My rank in the JEE mains is 50000. Should I go for the chemical branch in NIT Raipur?

My brother recently graduated from NIT Raipur as a chemical engineer. He got placed in Vedanta Resources with a salary package of around 8 LPA. 

Here are some pros and cons about choosing the institute which may help you.

Pros:

• The Chemical Engineering branch at NIT Raipur is very interesting.
• NIT Raipur is growing in all aspects, be it infrastructure, hostel facilities, laboratories, or placements.
• The institution follows the internal sliding procedure and hence, you can change to your branch of choice after the third semester. You just need to score a decent CGPA which is quite easy.
• Even if there is difficulty in placements of the core branches, having a good CGPA/ being an avid puzzler/ good at aptitude will definitely help you in getting placed. For boys, it is even easier since they are preferred over girls in the core sector jobs.
• There is no compulsory attendance guideline.
• You can easily take out time for self-study or coaching if you have plans for higher studies.

Cons:

• The professors are good but most of them do not provide ample time to the students.
• It is difficult to score a CGPA above 9 because the professors of the chemical engineering department are strict unlike the professors of other departments.
• The branch does not ensure 100% placement. It is difficult to get a core job.
• The laboratory lacks the best instruments and facilities.
• You will have to study intensively for a few subjects every semester.

Since your rank is 50000, it is doubtful whether you will have better choices to opt for. It is always better to go for a government college than a private college even if you go for a branch other than CS or IT.

If chemical engineering interests you, you will enjoy it in NIT Raipur but if you wish to go for some other branch, you can drop a year and reappear for the entrance exam.