If you are opting for an M.Tech in CSE/ECE from IIIT Delhi, consider the course fee as a one-time investment. This course and college have a huge ROI, given that you work really hard during these two years.
The course will cost you somewhere around Rs. 5-6 Lakhs (including all the charges). With an educational loan, you’ll be repaying around Rs 5,70,707 in total (approximately). If you get in through GATE, you’ll get a stipend of Rs. 12,400 per month, which is Rs. 2,97,600 in total. If you spend around 5000 per month, you’ll still save Rs. 1,77,600 from your stipend. So your loan will come down to Rs. 3,93,107.
If you grab a package of 20+ LPA, you’ll get a base salary of Rs. 10-12 LPA. This means an in-hand salary of around Rs. 70-80k per month. Try to save Rs. 40,000 per month. By doing so, you’ll pay your loan within a year.
Try to be mindful of your savings, and you’ll comfortably sail through.
As a third year student of MCE at DTU, I can only tell you about my college and branch-
If you want to focus solely on programming, choose CSE at IIIT Delhi. MCE offers programming knowledge alongside advanced Mathematical studies. It will help you design and understand really complex solutions.
At the end, the choice must be based on your personal preference.
IIIT Allahabad and IIIT Delhi are both well known brands.
Before making a choice, you must consider these facts-
Both these colleges are really good for your CS/IT studies. You can use the above information to choose between the two.
IIIT Delhi, although a newly established institute has been fast gaining reputation and has witnessed fast-paced growth over the past few years. Many factors combined have resulted in this. Here are some of the unique traits that helped it gain a reputation in such a short span of time
IIIT Delhi has taken baby steps to become what it is today and it's expected to even get better in the future.
Instead of branch upgradation, I would like to call it branch change/ transfer. As an alumnus of IIITD, I can tell you about the procedure for branch change in my college-
This is the process for branch transfer at IIITD. I would suggest you also talk to the seniors and refer to the official website of IIITD to see if any new changes have been made to this procedure.
Also, to find out about branch changes at NSUT Delhi or DTU, I would recommend you talk to the alumni and administration of both these colleges.
Both IIT Mandi and IIIT Delhi are reputable institutions in India and offer high-quality education.
Located in Himachal Pradesh, IIT Mandi is known for its strong focus on research and innovation. IIIT Delhi on the other hand is located in the capital city and is known for its focus on both research and industry collaborations.
IIIT Delhi is definitely a better option in terms of CS education. IIT Mandi despite having a school of computing and electrical engineering lacks a good faculty pool and there is hardly anyone in computing. IIT Mandi has more focus on electrical engineering than CS.
Both institutes were established around the same time period yet IIIT Delhi is way ahead of IIT Mandi and is expected to remain so in the near future. IIT is a central government institute while IIIT Delhi is a state government institute. Despite this, IIT Mandi has failed to improve in terms of infrastructure, while IIIT Delhi has completed phase I of construction for about 900-1000 student capacity a long time ago. Additionally, IIT Mandi lacks faculty, so comparing other factors like research, projects, and industry connections is illogical.
Don’t join IIT Mandi just because of the IIT tag rather, look at the bigger picture. It ultimately depends on your personal preferences and academic goals.
Yes, IIIT Delhi is better than some of the NITs, especially in terms of curriculum. Almost all NITs have outdated curricula while IIIT Delhi revises its curriculum frequently. Almost every engineering college has foundation courses like biology, chemistry, and physics in the first year which students have no choice but to study. These are a waste of time. IIIT Delhi introduces the CSE subjects right from the first year without wasting any time. Moreover, its curriculum is flexible so students get to choose what they want to study.
IIIT Delhi first-year students are taught Intro to Programming with Python, data structures and algorithms with Java, Shell Scripting, and Latex. Graph theory is introduced in the third semester followed by deep learning in the 4th sem. After this, an ECE student is free to choose any CSE stream and finally even sit for the CSE placements. No other engineering college offers such a flexible curriculum throughout India. IIIT Delhi also has an exceptionally good faculty base.
So, if you have an interest in IT, then IIIT Delhi is better than all NITs and many other good colleges in India.
This is how my interview at IIIT Delhi for M.Tech CSE went-
At first, we took an MCQ based aptitude test. The allotted time was divided section-wise. After that, around 160 people were shortlisted for an interview, and 6-8 panels were formed. Every panel asked a different set of questions.
I was asked about my background, and the reason for doing an M.Tech. Then the professor asked me for the subjects I was confident in. I chose DS and Algorithms. I had to come up with a suitable data structure for a situation. I had to also write a code for the same. The professor kept on modifying the constraints, and I modified the solutions accordingly.
It was an intense discussion. At the end, I was asked if I had any questions. Finally, he told me to go. Some panels asked questions on OS, DBMS, CN. Some candidates were even asked questions based on their current job.
Though I wasn’t selected, the interview experience was quite good for me.
Good universities offer top faculty, curriculum, research opportunities, projects, hands-on and connections. Extracurricular facilities always come second.
The academic facilities at IIIT Delhi are far better. It offers a far better infrastructure too. DTU has a legacy of its own. But unfortunately, it has done nothing to improve its classrooms, labs, library, and hostels. Getting a hostel at DTU is difficult, and its hostel facilities are not even comparable to those of IIITD. The campus of DTU is definitely much bigger.
Campus life at IIITD is weaker because it is a new institute with a much smaller student population. However, it provides clubs, events, and fests like any other college. You’ll get all the sports facilities at IIITD.
If you wish for better academics and research opportunities, choose IIITD without hesitation.
IIIT Delhi is better for CSE. It is an excellent option for CSE. The department has an excellent faculty base. IIIT Delhi has an active coding culture. If you are interested in coding, you will love being on campus.
The institute has an impressive placement record. IIIT Delhi placements 2022 concluded with an average package of INR 19.76 LPA.