Colleges in Raipur 2026 - Stream-wise List with Fees & Admissions

Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU) can be considered the best university in Raipur. Established in 1964, it has 30+ departments and affiliates 160+ institutions in the state of Chhattisgarh, according to its official site. The tuition fee range here is between ~ INR 1,740 and 2.2 Lakh, while the median salaries are between INR 2.55 LPA and INR 4.55 LPA.   

The best private colleges in Raipur include Kalinga University, ITM University, the ICFAI University, and Amity University. These have several departments with varying fees, yet are competitive with metro cities in India. See the table covering some of the best ones. 

Best Private Raipur Colleges	Fee Range
MATS University	INR 74,000 to INR 8.6 Lakh
Kalinga University	INR 15,000 to INR 7.8 Lakh
ICFAI University	INR 13.800 - INR 3.6 Lakh
RITEE Group of Institutes	INR 96,000 - INR 3.29 Lakh
Bhilai Institute of Technology	INR 1.25 Lacs - INR 3.18 Lakh
Bhilai9 University Raipur	INR 1.08 Lacs - INR 6.3 Lakh
MATS University	INR 20,000  - INR 4.5 Lakh

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Minimum eligibility criteria for UG & PG Courses: For admissions to UG programmes at KU, students must have passed Class 12 and should have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate  (40% for SC/ST). Aspirants will be considered for PG programmes at KU if they have completed their graduation (graduation with three-year duration) with a minimum of 45% aggregate. 

Students belonging to SC and ST category will need a minimum of 40% for admissions. Students aiming for admissions to integrated programmes should have passed Class 12. 

Note: Aspirants are advised to thoroughly go through the eligibility criteria as mentioned by Kalinga University for the course in which they wish to secure admission. Please see : https://www.shiksha.com/university/kalinga-university-raipur-43004/admission#admission.

Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination (KALSEE) is conduted to provide admission to Kalinga University's offered programme. KALSEE exam pattern question papers for UG and PG courses contain total 90 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that candidates need to attempt in 90 minutes. The exam is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test. Questions in the KALSEE exam are asked from four sections as explained the in the tables below:

Section and Subjects	Questions	Marks
Section: A – English Communication	25	25
Section: B – Logical Reasoning	25	25
Section: C – Quantitative Aptitude	20	20
Section: D – General Aptitude	20	20
Total	90	90

As per the NIRF Ranking 2025, IIM Raipur's ranking was 15th under the 'Management' category. In comparison with IIM Tiruchirappalli and IIM Ranchi, the NIRF ranking for IIM Raipur is comparitelvey better. Check out the table below to view the 'Management' ranking of a few IIMs in comparison with Raipur. 

IIMs	NIRF Ranking 2025
IIM Calcutta	7
IIM Indore	8
IIM Raipur	15
IIM Tiruchirappalli	16
IIM Ranchi	18

Yes, ITM University Raipur offers direct admission to UG and PG courses. Candidates need to fulfil the course-specific eligibility to apply for admission. Candidates need to apply on the official website for their preferred course. The minimum eligibility for UG courses is Class 12 whereas graduation is required to apply for any of the PG programmes.

Yes, pursing a BTech course from ITM University, Raipur is worth it. The institute offers good placements annually. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released on the official website. Check out the key highlights of ITM University placements for the overall Class of 2023 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 12 LPA
Average package	INR 4 LPA
Minimum package	INR 2.50 LPA
Total recruiters	139
Total students registered	173
Total students placed	133
Total offers	150

ICFAI University Raipur provides good placements to its students. During the placement drive 2025, overall highest package was INR 10.5 LPA and the average package was between INR 2.6 LPA and 4.8 LPA. In 2024, overall highest and average package offered was 9 LPA and 3 LPA.

Raipur has some of the best government colleges in India and the state of Chhattisgarh for engineering, management studies, education, and arts. This table contains Raipur's top 10 government colleges. 

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Yes, getting admitted to the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-NR) in Naya Raipur can be considered difficult. To be eligible for admission to IIIT-NR, you need to score at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in your 12th standard exam. For SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates, the minimum score is 45%. Your date of birth must be on or after October 1, 1998. Seat allotment for B. Tech. is done through JoSAA counseling, which is for candidates who qualify for the JEE Mains exam. 

