If the IIT tag is not considered, NIT Trichy’s Structural Engineering M.Tech course is better than IIT Bhubaneswar. But the hallmark of IIT does offer certain advantages.

NIT Trichy was established in 1964 while IIT Bhubaneswar was established in 2008. So, it is the older institution with a strong alumni base. NIRF in 2019 ranked NIT Trichy 10 in India while IIT Bhubaneswar was ranked at 17.

NIT Trichy has a very good placement record over the years and it is pretty good for structural engineering specialization. Almost 80% of the M. Tech students are employed in reputed companies every year with an average salary package of 5 lakh per annum. Some of the companies in which the students get placed are L&T Construction, L&T Hydrocarbon, TCE, L&W Construction, Atkins, Dow Chemicals, Technip, etc.

Compared to NIT Trichy, IIT Bhubhaneshwar does not have an impressive M. Tech placement record. The institute has witnessed around 68% of placement. But in the year 2018, there was an increase in the number of jobs offered from core industries. The average salary package was 11.15 package per annum. Top MNC recruiters were Goldman Sachs, Renault, Nissan, Samsung, Oracle, Infosys, Adobe, etc. The public sector undertakings in India such as ISRO, IOCL, HPCL, NCCBM also participated in placement.

The total fee structure of IIT Bhubaneswar for the M.Tech Structural Engineering program is Rs. 2.31 Lakhs/ Year. While the fee structure in NIT Trichy is only Rs. 96,625/ Year. NIT Trichy has highly qualified and experienced faculty. Most of them hold Ph. D and some of them have completed PostDoc. The institute makes use of the e-learning platform to teach the students. IIT Bhubaneswar is also rich with experienced faculties.

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar is one of the oldest NITs. It has been ranked 67 by NIRF,2020. It has received grade A by NAAC.

Course Information:

• The M.Tech in civil engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar is a 2-year post-graduation full-time course.

• The fees for the course are around 2 lakhs(approximately).

• The course provides specialization in structural and geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resource engineering, and planning.

• To get admission a student should score a minimum of 60% in graduation. Students are also required to have a valid GATE score.

According to the 2019 data the required cutoff was as follows.

Faculty and Academics

• The faculty is well qualified, reputed, and has experience in diverse fields.

• Teachers are supportive and helpful. They encourage students to take up internships to gain practical exposure.

• The teachers themselves take the initiative to help students get good internships. Research work is considered important.

• Various industrial visits are organized for the students. Seminars and workshops are also organized.

Facilities:

• The labs for students are well equipped with the latest technology and tools.

• The library is well stocked with the latest publications, journals, and books.

• High-speed Wi-Fi is available all over the campus.

Placements:

Campus placement opportunities are less for MTech Civil as compared to branches like Communication and Information Technology.

• Some good companies do come to hire students but only a small proportion get jobs.

• Companies like IISC Bangalore, NTPC, ABB, L&T InfoTech hire students.

• Other students need to seek jobs themselves by applying at various companies off-campus.

• The average CTC offered in the 2020 placement drive was around 9 LPA. Whereas, the highest package went up to 19.56 LPA.

M.Tech in civil engineering is a good course. Students get a lot of exposure and facilities on campus.

This totally depends upon your interest in the subject. You should give preference to the subject rather than a degree from college because your subject will shape your future.

The school of water resources is one of the pioneer centers for education and training in water quality and quantity management. There is an advanced research water quality lab in IIT Kharagpur. It is an old IIT and will provide more opportunities for higher studies in foreign universities, people also go to foreign universities from IIT Bhubaneswar but opportunities in IIT KGP will be more.

The water resources have limited scope considering the Indian employment scenario. If you are giving preference to the subject then join IIT Bhubaneswar. If your preference is not the subject then join IIT KGP because exposure and opportunities will be more in IIT KGP. A student planning for Ph.D. after M-tech will have much better scopes in IIT KGP than IIT Bhubaneswar.

Parul University is a leading private Educational institution of Vadodara which is ranked among Top 100 Engineering colleges in India by Times Engineering Institute Survey 2019. It is approved by AICTE thus guaranteeing students of the most enriching quality learning experience. Parul university provides masters in branches and sub-discipline of civil engineering. Parul University offers two specializations in master's in civil engineering:- Structural Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering.

Here are a few highlights of Civil Engineering programs offered by the institute-

Admission Criteria:

• Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in the relevant field.
• Minimum Aggregate of 50% following with personal counseling conducted by the university
• Candidates are selected on basis of merit

Faculty:

Parul University is a culturally global destination with an elite league of highly qualified and well-experienced faculties from renowned IITs and NITs, along with the industrial experts. 

Infrastructure:

• Parul University has a campus area of 100 acres with a Lush green environment with a magnificent and comprehensive range of facilities within the campus for its students. 
• The following facilities are provided by Transport, Banking Health Care, Cafeteria, Classrooms, Auditorium, computer centers, and hostel facilities for Students.

Placement:

Parul University has a placement cell that bridges a gap between students and industry. 

