When you compare both these colleges for their faculty, in my view, they both have top notch faculty.

• All the professors and teachers at both these colleges have completed their education with PhDs from very well reputed IITs and NITs. So there isn’t much scope to question their quality.
• A few friends of mine have studied at IIIT Lucknow and as per their experiences, the faculty at the college is very helpful and kind to the students.
• In my opinion, the same should be the case with IIIT Guwahati as it is known to be a premier institute with national importance and it is also being mentored by IIT Guwahati.

For example, IIIT Bhagalpur is also mentored by IIT Guwahati so most students are aware that the faculty and academic environment is good here. As the case with IIIT Lucknow is also similar – where it is being mentored by IIIT Allahabad which is known for its coding culture and is one of the top IIITs across the country, you will not have a reason to doubt the institute.

So, both colleges are equally good as they are being mentored by some of the best institutes in the country and have good faculty.

One of my friends studied ECE at IIIT Guwahati and here are some things he shared, which might give you an insight to IIIT Guwahati. According to his experience -

• If you did not get a seat in IIT or Home State NIT in the branch of your choice, then ECE at IIIT Guwahati is not a bad choice. It's similar to the ECE department in most NITs or government IIITs.
• If going for government PSU jobs after B.Tech, then ECE over CSE is fine.
• IIIT Guwahati is among the top 3 new IIITs as far as AIR goes. It is a new institution that is slightly incomplete but secured.
• Academic buildings with a state-of-art are modern centrally air-conditioned.
• A pollution-free environment, 24-hour power, and water supply is also provided. There are four automatic elevators in the boys' hostel. All the rooms have attached bathrooms.

However, CSE and ECE at IIIT Guwahati are good, as far as course content and faculty involvement are concerned compared to the other new NITs, IITs, and IIITs. This is about the curriculum and not about the tag.

For those who join, it's not bad. However, it's not the best on Earth. For the best options go for MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Berkeley, CMU, IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, IIITH, etc.

Yes, IT Park is being developed right next to the IIIT Guwahati campus, and it is mostly under construction. This IT Park can be a game-changer for the placements and opportunities of students in IIIT Guwahati at the time it is properly established.

The points below state the present condition of the IT Park and some of its major advancements.

• There are companies like Amtron and Quantum dots who have started their office construction in the IT Park.
• Along with that, several other large-scale industries have signed MOUs for building their offices in the neighborhood.
• Students and faculties from IIIT Guwahati are invited to the inauguration ceremonies of the industries.
• In recent times, faculties of IIIT Guwahati were invited for the inauguration of Quantum Dots Nano Complex. It is the first Quantum Dots Company, which is established in Middle East India.
• It has potential applications in the production of transistors, LEDs, diode lasers, solar cells, and second-harmonic generation.
• The company has plenty of work going on in medical imaging and quantum computing, which is going to change the world ahead.

The future IT Park will surely play a role in the betterment of the institute of IIIT Guwahati, as seen in the case of IIIT Hyderabad.

According to my friends studying at IIIT Guwahati, CSE is a better choice than pursuing ICE at NIT Jalandhar. Though there are various reasons why ICE at NIT Jalandhar is also a very good program. As NIT is an older institute, they have more alumni and industry connections and a decent placement record compared to that of IIIT Guwahati.

Below is some information for the academic year 2019-20.

However compelling all these might me, there are many reasons for choosing CSE at IIIT Guwahati over the other which are listed below –

• CSE is one of the most demanding branches currently and will continue to be.
• All IIITs in India including IIIT Guwahati have a robust mechanism in place for prepping up their students for Google Summer of Coding (GSoC). This instills a coding culture among the students.
• The proximity of IIT Guwahati makes it favorable for IIIT Guwahati in terms of placements. This also gives it an edge over NIT Jalandhar.
• Guwahati has its own commercial airport which makes it easier for the placement committee to bring top officials of big companies to the campus.

Even though its placements are very much close to that of NIT Jalandhar, in some cases it exceeds it as well. The growth potential of the institute is higher in comparison to NIT Jalandhar. Hence, it is advisable to go for CSE at IIIT Guwahati rather than ICE at NIT Jalandhar. However, if you prefer ICE, then go for it.

I have a few friends at both NIT Kurukshetra and IIIT Guwahati. Here’s what I gathered from their reviews.

The faculty for civil at NIT Kurukshetra is highly experienced and cooperative. But IIIT Guwahati will be a better alternative. Here are the reasons why.

• CSE as a stream is superior to civil engineering.
• CSE at Guwahati would swarm you with opportunities due to its location in a state with a highly esteemed IIT. Considering this, many reputed companies visit here for placements/recruitment.
• You will have better exposure at IIIT Guwahati.
• NIT Kurukshetra and IIIT Guwahati have similar rankings.

Here is a brief highlight of the recent placement statistics for both institutes.

However, it is a choice that should be made by you. Refer to this while making a choice.

IIIT Guwahati is an upcoming institute. There is a higher chance of it becoming a leading institute for CSE in the North-East. Some of my friends studied there, so let me share some facts about it, which might give you a clear idea.

• This institute has a well-experienced and highly educated faculty.
• Placement opportunities are growing better.
• IIIT Guwahati is extremely focused on providing quality education to its students. They will help you in enhancing skills and utilizing them to the best of your abilities.
• You can prepare for GATE and scored the best as well at this institute.
• Tremendous admission opportunities for institutions abroad are made available to the students.

It is a growing institute but it would take a long time for IIIT Guwahati to surpass the old IIITs like IIITMG and IIITDMJ. Do not overlook the current learning and research processes and opt for it only because of recent placements. High package offers often tend to misguide a decision.

The average salary package is calculated by dividing the total number of students placed from the total amount offered. Whereas the median salary package is taken into account by approximating the middle of all the offers made to the students after arranging them in ascending order.

The huge difference between the average and the median package of IIIT Guwahati is influenced by the number of students. A small-scale of students were placed as the batch of CSE stream consisted of very less students.

A small number of two to four students were able to land high package offers, resulting in a high average package whereas the median package provides an insight of the average package received by maximum students. So, yes the difference between average CTC and median CTC is misleading, but it’s not fake. And the discrepancy is due to the small student intake