Whether the choice is wise or not depends upon your personal interests. ECE is a better choice if electronics interests you. IT would prove better if you are into coding, technology, and computers, and wish to work in this field.
During 2022 B.Tech placements, the overall median package at NSUT Delhi stood at INR 16 LPA. The ECE branch has access to almost all the tech companies during NSUT Delhi placements. Whereas, IT students can’t sit for core companies. However, some top coding companies do not allow other branches except COE and IT to sit for their placements.
Like any other college, tech companies visit NSUT Delhi in greater numbers. But ECE students learn coding and are easily placed in brands like Facebook, Google, etc. The highest and average packages for IT are better than those for ECE. However, the ECE also has a greater number of students.
Right now, I would suggest you focus more on your interests than the placements. This is because, with an interest in your field, you will surely land a good job. Your dedication and commitment will play a greater role than your branch in deciding your future.
An ECE at IIIT, Allahabad is preferable to an IT at BIT, Mesra. Of course, the choice of the branch is subjective and should be chosen based on our own interests and preferences. But still, a degree at IIIT Allahabad is much more valuable than that of BIT Mesra.
The best thing about IIIT, Allahabad is its focus on research and thus will provide you the extra edge over other similar level candidates. The course structure is very focused and you will get subjects such as integrated robotics and many others. IIIT, Allahabad also offers the best facilities to hone your programming skills.
The table below will give a few stats of both the institutes.
BIT Mesra |
IIIT Allahabad |
|
Average CTC (2019 - 2020) |
INR 11.76 LPA |
INR 20.83 LPA |
Highest CTC (2019 - 2020) |
INR 49.76 LPA |
INR 43 LPA |
NIRF Ranking (2020) |
38 |
103 |
And then the fee structure of IIIT Allahabad is also much more affordable, 1.65 lakhs first-year fee to BIT Mesra’s 2.85 lakhs first-year fee, compared to BIT Mesra which gives the degree much more value with all the facilities, research opportunities, and placements it has to offer. Thus IIIT Allahabad is favored.
Since you have decided on a branch beforehand, comparing two institutes becomes easier. That being said, BITS Goa is a clear winner and you can go for it without any hesitation. Consider the following parameters
Infrastructure: Being a private institute, BITS Goa has excellent infrastructure and facilities. The campus is fully wifi-enabled with air-conditioned classrooms, well-equipped labs, and a well-stocked e-library. There are several MOOC or reverse classroom courses too.
Faculty: BITS Goa has a thorough recruiting process and only then best professors are selected thus maintaining the standards of teaching here. The faculty members are expected to be highly experienced and have published at least 5 papers. There is also a faculty monitoring committee, to ensure quality teaching.
Course structure: BITS Goa has a well-structured curriculum and the pedagogy adopted is modern.
Campus life: Being located in a tourist city, the campus life experience is full of fun.
Placements: BITS Goa placements statistics are excellent and this year the average package stood at INR 30.37 LPA.
Unless you have any financial constraints, choosing BITS Pilani over NIT Trichy will prove to be a more fruitful decision.
If you are concerned about the brand then definitely go for IIIT Allahabad. But, if you are clear with your choice of stream you can choose either of them. If you choose NIT Jamshedpur CSE it’s good and so is the same with IIIT Allahabad.
I can share one of my cousin’s experiences, who passed out from NIT Jamshedpur.
Let me make it more clearly for you by categorizing engineering colleges:
Tier - 1 |
IIT B,K,KGP,D,M,R, BHU, HYD,BITS Pilani-Pilani campus,IIIT HYD, IIIT Allahabad, NIT K,W,T, DTU, NSIT, ISM(Dhanbad) |
Tier - 2 |
New IITs like Mandi, Gandhinagar, Patna, DAIICT, BITS HYD, BITS GOA, BIT Mesra, IIIT Bangalore, IIITM Gwalior, NITs - Calicut, Nagpur, Rourkela, Kurukshetra, Allahabad, Bhopal, Jaipur, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Jadavpur University, IIIT Delhi, LNMIIT, Thapar university. |
Tier - 3 |
Rest of the NITs |
Tier - 4 |
Lower Level State Government Colleges. |
Tier - 5 |
Amity, LPU, ITM, Manipal, SRM Main, GLA-Mathura, Galgotia, BML, SRMS, VIT, JNTU , BMS Bangalore , RV Bangalore and other private engineering colleges and other IIITs Like Vadodara etc and other top state government colleges. |
This categorization might help you to decide. Also, skills do not depend on the branding of the building. It is something you learn eventually. Moreover, choose a college which has easy access to transport, shops, etc.
