My friend is about to finish his 1st year at NIT Raipur. According to his experience, NIT Raipur is considered average because of the following unfortunate reasons.
Average academics/faculty:
Average infrastructure:
Average placements:
Fests:
Overall, NIT Raipur has a lot to improve, whether it is the curriculum, faculty, or the infrastructure. So, don't come here with high expectations as you will surely be disappointed.