I know a few people from NIT Raipur, here are a few of the things that they usually complain about. 

• The lack of accommodation for girls and boys in the hostel is a thing of worry for some out-station students. Getting a room allocated for the students is very difficult as there are a big waiting list and reservation for both to get admitted in the hostel. Because of this, I know so many students have to stay outside the campus and incur large expenses in PGs and traveling. This is not the case with other NITs.
• It gets very hot in Raipur during March & April and it gets very difficult for the students to concentrate on studies without ACs in the classrooms.
• The intake of students keeps increasing every year but the number of classrooms is the same and this is creating a slight problem for the students and the timetable is drafting every year.
• There is no convocation hall or auditorium at NIT Raipur. They organize some temporary tents during every convocation in the playground, which looks a little unprofessional.
• The college usually doesn't provide much support to students regarding extra-curricular and preparation for higher studies. 

This being said, the institute is taking the initiative to improve. The lab facilities have been improved, internet facilities and wifi has been installed on campus. Although it has a long way to go. 

The IITs are a brand themselves. IITs like IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur are getting ranked among the top institutes in the world, and that's a very big achievement for our country. Although IIT Bhilai is a newly formed IIT, it will make its way to one of the top institutes of our country. So if you are able to secure a seat at IIT Bhilai it is better to go for it rather than choosing NIT Raipur.

NIT Raipur is also a great institute with great faculty and good placement records over the years, but my suggestion is to go for IIT Bhilai. Students at IIT Bhilai are mentored by IIT Hyderabad which has a great reputation in terms of CSE Branch. 

The faculty of the CSE branch at IIT Hyderabad is great at their job and they mentor the students of IIT Bhilai. They also have their own faculty from top NITs which are better in the ranking than NIT Raipur. 

So it can be a safe decision to choose IIT Bhilai for the CSE branch and as an IITian it will be also helpful in the future during placements or applying for a job at top companies.

NIT Raipur is a good college and one can definitely opt for this college. The infrastructure is very good with all facilities like wifi, laboratories, library, common rooms, etc are available. 

• The campus placements are also good enough especially for computer science students where they get placed in many top companies. 
• It has a good environment where you can learn many things besides academics and improve your soft skills too. 
• The course curriculum is nice and the faculty members are experienced and knowledgeable in their subjects.
• Freshers are treated very well in this college and the seniors are very helpful too. They are friendly and help in academics by teaching important topics and helping to complete the assignments.

NIT Raipur is completely free of ragging as it is strictly prohibited in this college and there are certain rules to stop ragging in college. There are also some officers assigned to take care of the freshers and prevent ragging inside the campus.

The hostel scenario is not up to the mark. You will get a room based on your JEE rank and in some cases, students don't even get a room and they have to stay outside of the college. The mess food is also not that good and the quality gets degrading day by day. So life at the hostel wouldn't be good if you expected something great.

The hostel facilities at NIT Raipur are pretty much good for the girls. There are three hostels allotted to the girls and the first hostel is, hostel E which is allotted to first and fourth-year girls. The facilities now provided are much better after renovation is done. Students are given proper mess facilities, an open area where they can walk around and spend some time, a parking area to park their vehicles.

There is hostel G which is allotted to second and third-year girls. Now, this hostel is better in comparison to hostel E as this is large in area wise which can accommodate more students and large open area for the students where they can spend time and relax. This hostel also has a parking area to park their vehicles.

The last hostel is the PG hostel. It is smaller in size than the other hostels and has smaller rooms. This hostel is generally allotted to students who are pursuing post-graduation.

But the entry timing of the hostel is 8 PM so you have to enter the hostel on time. The mess is also good enough and the food cooked is nice too. So overall, good facilities are being provided at the hostel and girls should not worry much about the hostel environment.

NIT Raipur is one of the most famous and prestigious colleges in our country and getting a seat in this college is a matter of pride for every student. Securing a seat is very tough among lakhs of students throughout the country who compete for a seat here. 

One has to score more than 75% in his/her board exams and then appear for JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) to get a seat here. And Home State quota is more advantageous if you appear for your board exams under the Chhattisgarh board as your 12th marksheet is considered as proof for the home state quota. 

So if you want to get benefits of the home state quota then it is advisable to appear for your 12th boards under Chhattisgarh government board. Lakhs of students throughout the country appear for this exam and only a few of them who manage to secure top positions in the exam get admission into NITs and IITs. So it takes a lot of hard work and effort behind getting a seat in this college. 

If you have come across the news of the newly constructed for NIT Raipur, don’t bother as this news is nothing but a hoax.

According to the recent Vision 2020 that has been posted on the NIT Raipur website:-

Approximately 200 acres of land have been allocated for NIT Raipur in Rakhi Bharenga village. Therefore, a new campus was going to be built consisting of academic and residential blocks. The campus was going to have a planned layout with all modern amenities and laboratories which can cater to the need for the next 50 years.

The new campus would have had the following minimum infrastructure:-

• Separate hostel for boys & girls with a capacity of 2400 and 1600 respectively and 336 servant quarters.
• 370 quarters for non-teaching/supporting staff.
• Auditorium with a capacity of 1000 people.
• Central library with global data bank.
• The student activity center has a multipurpose hall, reading room, indoor and outdoor game facility with swimming pool and gym, music room, etc.
• High-speed Internet connectivity within the campus and Hostel.
• Uninterrupted power supply.
• Food courts with 24 x 7 services.
• Community center consisting of a shopping complex, bank, post office, ATM booth, public parks, etc.

Also, a student activity center was planned to cater to the needs of increasing student strength. A counseling center has been introduced to help students combat stress and depression and motivate them in their careers.

However, the construction of the new campus for NIT Raipur has been canceled/stopped now because they haven’t cleared the Environment Clearance so the money is now being used to renovate the existing campus. The hoax of the new campus has defamed NIT Raipur exceeding and also affected the rating of the Institute.

It is difficult to say which institute is better since there are many factors to consider. Some of which are discussed below. 

• If you want to pursue MCA then go with NIT Raipur as NIT Patna does not offer MCA yet.
• NIT Raipur has a good placement record in Metallurgy, Mining, B.Arch which is better than most of the NIT’s in India. NIT Patna lags in these departments.
• Placement: NIT Patna has a better placement record for core branches as compared to NIT Raipur.

The table below gives a brief overview of the two institutes.

NIT Patna is better for core branch degree programs while for certain other branches like MCA, NIT Raipur is good.

If you are getting CSE at LNMIIT, go for it. Do not choose a branch just for the sake of the NIT tag. After completing the degree you may only have placement options in MNCs like TCS, Infosys, etc. I know many people from unknown branches of IIIT working in service companies. So, you get the idea. 

• If you are one of the top students at LNMIIT Jaipur, you can easily secure a placement package of around 7-8 LPA. 
• According to the recent industry trends, for securing good placement offers you need to be good at coding. And LNMIIT has a developed coding culture. 

The table below shows a brief overview of the two institutes.

If you have the option, you can join NIT Raipur CSE too. The placement will be slightly better as compared to LNMIIT.