Vision
To provide best possible education that would help in developing students with the strong and technical backgrounds needed to achieve excellence in the field of computer a pplications. Also to prepare professionals who provide leadership and exemplary educational and technical services to improve the lives of individuals in a global changing and complex society.
Mission
The Department of Computer Applications at National Institute of Technology Raipur imparts quality education through the best possible post-graduate educational programs in the field of computer applications in order to meet the needs of professional societies, the community, and the nation; providing a conducive environment for research.
Department of Computer Applications
About Department of Computer Applications, NIT Raipur
Mission:
The Department of Computer Applications at National Institute of Technology Raipur imparts quality education through the best possible post-graduate educational programs in the field of computer applications in order to meet the needs of professional societies, the community, and the nation; providing a conducive environment for research.
Vision:
To provide best possible education that would help in developing students with the strong and technical backgrounds needed to achieve excellence in the field of computer applications.
Also to prepare professionals who provide leadership and exemplary educational and technical services to improve the lives of individuals in a global changing and complex society.
About the Department:
Department of Computer Applications (MCA) is established in the year 1986 in the erstwhile Government Engineering College Raipur with an intake of 30 students. Later on in the year 2000 after the formation of state of Chhattisgarh the intake is increased to 60.
In the year 2005 on the upgradation of the Institute the Department is now known as Department of Computer Applications National Institute of Technology Raipur.
Induction to MCA Program is through national level entrance examination i.e. NIMCET (National Institutes Master of Computer Applications Entrance Test) conducted by one of the participating NITs.
Presently there are 11 participating NITs in this entrance test. This provides opportunity to all the participants of entire India to join MCA Program.
Later on in the year 2011 the Department started Ph. D research Program in the field of Computer Applications.
The Department is rich in terms of faculty, laboratory/classroom facility and campus placement.
About the Program:
This Post Graduate Degree Program includes coursework in Information technology, Operating Systems, Computer Organisation & Architecture, various languages (C, Computer Graphics using C++, JAVA etc.), Database Management Systems, Data Structure, Software Engineering, Formal Language & Automata Theory, Compiler Design, Mobile Computing, Digital image Processing, Parallel Processing etc.
To impart the knowledge of reasoning, analytical ability for various competitive examinations the course includes subject as Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science, Statistical Computing, Computer oriented Numerical Analysis etc.
For overall development of student subjects such as Professional Communication in English, Oral and Written Communication and Practicals and Training of Personality Development, Interview Preparation, Group Discussion etc. are also included in curriculum
This overall combination of subjects gives them sound and excellent background for any competitive environment. This also provides them with increase opportunity in Institute Campus Placement.
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Year Of Establishment :
- Year 1986
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Intake :
- Post Graduate Program- 110
- Ph.D-No intake is fixed. Induction to this program depends on the number of candidates a guide is having.
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Admission::
- Through NIMCET (National Institutes Master of Computer Applications Entrance Test) conduct every year by one of participating NITs.
- Induction to Ph. D program depends on the number of candidates a guide is having.
- Degree Offered :
- Post Graduate Program-Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
- Research Program-Ph.D. in Computer Applications.
About Department of Computer Applications, NIT Raipur
Mission:
The Department of Computer Applications at National Institute of Technology Raipur imparts quality education through the best possible post-graduate educational programs in the field of computer applications in order to meet the needs of professional societies, the community, and the nation; providing a conducive environment for research.
Vision:
To provide best possible education that would help in developing students with the strong and technical backgrounds needed to achieve excellence in the field of computer applications.
Also to prepare professionals who provide leadership and exemplary educational and technical services to improve the lives of individuals in a global changing and complex society.
About the Department:
Department of Computer Applications (MCA) is established in the year 1986 in the erstwhile Government Engineering College Raipur with an intake of 30 students. Later on in the year 2000 after the formation of state of Chhattisgarh the intake is increased to 60.
In the year 2005 on the upgradation of the Institute the Department is now known as Department of Computer Applications National Institute of Technology Raipur.
Induction to MCA Program is through national level entrance examination i.e. NIMCET (National Institutes Master of Computer Applications Entrance Test) conducted by one of the participating NITs.
Presently there are 11 participating NITs in this entrance test. This provides opportunity to all the participants of entire India to join MCA Program.
Later on in the year 2011 the Department started Ph. D research Program in the field of Computer Applications.
The Department is rich in terms of faculty, laboratory/classroom facility and campus placement.
About the Program:
This Post Graduate Degree Program includes coursework in Information technology, Operating Systems, Computer Organisation & Architecture, various languages (C, Computer Graphics using C++, JAVA etc.), Database Management Systems, Data Structure, Software Engineering, Formal Language & Automata Theory, Compiler Design, Mobile Computing, Digital image Processing, Parallel Processing etc.
