Columbia Group of Institutions, Raipur, is a multidisciplinary institution group founded with the vision to provide value-based, industry-centric education in Chhattisgarh. Run by the Janpragati Education Society, the group has various colleges that specialize in engineering, management, commerce, arts, education, and pharmacy.
Institutions are UGC-recognized, AICTE-approved, and Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU) and Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU) affiliated based on courses. Columbia provides an ecosystem of research, innovation, employability, and all-around development.
The campus is geared up with contemporary infrastructure such as ICT-enabled classrooms, computer centers, workshops, seminar halls, libraries, and hostel facilities.
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
Columbia Group of Institutions, Raipur |
Location |
Tekari, Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
Established Year |
2003 |
Approved By |
UGC, AICTE, NCTE, PCI |
Affiliation |
CSVTU, PRSU |
Type |
Private, Co-educational |
Special Focus Areas |
Engineering, Management, Commerce, Education, Pharmacy, IT |
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
March 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
June 2025 |
Entrance Exam / Interview |
April – June 2025 (Program-specific) |
Counseling & Seat Allocation |
June – July 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admissions at Columbia Group are merit-based, with provisions for direct admission and entrance scores for certain programs.
Accepted Entrance Exams:
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
Merit Scholarships |
For students scoring above 80% in Class 12 or Graduation |
Government Schemes |
For SC/ST/OBC/EWS students via state & central portals |
Fee Waiver |
For students from economically weak backgrounds |
Single Girl Child Concession |
Available in selected programs |
Alumni Sibling Discount |
Applicable for siblings of Columbia alumni |
Parameter |
Details |
Average Package |
Rs 2.8 – Rs 4.2 LPA |
Highest Package |
Rs 6.8 LPA (IT, Management roles) |
Top Recruiters |
TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Cognizant, Byju’s |
Internship Support |
Across IT, Pharma, Education, and Business verticals |
Placement Cell |
Active T&P Cell with resume building, aptitude training, mock interviews |
Career Guidance |
Offered for Govt. Exams, GATE, MBA Entrances, and Soft Skills |
Ranked 116 for Overall by Indiatoday 2022
Ranking Body |
Recognition |
AICTE |
Approved for Engineering, Management, Pharmacy |
UGC |
Recognized College under listed universities |
NCTE & PCI |
Approved for B.Ed./M.Ed. and D.Pharm. programs |
NAAC |
In the accreditation pipeline |
State Education Department |
Positive reviews and regular academic audits |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.Pharm | ₹65k (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
MBA | ₹60k (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
Polytechnic | ₹35k (1st Year Fees) | 10th |