and maintained ~82% in 2025 

• Mechanical (~88–92%), CSE (~76–80%), and Electrical (~77–86%) also showed consistent results 

• Civil and ECE varied between 62–78% placement across years.

• Tech-Med & Biomedical saw lower placements (<35% in 2023, ~11% in 2025) 

Notable Recruiters

Top companies hiring included Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, Infosys, Oracle, Siemens, Nuvoco Vistas, Welspun India, VISA Inc, and Shree Cement 

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