First of all, IIT Hyderabad does not offer an MBA program. In all, only 7 IITs provide MBA programs. The MBA programs offered by these IITs rank high in the top B Schools rankings. The MBA programs offered by these 7 institutes vary in terms of eligibility criteria, fee structure, and placement statistics for the MBA programs.
Of these seven IITs, only three IITs namely, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kharagpur accept students from non-engineering backgrounds for their MBA program. Admissions are given only to students from non-commerce, engineering, or science backgrounds. The MBA Programs offered at IITs are much lower in cost than the IIMs and other top B-Schools.
IITs |
Program |
Fees |
IIT Madras |
MBA |
INR 9.14 Lakhs (for 2 years) |
IIT Kharagpur |
MBA |
INR 6.41 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
IIT Bombay |
Master of Management Program |
INR 4 lakh |
IIT Delhi |
MBA (Generic); MBA(Telecom) |
INR 11.20 Lacs |
IIT Kanpur |
MBA |
INR 1,59,200/Yr |
IIT Roorkee |
MBA |
INR 4,09,200/- |
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
Master of Management |
INR 3.40 Lakh |
Rather than giving you a direct answer, I am going to evaluate all The aforementioned institutes individually on the basis of some common parameters like placements, brand name, campus life, opportunities, and alumni.
IIT BHU ECE
IIT Guwahati ECE
IIT Hyderabad Maths and Computing
IIIT Hyderabad CSE
Ultimately, it’s a matter of preferences and what you are looking for in your degree.
Placement for M-tech in institutes like IIT varies from batch to batch due to the lesser requirement of an M-tech candidate to do a particular work. The placements of structural engineering or that of any branch depend more on the placement division of the institute of that batch.
The placements for structural engineering are decent with an average package of around INR 5 LPA. I deem it as one of the best institutes to study structural engineering in India considering the fact that its research work is on par with many old IITs. The institute renders an opportunity to learn and grow with the most genius minds in the country
While the CS branch of both IIT Patna and IIT Hyderabad has excellent academic environments and placements, it’s the fractal system of IIT Hyderabad that steals the show. Under this, students are free to choose electives from a pool of subjects. These can even be core subjects of the department or can be also from other departments. This system helps the students pursue other branches along with CS which keeps all options open for them. Most IIT Hyderabad students are satisfied with this system.
IIT Patna lacks such a system and thus has a slight disadvantage in this aspect. No doubt, IIT Patna fairs better in terms of infrastructure, but academically, IIT Hyderabad is the clear winner.
In my opinion, CSE in IIT Hyderabad is the best option amongst the aforementioned institutes. EEE in BITS Pilani is not a good option unless you are interested in core Electronics. This is because the future is CS-oriented and everyone is out there trying to secure lucrative job opportunities in the same. I wouldn’t suggest you target a branch change from EEE to CS in Pilani as for that you will require a very high CGPA as high as 9.7 which is very very tough to get.
Speaking of BITS Goa, it is known for its amazing new coding culture and no compulsory attendance policy. However, nothing can match the brand value of IIT.
IIT Hyderabad focuses primarily on AI and ML which is very beneficial for your future.
Thus it can be concluded that IIT Hyderabad is a better option for you.
For a PhD, class 12th marks are given considerably less importance given that your graduation and post-graduation grades are great.
For a Ph.D. abroad, since you will be seeking direct admission into the university and not approaching a specific professor, your past academics matter a lot. Having good class 12 marks, graduation, and post-graduation marks will improve your chances of admission and it’s always better to play safe.
In case of average marks, you have the option to write to a professor in Europe who is working in a field that aligns with your research project topic. If you share a common ground with any professor you can get admission by skipping the entire formal admission procedure although you might have to appear for some interviews that will evaluate your research caliber.
Overall, my recommendation is to apply everywhere as long as money is not involved. In cases you are required to send documents or GRE scores you need to be careful.
IIT Hyderabad offers India’s first BTech in Computational Engineering
Aim and Scope: The course offers a holistic approach that will integrate the principles of engineering disciplines.
Students become proficient in high-level numerical methods and algorithms, modeling and simulations of engineering systems and processes, high-performance computing, process control, and optimization, data analytics, and machine learning.
During the initial five semesters, the student acquires in-depth knowledge of mathematical methods, state-of-the-art numerical techniques, development of mathematical models, computer simulations, etc
During the last semesters, students are allowed to choose from a large number of electives to gain specialized knowledge. These electives cover diverse topics like advanced manufacturing, structural design, process engineering, etc
Benefits of the program
Curriculum
Computational Engineering is an interdisciplinary BTech program comprising 4 main components namely
Overall, the prospects for computational engineering at IT Hyderabad are very good. If you are interested in this field and meet the eligibility criteria, I would highly recommend considering IT Hyderabad as an option for your higher education.
The campus life at IIT Hyderabad is very laid back and convenient. In the first year, you just need to travel about 25 mins every day by bus at around 8:20 am to attend the classes and once the classes are over, you have to again travel the same distance back to your room. Sometimes, students get shifted to a new room in the first month.
IIT Hyderabad has two campuses, one is at Kandi, where the academic block is situated while the other campus is at ODF Medak where the first-year students live. Students are shifted to the new campus after a year.
However, if you fail to get your MSc project lab in the new campus then your last year of MSc has to be spent in the old campus again. Overall, the life of an MSc student at IT Hyderabad is unpredictable.
It’s highly illogical to measure IIT Hyderabad, the fastest-growing new IIT with a private institute BITS.
I feel IIT Hyderabad is the better option for CS in comparison to BITS Hyderabad.
Here is a comparison of IIT Hyderabad CSE and IIT Guwahati based on some common parameters.
Sparing the campus issue, CSE from IIT Hyderabad seems to be a better option than CSE from IIT Guwahati.