The following answer to this question will enlist some facts to the students. Among the IIITs, as mentioned above, are completely new, so they still not have alumni networks. 

The course offered by these institutes is the best if you want to learn or do research in the future. But if placements are considered, IIIT Lucknow and IIIT Naya Raipur are still lagging far behind than NIT Raipur, a well-established institute among the two IIITs. 

NIT Raipur has an infinite alumni network. Companies like Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon make a regular visit to complete their recruitment process with CTCs of 8+ LPA, specifically for the CS and IT students.

The biggest cons of NIT Raipur is its Hostel, as only 30% of students here take hostel accommodation, and the rest 70% find PGs, rent houses, or flats for their accommodation.

Another disadvantage of this institute is the outdated syllabus of NIT Raipur, along with the grading techniques.

Therefore the choice is obvious. If a student is interested in carrying on higher studies, they can go for IIIT Naya Raipur. It is well-established and has a permanent campus. But, IIIT Lucknow is carrying out its administration as a temporary campus.

Besides, if you want placement immediately after completing your studies, you must choose NIT Raipur.

Considering this question following particulars are be listed that will be beneficial for the student to choose their career options.

• If a student considers the On-Campus Recruitment process, studying Mechanical in NIT Patna will be beneficial for them.
• If the student wants to prepare for Government Exams like UPSC exams, including IAS or IPS, they can go for NIT Raipur.
• However, both of these subjects are quite interesting.

The following table gives a brief overview of the placements in Mechanical Engineering of these two institutes:

NIT Raipur has better NIRF Rankings as compared to NIT Patna. The mechanical department has shown great development in terms of placements. Top companies have visited the campus for the recruitment process.

You can't get admission through a CGPET scorecard, it is necessary for you to give JEE Main. The selection will be based on JEE mains rank. The selection for CSE is 

As there is more competition for the CSE branch, so there is less chance of getting admission for this course. Besides, you can also choose the IT branch because last year, both CSE and IT branch students are eligible for all IT companies placements.

But if you want the CSE branch only, then you have to work hard. You must score more than 140 if you are from OBC category from Chhatisgarh. However, if you from the General category in Chhatisgarh, then your score must be above 170. For students from other states, the score must be around 180.

Getting admission to this institute will not be easy for you. Only your handwork and dedication can make this possible, so give your best.

For a student who is actually interested in academics, attending lectures and lab classes is necessary. In NIT Raipur, the institute imposes punishment to students with very little attendance in classes sometimes. 

• In NIT Raipur, you are advised to attend as many classes as possible. For students attending maximum classes, there is plenty of time for activities and preparations, and time can be managed easily.
• For students pursuing further studies in related academic streams, classes are of absolute importance. Any content missed can be a problem in the future.
• You should try to maintain at least 50% attendance and an overall score of over 50%. An attendance percent of below 50 can lead to punishment or penalties.
• There is no advantage of having a low attendance percentage. Students missing a lot of classes feel a lot of stress in the last few months of the semester, and also remain scared of action from the institute for low attendance.
• For TA, attendance is considered to be the most important aspect.

Therefore, it can be concluded that having an attendance of over 50% is extremely necessary.

You should make your branch preference list based on your own interests. Considering the fact that most students are concerned about good placement after the completion of the course, here is an order of preference according to such criteria for NIT Raipur.

1. Computer Science and Engineering.
2. Information Technology.
3. Mechanical Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
4. Mining Engineering.
5. Electrical Engineering.
6. Civil Engineering.
7. Chemical Engineering.
8. BioMedical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Metallurgy.

Discussed below are a few things that you need to keep in mind while preferring a branch. 

• The placement scenario is different every year, according to the companies visiting for placement.
• The above order is suitable for you if you are interested in software company jobs. If you have an interest in core-sector jobs, the list will be different.
• For any department, the placement depends upon your capabilities. Therefore, choosing a branch you are interested in will be better.
• For students who are interested in CAT or GRE, the reverse of the above order is suitable, as it involves the need for quality time to study for these kinds of competitive exams. For GATE aspirants, it becomes subjective, depending upon the candidate’s branch of interest.

This order of precedence may not seem suitable to some students, and it is entirely based on a personal choice. The above highlights should be considered while selecting among several branches, in institutes like NIT Raipur.