Is it worth doing an MTech in IT at NIT Raipur?

Unless you are getting MTech in top IITs and NITs, NIT Raipur is a decent choice. The MTech in Information Technology has been recently started and is one of the highly coveted programs. The eligibility criteria for the M.Tech program is - 60% in graduation and qualified GATE or CCMT. The best way to determine whether MTech is a decent choice is to analyze the ROI. The same has been done for you below: Total Tuition Fees INR 1.4 Lakhs - 2.1 Lakhs Average Package INR 6 Lakhs - 6.5 Lakhs The average package is much more than the total fees so the MTech program at NIT Raipur is definitely worth it. Apart from this, the placement scenario is also very promising. Almost 40% of students get placed every year. The highest package offered is 9-10 LPA and the top recruiting company is Vedanta. There are some exceptionally good faculty members like Rakesh Tripathy. So yes, MTech from NIT Raipur is definitely worth it!

NIT Raipur M.Tech Information Technology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

M.Tech Information Technology at NIT Raipur is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 25 seats.

The total fees for the M.Tech Information Technology program at NIT Raipur is ₹ 2.09 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 1.23 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Information Technology at NIT Raipur are primarily based on GATE. Candidates must have completed Graduation with 60% + GATE to be eligible for admission. The overall GATE cutoff for the M.Tech Information Technology program is 278 - 565 across all categories. Check NIT Raipur Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, NIT Raipur ranks 61 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1002 out of 2000 and a placement score of 157 out of 1000. NIRF Engineering ranking 2025, ranks NIT Raipur at 86 out of 300 in India.

Find detailed NIT Raipur M.Tech Information Technology fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Application Date:May 14, 2025 - Aug 4, 2025

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 3.49 Lakhs
median package	₹ 7.5 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation with 60% + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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19 Nov, 2025 GATE 2026 is scheduled for Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, for ME/ MTech/ PhD admissions. The exam will be held in two sessions; the first session will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the second session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. For latest updates, check here.

26 Aug, 2025 NIT Raipur has released the Fee Structure 2025-26 for M.Tech Information Technology programs. The academic fee is ₹ 3.49 Lakhs.

NIT Raipur M.Tech Information Technology Fees

NIT Raipur M.Tech Information Technology fees 2025 is ₹ 2.09 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1.4 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 10,000, Other Fees of ₹ 52,700.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 1.23 Lakhs in the first year.

Earlier, M.Tech Information Technology fees at NIT Raipur was ₹ 1.73 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 35,210 over the year.

Compare NIT Raipur M.Tech Information Technology Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Tech Information Technology from similar colleges such as NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, NIT Surathkal. Similar to NIT Raipur, M.Tech Information Technology at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 2 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at NIT Patna is the highest with ₹ 2.23 Lakhs. This is followed by NIT Raipur with ₹ 2.09 Lakhs and NIT Surathkal with ₹ 1.99 Lakhs. Among these, NIT Surathkal has the lowest fee for M.Tech Information Technology with ₹ 1.99 Lakhs.

College	M.Tech Information Technology Total Fees
NIT Patna	₹ 2.23 Lakhs
NIT Raipur	₹ 2.09 Lakhs
NIT Surathkal	₹ 1.99 Lakhs

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹2.8 Lakhs
caution fee*	₹10,000
other fee	₹58,700
total academic fee	₹3.49 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹1.09 Lakhs
total fee	₹4.58 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

Fees as per Official Website-

Fees as per Official Website

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Important Dates for M.Tech Information Technology at NIT Raipur

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification	Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Date of Physical Reporting for Students Allotted Seat Through CCMT for Admission [M.Tech]	Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025

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NIT Raipur: Students' Opinion

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The college prides itself on a highly qualified faculty, with most instructors holding PhDs and possessing strong research backgrounds. They combine traditional and modern teaching methods to foster easy comprehension and support research activities. The college maintains a 100% placement record, facilitated by a dedicated placement cell that attracts top companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Infosys, among others. The highest salary package offered is about 18 LPA, with an average of 10 LPA.

In one batch of 25 students, 20 were placed, while another batch reported an average salary of 6.2 LPA and a highest package of 9 LPA. Internships are an essential part of the curriculum, with opportunities at companies like Google and Amazon, offering stipends ranging from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 96,000. The institute ranks 18th for placements, reflecting its strong focus on career development. Scholarships are available for merit students and specific programs for SC/ST/PD students, with additional national scholarships accessible via the National Scholarship Portal.

Annual fees total around Rs. 83,000, including Rs. 2,000 for exams, Rs. 70,000 for tuition, and Rs. 11,000 for other fees. Tuition fees per semester are Rs. 50,395 for the 1st, Rs. 36,295 for the 2nd, Rs. 44,495 for the 3rd, and Rs. 45,995 for the 4th semester. SC and ST students have online admission charges of Rs. 1,295. GATE-qualified students receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400, with scholarships available from both Central and State Government sources.

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NIT Raipur M.Tech Information Technology Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 7.5 Lakhs.Check NIT Raipur Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of NIT Raipur, about 32% of the M.Techstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 7.5 Lakhs.

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Particulars	2024
Median Package	₹7.50 Lakhs

NIT Raipur M.Tech Information Technology Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, NIT Raipur ranks 61 out of 500 colleges in India and 2nd in state Chhattisgarh for its M.Tech Information Technology program.