When it comes to pursuing BTech/BE, the brand of the college you choose can make a significant difference in your career prospects. Based on my experience, I would recommend considering NIT Durgapur over NIT Puducherry. Here are some reasons why:
Overall, while both NIT Durgapur and NIT Puducherry are good colleges, choosing the former could provide you with better career prospects and opportunities.
CS certainly holds more importance compared to IT in all the reputed engineering institutes irrespective of everything else.
IT at NIT Raipur is a good enough option to choose especially because of its HOD. He is very sincere and too much dedicated to the students and their well-being. Unlike many other departments and colleges of our country, he takes a special interest and personally looks into every student’s growth and academic performance. Starting from the appointment of the teachers for the various subjects to the handling of the detention lists, he does it all.
Moreover, the faculty here at NIT Raipur is overall a young group of teachers, which basically means they are way more enthusiastic and energetic. A couple of teachers from other departments also take a few subjects here at times.
Even the placements are quite well known here and although placements eventually depend on your throughout performance and scores. The following table shows the placement statistics of both institutions:
Particulars |
NIT Raipur CSE |
NIT Durgapur CSE |
Average CTC |
9.5 LPA |
9.09 LPA |
Total Offers |
82 |
72 |
Placement Percentage |
91.1% |
83.33% |
The environment offered to all the first years is much protected and they strictly follow a zero ragging policy. Seniors here are too welcome and supportive which ensures that all the students feel absolutely safe and secure.
IIEST Shibpur has better faculty and placement record for Mechanical. It is among the most reputed technological institutes, in West Bengal.
According to the recent highlights of IIEST Shibpur placement, the placement average for ME has been 70%. The salary packages offered range from INR 4-11 LPA.
So, choosing IIEST Shibpur for Mechanical Engineering will be better.
Before taking a decision, I would suggest you to consider certain points such as what you want to do after B.Tech, whether you want to do a job or you want to go into research.
Here is the recent placement statistics for both institutes.
Institute |
NIT Durgapur |
IIEST Shibpur |
Average CTC |
9 LPA |
6.5 LPA |
Highest CTC |
33 LPA |
39 LPA |
Top recruiters |
TCS, JCB, IEM |
Microsft IDC, Capgemini, Vedanta Ltd |
Hope it helps you in making the right choice.
When you complete a course of four years normally, you complete your graduation with the fundamentals of your branch which allows you to pursue higher studies if they are in your interests. It also gives you the option, at the same time, to complete your undergraduate degree in another subject if you wish to.
If you want to pursue a dual course, it can probably put a dent in your freedom to pursue your interests and you will be ‘rewarded’ with the master’s degree. Another problem after receiving the master’s degree would be the confusion about looking for a job, pursuing a doctorate in the field of your interest(s).
The dual degree in mechanical will demand more dedication from you but the four-year degrees are easier compared to those. Mechanical engineering is a good option if going for higher studies is in your interests.
A college is decided after taking a lot of things into consideration. You should check the college in terms of education and practical quality, faculty, opportunities, placements, etc.
Particulars |
NIT Raipur |
NIT Durgapur |
BIT Mesra |
Total fees |
5.4 Lakhs |
5.56 Lakhs |
12.32 Lakhs |
Placement percentage |
80% |
75% |
70% |
Highest salary |
9 LPA |
12 LPA |
39 LPA |
Median salary |
6.5 LPA |
6.4 LPA |
8.43 LPA |
Average salary |
7 LPA |
6 LPA |
8.5 LPA |
You can also try ICT MUMBAI which is famous for chemical engineering. Ultimately it depends on you and what you prefer and will be suitable for you.
Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical Engineering are two entirely different streams. You should go through a lot of thought and analyzes facts before choosing among streams of engineering. Considering CSE at NIT Durgapur and EE at IIEST Shibpur, the points below state the major areas of importance that students should look into before selecting one among the others.
Therefore, it is clear that choosing among the two available options is entirely dependent on your field of interest and passion. But, in general, CSE at NIT Durgapur should have a better placement and so, is preferred over the other to some extent.
Before deciding on any institute you should analyze it based on different parameters. Check if the college provides good facilities like hostels equipped with a good and stable internet connection, good food, satisfactory infrastructure, and the most important, a good campus placement drive. Both IIIT Allahabad and NIT Durgapur offer above-average facilities. Here is a brief outline of the institute.
Category |
IIIT Allahabad |
NIT Durgapur |
Total Fee |
5.85 lakhs |
5.6 lakhs |
Companies Visited |
Amazon, Infosys, Cognisant, etc. |
Infosys, TCE, Amazon, etc. |
Highest Package |
43 LPA |
33 LPA |
If we look at the placement scenario closely, we can see that IIIT Allahabad has a better placement record and gets more companies. They also provide a higher package to their students. This does not make NIT Durgapur bad. Even NIT Durgapur provides good placements as well as opportunities for higher studies as well.
Both the colleges have a similar kind of course curriculum and nobody can force you to study.
It is not fair to compare the two universities because both of them are unique in themselves and have their charm. So, choose according to your convenience.
I have a friend at IIEST Shibpur and here is his insight on the IT placements at the institute.
The placement statistics at IT in IIEST are excellent. The esteemed companies that are recruiters for IT include PwC, Veritas, HSBC, Microsoft, Adobe, TCS, CTS, Wipro, Infosys, etc. You will be offered internships in your 3rd year. The major recruiters in IIEST are IT companies. Therefore, from the IT department, the majority of students are able to receive placements except for a few.
Here is the highlight of recent placement statistics at the institutes.
Institute |
IT at IIEST |
Electrical at NIT Durgapur |
Average CTC |
8 LPA |
8 LPA |
Highest CTC |
42 LPA |
20 LPA |
Major recruiters |
Microsoft, Mentor Graphics, Google |
TCS, Adobe, JP Morgan |
Hope this gives you some idea about placements for IT at IIEST and Electrical at NIT Durgapur.
Disregarding the fees, BIMTECH is better than NIT Durgapur for pursuing an MBA degree because of its infrastructure that’s been specifically tailored for MBA students. NIT Durgapur, on the other hand, being a technical institute, has many graduate students but not the same kind of specialized infrastructure.
In terms of location, BIMTECH is located in the NCR, which may provide more internship and job opportunities. Additionally, companies and guests who visit BIMTECH are specifically looking to meet with management students, which is not there in NIT.