I am assuming that you have no specific branch preferences and are just confused between the institutes. In that case, the factors affecting your decision are campus life, facilities, infrastructure, and placements. Consider the table below
Particulars |
IIT Jodhpur EE |
NIT Kurukshetra CSE |
Students Registered |
72 |
92 |
Students placed |
68 |
92 |
Placement Percentage |
94.44% |
100% |
Highest CTC |
INR 51 LPA |
- |
Average CTC |
INR 22 LPA |
INR 19.81 LPA |
Median CTC |
INR 17 LPA |
INR 16.65 LPA |
Considering everything, IIT Jodhpur is definitely better than NIT Kurukshetra. You will get associated with the much coveted IIT tag and also will have a diverse peer pool. The institute attracts the best crowd and you will be surrounded by some of the finest minds of the country.
The intense competition will challenge your inner self and you will become the best version of yourself. The campus life here is very vibrant and the facilities are great too.
The two things that help you choose between new IITs and old NITs (or top NITs) are the Tag Value and the Experience.
Better Choice
Features of the institutes
The placements of NIT KKR for CSE are excellent. The highest package of INR 43.31 LPA in NIT KKR went for CSE branch. Even the placement percentage are:
Institute |
Branch |
Percentage |
Fees |
NIT KKR |
CSE |
100% |
INR 2.27 Lakhs |
IIT Jodhpur |
Electrical |
84% |
INR 2.82 Lakhs |
Overall, the choice depends upon the above-mentioned factors and the branch in which you are interested. In NIT KKR, there is a competitive environment in terms of study. CSE branch is the best to be pursued from NIT Kurukshetra.