Choosing a college and a program can be a difficult decision. Both IIT Mandi and IIIT Hyderabad have strong computer science programs. However, there are a few key differences that you may want to consider when making your decision. 

• IIT Mandi is a public engineering institution located in Himachal Pradesh, India whereas IIT Hyderabad is a private research university located in Telangana, India.
• IIT Mandi was established in 2009 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, including computer science whereas IIT Hyderabad was established in 1998 and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various areas of computer science and engineering. 

No matter how many people tell you that the IIT tag does not matter, don’t believe them. In reality, the IIT tag does carry a certain weight. Additionally, IIT Mandi has managed to make its own good name through constant improvement. 

• The campus is located in a beautiful and serene environment, 
• IIT Mandi Institute is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. 
• The CS department of IIT Mandi has a great faculty pool.
• The placements of the CS department are very promising and it is the highest recruiting branch of the institute.
• The only drawback is that IIT Mandi infrastructure and urban life are not at par with other IITs.

Here is a general comparison of placement statics of both the institutes' 

I can never stop emphasizing this, no matter how many options you have always go for the one that gives you the IIT tag.

 I am not saying Engineering colleges like NSIT and DTU aren’t good but they are in the developing phase while IIT Jodhpur is in its developing phase. This means it will only get better. Despite being a new IIT, its average package this year was recorded at INR 21.30 LPA, which is a great feat for a new college. 

Additionally, IITs receive more funding from the government to provide better research and project opportunities. Specifically speaking about CSE, this year the highest INR 56 LPA was bagged by BTech CSE. The placement percentage stood at 97% while the average package for CSE was recorded at INR 23 LPA. 

DTU and NSIT may have higher placement statistics but they lack what IIT Jodhpur offers, the most coveted IIT tag! So choose wisely.

Both JU and IIIT-A have their own set of strengths and weaknesses. Here are a few strengths of each to help you determine which institution to finally opt for

1. IIIT-A:
   • IIIT-A is better than JU when it comes to coding. The students at IIIT-A are into coding all year round. Labs are open 24*7 and students are allocated a personal desktop with internet facilities for 4 years, 24*7 basis
   • Core courses are introduced at IIIT-A in the first sem. This gives students extra time to prepare for GATE and placements
   • Research facility at IIIT A is good enough. The professors are helpful and supportive towards the students who wish to engage in research work
   • IIIT-A has a much better infrastructure than JU. It has world-class labs and all the facilities are top-notch
   • The faculty at IIIT-A is very helpful and supportive 
   • In terms of placements, IIIT-A is the winner, with placements increasing exponentially each year
   • Hostel facilities are excellent. It has a strong alumni base 
2. JU:
   • JU provides the students with the freedom and the right mix of interdisciplinary research opportunities
   • The faculty at JU is also very cooperative and supportive. The Research students are supported in every possible manner
   • JU ranks at the 11th position in the NIRF India Rankings 2022: Engineering
   • Being a public state university, the course fee at JU for a four-year B.E. CSE program is only 10,000 INR/year

Thus, both JU and IIIT-A are good options for you to consider. 

B.E. CSE program at JU can be compared with B.Tech IT program at IIIT-A to reach the conclusion.