To impart the knowledge of reasoning, analytical ability for various competitive examinations the course includes subject as Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science, Statistical Computing, Computer oriented Numerical Analysis etc.
For overall development of student subjects such as Professional Communication in English, Oral and Written Communication and Practicals and Training of Personality Development, Interview Preparation, Group Discussion etc. are also included in curriculum
This overall combination of subjects gives them sound and excellent background for any competitive environment. This also provides them with increase opportunity in Institute Campus Placement.
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Year Of Establishment :
- Year 1986
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Intake :
- Post Graduate Program- 110
- Ph.D-No intake is fixed. Induction to this program depends on the number of candidates a guide is having.
-
Admission::
- Through NIMCET (National Institutes Master of Computer Applications Entrance Test) conduct every year by one of participating NITs.
- Induction to Ph. D program depends on the number of candidates a guide is having.
- Degree Offered :
- Post Graduate Program-Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
- Research Program-Ph.D. in Computer Applications.
The syllabus of NIT Raipur has been designed in keeping with the present requirements of the Industry. The endeavor of apprising the student of the latest in Information and Technology has resulted in up gradation of the syllabus from time to time, the latest changes being brought into effect from 2000.
The syllabus of NIT Raipur has been designed in keeping with the present requirements of the Industry. The endeavor of apprising the student of the latest in Information and Technology has resulted in up gradation of the syllabus from time to time, the latest changes being brought into effect from 2000.
| Name of Lab | Facilities | Major Equipment Available |
| Computer Lab 1 | Computer Programming as per MCA Curriculum |
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| Computer Lab 2 | Computer Programming as per MCA Curriculum |
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| Name of Lab | Facilities | Major Equipment Available |
| Computer Lab 1 | Computer Programming as per MCA Curriculum |
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| Computer Lab 2 | Computer Programming as per MCA Curriculum |
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| Name | Qualification | Designation | Contact No. / E-mail | Specialization / Area of Interest |
| MCA, MTech(CS), PhD IITKgp |
Professor & Head | 9437130794 hod.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Medical Omics Data and Image Data Analysis |
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 Dr. Mithilesh Atulkar |
B.E. (Comp. Tech.), M.Tech. (Info. Tech.), Ph.D.(CSE) | Professor |
9826183028 |
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE, PARALLEL PROCESSING, ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING, SDN |
| Ph.D. | Professor |
9300616771
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Cloud Computing , Internet of Things,Web Engineering. | |
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MCA, |
Professor | 9437130794 tswarnkar.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Medical Omics Data and Image Data Analysis |
 Dr. Manju Pandey |
Ph.D. (C.S.) | Associate Professor |
9754852314 |
Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Decision Making & Decision Support Systems, Software Engineering, Mobile Computing |
 Dr. Mou Dasgupta |
Ph.D. IIT(ISM) Dhanbad | Associate Professor |
9903713765 |
Information Security, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Blockchain Technology, Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks, Mobile Ad hoc Networks |
| Ph.D. (C.S.) | Associate Professor |
7745968949 |
Solving combinatorial optimization problems using heuristic & metaheuristic techniques | |
 Dr. Tanmoy Kanti Das |
MCA, Ph.D | Associate Professor |
9926265092 |
Intrusion Detection, Cyber Physical Systems, Automotive Cyber Security, Adversarial Machine Learning, Information Security, Multimedia Forensics, Data Analytics.
