How is Mining Engineering at NIT Raipur? What can I expect my starting package to be (roughly)?
Posted On - Mar 30, 2021
NIT Raipur Mining Engineering is one of the best in the country. However, the prospects are very challenging so you will have to work hard to excel in this field. If you are confused about any branch, go through its strengths and weaknesses. For instance, a mining engineer gets paid handsomely but his working conditions are very challenging and may even affect his health.
Generally, the placement scenario of branches like CSE, IT, and mining is very good. Last year 62 offers were made to 70 eligible students. I asked my friend for the detailed statistics and here is what he shared
- The maximum salary package offered was 55 LPA.
- The minimum salary package offered ranges between 15 LPA - 25 LPA.
- Around 85% of students got placed in various tech and non-tech companies.
- Top recruiting companies are Vedantu, Adani, JSW, and Tata Steel.
- About 40% of students got internships in non-core companies.
Overall, the mining engineering branch is a good choice if you are genuinely interested in the field.
In terms of placement, Mining Engineering at NIT Raipur is the best in the country. The experienced professors having good knowledge about the subject. In terms of theoretical knowledge, it is the best. But, when it comes to practicals, the institution lags.
The curriculum is outdated; most of the subjects in the course do not have any usage in the practical world. With the fast-moving technology, there is much software in mining which are important but, you will not get an opportunity to learn it at NIT Raipur. You can compare the curriculum across various institutions and find out the difference. This will only make sense after you get placed and work with students from other institutions as well. You will realize that your knowledge is restricted because of the curriculum followed at NIT Raipur.
If your main focus is money, you can join NIT Raipur as this institution provides good placement, Coal India also recruits students from here.
