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

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.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE) program offered by the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) in Mumbai is a highly regarded course in the industry. It equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in various roles in the industrial engineering sector. 

Here are some aspects of the scope and future placement scenario after doing the PGDIE course at NITIE:

• Diverse Career Opportunities: The PGDIE program prepares students for diverse roles in the industrial engineering sector. Graduates can work in areas such as operations management, supply chain management, logistics, production planning, quality control, and project management. They can also explore opportunities in consulting, analytics, and research and development.
• High Demand for Industrial Engineers: There is a high demand for industrial engineers in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and finance. Industrial engineers are needed to optimize processes, reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance productivity. This demand is expected to increase further in the coming years as companies strive to stay competitive in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Attractive Salary Packages: Industrial engineers are among the highest-paid professionals in the industry. According to the latest placement statistics released by NITIE, the average salary package offered to PGDIE students in the last placement season was around 19 LPA, with the highest package being 38 LPA. This demonstrates the high value that companies place on industrial engineering talent.
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement: Industrial engineering is a dynamic field that offers many opportunities for growth and advancement. Graduates can start their careers in entry-level positions and work their way up to leadership roles. They can also pursue further education and certifications to specialize in specific areas of industrial engineering and advance their careers.

In conclusion, the PGDIE course at NITIE offers students a wide range of career opportunities in the industrial engineering sector. With the increasing demand for industrial engineers, graduates can expect attractive salary packages and opportunities for growth and advancement. With its strong industry connections, excellent faculty, and state-of-the-art infrastructure, NITIE is a great choice for students looking to build a successful career in industrial engineering.

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.

The placements of Metallurgy and Material Science at NIT Jamshedpur aren’t very high and most students have to opt for non-core companies instead. Only a handful of core companies visit offering mediocre packages. 

Here is the exact placement scenario of this branch 

Most students remain unplaced till the end and go for Non-core placements eventually.

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:

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.

The Electrical branch offers good placement opportunities to its students. I will mention below the average salary offered during 2023 placement season.

During 2023 placements, B.Tech EE recorded a good performance. 89.66 % students were placed from this branch at an average package of INR 14.61 LPA.

Some companies that recruit electrical students from NIT Durgapur include- Coal India, L&T, Tata Metaliks, Verity solutions, Alstom, Mu sigma, etc.

Wipro, IBM, and INFOSYS are some of the mass recruiters that offer placements to electrical students.

As you can assess, the placement figures are quite good. So as far as job opportunities are concerned, you can definitely consider NIT Durgapur for your electrical degree.

Good college placements must meet the following requirements-

• The placement percentage should be between 60-70%.
• The average salary should be 6-8 LPA.
• The highest package should be 40-50 LPA.
• A good number of core companies and consultancy firms should visit the campus.

IIEST Shibpur performs well in all these parameters. It has a placement percentage between 55-60%. It delivers an average package of around 6 LPA, and the highest package close to 45 LPA. 

A long list of companies visit the campus for recruitments. These include- Amazon, BHEL, Britannia, Bridge & Roof co., Blue Star, CCD, Coal India, Capgemini, CESC, DXCorr, DVC, Essar, Essar mining, Ericsson, Vedanta, TATA Steel, TATA Metaliks , Microsoft, Hindustan Motors, Unilever, Shapoorji Pallonji, LnT, HSBC, Hyundai, IOCL, ITC, Mahindra, Maruti, Mu sigma, PWC, Samsung , Siemens, TATA power, Hitachi, ZS Associates etc. All these are either core companies or top consultancy giants. 

Across all colleges, placements and average packages are shrinking. Even the top colleges witness an average package between 8-11 LPA. 

IIEST Shibpur isn’t a top engineering college, it does not receive immense funding, and the student crowd isn’t the best. Keeping all this in mind, its placements are quite good. In fact its placements are growing at a consistent rate.