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NIRF #73 in Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai

Raipur, Chhattisgarh · Government · Estd 2016

★ 4.2 · Updated on 11 Jul 2026

NIRF Rank

#73

Avg Package

₹12 LPA

Total Fees

₹8.0 L

Rating

★ 4.2

About IIT Bhilai

Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai was established in 2016 as part of the third wave of new IITs sanctioned by the Government of India. It was initially mentored by IIT Delhi during its formative years, and its developing permanent campus is located near Raipur, Chhattisgarh, running B.Tech programmes across Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, and a distinctive Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme.

As the flagship technical institute for Chhattisgarh, IIT Bhilai carries strategic importance for the region's STEM education, alongside the standard IIT brand, faculty hiring standards, and JEE Advanced-based admission process.

Campus & Location

The campus near Raipur is being developed in phases, with academic and hostel infrastructure expanding as the institute matures. Raipur's connectivity within central India provides reasonable regional access despite the institute's relative youth.

Why Choose IIT Bhilai

  • IIT brand with mentorship pedigree from IIT Delhi during its founding years
  • Distinctive Data Science and Artificial Intelligence B.Tech programme
  • Accessible JEE Advanced cutoffs relative to older IITs
  • Flagship technical institute for Chhattisgarh

Key Highlights

  • Third-generation IIT (2016), initially mentored by IIT Delhi
  • Developing campus near Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  • Distinctive B.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • JEE Advanced is the sole admission route for B.Tech

Frequently Asked Questions

Was IIT Bhilai mentored by another IIT?

IIT Bhilai was initially mentored by IIT Delhi during its early years, a common arrangement for newer IITs to accelerate faculty hiring, curriculum design, and academic quality benchmarks.

What is IIT Bhilai's CSE cutoff?

CSE closing ranks at IIT Bhilai have typically fallen in the 7,500-10,000 band (General) in recent JoSAA rounds; verify current-year figures on the JoSAA seat matrix.