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Which is better: KIIT University or Heritage Institute of Technology?
KIIT has a much larger presence in the field of education as compared to the Heritage Institute of Technology.
In terms of infrastructure and exposure, KIIT is a better choice. The labs at KIIT are quite impressive. Even in terms of brand value and placements, KIIT is in a better position than Heritage. There are various societies at KIIT.
KIIT also does not see any political interference, no unions exist. This is in stark difference to most colleges in West Bengal.
Here is the latest data to draw a comparison between the two institutions:
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Categories (2023) |
Heritage Institute Of Technology |
KIIT University |
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Course Fee (Varies With Courses) |
INR 1.31-1.16 Lakhs (first year) For B.Tech 1.16 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
1.36-18.5 Lakhs (first year) For B.Tech 3.5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
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Highest CTC (2022) |
INR 44 LPA |
INR 52 LPA |
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Top Recruiting Companies (2022) |
Google, Amazon, Tata Advanced Systems, Infosys, ITC Infotech, etc. |
Cognizant, LG Soft India Ltd., HSBC Technology, etc. |
How is life at the KIIT University in detail?
Here is a detailed year-wise description of life at KIIT University.
First-year
- The boys are usually allocated King's Palace VII while girls are allotted Queens Hostel. The hostels are massive with 4 floors and 100 rooms on each floor in a single block and each hostel has 8 blocks. The students are kept under discipline and given to come back to the hostel by 7 and wear formal till the freshers' party.
- The hostel life is fun and the fresher's party marks a new freedom to break some rules and explore the huge campus.
- The first year is fun. You can hang out with your friends, explore the campus and go to restaurants.
- Students are provided with laptops in the first year.
- Students are allotted mentors who will guide them.
Second Year
- The second year will bring in a lot of freedom as new rules will be made. No more dress code and the new hostel with have a check-in time of 10 pm.
- This is the best time to explore your passions. The KSAC will guide you in the same.
- This is the best time to enjoy the KIIT Fest.
- The third-semester exams are pretty challenging so you need to brace yourself.
Third Year
- This is the best time to upgrade your CV by pursuing some professional courses and other activities. This is the best year to prepare for your placements and future in general.
- Students spend time learning at least one programming language thoroughly. You can seek guidance from seniors and teachers.
Fourth Year
- This year is the placement year and that’s what you will be busy with throughout the year.
- There will be no classes and only placement training classes will be there.
- This is the most serious time as everyone will be busy planning their future.
Ultimately, make sure you make the most of every year!
Which college is better: VIT or KIIT?
I feel I am the right person to answer this as my brother and a friend are in VIT and KIIT respectively. From what I heard from them, I derived the following conclusions
- KIIT Campus is huge and you can find posters of Mr Achyuta Samanta at every corner of the campus. It looked more like an advertisement.
- The campus has a good location and enjoys the advantages of Bhubaneswar city.
- However, you will find very less diversity here as most of the engineering students are from East Indians.
- The hostel rooms are spacious and well-ventilated. The overall campus is clean and beautiful with decent facilities
My friend at VIT also experienced a similar situation as both are private colleges striving to attract students.
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Particulars |
VIT |
KIIT |
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Ranking |
8 out of 200 NIRF |
16 out of 200 NIRF |
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Recruiters |
924 |
350+ |
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Highest CTC |
INR 1.02 CPA |
INR 63 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 9.23 LPA |
INR 6.5 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
TCS, Microsoft, Airbnb, Qualcomm etc |
Tata Power, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, JSW Energy, JWIL Infra Limited, Stellantis, Accenture, Cognizant, TCS, etc. |
If ever you are left with these two choices, I suggest you go for VIT as it has better placements and ranking.
I'm confused. Which college should I go to: SRM, Manipal, or KIIT?
Your preference order should be SRM>Manipal>KIIT. However, you should choose one of these institutes according to your preference and requirements. SRM and Manipal are quite expensive. But these institute offers an enviable campus experience.
On an overall scale, SRM main campus will be the best choice. SRM University placements 2021 had the highest CTC of INR 35 LPA.
