There are two sides to every coin. Similarly, there are many reasons why one must choose IIT Delhi over IIT Mumbai and vice versa. To make it further understandable, I have listed some common pros and cons of IIT Delhi
Pros
Cons
I leave it to you to weigh the pros and cons accordingly and make an informed decision.
Do you think getting admission to the most coveted branch will also give access to the most coveted housing facilities? Well, you are wrong, inside IIT your rank has no value. You will be treated like any other student with equal amenities at your disposal.
At IIT Delhi, every student is allotted a room randomly without any discrimination. First-year students usually get 2-seater or 3-seater rooms depending on the hostel they are assigned to.
The single rooms you were asking for are usually allotted in the last year but some lucky students get a single room from the 3rd year in a new hostel like Girnar or Udaigiri. But regardless, your hostel will become your new home. Irrespective of the kind of rooms you are allotted, you get adapted to them and make splendid memories and new friends.
Both IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur are well-respected institutions in the field of engineering and technology. They are both ranked among the top engineering colleges in India, and they have a reputation for producing successful graduates. However, while choosing between the two you can consider the following aspects
Particulars |
IIT Delhi |
IIT Kanpur |
Number of Recruiters |
400 |
181 |
Highest CTC |
INR 4 CPA |
INR 1.9 CPA |
PPOs |
260 |
208 |
Top Recruiters |
Jane Street |
Google, Airbus, SLB, Capital One |
4. Alumni network: Both IIT Delhi and Kanpur have equally good alumni like N. R. Narayana Murthy and Manindra Agrawal from IIT Kanpur and Sanjay, Binny Bansal, and Chetan Bhagat from IIT Delhi.
5. IoE: One interesting aspect that sets IIT Delhi apart from IIT Kanpur is its Institute of Eminence (IoE) Status, under which the Institute can make its own decisions regarding course structure, infrastructure, fees, etc. This is unique and only IIT Bombay and Delhi are the IITs that enjoy this status as of now.
Both the IITs are unique in their way with their strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, the ‘better institute’ is more of a personal choice and depends on many factors. If I were in your place, I would have certainly taken IIT Delhi mainly because of its prime location.
The hostel life of IIT Delhi is one filled with freedom and fun. The hostel never sleeps with the midnight canteen running till 3 in the morning. People spend their time in hostels differently depending on their nature
The quality of hostel life depends on who you are and varies dramatically from person to person.
This is a very common debate sparked among aspirants who aren't sure of which field to enter that will shape their career in the best possible way. While the final decision can be taken by the individual itself, a few basic points of comparison below might help you make a more informed decision.
Both fields offer contrasting opportunities and lifestyles and ultimately you need to choose the one that inclines with the expectations of your future.
Every IITian’s first day is a memory that stays with them forever, and is permanently ingrained, and so was my friend's first day at IIT Delhi.
At around 11 in the morning, students were escorted to Dogra Hall, wherein an orientation session was conducted by the IIT Delhi director who briefed us about the institute administration and clarified basic doubts. The students were impressed by his speech and the two points that resonated the most with my friend were
The orientation was followed by a tea session of 15 minutes at the LHC lobby. Students were escorted to department-wise orientation sessions that were addressed by the respective departmental heads. Once the orientation sessions concluded, students were asked to go back to the hostels, their new home for 4 years.
A few formalities have to be dealt with related to the hostel BSW volunteers and how secretaries will always be at your disposal assisting you in every possible way. After lunch, she interacted with a few of her wingmates.
The first day at IIT Delhi will surely leave a long-lasting impression on you and will be filled with exciting memories and discoveries.
Here are some of the reasons why IIT Bombay is better than IIT Delhi:
Although interdisciplinary research might be slightly more in IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay is growing at a tremendous rate and beating IIT Delhi and IISc in the QS rankings. With proper funding and organization, both institutes have the potential to rub shoulders with the best in the world.
Both programs are equally good in their respective fields and so are the institutions offering the programs. It’s important to consider what you expect from the program and what you plan to achieve after graduation to make the right choice.
My sister was in a similar dilemma as yours and eventually, she opted for MCA from IIT Delhi.This program has many courses similar to CS but the only problem is, the pedagogy adopted has a more theoretical approach than practical. Moreover, at some point, you will start questioning the parity of the faculty and will have to resort to self-study.
But here is the bright side, most companies coming for CS placements consider MCA students too, and offer decent roles.
Although I am not well aware of the situation in Roorkee, I can guarantee a true coding lover will prefer CS to MCA any day.
Mechanical Engineering is one of the most coveted branches of IIT Delhi and rightly so. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi, is ranked 64th in the world QS Rankings 2022. Being one of the oldest fields, Mechanical Engineering is considered an eternal core engineering branch by professionals
Faculty:
Campus life:
IIT Delhi delivers the best learning environment where it’s students can utilize their talents to the fullest and make the most of their 4 years
Placements:
There are more than enough core jobs available despite the IT era with great packages offered to its students
Trust me you will leave with no regrets if you choose this branch. You will have been placed with a decent package and have a plethora of opportunities up your sleeve.
Never target a fixed score if you are planning to clear JEE because the level of difficulty of the exam varies every year. The closing rank of an OBC candidate is 340 for the CSE branch at IIT Delhi. So, on a rough estimate, a score of around 230 might get you into CSE as an OBC student. However, you wouldn’t limit your capabilities to your branch but give your best.