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

One of my acquaintances who has graduated from VNIT has asked me to choose my institute by keeping the following points in mind.

• VNIT for metallurgy would be a suitable choice for you if you don’t have a particular liking. Apart from that, the metallurgy of VNIT holds an enviable position in India. The syllabus for metallurgy is vast and involves a lot of memorization.
• If you want CS and unfortunately end up not getting it, the next logical step would be to choose IT. The syllabus of IT and CS are almost the same. In the big picture, it will have little importance if you complete your B.Tech from VNIT or NIT Raipur. You will have a degree and you will not regret the decision you made.

IT has a lot of scopes. Later down the road, if you want to continue with your higher studies, you will be capable of switching to almost any department pertaining to computers. IT from NIT Raipur is an excellent choice.

The scope in the metallurgy sector is limited nowadays. It is obviously your call, though. There is vast scope in IT like research, job, etc.

One of my friends pursued Mechanical Engineering from NIT Raipur. So, I know a little bit about the institute. Some of the most promising features I found about NIT Raipur are as follows:

• The faculty here is absolutely well trained, experienced and attentive to the particular needs of every student.
• Here you will experience a supportive environment and independent learning culture. A wide range of multiple competitions to take part in ensuring sportsmanship development. Attendance does not impact your marks that much.
• A lot of internships are offered to CS students in companies like UHG, SORROCO, WIPRO, to name a few.
• Off-campus placements and opportunities are offered. I know of a handful of students who got placed in Microsoft in off-campus placements.
• The claim of 100% placement is fairly correct with the average package being 3.5 LPA to 32.5 LPA on campus in companies such as Amazon, Samsung, UHG, Capgemini, Infosys, Wipro, Polaris, and more.
• The average CPI at NIT Raipur is 9+, thus making the scoring pattern very student-friendly. For all those preparing for CAT, these scores will be very beneficial.
• The lab facilities available at the institute are quite good. 
• The college also organizes coding competitions and hackathons. 
• It has a well-established alumni base across the country, as a student of the institute you will have access to that.
• NIT Raipur also offers branch sliding. 
• The closing rank for the IT branch is lower for both home state and other states as compared to CS. However, as a student of IT, you will enjoy the same opportunities as CS students. 
• NIT Raipur has a ‘one student, one placement’ rule. But there’s a team named ‘DREAM’. When the placement average for any branch goes over 75%, students are allowed to sit for dream companies i.e. the companies offering higher CTC.

Overall, IT at NIT Raipur is a good branch, with decent placement records.

Well, as far as my senior has said, to each its own. What matters at the end of the day is what you make of it. Much like CSE, IT basically entails coding. Reading about Anudeep Nekkati can provide you some inspiration that can help you in kickstarting your endeavors. A company that takes CSE students also accepts IT students. With hard work and a little bit of luck, in four years, you might end up in such a prosperous place you wouldn’t have imagined.

My senior prefers NITs over private universities. In NIT Raipur, you will be capable of switching to CSE if you want. A CPI of 9+ would do the trick. There are endless opportunities and you will have fewer restrictions to pursue your interest.

The placements of IT/CSE have improved significantly over the years. As for the upgradation from IT to CSE, that is also easy if you study with diligence.