NIT Raipur - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

The MCA course at  NIT Raipur is offered in full-time mode for three years. The names of the subjects included in the first semesters are as follows: Foundation of Information TechnologyMathematical Foundation of Computer Science Programming & Problem Solving in CComputer Organization & ArchitectureProfessional Communication in EnglishProgramming Lab in CInformation Technology Lab

Currently, NIT Raipur has not released the accurate commencement date of the MSc new session (2025). However, according to the information available on the official website of the university, the MSc classes for the previous batch (2024) commenced on August 13, 2024. Hence, it is expected that in 2025, classes may start on the same dates as the previous batch.  

The tuition fees for MSc courses at NIT Raipur is INR 30,000,  and the tuition fees for MSc at NIT Patna  is INR 6.3 lakh. Conclusively,  the tuition fees of NIT Raipur are more affordable compared to NIT Patna. However, the fee structure can be only one component that candidates consider while comparing IIITs and NITs but several factors can be taken into account while choosing the best college, such as placement packages, seats, ranking of that particular institute, affiliation, accreditation, etc. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative

The factors considered by NIT Raipur for shortlisting candidates for MSc admissions are as follows:IIT JAM Score: A valid score in the Joint Admission Test for MSc (IIT JAM) is the basic criteria for eligibility and shortlisting.Academic Qualifications: Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree (BSc) with at least 60% marks or a 6.5/10 CGPA (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates).Category-Wise Reservation: Seats are assigned according to the reservation policies followed by the Government of India, that is, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD categories.Counselling Process: The process to participate in the Centralized Counseling for MSc Admissions (CCMN) is mandatory. The choice filling and document verification process at the time of CCMN also plays an important role in shortlisting candidates.Seat Availability: It also depends on the seat availability in the specific MSc specialisation for which a candidate has applied.Eligibility criteria and the process of admission are two necessary things to get a seat in NIT Raipur.

The list of the documents to be submitted by e-mail at the time of application prcoess, and to carry some of the doucments at the time of registration/ reporting for first semester of MSc course at NIT Raipur are: Copy of UID/ Aadhar card.Self attested copies of qualifying degreeCategory CertificatesProof of paymentJAM 2025 ScorecardRecent Passport sized photograph - 3Duly filled (digitally) application form. The application is to be filled using a digital device as the form fields are open for digital typing entry.

To get admission into MSc courses at NIT Raipur, candidates are required to complete certain eligibility criteria, from which the first one is candidates must complete their BSc degrees with PCM as the subject. Secondly, candidates must maintain the minimum aggregate required by the institute- 60% for the general category and 55% for reserved categories. Hence, to get admission candidates must complete their BSc degree with decent scores. 

Yes, NIT Raipur offers MSc courses for the duration of two years and is offered in full-time mode. The institute offers MSc courses in three specialisations- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. To get admission into NIT Raipur MSc courses, candidates must complete their BSc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. Additionally, the selection process is based on the scores achieved in IIT JAM + CCMN counselling. 

The National Institute of Technology Raipur admits students to the MSc course on the basis of valid IIT JAM scores. Based on the entrance test scores, candidates are then called for the CCMN (Centralised Counselling) process for admission to the MSc course. The Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute in Surat generally conducts the Centralised Common Counselling for MSc. Check out the application process for CCMN Counselling from here. 

NIT Raipur offers a total number of 60 seats for MSc courses, and the course is offered in three specialisations- Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. The number of seats is equally divided among each MSc specialisation which means each speciaslaition has 20 seats. To get these seats, candidates must complete their BSc graduation and achieve relevant scores in IIT JAM. 

NIT Raipur has an intake of 60 students for its  MSc courses. According to the seat resevration policy followed by the institute, certain seats are reserved for SC, ST, EWS and OBC-NCL categories. Check out the seat reservation for MSc courses below: MSc in Chemistry:Total Seats: 20General: 8OBC-NCL: 5SC: 3ST: 2EWS: 2MSc in Mathematics:Total Seats: 20General: 8OBC-NCL: 5SC: 3ST: 2EWS: 2MSc in Physics:Total Seats: 20General: 8OBC-NCL: 5SC: 3ST: 2EWS: 2