I have some friends from the Mechanical branch at NIT Raipur. According to them, the faculty for mechanical engineering in NIT Raipur is very talented and experienced in their field. Although the best faculty is a completely subjective view and depends on the perception of individuals, here are some of the faculty that my friends look up to.
There are also others, who are not mentioned in the list. You can check out the departmental page of the Mechanical Engineering branch on the official website of NIT Raipur to get a detailed view of the faculty profiles. Hope this helps.
One of my friends is a Chemical Engineer and she has a better idea about these institutes. She mentions that the Department of Chemical Engineering at Jadavpur University is among the best you could possibly obtain.
It is nonetheless the oldest Chemical Engineering department in the whole country and might also be among the oldest in all Asia. Apart from that, the placement highlights and the faculty of the institute are up to the mark as well.
But, if you want to know the overall placement highlight of both the institutes, then check below,
Institutes |
Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
NIT Raipur |
Average CTC |
INR 19.96 LPA |
INR. 9.5 LPA |
Highest CTC |
INR 42 LPA |
INR 30.00 LPA |
Top Recruiting Companies |
Amazon, Airtel, Bajaj Auto, Capgemini, CESC, CGI, DirectI, Microsoft, Adobe |
Infoedge, Siemens, Adobe, Barclays, Capgemini, FIAT, Reliance, TATA, Amazon |
NIT Raipur is a centralized college, while Jadavpur University is state-funded. Speaking of which, there are almost no such big differences between them. But, opting for Jadavpur University over NIT Raipur will be financially beneficial.
Yes, it is necessary to attend the induction program at NIT Raipur. The induction program is a crucial component of the academic calendar, and it is designed to help new students get acquainted with the academic policies, rules and regulations, and culture of the institute. Some key reasons why attending the induction program is important are:
Therefore, attending the induction program at NIT Raipur is highly recommended as it helps new students settle into the institute and make the most of their academic journey.
CSE and Civil engineering are two vastly different branches and no one can tell you about your preference except you. It is you who is going to choose your branch based on your interests.
In terms of popularity and placements are concerned, then CSE is better in this regard. If you are remotely interested in the software sector or coding then CSE or its sister branch IT should be considered. Currently, most of the placements even for branches such as metallurgical and material engineering, happen with software companies.
Civil engineering is a core branch and though core sector jobs may be less, it has more scope in terms of government jobs (PSUs). Take a look at some of the placement stats for the year 2019-20 for more detail.
So choose accordingly taking all things into consideration.
A college is decided after taking a lot of things into consideration. You should check the college in terms of education and practical quality, faculty, opportunities, placements, etc.
Particulars |
NIT Raipur |
NIT Durgapur |
BIT Mesra |
Total fees |
5.4 Lakhs |
5.56 Lakhs |
12.32 Lakhs |
Placement percentage |
80% |
75% |
70% |
Highest salary |
9 LPA |
12 LPA |
39 LPA |
Median salary |
6.5 LPA |
6.4 LPA |
8.43 LPA |
Average salary |
7 LPA |
6 LPA |
8.5 LPA |
You can also try ICT MUMBAI which is famous for chemical engineering. Ultimately it depends on you and what you prefer and will be suitable for you.
Yes, you can change the branch option in the second year of the college as in the first year all the branches have similar kinds of the syllabus.
To change the branch, you need to perform really well in the semester exams. Like if you want CS or mechanical branch then your CGPA should be more than 9.7. Two to four seats of every branch remain vacant and used for sliding.
Fill the application form along with the copies of relevant documents and submit them before the deadline. You are also supposed to consult your parents or guardian before changing the branch.
You will be given 10 preferences of your choices to change the branch. There is no option for the students to withdraw their branch changing option. Whatever branch will be allocated to you will have to take that.
You should choose NIT Raipur IT. It has a better brand name and offers good infrastructure and facilities. Having the NIT tag will help you a lot for placements and internships.
According to NIT Raipur placements, students of IT get an average CTC of around INR 15 LPA. While the highest CTC offered is around INR 60 LPA.
NIT Raipur and DTU Delhi are two different colleges at two different places. Thus, choose a college according to your convenience and which is not so far from your place.
It’s on you to choose what seems more convenient.
I have a friend who is an alumnus of NIT Raipur. According to him, you should not emphasize much on the placement statistics. As placement for a particular academic year depends a lot on that year’s economic condition in the industry.
During his final year, around 20 companies visited the campus for the Mechanical branch, out of which only 7-8 were core companies. This was because of demonetization that year.
The recent placement statistics of NIT Raipur are as follows.
Highest CTC | 16 LPA |
Average CTC | INR 9.5 LPA. |
Number of mechanical students placed | 78 out of 89 students. |
Major recruiters | Vedanta, Reliance, L&T, etc. |
It’s better if you concentrate on your studies and focus on getting good CPI in all your semesters. If you have the required knowledge and skills then you might get good placements in companies like TATA and Maruti.
One of my friends from high school used to be a student of IIITDM Kanchipuram and in his opinion, ECE at that institute has a far better system of progressing with the course than the NIT system.
IIITDM Kanchipuram also boasts of having a superior faculty. IT has also been derived from the ECE. Both hardware and software are involved in ECE. So, if you are more inclined towards Physics and Maths, go for ECE.
Categories | IT at NIT Raipur | ECE at IIITDM Kanchipuram |
Course Fee | 5.40 lakh | 6.55 lakh |
Highest CTC | 16 LPA | 20 LPA |
Average CTC | 8 LPA | 12 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Barclays, Adobe, Oracle, HCL, etc. | Wipro, UBM, TCS, Value Service, etc. |
Thus it is suggested that you go for ECE at IIITDM Kanchipuram than IT at NIT Raipur. ECE also has better scope and opportunities than IT. Graduating with ECE you can sit for placements of both core sectors and corporate sectors.