I have a cousin who is currently working as a senior software engineer at Walmart. He is anex-student of IGDTUW. This alone negates all the claims of people stating IGDTUW is a below-average institute with poor infrastructure and zero placement opportunities. In fact, the first job he landed with campus placements was at Adobe. His juniors got placed in better companies like Google, Facebook, etc which speaks of the improving placement scenario.
Here is a comparative analysis of the placement scenario of these institutes
Particulars |
IGDTUW BTech CSE |
NIT Calicut BTech CSE |
Batch Strength |
156 |
148 |
Students Placed |
98 |
148 |
Highest CTC |
INR 55 LPA |
67.62 LPA |
Average CTC |
- |
20.54 LPA |
Its true that NIT Calicut may have an upper hand in terms of infrastructure, but in the long run, that does not really matter. A college can give you the wings to fly and it's on you how high you rise. Moreover, being a girl, you will have better opportunities in a girl's college like IGDTUW.
Yes, you will have to make small sacrifices like moving away from your home and adjusting to minimal facilities but in the end, it will be worth it!
Anna University is the "best" for various reasons. The criteria to be the “best” depends upon various factors, including your specific field of study, personal preferences, and career goals. Anna University can be a better choice among the rest of the colleges for the following reasons:
Placement Details:
College Name |
Highest Salary 2022 |
Average Salary 2022 |
Anna University |
INR 36 LPA |
INR 7 LPA |
Madras Institute of Technology |
INR 18 LPA |
INR 3 LPA |
PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research |
INR 35 LPA |
INR 4-12 LPA |
The Government College of Technology, Coimbatore |
INR 14 LPA |
INR 4-5 LPA |
Coimbatore Institute of Technology |
INR 12 LPA |
INR 5 LPA |
So, I would prefer Anna University because of its good ranking. Good placement history, better faculty, and infrastructure.
Choosing Chemical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur is a better option as compared to CS at IIT Mandi. IIT KGP is a much older institution with a rich legacy and a stronger alumni network. Other than that, Chemical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur has an active research culture.
On the other hand, IIT Mandi may not be the best option because of its recent establishment. Although the IIT Mandi placements seem promising, they are nowhere near IIT KGP placements.
Here is a general comparison of the 2 institutes based on several factors-
Particulars | IIT Mandi | IIT KGP |
---|---|---|
B.Tech Fees | 2.85 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 2.24 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
NIRF Ranking 2023 (Engineering) | 73 | 6 |
Highest CTC (2023) | INR 60 LPA | INR 2.68 CPA |
Average CTC (2023) | INR 21.50 LPA | INR 50 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Flipkart, 1mg, Microsoft, Uber, Amazon | Microsoft, Google, EXL Services |
Based on these factors, I would suggest you choose Chemical Engineering at IIT KGP over CS at IIT Mandi.
Civil engineering has lost its charm after the IT industry has taken over. The placement statistics of the branch have witnessed a drastic decline over the past few years. In 2022, the NIT Calicut BTech Civil Engineering recorded the following figures
Students Placed |
86 out of 98 |
Highest CTC |
INR 11.4 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 7.36 LPA |
The primary reason for the poor placement scenario is the lack of industry in that specific location. Other South Indian NITs like Trichy, Surathkal, and Warangal offer better industry exposure and have more promising scenarios. NIT Calicut lacks transport facilities so most construction companies prefer visiting the nearest NIT rather than traveling all the way to Calicut. Another reason for the poor placement scenario here is the low performance of the senior batches of the branch.
However, the situation is gradually improving as the institute has been adopting measures to support students pursuing internships at IITs and other industries.
I can only guide you but only you know what is right for you. If you are serious about a career in CS, Thapar University will offer better opportunities and an environment. But if you want to explore other things and also want to enjoy your college life, then taking a dual degree at BITS Pilani will be a great choice for you. BITS has a very flexible curriculum so it allows you to explore your ambitions thoroughly and openly. Moreover, you will be exposed to a better crowd and culture so obviously the learning experience will be more enriched. Generally, both institutes have their pros and cons, and going through these will guide you better toward making a well-informed decision.
