The National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) boasts a dedicated placement ecosystem managed by its Career Development Centre (CDC), which functions to groom students into industry-ready professionals and bridge the gap between academia and industry. The CDC focuses on creating a robust placement environment by inviting top recruiters, coordinating pre-placement activities, conducting training sessions, and facilitating internships alongside placements.
The placement cell, known as the Career Development Centre (CDC), operates with a structured approach aiming to provide students with ample job opportunities and build an ecosystem fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The cell follows a “One Student One Job” policy ensuring a fair distribution of job offers. It actively invites reputed companies to campus for recruitment, organizes workshops, mocks, and training for interview preparation, and works closely with companies to customize recruitment processes according to industry standards. Additionally, the CDC maintains strong alumni linkage and industry collaborations to enhance placement prospects.
NIT Raipur has consistently attracted major national and multinational companies. Some of the top recruiters include:
Deloitte
Amazon
Microsoft
Reliance India Limited
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
HCL Technologies
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Infosys
Vedanta
ZS Associates
These companies offer diverse roles ranging from software development, data analytics, consulting, engineering design, to core engineering roles.
NIT Raipur’s placement data reflects steadily strong outcomes. In the 2025 placement season:
Highest package: INR 60 LPA
Average package: INR 11.1 LPA
Total companies visited: 131
Total offers received: 762
Students placed: 658 out of 933 eligible B.Tech students
Placement percentages vary by branch with Mechanical (92.55%), Chemical (84.29%), Electrical (81.42%), and Computer Science (77.36%) showing strong placement rates.
The average package witnessed a slight increase compared to the previous year, while the highest package saw a small dip. The number of companies visiting the campus increased, but total offers saw a slight YoY decrease. M.Tech programs had modest placement rates, with 15 students placed out of 92 eligible in 2025.
NIT Raipur strongly promotes internships as part of student development. Most students secure internships during their summer breaks with companies across IT, core engineering, manufacturing, and research domains. The institute leverages its location near industrial hubs and alumni network to facilitate strong internship opportunities. Internships help students gain industry exposure, practical skills, and often lead to pre-placement offers. According to student reports, about 70-80% of students get internships, with roles tailored to their specializations.
Year | No. of Students Placed | Average Package (INR LPA) | Top Companies |
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2023 | 689 | 13.8 | Deloitte, Amazon, Microsoft, Reliance |
2024 | 672 | 10.8 | PwC, TCS, HCL, L&T |
2025 | 658 | 11.1 | ZS Associates, Vedanta, Infosys, TCS |
NIT Raipur’s placement cell remains dedicated to increasing industry collaborations, expanding recruiter diversity, and enhancing student skills through continuous training and mentoring. With a consistent record of high packages and wide-ranging industrial participation, NIT Raipur stands as a preferred choice for recruiters and students alike when it comes to career opportunities.
Course | Average Fees | Duration | Action |
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B.Tech | ₹1,25,000 - 5,00,000 | 4 Years | |
M.Tech | ₹70,000 - 2,10,000 | 2 - 3 Years | |
MCA | ₹2,10,000 | 3 Years | |
PhD | ₹30,000 | 2 - 3 Years | |
B.Arch | ₹6,25,000 | 5 Years | |
MSc | ₹30,000 for the entire program | 2-year | |
MBA | ₹1.3 lakh total for the entire program | 2 years | |
M.Plan | ₹1.4 lakh per year | 2-year |