Will KIIT refund my 65K (after counselling and taking a seat) If I don't wanna take admission?
Yes, your money will be refunded even after you attended the counseling and took a seat at KIIT. They will cut some amount in the name of normal procedure/registration fee, and refund the rest to you. You’ll receive back at least 50k-55k.
For someone who did not attend the counseling, their rank in the entrance is of no use.
Which is better: KIIT or SRM?
It is a very subjective question and the choice is ultimately yours to make. I would, though, give you some insight on KIIT.
The faculty at KIIT is very helpful. The teachers guide us whenever we need help. There is a strict no-ragging policy on campus and the seniors are amazing. We engage in a lot of extra-curricular activities besides study. KIIT Fest is really good and everyone looks forward to it.
Both KIIT and SRM have great faculty and placement records. Both institutions offer good opportunities. You should choose according to your personal preferences. For making an informed decision, I would recommend you talk to the students from both institutions and also do some basic research at your end.
I got admission letter but my PCM aggregate is less than 60% (overall more than 60). I am yet to submit my marksheet, Will KIIT cancel my candidature?
KIIT doesn’t cancel anyone’s candidature, as per my experience. It is a hard fact that no engineering college (except for tier 1 colleges) rejects the candidature of students based on their past academic performance. The practice of donation is followed in many government engineering colleges too.
KIIT University won’t reject your candidature. But you might not get the branch you are hoping for.
How are students shortlisted for Deloitte in KIIT?
Deloitte is the dream company of many engineering aspirants and when my brother in KIIT received the notice from Deloitte that it will be conducting a placement drive, he was elated. The students were shortlisted under 3 rounds each of which evaluates the candidates' skills thoroughly. Here is the detailed shortlisting process.
Round 1(Written round)
- This round comprises Aptitude, English, and Logical Reasoning. In this round, the selection is done on the basis of percentile score.
- The skills required to clear this round are Proficiency in English and LR and a strong aptitude.
Round 2(Case study/ Presentation round)
- Students who clear the written round appear for this case study round wherein their problem-solving skills are evaluated.
- Usually, students are given a case to discuss, followed by 5 questions and subquestions for 20 minutes. You have to work with your team members and come up with a solution within 20 minutes.
- After this, the presentation round takes place wherein have to present the entire case in front of the board. You will be asked questions and your presence of mind will be tested.
- The skills required to clear this round are strong communication and presentation skills.
Round 3(HR/Technical interview)
- The students who get shortlisted for this round are the cream students as the second round is very tough
- In this round, you will be presenting yourself as a favorable candidate. You will be enquired about your profile, and reason to choose Deloitte.
- This round requires smartness, intelligence, and involvement in activities apart from academics.
Once you have cleared the 3rd round, you have made it to your dream college!
Is it compulsory to live in hostel at KIIT?
No, it is not compulsory to stay in the KIIT hostels. You can stay at some place else too. The mess food of the electronics hostel is not good. This is why some of my batchmates have rented apartments for themselves. They can cook, and they have an easy mode of transport like scooty/bike. Moreover, renting is not an expensive option over here. It is affordable.
Do companies offer PPOs or internships to third years at KIIT?
Yes several companies coming to KIIT offer decent internship opportunities in their third year. However, these companies have rigid criteria and screening processes.
As for the PPO, it completely depends on how well you have performed during your internship and is the quality of work you delivered was at par with the needs of the company. Very few companies offer PPOs beforehand.
Companies like Standard Chartered, HSBC, MuSigma, L&T Infotech, and Mass Recruiters like Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro, etc. offer full-time job opportunities.
It’s important to note that every recruiter has its own unique criteria for selection. For instance, Amazon conducts a test and interview but Dell selects the students on the basis of CGPA. A good placement preparation will take you a long way as the opportunities offered here are in abundance. Try to maintain a good CGPA and if you are in CS/IT, work on your coding skills. Don’t forget to give time to extracurricular activities also.
So it’s better to track the companies visiting around the summer break!
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