Since you are considering quitting your current job, I assume you are not very satisfied with it and want to explore more job opportunities with an MTech from IIT Hyderabad in mind. You either are looking for a better profile or a better package. Either way, you will get excellent opportunities after doing an MTech in CS from IIT Hyderabad.
Let’s consider both, staying at the current job and going to IIT Hyderabad for Masters. In the first case, you need to take into consideration the national CTC that you will have after two years at your current workplace. Even with an average 15%-30% hike, your CTC will be 9-12 LPA.
If you go for a Master's (CS) from IIT Hyderabad instead, you will have a plethora of companies visiting the campus for placements. The perks of joining MTech from IIT Hyderabad are
All in all, joining MTech CS from IIT Hyderabad offers excellent opportunities both in terms of research and placements. So it’s better to leave your job and go for a Master's from IIT Hyderabad.
Whether IIT Hyderabad Mechanical or NIT Tricy CS is ‘better’ depends on multiple factors such as your inclinations and career prospects. In short, if you are passionate about Mechanical Engineering then IIT Hyderabad is the best option. The placement opportunities will be average but the scope of higher studies ad research is great here. On the other hand, if you are inclined towards CS, NIT Trichy is the destination for you.
Apart from the branch, there are various other factors like the kind of campus life you want and your interest in getting placed. If you are looking for a glamorous campus life, NIT Trichy will serve you better. NIT Trichy is known for its rich extracurricular culture and has a lot of well-established student clubs. It also has excellent infrastructure and a huge campus with enough space for all of them. Those interested in programming, robotics, etc can pursue their passion as there are many clubs for the same. Here. your branch rarely matters as you will be involved in similar activities as everyone.
There are some students who are driven by the monetary return they will be getting and getting placed is their ultimate goal. In that case, it is important to know that placements in mechanical will not be on par with CSE. NIT Trichy placements are excellent and there are almost 100% placements. So placements wise too, NIT Trichy is better than IIT Hyderabad.
Location-wise, IIT Hyderabad has a slight advantage over NIT Trichy. So both colleges have their own strengths and weaknesses and your personal preference should be the ultimate driving factor.
In terms of both campus life and placements, I will rank NITT > IIT H irrespective of all other factors.
I find it very illogical when people try to compare and evaluate an institute's worth solely on the basis of placements. There are many other crucial factors that affect your career prospects some of which have been discussed below
Overall, IIT Hyderabad is better than RGIPT in many other aspects and is preferable to RGIPT any day.
The average package for Engineering Science at IIT Hyderabad cannot be determined as it has been recently launched. The branch is an excellent choice for those who are unaware of their area of interest and inclinations.
The curriculum is well-structured and industry relevant. In the first and second semesters, you will be taught common courses from all the branches. In the 3rd semester, you will be required to complete projects from all branches. Lastly, you will be required to opt for a branch of your interest that you will be studying in the 4th year.
The placements of the branch you have chosen and the actual branch will be the same. For instance, if you opted for CS, you will be eligible to sit with students of the CS branch for placements.
The degree awarded will be BTech in Engineering Science and your chosen branch.
My knowledge is limited to IIT Hyderabad Civil Engineering as my brother hails from the same
Considering the fast-paced growth of IIT Hyderabad Civil in the initial stages itself, I will recommend you join it over IIT BHU.
IIT Hyderabad has the best reputation of being highly ranked despite being a second-generation IIT. However, it’s a misconception that IIT Hyderabad has a unique double major system when in reality the double major system is being followed by IIT Bombay or IIT Kanpur way before IIT Hyderabad was even established. Both these IITs follow this system to date. IIT Gandhinagar too follows a system of minor programs and their own version of less credit diverse courses. There are many other IITs that have double majors options apart from these 3. So, no, IIT Hyderabad is not the only IIT with a double major system.
The only thing it’s unique in is its fast-paced development despite being a new IIT.
Considering the increasing demand for AI, this program is going to be the next big thing. Although it has been launched recently, it seems promising and is becoming one of the most coveted programs offered by IIT Hyderabad.
So the M.Tech (2 years) program in the Department of Artificial Intelligence at IIT Hyderabad is a decent choice given that you are genuinely interested in the field.
Since you did not mention your specialization, I will assume you belong either to the CS branch or the EE branch, both of which are equally in demand right now. Today, IIT Hyderabad is considered a highly esteemed engineering institute that has very young and dynamic professors. The unique aspect of the institute is its zeal for learning and exploring new things. The professors teach in such a way you will find the ambiance very friendly and light. Although some might hesitate to leave a 7 LPA job for higher studies, I would recommend the opposite. I can guarantee the institute's worth and credibility in providing you with better job opportunities once you complete your Masters's from here. For a slight idea, the average salary of CS and EE after MTech is around 12-30 LPA, much more than your current salary.
Trust me when I say an MTech in CS or EE from IIT Hyderabad will be much more beneficial in the long run. However, if you are from a Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical background then I would suggest going for an MBA from Top IIMs.
My brother is a double major student at IIT Hyderabad and praises this system a lot. Under this system, you can earn an additional degree in your branch of interest. There are 3 options
This fractal system enables us to explore other branches and pursue your interest also.
According to NIRF Engineering ranking 2020, it stands at 8th position and 16th nationally by QS rankings 2020. It is known for its best placement record. The institute offers 9 BTech programs, 16 MTech programs, and a lot more. Spread across 576 acres, the institute has well-developed facilities, making it a world-class institute.
Branches in IIT Hyderabad:
BTech:
IIT Hyderabad BTech specializations are as follows.
Artificial Intelligence |
Chemical Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
Computer Science |
Mechanical Engineering |
Metallurgical Engineering |
Engineering Science |
Engineering Physics |
Electrical Engineering |
Eligibility for the UG courses at the institute is 75% in 10+2 or in the top 20 percentiles of the respective board.
The total fee per year is INR 2.25 lakh.
MTech:
For MTech specializations offered are Computer science and engineering, electrical, chemical, and geotechnical engineering.
Eligibility criteria is a valid GATE score or completed 4 years of BTech in respective disciplines.
Total fees per year are INR 2.25 lakh.
MSC:
Specializations offered for MSc are Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
Eligibility is a Bsc degree in any discipline.
Fees per year are INR 36,000
MA:
The institute offers an MA specialization in Developmental studies.
Candidates who completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% marks are eligible to apply.
The fee per year is INR 37000.
Placement:
In BTech 143 students were placed, 98 in MTech, and 15 in MSC.
The highest package was offered to a student from the Computer science branch that is INR 47 lakh, and the minimum was 14 lakh.
INR 43.31 lakh package was offered to a student of MTECH from the CS and EE branch.
Top recruiters in the recent placement drive were Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Flipkart, Deollite, and a lot more.
50 companies participated in the summer internship of 2020, around 160 placement offers were made.
38 international offers were provided during phase 1 of the placement drive.
All the branches of IIT Hyderabad are good, the cut-off rank varies for each branch. Experienced faculty guide the students in each branch, and a sure shot placement is expected from this premier institute. Students opting for higher studies also get a good scope.