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MCA, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 91-9874962033, dsaha.mca@nitrr.ac.in | Wireless Sensor Networks, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Internet of Things (IoT). |
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MCA, Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor |
8510930530 |
Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, MCDM. |
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Dr. Tapan Kumar Sahoo |
B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D (Engg.) | Assistant Professor Grade-I |
+91 7978180153 |
Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Soft Computing, Image Processing, Dimensionality Reduction (PCA Variants), Spectroscopic Signal Analysis (LIBS), Biomedical Signal Processing (EEG), QSAR Modeling & Drug Discovery |
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Ph.D | Assistant Professor |
spurkayastha.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
Electronic Design Automation, Machine Learning, CyberSecurity |
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Dr CM Anish. |
MCA, Ph.D.(CS) |
Temporary Faculty | 9131293301 cmanish.mca@nitrr.ac.in
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Soft Computing, Evolutionary Computing, Data Mining and Computational Finance
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| Name | Qualification | Designation | Contact No. / E-mail | Specialization / Area of Interest |
| MCA, MTech(CS), PhD IITKgp |
Professor & Head | 9437130794 hod.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Medical Omics Data and Image Data Analysis |
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| Name | Qualification | Designation | Contact No. / E-mail | Specialization / Area of Interest |
Dr. Mithilesh Atulkar |
B.E. (Comp. Tech.), M.Tech. (Info. Tech.), Ph.D.(CSE) | Professor |
9826183028 |
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE, PARALLEL PROCESSING, ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING, SDN |
| Ph.D. | Professor |
9300616771
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Cloud Computing , Internet of Things,Web Engineering. | |
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MCA, |
Professor | 9437130794 tswarnkar.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Medical Omics Data and Image Data Analysis |
Dr. Manju Pandey |
Ph.D. (C.S.) | Associate Professor |
9754852314 |
Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Decision Making & Decision Support Systems, Software Engineering, Mobile Computing |
Dr. Mou Dasgupta |
Ph.D. IIT(ISM) Dhanbad | Associate Professor |
9903713765 |
Information Security, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Blockchain Technology, Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks, Mobile Ad hoc Networks |
| Ph.D. (C.S.) | Associate Professor |
7745968949 |
Solving combinatorial optimization problems using heuristic & metaheuristic techniques | |
Dr. Tanmoy Kanti Das |
MCA, Ph.D | Associate Professor |
9926265092 |
Intrusion Detection, Cyber Physical Systems, Automotive Cyber Security, Adversarial Machine Learning, Information Security, Multimedia Forensics, Data Analytics.
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MCA, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 91-9874962033, dsaha.mca@nitrr.ac.in | Wireless Sensor Networks, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Internet of Things (IoT). |
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MCA, Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor |
8510930530 |
Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, MCDM. |
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Dr. Tapan Kumar Sahoo |
B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D (Engg.) | Assistant Professor Grade-I |
+91 7978180153 |
Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Soft Computing, Image Processing, Dimensionality Reduction (PCA Variants), Spectroscopic Signal Analysis (LIBS), Biomedical Signal Processing (EEG), QSAR Modeling & Drug Discovery |
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Ph.D | Assistant Professor |
spurkayastha.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
Electronic Design Automation, Machine Learning, CyberSecurity |
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Dr CM Anish. |
MCA, Ph.D.(CS) |
Temporary Faculty | 9131293301 cmanish.mca@nitrr.ac.in
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Soft Computing, Evolutionary Computing, Data Mining and Computational Finance
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Mr. Dharmendar Pandey |
Senior Technical Assistant | dpandey.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
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Mr. Chitrakant |
Senior Technician | 8878951730 chitrakant.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
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Mr. Kundan Lal Verma |
Office Assistant | 9098541104 kundanverma26@gmail.com |
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Mr. Avinash Dutta |
Laboratory Assistant | 7566223019 avinash.dutta86@gmail.com |
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9755982375 |
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Mr. Dharmendar Pandey |
Senior Technical Assistant | dpandey.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
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Mr. Chitrakant |
Senior Technician | 8878951730 chitrakant.mca@nitrr.ac.in |
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Mr. Kundan Lal Verma |
Office Assistant | 9098541104 kundanverma26@gmail.com |
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Mr. Avinash Dutta |
Laboratory Assistant | 7566223019 avinash.dutta86@gmail.com |
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Placement Record of the department:
The Department of Computer Applications offers encouraging participation and outcomes in placement process, reflecting the consistent efforts of students, faculty members, and the Training and Placement Cell. Most of the offers are secured through on-campus recruitment drives, with students placed in reputed organizations across diverse roles in software development, data analytics, consulting, and allied IT services. The strong placement performance highlights the department’s emphasis on industry- oriented curriculum, hands-on training, internships, and continuous skill development. The department remains committed to further strengthening industry collaborations and enhancing employability through advanced training and career guidance initiatives.
Overall Placement Statistics of the MCA (Batch 2024–2026) till date are as follows:
Total Students Enrolled: 104
Total Eligible & Willing Students: 90
Students Placed: 55
Placement Percentage: 61.11%
Total Offers Received: 55
Internship Details:
Students with Internship Experience: 50
Salary (CTC) Highlights:
Highest CTC Offered: ₹33.50 LPA
Lowest CTC Offered: ₹5.00 LPA
Average CTC: ₹8.98 LPA
Median CTC: ₹6.30 LPA
Placement Record of the department:
The Department of Computer Applications offers encouraging participation and outcomes in placement process, reflecting the consistent efforts of students, faculty members, and the Training and Placement Cell. Most of the offers are secured through on-campus recruitment drives, with students placed in reputed organizations across diverse roles in software development, data analytics, consulting, and allied IT services. The strong placement performance highlights the department’s emphasis on industry- oriented curriculum, hands-on training, internships, and continuous skill development. The department remains committed to further strengthening industry collaborations and enhancing employability through advanced training and career guidance initiatives.
