National Institute of Technology Raipur (erstwhile Government Engineering College Raipur), situated in the capital of the state of Chhattisgarh, is serving the cause of technical education for more than six decades. This institute has unique privilege of being blessed by the first President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the foundation laying ceremony on 14th September 1956, and again by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, inaugurating the institute building on 14th March 1963.

Journey so far

To harness the ample mineral resources in the region and to fuel the growth of the nation, the foundation stone of National Institute of Technology Raipur (then Government Engineering College, Raipur), was laid by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 14th September 1956 as Govt College of Mining and Metallurgy. The institute was then inaugurated by the first Prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru on 14th March 1963.

The year 1958-59 marked the commencement of additional disciplines in electrical, civil and mechanical engineering and other courses in subsequent years. The institute has grown in stature over the years by continuously imparting quality technical education to the students. It was declared a‘National Institute of Technology’ by the Government of India on 1stDecember 2005 and then an ‘Institute of National Importance’ in May 2007 vide National Institute of Technology Act 2007.

Since its inception the institute is successfully meeting the requirements of industry, institutions, public and private sector requirements of technically skilled human resource. Constantly evolving academic programmes to meet the fast changing needs of technology reflect institute's commitment to stay in tune with the expanding frontiers of knowledge.

Placement Cell

The aim of the Placement Cell is to provide good career opportunities to all the students of the institute. The department keeps close contact with potential employers and organises the campus placements for the students. About 100 leading companies from various premier industries participate in the placement process every year. The consistent positive feedback from industry shows that our students are successfully meeting their expectations for the professional roles assigned to them.

Placement Cell is headed by Dr. Manoj Chopkar. He leads a dedicated team of student ‘Placement Conveners’ who are actively involved in the activities of the Placement Cell

Training Cell

The rapid technological advancement in industry has made the present-day campus placement of students challenging and competitive. The Training Cell endeavours to prepare the students to successfully overcome these challenges and enables them to grab the career opportunities by facilitating effective industry–institute interaction through various training programmes, workshops, expert lectures and seminars, making students employable and industry ready.

Considering the significance of Training Cell, it has been divided into two verticals i.e. Internship and Industrial Training Cell targeting internship opportunities and on-site industrial training opportunities for the students and Internal Training Cell for organising training sessions, expert lectures, workshops etc. for enhancing the skill-sets and performance of students. Each training vertical is headed by a dedicated Faculty in-charge. Dr. Arindam Bit is Prof. in-Charge, Internship and Industrial Training Cell and Dr. Suraj Kumar Mukti is Prof. in-Charge, Training (Internal).