IIIT Allahabad is unquestionably superior to NIT Durgapur. But this isn't to say that NIT Durgapur isn't good.
Here’s a brief comparison of the ECE branch at these two institutes.
Parameters |
IIIT Allahabad |
NIT Durgapur |
Average CTC |
43 LPA |
32.54 LPA |
Highest CTC |
20.83 LPA |
9.09 LPA |
Fees |
5.85 lakhs |
5.56 lakhs |
Apart from that, just like NITD, IIIT Allahabad is an institute of national importance that is entirely funded by the Ministry of Human Resources Development.
So, for ECE, IIIT Allahabad is definitely the better option.
Though I love my college, here are some areas that need to work on with sincerity-
NIT Durgapur has given me lovely seniors and amazing friends. I will always cherish these memories. But these (and some more) areas need serious attention from the college authorities.
Let me share with you some important details about these courses/institutes-
That being said, I feel you are at a very early stage of narrowing down your goals and aspirations to this extent. Enter your UG with an open mind, and an aim for self-discovery. Right now, you have a picture in mind of doing an MBA. But I don’t think you have a proper idea of the different specializations in this degree.
You should have made a clear decision by the end of your 3rd year. Before that, pursue internships and discover your field of interest. Right now, look for the institute that will offer you the best technical education and the best future prospects.
Let us go with a side by side comparison of both the colleges on the basis of the following factors: NIRF Ranking, Faculty and Placements.
NIRF Ranking: As per NIRF 2020, NIT Durgapur has been ranked 47th whereas IIITM Gwalior has been given a rank above 100.
Faculty:Having friends in both of the colleges I can share their views, and according to their personal experience the faculty at IIITM Gwalior is one of the best faculties out there in India. Also, you will get good research facilities in IIITM Gwalior.
Placements: As many of you might find this a major point while choosing colleges, you should know that NIT Durgapur offers placements for CSE branch with an average package of 6.5 lac pa and 29 lac pa being the highest package. On the other hand, there is not much data available on placements at IIITM Gwalior as CSE is a newly introduced branch.
Categories |
NIT Durgapur |
IIITM Gwalior |
Course Fee |
5.56 lakh |
5.4-6.7 lakh |
Placement Percentage |
75-80% |
75% |
Highest CTC |
23 LPA |
8 LPA |
Average CTC |
5-6 LPA |
5 LPA |
Lowest CTC |
2 LPA |
4 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
Qualcomm, Tata Steel, Amazon, IOCL, etc. |
TCS, PwC, Jaro, Axiom, etc. |
At the end of the day, if placements are your topmost priority then NIT Durgapur is the best choice. But if you are more inclined towards research work you will need a good faculty for that, which you’ll get at IIITM Gwalior.
NIT Durgapur recorded impressive placements for 2023. Overall, 187 companies visited the campus for placements. As is a usual trend, B.Tech CSE students recorded the highest average package among all the branches. A good number of CSE students were placed from NIT Dgp campus.
During 2023 placement season, 85.71% students from B.Tech CSE were successfully placed. These students recorded an impressive average package of INR 21.45 LPA. TCS Ninja, TCS Digital, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Mathworks and Qualcomm are some of the brands that selected B.Tech CSE students.
It is safe to conclude that the Computer Science Department was offered good placements.
As a CSE student at VIT Vellore, I was also faced with the same dilemma.
First of all, there is a ragging culture at NIT Durgapur. It does carry the NIT, but it lags behind the top NITs. Apart from that, Metallurgy does not offer much scope in India.
The placement figures mentioned on their website, however, are quite promising.
During the 2023 placement season, MME recorded 90.32% placements with an average package of 8.79 LPA.
Now coming to VIT Vellore, there is no ragging on campus. It offers all the top-class facilities, great environment and friendly crowd. CSE is the best branch of VIT Vellore. The college offers good placements and infrastructure.
According to me, choosing CSE at VIT Vellore is a better option.
I did my dual degree in Aerospace Engineering from IIEST. I will list down the comparison points between an ECE from NIT Dgp and a DD (Aerospace Engineering) from IIEST-
Try to figure out what interests you more. My personal recommendation is that you pursue B.Tech ECE from NIT Durgapur.
Here are some reasons why Biotechnology from NIT Durgapur isn’t a good choice-
Due to these reasons, pursuing a Biotech from NIT Durgapur might not be the right choice.
The answer to this question depends on your future goals. Here are a few highlights of electrical engineering at NIT Durgapur-
The department has a fair share of weaknesses. Despite this, it is one of the oldest departments of NIT Durgapur. After CSE, ECE and ME, EE is the best branch at NIT Dgp.
Thus, you should definitely consider Electrical at NIT Durgapur.
Choosing one institute between IIEST, NIT Durgapur and NIT Rourkela depends on your interests and preferences. If you want to spend your college life conducting cutting-edge research and making projects, IIEST is the one for you. But if you want an active campus life with a lot of fun activities going on and an average workload, then choose one between Durgapur and NIT Rourkela.
Personally, I will recommend you to join NIT Rourkela as it’s among the top 5 NITs. Its campus is second only to IIT KGP, one of the largest in the country. It has an active club culture so you can also pursue your passions alongside your academics.
Here is a statistical comparison between these 3 institutes
Parameters |
NIT Durgapur |
NIT Rourkela |
IIEST Shibpur |
Fees |
1.86 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
1.78 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
1.42 Lakhs (BTech1st Year Fees) |
NIRF Ranking |
90 out of 200 in 2023 |
37 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
66 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
Highest CTC |
INR 70 LPA |
INR 52.98 LPA |
INR 45 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 13.64 LPA |
INR 12.95 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft |
Apple, Google, VISA (2022) |
Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Texas Instruments, PWC, Cognizant, Atlassian |
Overall, go for the one that suits your needs and choices.