• IIT Bhilai NIRF ranking for the year 2023 is 81. 
• It is one of the newest IITs established in 2016.
• It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various engineering and science disciplines, including Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more.
• It focuses on research and innovation facilities like a 3D Printing Lab, fabrication lab, and extensive library resources. 
• It aims to build a strong foundation for promoting sustainable development and technological advancement.

Prof Rajiv Prakash is the director of IIT Bhilai. He became the director of IIT Bhilai on September 19, 2022. Before this he was a professor of materials Science and Technology at IIT BHU and has held various administrative positions at IIT BHU including head of Materials Science and Technology (twice), Dean (R&D) and founder coordinator of IPR Cell and Central Instrument Facility. He is one of India’s foremost scientists in the fields of electronic polymers and nanocomposites, organic electronics, sensors and energy storage devices.

• IIT Bhilai shifted to its new campus on 1 August 2023.
• IIT Bhilai started its operations in the academic year 2016-17 from the campus of Government Engineering College (GEC) Raipur.
• The GEC Campus was a temporary arrangement until the permanent campus was ready. Location of Old Campus: GEC Campus, Sejbahar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492015, India. 
• The permanent campus is at Kutelabhata, Bhilai. 
• The new campus aims to provide state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure to support advanced research, learning, and residential needs. 
• The master plan includes academic blocks, administrative buildings, residential complexes for students and staff, sports facilities, and other amenities.

To be eligible for admission in IIT Bhilai for PhD programs, you need to fulfil either of the following criterias:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a good academic record.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology from a centrally funded technical institute with a minimum CGPA/CPI of 8 or equivalent (75% marks).
• A Master’s degree in Science/Humanities/Social Sciences with a good academic record and a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET or equivalent qualification.

• IIT Bhilai hostel rooms are well ventilated and adequately furnished.
• Each student is provided a separate bed, a study table, chair and an almirah. First-year students have 3 seater room.
• The hostel wardens and staff are courteous and professional.
• The rooms have LAN connectivity for internet access, and high-speed WiFi is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Every floor of the hostel has heavy-duty washing machines for us to use for laundry.
• The food at the hostel is delicious.

IIT Bhilai complete address is GEC Campus, Sejbahar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492015. IIT Bhilai campus is located near Bhilai city with decent road connectivity to the main city. The campus is accessible from the Raipur airport and the Durg railway station.

IIT Bhilai was established in 2016. According to NIRF ranking for the year 2023 it stands at 81. Apart from BTech program, the institute offers postgraduate programs in science and engineering disciplines. Doctoral program is offered in all the disciplines of engineering, liberal arts, and science.

The last round closing cutoff for the general category for 2023 was 5791 and that for OBC was 2468. For SC category was 1283 and that for ST it was 509.

JEE Advanced Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

JEE Advanced Last Round Closing Rank (OBC-All India)

JEE Advanced Last Round Closing Rank (SC-All India)

JEE Advanced Last Round Closing Rank (ST-All India)

I feel IIT Bhilai is better than new IITs in terms of infrastructure, research projects, and their focus on sustainability. Although, new IITs have a better NIRF ranking than IIT Bhilai. IIT Bhilai is ranked at 81 spot by NIRF.

• IIT Bhilai has advanced labs, including a 3D Printing Lab and well-equipped fabrication labs compared to other newer IITs.
• It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in emerging and interdisciplinary fields.
• It engages in significant academic and research collaborations, enhancing its educational and research offerings.
• It emphasis on sustainable development and technological advancement.

• The nearest airport to IIT Dharwad is Hubballi Airport (IATA: HBX), also known as Hubli Airport.
• It is located approximately 30 kilometers from the IIT Dharwad campus
• Hubballi Airport offers regular flights to major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, making it convenient for students, faculty, and visitors to reach the institute.
• Other options include another nearby airport is Goa's Dabolim Airport (IATA: GOI), which is about 150 kilometers away, providing a wider range of domestic and international flight connections.

No, IIT Dharwad is not considered tier 1 college. But, it is constantly improving itself by the following way:

1. IIT Dharwad has been developing its academic programs since its establishment. It is important to look at faculty qualifications, curriculum design, and industry connections to gauge its reputation.
2. Established IITs like IIT Hyderabad and IIT Delhi have strong placement records, which is a key characteristic of Tier 1 institutions.
3. The quality and quantity of research publications, projects, and collaborations with industry and other academic institutions are indicators of the institute’s standing.
4. While IIT Dharwad is still in its developing phase, the quality of its infrastructure including labs, classrooms, libraries, and other facilities are improving day by day.
5. It is building strong connections with the tech industry for internships, projects, and placements.