Overall Placement Statistics of the MCA (Batch 2024–2026) till date are as follows:
Total Students Enrolled: 104
Total Eligible & Willing Students: 90
Students Placed: 55
Placement Percentage: 61.11%
Total Offers Received: 55
Internship Details:
Students with Internship Experience: 50
Salary (CTC) Highlights:
Highest CTC Offered: ₹33.50 LPA
Lowest CTC Offered: ₹5.00 LPA
Average CTC: ₹8.98 LPA
Median CTC: ₹6.30 LPA
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Lecture/Visit by Eminent Person /Faculty members (hosted by the Departments)
Name of the Eminent Person /Faculty members with Designation and Institute
Mr. Manish Kumar Pandey, Head of Cyber Security Delivery for the Europe, ANZ, APAC regions at Infosys.
Lecture Date
September 01, 2025
Lecture Title
Current Trends and Opportunities in IT Industry
Description about the event in 100 words
The Department of Computer Application at NIT Raipur hosted an expert talk event on September 01, 2025, titled "Current Trends and Opportunities in the IT Industry." The event featured industry professional Mr. Manish Kumar Pandey, who discussed the rapid evolution of technology like AI/ML and cybersecurity. Pandey, an alumnus of the Master s in Computer Applications program at NIT Raipur, highlighted the role of AI/ML technologies in the IT industry, highlighting their potential in automating repetitive tasks, predicting system failures, improving security, and improving customer interactions. The event was attended by around 100 students and staff members. The event concluded by vote of thanks given to Honourable Director Dr. N. V. Ramana Rao, IICC Chairman Dr. Shubhashis Sanyal, Dr. Tripti Swarnakar Professor & Head, and IICC Co-ordinator Dr. Naeem Ahmad, for their visionary leadership and continuing support.
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Talk by Mr. Manish Kumar Pandey (Head of Cyber Security Delivery for the Europe, ANZ, APAC regions at Infosys) in the dept, of Computer Applications under IICC, NIT Raipur
- 3rd International Conference on Ambient Intelligence in Health Care(ICAIHC-2025)
Duration- 10th and 11th January 2025
Venue: National Institute of Technology, Raipur CG
Organized by
Department of Computer Applications
National Institute of Technology Raipur (NITRR)
Raipur, ChhattisgarhThe 3rd International Conference on Ambient Intelligence in Health Care (ICAIHC-2025) is organized by Dept of Computer Applications, NIT Raipur which is dedicated to explore the application of machine learning and intelligent computing in healthcare.
The details of Upcoming Conference (ICAIHC-2026) can be found at :https://icaihc.nitrr.ac.in/ -
1.Inauguration of ICAIHC-2025
2. Panel discussion at ICAIHC-2025
3. Young Professional (YP) session at ICAIHC-2025
4. Women in Engineering (WE session) during ICAIHC-2025
5. Cultural Event at ICAIHC-2025
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Departmental Level Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025
The Department of Computer Applications, National Institute of Technology Raipur, successfully organized the Departmental Level Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 on 23 September 2025. Based on the evaluation scores and overall performance, the following teams were selected to represent the department at the Institute Level Smart India Hackathon 2025:
1. Team BitYoddha
◦ Problem Statement: Smart Tourist Safety Monitoring & Incident Response System using AI, Geo-fencing, and Blockchain-based Digital ID
◦ Category: Software
◦ Faculty Mentor: Prof. Tanmoy Kanti Das
2. Team HexaBits
◦ Problem Statement: Swadeshi for Atmanirbhar Bharat – Travel & Tourism
◦ Category: Student Innovation
◦ Faculty Mentor: Prof. Naeem Ahmad
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Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 at Department of Computer Applications |
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Lecture/Visit by Eminent Person /Faculty members (hosted by the Departments)
Name of the Eminent Person /Faculty members with Designation and Institute
Mr. Manish Kumar Pandey, Head of Cyber Security Delivery for the Europe, ANZ, APAC regions at Infosys.