Also, if you see around there is infinite demand for highly skilled electronics engineers with impressive TopCOder and GitHub profiles. So, choosing either of the colleges won’t be a loss. But, if you have a specific interest in a particular stream like ECE in IIIT Allahabad or NIT Jamshedpur will prove a good choice too.
The department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Heritage Institute of Technology is apparently quite good. Here are some significant pointers to offer insight about the same,
Categories | ECE at Heritage Institute of Technology |
Course Fee | 4.04 lakh |
Placement Percentage | 80-90% |
Highest CTC | 16-18 LPA |
Average CTC | 8-9 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Accenture, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, HP, etc. |
Thus, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is one of the best to pursue in the institute.
In terms of pursuing electrical engineering, IIT Dhanbad would be the better option. In terms of placement, faculty, ranking, and academic excellence IIT Dhanbad is much better than NIT Calicut. Though both institutions have proven their excellence but few reasons to choose IIT Dhanbad are as follows:
Particulars |
Statistics 2023 |
Highest package |
INR 56 LPA |
Average package |
INR 16-17 LPA |
Top recruiters |
Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, etc. |
IIT Dhanbad would be an excellent choice for mechanical engineering study, to sum up. With its well-established reputation for ages, qualified teachers, job prospects, and a well-equipped campus. It fosters an environment that is favorable for both academic and personal development.
For B.Sc, Allahabad University will be better. AU has a better Science faculty. The syllabus and course structure will give you an edge over other universities. The departmental labs are well-equipped with the latest instruments and technologies. Each department of the university has a well-qualified faculty pool. Overall, you will get a better learning experience at AU.
Choosing between CSE and ECE is a matter purely based on personal inclinations. While one branch may be good for you, it may not be for someone else, and vice versa.
However, in terms of both academics and placements, NIT Warangal clearly has the upper hand. NIT Warangal is among the top 3 NITs and is better than NIT Calicut in almost every aspect. Its laboratory facilities and faculty are among the best.
Particulars |
NIT Calicut CSE |
NIT Warangal ECE |
Placement % |
100% |
90% |
Students Placed |
148 |
135 |
Highest CTC |
INR 67.62 LPA |
INR 52.89 LPA |
Lowest CTC |
- |
INR 7 LPA |
Median CTC |
- |
INR 21.4 LPA |
Average CTC |
20.54 LPA |
INR 23.6 LPA |
Although NIT Calicut has an edge in terms of the highest CTC, NIT Warangal's average package beats it. Average packages are a better means of evaluating the placement scenario, and that being said, NIT Warangal is a better option.
IEM Kolkata IT will be comparably better. Although IEM has pretty strict rules in place, it offers better opportunities in terms of academics and placements. According to the stats of recent IEM placements, each year around 90% of students get placed each year from IT. The highest CTC for the branch is INR 40 LPA.
Heritage Institute of Technology is a good option, if you want to pursue research or MS, further.
According to some of my friends studying at NIT Calicut, the ECE branch is better in placements than the Mechanical Engineering branch.
Categories | ECE at NIT Calicut |
Course Fee | 5.42 lakhs |
Placement Percentage | 89% |
Highest CTC | 29 LPA |
Average CTC | 11 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Infosys, TCS, Accenture, IBM, etc. |
Only of the bright thing at NIT Calicut is that the exams are conducted only from the taught portions of the professors and not the whole syllabus. The course curriculum is a bit old and not current industry-oriented. The campus life, facilities and hostels are good. Students here have a decent college life with less extravaganza.