Located in Raipur, IIT Bhilai was founded in 2016 by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD). The institute provides 20 UG, PG and doctorate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Liberal Arts. The National Institute of Research Foundation (NIRF) has IIT Bhilai ranked 81st in the field of “Engineering”.
IIT Bhilai has collaborations with several public and private organisations that are involved in engineering and technology, such as the Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority (CBDA), CDAC Pune, Bhilai Steel Plant, and many more. Furthermore, during the campus placements for 2023, IIT Bhilai recorded 100% placement of MTech students in CSE, EE, and DSAI. Below are the key highlights of IIT Bhilai:
| Particulars | IIT Bhilai Highlights 2024 |
|---|---|
| Establishment year | Ownership type | 2016 | Public |
| Recognised by | UGC, AICTE |
| Campus size | 447 acre |
| Number of academic departments | 6 |
| Ranking (2023) | 81st under the ‘Engineering’ category by the NIRF |
| Total number of courses | 17 |
| Number of students and faculty members | 700+ |
| Official website | www.iitbhilai.ac.in |