• There are over 600 recruiters annually that recruits over 1,600+ students.
• Placement opportunities are provided in almost 160 multinational companies, 310 national companies, and 58 of the most highly innovative startups.
• The highest package offered at the institute is INR 18 lakhs per annum and an average package of ranging from INR 5 to 6 lacs per annum.
• Top recruiters include L&T, Tata, Sandvik, John Deere, Reliance, Amazon, Mahindra, HDFC bank, and Alembic pharmaceuticals.

The course curriculum of civil engineering of Parul university has been designed in such a way that increases innovations and experiential learning. Civil engineering has more scope than other departments. So go through the information given above and choose according to your convenience.

In India, very few institutes offer M.Tech in Transportation Engineering. This course is somewhat similar to Automobile Engineering but not quite the same and pursuing it from a reputed institute like IIT Bhubaneswar offers a lot of opportunities. Students with a civil engineering degree can opt for the MTech Transportation Engineering program. The eligibility criteria for applying into the program is a BTech degree with an aggregate of 60% in a similar field. Students are also required to clear the GATE cutoff for Transport Engineering for applying. The course fee for M.Tech Transport Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar is 2.34 lakh/year.

The course curriculum for M.Tech in Transportation Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar involves planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities. Transportation engineering also concerns the driver-vehicle interface and user interface of road signs, signals, and markings. The program is a good choice if you wish to join the public service. Before pursuing the M.Tech, doing an internship with any transportation company or civil engineering firm will provide the experience needed in planning and designing transportation projects, preparing estimates, and evaluating traffic patterns.

According to the placement highlights of IIT Bhubaneswar, 68% of students from the M.tech courses were placed in 2019. A total of 89 companies visited IIT Bhubaneswar for recruitment in 2019 and the average salary package was up to 11 lakhs per annum. Companies like Tata Motors, L&T Ltd., visited the campus for the placement drive.

NIT Hamirpur has been ranked at 47 for Engineering by Outlook 2019 and is popularly known for its BTech and MTech programs. It is recognized as an institute of national importance and is ranked at 98 across NIT’s in India.

Regarding MTech in Civil Engineering, you can find important factors given below:

Admissions:

Curriculum:

• The curriculum is well-planned out with a heightened focus on practical and research-oriented subjects. 
• Depending on the specialization chosen, students will have the opportunity to learn using practical methods and an efficient approach to industry trends. 
• It offers a core focus on solving 3D stress analysis problems.

Specializations:

The institute offers five specializations in the field of MTech civil engineering, which are: Environment, Structures, Geotechnical, Transportation, and Water Resources.

Faculty:

• The faculty members are academic professionals and Ph.D. holders in their respective fields of teaching. 
• They help guide and train students to gain practical knowledge and adapt to modern industry trends. 
• They also advise students regarding jobs and placement opportunities.

Infrastructure:

• While the campus is modern and offers well-updated services to students, the practical labs and software are equipped only for a limited number of students. 
• Apart from that, the institute offers high-speed internet access all across the campus, a sports complex, spacious classrooms, a well-stocked library, and hostel facilities.

Placements:

• The placement rate is 65%. The highest CTC is 15 LPA while the median CTC is 5.3 LPA.
•  The top recruiters are Accenture and Bloomberg.

While there are other institutions that offer comparatively better programs in Civil Engineering, NIT Hamirpur is surely one of the top in terms of curriculum and specialization options, which are offered in very few universities across the country.

Students can make an informed choice after doing their research and going through the points mentioned above.

Both Universities are equally good. IIT Bhubaneswar is a new IIT and still in the developing phase. But the IIT is a brand name that has global recognition. Being a new IIT the Civil department of IIT Bhubaneswar is not at the same level as old NITs but on the other hand, transportation is a safe career option over construction technology in terms of job security. And despite being a new IIT, this institute has a good placement record. In 2019, there was 68% placement from M.tech courses with decent CTC. The average salary was around 11.4 LPA.

NIT Warangal is one of the best NIT in India. Although the faculties of this university are not permanent, they change frequently and are under the supervision of the Structures division. In terms of placement, this place is also quite good the average salary went up to almost 7 lakhs/annum last year. Regarding education and placement NIT Walangel is preferable over IIT Bhubaneswar as it is the older institute with a large alumni base.

As far as the second question is concerned, M.Tech requires a lot of determination, time, focus, and dedication. If you are not interested then it is a waste of time. You will have very little time left with classes and lab practices in M.Tech 1st year so preparing for other exams will not be that easy. But it’s not impossible if you manage the time properly so that balance is maintained between the preparation of other courses and M.Tech.

M.Tech in Civil Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar is not as lucrative in terms of the placement scenario as compared to B.Tech. However, some renowned PSUs like GALE, IOCL, NHAI, and others recruit a small fraction of students from M.Tech also. Some of the Civil Engineering M.Tech pass-outs from the institute get placements in leading infrastructure companies like L&T, Labh group, Tata Projects, and others. However, as compared to other branches, M.Tech Civil is not so enticing in terms of placements. Most of the pass-outs from Civil M.Tech opt for Ph.D. in reputed world universities, while others opt for start-ups and consultancies. On an overall scale, the placement scenario is not that great but might still be appealing as compared to other colleges offering M.Tech in India.