ITM University offers scholarships to meritorious students. One who fulfils the set criteria can apply for the scholarships. Below are terms and conditions for ITM University Raipur Scholarships:

• Scholarships are applicable on first year tuition fee only
• Students need to specifically apply using scholarship application form at the time of admission
• Scholarships are available only on direct admission
• Merit Scholarships to be offered to the eligible students irrespective of their eligibility/ grant for state government scholarships

Fee Structure for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) (Annual Fees)
Particulars of Fees  Amount of Fees
Admission Fee (To be paid at the time admission)
INR 5,000
US $ 1,000 for NRI Candidates & Foreign Nationals
Tuition Fee
INR 1,15,000 Indian Nationals
US $ 5,000 + Rs. 10000 for NRI Candidates
US $ 6,750 + Rs. 10000 for Foreign Nationals
Library Fee -INR 10,000
Halls of Residence Charges-INR 15,000
IT Infrastructure-INR 7,500
Campus Devt. Charge -INR 7,500
Charges for Students’ Activities-INR 5,000
Student Welfare Fund - INR 2,000
Medical Infrastructure - INR 3,000
Electricity & Water Charges - INR 7,000
Examination Fee -  INR 4,000
Transportation Charges -INR 4,000
Caution Money (Refundable) -INR 25,000/- (One-Time)
Total
INR 2,10,000/-*
US $ 6,000 + INR 1,00,000/-* NRI
US $ 7,750 + INR 1,00,000/-* Foreign Category

The total tuiton fee will be around 2 lakh  for indian citizen.

Mess Fee shall be payable separately by the students on semester basis and it will be decided on the basis of contract rates.

Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences has a Faculty review rating of 4.5 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

The flagship courses offered at Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training are Certificate. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training has a rating of 4.4 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 4.7, 4.1, 4.6 and 4.5 as per reviews by students.

Some of the leading companies that were part of Arena Animation placements in recent years are listed below:

Arena Animation Placements: Top Recruiters
Vasu Healthcare	Rockstar Games
Rede Design Studio	Prana Studios
Meditab Software	MPC Studios
Lakshya Digital	Golden Robot Animation
DQ Entertainment	Creatiosoft Solutions

Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University Raipur admisison is based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, and others. Candidates need to take the course-specific entrance examinations at PRSU. The applications for PRSU admissions are accepted via both online and offline modes.

Government Engineering College, Raipur has been rated 3.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

ICFAI University Raipur has made various rules for students studying in the hostels. These rules make the student life residing in hostels easy and safe. The life in the hostels of ICFAI is good. The university places great importance on the neatness and cleanliness of the hostels. For new students, it's a great place to stay as they slowly get habitual with the new environment with the help of the seniors and the faculty. 

Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Professional Management and Technology has been rated 3.9 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The seats availability for offered courses at Government Nagarjuna Post Graduate College of Science goes up to 1119.

The eligibility criteria for the CS foundation course is Class 12 or equivalent pass in any stream with 65% aggregate for economically backward students and 85% for academically bright candidates. While the executive course can be pursued by any candidate with a class 12 or equivalent exam pass certificate with the required aggregate/CS foundation programme pass/foundation exam pass of the institute of cost accountants of India/Common Proficiency Test (CPT) of ICAI, or Arts, Science, Commerce graduates/PG (excluding fine arts). Additionally, the applicant shall not be less than 17 years of age. Furthermore, for ICSI CS professional course can be only pursued by candidates who have cleared the CS executive exam. It must be noted that the Company Secretary courses cannot be pursued by candidates who have passed the qualifying exam in the fine arts stream.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Govt. J. Yoganandam Chhattisgarh College, Raipur is a well-known institution for M.Com, M.A, M.Sc, LL.M, PG Diploma, LL.B, UG Diploma, B.Com, B.Sc, B.A. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Govt. J. Yoganandam Chhattisgarh College, Raipur has course specializations in English, Public Administration, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Ancient History, Hindi, Computer Science, Biology.

The George Telegraph Training Institute offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Gpt Steel Industries Ltd, Ess Kay Fincorp, Financial Consultant, Saffron Global Ltd, Help Agra, Green Ripples Pvt Ltd, Easynext Professionals Services, Fairfield Institute Of Management And Technology Ggsipu Delhi, Kalpesh Synthetics, Sapours Technology Pvtltd.

MATS University offers admission based on merit and valid entrance exam scores. Therefore, candidates must secure the minimum aggregate in Class 12 to seek admission at UG level courses. Whereas, for PG level courses, candidates must secure valid scores in graduation.

Moreover, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main, LSAT, CAT, XAT, MAT, GATE and others. Candidates are shortlisted for the counselling process and after all the selection rounds, final merit list is drawn. Final admission is offered once the shortlisted candidates pay the fees for seat confirmation.

Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur has been rated 3.8 on Infrastructure parameter. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.