Lecture Date
September 01, 2025
Lecture Title
Current Trends and Opportunities in IT Industry
Description about the event in 100 words
The Department of Computer Application at NIT Raipur hosted an expert talk event on September 01, 2025, titled "Current Trends and Opportunities in the IT Industry." The event featured industry professional Mr. Manish Kumar Pandey, who discussed the rapid evolution of technology like AI/ML and cybersecurity. Pandey, an alumnus of the Master s in Computer Applications program at NIT Raipur, highlighted the role of AI/ML technologies in the IT industry, highlighting their potential in automating repetitive tasks, predicting system failures, improving security, and improving customer interactions. The event was attended by around 100 students and staff members. The event concluded by vote of thanks given to Honourable Director Dr. N. V. Ramana Rao, IICC Chairman Dr. Shubhashis Sanyal, Dr. Tripti Swarnakar Professor & Head, and IICC Co-ordinator Dr. Naeem Ahmad, for their visionary leadership and continuing support.
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Talk by Mr. Manish Kumar Pandey (Head of Cyber Security Delivery for the Europe, ANZ, APAC regions at Infosys) in the dept, of Computer Applications under IICC, NIT Raipur
- 3rd International Conference on Ambient Intelligence in Health Care(ICAIHC-2025)
Duration- 10th and 11th January 2025
Venue: National Institute of Technology, Raipur CG
Organized by
Department of Computer Applications
National Institute of Technology Raipur (NITRR)
Raipur, ChhattisgarhThe 3rd International Conference on Ambient Intelligence in Health Care (ICAIHC-2025) is organized by Dept of Computer Applications, NIT Raipur which is dedicated to explore the application of machine learning and intelligent computing in healthcare.
The details of Upcoming Conference (ICAIHC-2026) can be found at :https://icaihc.nitrr.ac.in/ -
1.Inauguration of ICAIHC-2025
2. Panel discussion at ICAIHC-2025
3. Young Professional (YP) session at ICAIHC-2025
4. Women in Engineering (WE session) during ICAIHC-2025
5. Cultural Event at ICAIHC-2025
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Departmental Level Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025
The Department of Computer Applications, National Institute of Technology Raipur, successfully organized the Departmental Level Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 on 23 September 2025. Based on the evaluation scores and overall performance, the following teams were selected to represent the department at the Institute Level Smart India Hackathon 2025:
1. Team BitYoddha
◦ Problem Statement: Smart Tourist Safety Monitoring & Incident Response System using AI, Geo-fencing, and Blockchain-based Digital ID
◦ Category: Software
◦ Faculty Mentor: Prof. Tanmoy Kanti Das
2. Team HexaBits
◦ Problem Statement: Swadeshi for Atmanirbhar Bharat – Travel & Tourism
◦ Category: Student Innovation
◦ Faculty Mentor: Prof. Naeem Ahmad
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Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 at Department of Computer Applications |
Departmental Achievements
| Name of Event & Organization | Award name | Detail of the Awardee | |
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Speech |
2 nd Prize | Ms. Surbhi Singh MCA II Semester 2023 |
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Annual sports- SAMAR- 2022-23 NIT Raipur |
Overall Champion | MCA – II & IV Semesters- 2023 |  |
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Annul Fest- Eclectika-2023 NIT Raipur |
Title of Eclectika Idol’23 |
Mr.Yashvardhan Sharma (MCA-IIsemsester-2023) |
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Conference |
Best Research Paper Award |
Mr. Ravindra Kumar Chouhan Ph.D. Scholar
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Research Conclave-2022 NIT Raipur |
Best research paper Presentation |
Ms. Neelam Agrawal Ph.D. Scholar |
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Research Conclave-2021 NIT Mizoram |
1st Prize |
Mr. Narendra Kumar Rout Ph.D. Scholar |
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Research Conclave- 2021 NIT Mizoram |
2nd Prize |
Ms. Nimisha Gupta Ph.D. Scholar |
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Departmental Achievements
| Name of Event & Organization | Award name | Detail of the Awardee | |
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Speech |
2 nd Prize | Ms. Surbhi Singh MCA II Semester 2023 |
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Annual sports- SAMAR- 2022-23 NIT Raipur |
Overall Champion | MCA – II & IV Semesters- 2023 | |
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Annul Fest- Eclectika-2023 NIT Raipur |
Title of Eclectika Idol’23 |
Mr.Yashvardhan Sharma (MCA-IIsemsester-2023) |
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Conference |
Best Research Paper Award |
Mr. Ravindra Kumar Chouhan Ph.D. Scholar
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Research Conclave-2022 NIT Raipur |
Best research paper Presentation |
Ms. Neelam Agrawal Ph.D. Scholar |
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Research Conclave-2021 NIT Mizoram |
1st Prize |
Mr. Narendra Kumar Rout Ph.D. Scholar |
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Research Conclave- 2021 NIT Mizoram |
2nd Prize |
Ms. Nimisha Gupta Ph.D. Scholar |
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