Thapar University Pros:
Thapar University Cons:
BITS Pilani Pros:
BITS Pilani Cons:
Lastly, don't take dual degrees in BITS on the pretext of getting CS. Only a handful of students get to choose CS in dual degrees.
One of my close friends studied CSE at the Heritage Institute of Technology Kolkata. According to her, they have a great faculty, well-maintained infrastructure, and an updated curriculum.
Heritage Institute provides better placement opportunities than UEM and CIEM Kolkata. It also offers good industrial exposure to its students through various kinds of workshops, seminars, and guest lectures.
UEM is a very new college so it cannot be compared with old institutions like Heritage or CIEM.
Categories | Heritage Institute | CIEM | UEM |
Course Fee | 4.56 lakhs | 3.57 lakhs | 5.81 LPA |
Highest CTC | 25 LPA | 21 LPA | 12 LPA |
Average CTC | 12 LPA | 10 LPA | 8 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Accenture, Cognizant, etc. | Wipro, Infosys, etc. | Byju’s, HCL, etc. |
It is suggested that you go for Heritage Institute of Technology rather than CIEM or UEM in Kolkata. It will provide better prospects for your career.
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.
I won’t recommend you choose a dual program from BITS. For CSE, I would highly recommend IIIT Delhi. It has great research opportunities. It does not have the same branch value as NSUT Delhi/ DTU, but its growth rate is high. It will soon become a brand like IIIT Hyderabad. Compared to the new IITs, IIITD has a locational advantage because it is situated in the national capital.
BITS dual is a decent choice, but only if you get a CS. It depends on your performance in the first year. The odds of getting a CS are less than 20% which is pretty low, and the cutoffs keep getting higher each year. As far as the ‘BITS’ tag is concerned, it's really not that important in reality.
For the new IITs, go only if you are getting a CS over there. Do not rely on branch change. Also, avoid going to those located in small/ secluded towns because then you won’t get a lot of exposure. Also, do consider the faculty and infrastructure if you plan to go to a new IIT. My order of preference for CSE is IIITD > NSUT Delhi/DTU > BITS Goa/Hyderabad > IIT.
Thus, for a CSE, I would suggest you to choose either IIITD or NSUT Delhi/DTU.
Through conversation with the alumni of this branch, I learned that the placements are at par with the other top NITs. A greater number of core companies visit the campus in comparison to other institutions.
Students who choose to pursue their higher studies get into well-known universities in India and abroad. For internships, however, you will have to try on your own.
These are the companies that offer placements to the students of Production Engineering at NIT Trichy:
ABB |
Cognizant |
Infosys |
Amazon |
Deloitte |
Morgan Stanley |
Amdocs |
Ernst & Young |
Oracle |
Bharat Forge |
|
Pepsi |
Capgemini |
GE Money |
Qualcomm |
Capital IQ |
HCL |
Samsung |
Cisco Systems |
HSBC |
SONY |
During placements at NIT Trichy, the roles offered by companies vary greatly from technical profiles in core companies to app developers in IT companies to managerial positions like analysts and consultants.
NIT Trichy is a reputed government institution that offers decent placements and most branches see over 90-95% placement rate. Thus, it is a good choice to pursue your B.Tech in Production Engineering.
My friend was a CS student at IIT Guwahati and he failed to secure a summer internship. According to him, only 3 students from the entire batch of CS second-year students got foreign internship offers. When he asked his friends at IIT Bombay about the same, he came to know that 6 students had got foreign internship offers.
There are a number of reasons why older IITs offer more opportunities than II Guwahati. Let’s explore some of these reasons
All in all, the department doesn't encourage foreign internships and older IITs offer way better opportunities compared to IIT Guwahati.