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Study in Raipur

This guide explains student life in Raipur, India, including an estimated monthly student budget of $150, Tropical wet and dry climate with extremely hot summers, moderate monsoon rains, and mild winters., Student Visa guidance, 8 universities. Explore verified details for India below.

Raipur, India
Raipur, India — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$150
Climate
Tropical wet and dry climate with extremely hot summers, moderate monsoon rains, and mild winters.
Safety score
60/100
English friendliness
40%
Student visa
Student Visa
Work while studying
Not allowed; international students cannot legally work or take paid internships in India on a Student Visa.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$40
  • Food$69
  • Transport$15
  • Leisure$26

Rent is for abed in a shared room at the NIT Raipur university hostel.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living and housing
  • Home to premier national institutions like NIT Raipur and Hidayatullah National Law University
  • Peaceful, less congested environment compared to major Indian metros

Considerations

  • Summers are intensely hot, often exceeding 40°C (104°F)
  • Limited English spoken outside of academic campuses
  • Fewer cosmopolitan amenities and international flight options

Student housing in Raipur

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Universities in Raipur

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur's published hostel and mess fee structure for 2024-25 (INR 54,515 per semester), converted to USD. Figures apply to 2024-25.

Figures for Raipur are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024-25. Last reviewed September 2026.

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