At NIT Raipur, student wellbeing is central to academic success and personal growth. In partnership with Betterspace, the Institute provides confidential mental health support, professional counselling, and digital wellness tools to help students manage academic, personal, social, and emotional challenges.
To build a mentally healthy, inclusive, and resilient campus where every student feels supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Objectives
Promote awareness and understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Encourage proactive self-care and early help-seeking behavior.
Provide accessible and confidential professional psychological support.
Foster a supportive campus culture that prioritizes student wellness.
Strengthen resilience, life skills, and overall wellbeing among students.
Student Support
What Students Can Access
Professional support, guided reflection, and digital wellness resources available through Betterspace and campus-led wellbeing initiatives.
Professional psychological counselling
24×7 support through Betterspace App
Mood, sleep, and wellness tracking
Guided journaling and self-help resources
Psychometric assessments and wellbeing check-ins
Podcasts, learning resources, and awareness workshops
Life skills, stress management, and peer-support initiatives
Governance
Steering Committee
The Dean Students Welfare, NIT Raipur has constituted a Steering Committee to supervise, monitor, and support the smooth implementation of student mental health and wellbeing services.
S. No.
Name & Designation
Role
1
Dr. Ashish Kumar Dash, Associate Professor, Department of Mining Engineering
Chairman
2
Dr. Soumya Agrawal, Doctor, NIT Raipur Dispensary
Member
3
Dr. Madhukrishna Priyadarsini, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Member
4
Dr. Meena Murmu, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Member
5
Dr. Vikas Kumar Vidyarthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Member
The Committee works closely with Betterspace to promote mental health awareness, coordinate student support initiatives, and ensure the smooth implementation of wellbeing programs across the Institute.
Events
Events & Activities
Browse completed mental wellbeing programmes one at a time using the arrows or navigation dots. The list automatically scrolls when more than one event is available.
Past Event · Faculty Development Programme
Faculty Upgradation Program on “Student Mentoring and Mental Wellbeing”
This programme focuses on strengthening faculty capacity to mentor students effectively and support their emotional and mental wellbeing.
Programme Details
Date: 14 & 15 July 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: HIRA Auditorium
Past Event
Holistic Wellness through Energy Science: Enhancing Physical, Mental & Emotional Well-being
The session created awareness about holistic wellness and the concept of the
Human Energy System. Experts shared research-based insights and
practical techniques to help participants better understand and manage challenges
related to physical health, emotional well-being, stress, anxiety, relationships,
professional performance, and overall quality of life.
The programme also introduced complementary energy-based wellness approaches,
including Pranic Healing, and discussed their potential role in
promoting overall well-being and improving cognitive functions.
Programme Details
Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: HIRA Auditorium
Access Support
Need Support?
Students may access support anytime through Betterspace. For institute-specific concerns or guidance, students may contact the Steering Committee. Contact No. 9406148487
