National Institute of Technology Raipur
⚲ Raipur, Chhattisgarh · Government · Estd 1956
★ 4.2 · Updated on 11 Jul 2026
NIRF Rank
#71
Avg Package
₹8.5 LPA
Total Fees
₹5.5 L
Rating
★ 4.2
About NIT Raipur
National Institute of Technology, Raipur traces its origins to 1956 as a Government Engineering College and was granted National Institute of Technology status in 2005. Located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh — a state with a substantial mining and steel-industry base — NIT Raipur runs undergraduate programmes across Computer Science, Electronics, Mining, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering.
The institute has built particular strength in Mining Engineering, benefiting from Chhattisgarh's mineral-rich industrial corridor, alongside steadily growing Computer Science outcomes.
Campus & Location
The NIT Raipur campus spans a substantial site in Raipur, Chhattisgarh's capital, with academic blocks, hostels, a central library, and workshop facilities. The region's mining and steel industry provides regular internship and recruitment pipelines for core-branch students.
Why Choose NIT Raipur
- •Notable Mining Engineering strength tied to Chhattisgarh's mineral-rich industrial base
- •NIT brand and infrastructure with accessible JoSAA cutoffs relative to older NITs
- •Steady CSE and Electronics placement outcomes
- •Central Raipur location with strong regional connectivity
Key Highlights
- ✓ Chhattisgarh's premier NIT, tracing to 1956, NIT status since 2005
- ✓ Notable Mining Engineering strength given the region's mineral-rich industrial base
- ✓ Steady CSE and Electronics placement outcomes
- ✓ JEE Main via JoSAA is the sole B.Tech admission route
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NIT Raipur good for Mining Engineering?
NIT Raipur's Mining Engineering programme benefits from Chhattisgarh's mineral-rich industrial base, with strong ties to regional steel and mining recruiters including SAIL's Bhilai Steel Plant.
What is NIT Raipur's CSE cutoff?
CSE closing ranks at NIT Raipur have typically fallen in the 14,000-18,000 band (General, Other State) in recent JoSAA rounds; verify current-year figures on the JoSAA seat matrix.