NIT Raipur - National Institute of Technology

As per the NIT Raipur India Today Ranking 2026, the institute achieved a rank of #22 in the top Government Engineering Colleges category. In the Top Technical Universities, the institute holds a rank of #16. 2026 was the institute's debut in the India Today Ranking list.  

Among the 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in India, NIT Raipur stands at #20 among NITs in the Engineering category according to the NIRF Ranking. The institute is considered a tier-2 institute. 

As per the NIT Raipur NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute attained a rank of #86 in the Engineering category, above colleges like NIT Hamirpur and NIT Puducheery. On the other hand, in the BArch category, the institute ranked at #35, standing above Anant National University, BMS School of Architecture, Yelahanka and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. 

NIT Raipur NIRF Ranking 2026 has not been released yet and is expected to be out by late October. However, according to the NIT Raipur NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has secured the #86 rank in the BE/ BTech category. In the BArch category, the NIT Raipur ranking was 35th rank. Check the table below to know the NIT Raipur NIRF Ranking trend. 

NIT Raipur NIRF Ranking 2026 has not been released yet and is expected to be out by late October. However, according to the NIT Raipur NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has secured the #86 rank in the BE/ BTech category. In the BArch category, the NIT Raipur ranking was 35th rank. Check the table below to know the NIT Raipur NIRF Ranking trend. 

According to the NIT Raipur MCA cutoff 2026, the OBC candidates under the All India quota need a rank of at least 845 to be considered eligible for admission. Candidates can check the table below to know the closing ranks for each round for this category. 

NIT Raipur cutoff category-wise 2026 for the CCMT counselling ranged from 146 (MPlan in Urban Planning) to 468 (MTech CSE).

Students should note that the cutoff range given above is for all categories and is the closing score of the last round. Check the table below to know the last round cutoff range for all categories.

The rank required for admission at NIT Raipur would depend on the category, round and course chosen. According to the last round, for the General AI category, the rank required for admission to the MSc in Physics branch was 2235. Students admitted to the MSc in Chemistry branch would need to secure a rank of at least 1771. 

Refer to the table below to know the maximum rank accepted for other categories. Please note that this is the highest rank for the MSc course; branch and round-specific ranks might be different. 

Yes, tuition fees are fully waived for ST students in the MCA programme at the National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur).

Category Exemption: Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories are entirely exempted from paying tuition fees.

Other Fees: While the tuition fee is 100% waived, ST students are still required to pay other non-tuition components, such as institute development charges, examination fees, and hostel/mess charges, depending on their enrollment specifics.

NIT Raipur BTech curriculum follows a structured Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) spanning eight semesters. The first-year coursework provides a common foundation in Mathematics, Physics, and basic engineering sciences for all disciplines. From the third semester onward, students focus on core subjects and specialised professional electives. The programme builds real-world skills through hands-on lab work, mandatory internships, and a final capstone project.

BTech admission at the NIT Raipur is based on JEE Mains scores. Therefore, candidates must watch out for the JEE Mains dates. In addition to the entrance examination dates, NIT Raipur BTech admissions dates 2026 have been released on the official website. 

The NIT Raipur BTech admission timeline (Tentative) is mentioned below:

• JEE Main Sessions: January and April)
• JoSAA Counselling Registration: June
• Seat Allotment Rounds: June and July
• Commencement of Classes: Shortly after final counselling rounds are completed in July