National Institute of Technology Raipur
Also known as NIT Raipur
- Fees / year
- ₹1.25L
- Courses
- 12+
- NIRF Architecture
- #35
- Established
- 1956
About National Institute of Technology Raipur
National Institute of Technology Raipur is a technical institute on the Great Eastern Road (NH-6) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, about 5 km from the city's railway station. It began as Government Engineering College Raipur, whose foundation ceremony was performed by President Rajendra Prasad on 14 September 1956, with metallurgical and mining engineering as its first two departments; Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru opened the main building on 14 March 1963. The college became a National Institute of Technology on 1 December 2005 and is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. Its 100-acre campus includes six hostel blocks and staff housing.
NIT Raipur has 18 departments covering engineering, architecture and planning, applied geology, computer applications, the sciences and humanities, and offers 12 undergraduate, 11 postgraduate and 18 doctoral programmes. B.Tech and B.Arch seats are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB on JEE Main ranks, M.Tech seats through CCMT, M.Sc seats through CCMN on JAM scores and MCA seats through NIMCET. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 86th in engineering and 35th in architecture, and placed in the 151-200 band overall.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1956
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Affiliation
- Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
- NIRF 2025
- #35 Architecture, #86 Engineering
- Programmes
- 12Engineering, Architecture
- UG fees
- ₹1.25L a year
- Students enrolled
- 2182023–24
- Also known as
- NIT Raipur
- Website
- nitrr.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as National Institute of Technology, Raipur.
- #35ArchitectureScore 51.30 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #86EngineeringScore 47.59 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200OverallRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
12 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 11 | — |
| Bachelor of Architecture | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹1,25,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
- JEE Main
- JEE Main Paper 2
Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
B.Tech and B.Arch seats are allotted on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB, after which candidates complete online MIS registration and report in person with the balance fee. M.Tech seats are filled through CCMT, M.Sc seats through CCMN on JAM scores, and MCA seats through NIMCET counselling.
National Institute of Technology Raipur Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: Other State quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16,439 | 2,429 | 5,285 | 2,731 | 1,312 |
| Information Technology | 18,583 | 2,686 | 6,230 | 3,765 | 1,561 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 21,605 | 3,175 | 7,222 | 4,025 | 1,597 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28,264 | 4,105 | 9,358 | 4,758 | 2,255 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 37,644 | 5,626 | 12,373 | 6,235 | 2,601 |
| Chemical Engineering | 43,044 | 6,854 | 14,172 | 6,796 | 2,899 |
Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
48.2%
of students reimbursed
105
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 105 of 218 students at National Institute of Technology Raipur (48.2%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
National Institute of Technology Raipur: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of National Institute of Technology Raipur?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Technology Raipur is ranked #35 in Architecture, #86 in Engineering and in the 151–200 band overall.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Raipur?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Raipur closed at JEE Main rank 16,439 for General gender-neutral seats in the Other State quota (opening rank 14,423). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 2,429, OBC-NCL 5,285, SC 2,731 and ST 1,312.
What is the fee at National Institute of Technology Raipur?
First-year tuition at National Institute of Technology Raipur is ₹1,25,000 for Bachelor of Architecture. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does National Institute of Technology Raipur offer?
National Institute of Technology Raipur offers 12 programmes in Engineering and Architecture, including Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Architecture.
Which entrance exams does National Institute of Technology Raipur accept?
Depending on the course, admission to National Institute of Technology Raipur is through JEE Main and JEE Main Paper 2.
What is the admission process at National Institute of Technology Raipur?
B.Tech and B.Arch seats are allotted on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB, after which candidates complete online MIS registration and report in person with the balance fee. M.Tech seats are filled through CCMT, M.Sc seats through CCMN on JAM scores, and MCA seats through NIMCET counselling.
Is National Institute of Technology Raipur a government or private institution?
National Institute of Technology Raipur is a government institution in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, established in 1956. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.
Do students at National Institute of Technology Raipur get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 105 of its 218 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 10 through state and central government schemes and 95 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at National Institute of Technology Raipur?
218 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 60.1% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is National Institute of Technology Raipur known by?
National Institute of Technology Raipur is also known as NIT Raipur.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for National Institute of Technology Raipur on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
