Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Chemical Engineering) From NIT Raipur, Raipur

NIT Raipur released its final placement report for the batch of 2019-2020. According to which, out of 48 eligible students from the Chemical Engineering branch, 38 got placement offers.

However, the placements in Chemical Engg. Department has enhanced a lot in the past few years. There are various companies that offer almost 6 LPA.

Few of the core companies which recruited chemical engineering students in recent years are as follows.

• Vedanta Resources
• Reliance Industries Limited
• Reliance Petrochemicals
• BORL
• Heidelberg Cement
• LAFARGE Cement
• Fiat and several others.

Besides, along with all these, students also get their placements in certain non-core companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Pradan, and more.

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.

Chemical Engineering at NIT Raipur will definitely be a good choice. As far as facilities and other parameters are concerned, here’s what you should know. 

Highlights:

• The department has well-equipped laboratories and classrooms. 
• As far as faculty is concerned, all professors and teachers are well-experienced individuals. You will also have good industrial guidance as all of them have that kind of knowledge. If you are interested in research work, this is also being carried out by quite a few of the faculty. You will have good mentorship here. 
• The institute is quite strict about attendance and academics.
• All the required software is available for the program, in the computer lab. They also have high internet speed there (around 75 Mbps).
• There is also an association of students and faculty that will help you socialize. It’s specifically for students from this department and known as the Chemical Engineering Association of NIT Raipur. They organize a number of events like seminars, departmental sports, and workshops.
• The department is also a student chapter of IIChE. This means it is a part of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers.
• Lab safety protocols are also followed in the lab with fire safety provisions in place.

Overall, this is a great place to pursue chemical engineering in. You should definitely go ahead.