Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering) From IIIT Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Comparing IIIT Hyderabad and BITS Pilani cannot be done in terms of with as both are reputed institutes. However, they can be compared on the basis of individual parameters.

For instance 

• Campus: BITS
• Placements: IIIT Hyderabad 
• Coding: IIIT Hyderabad

Now it’s up to you to decide which factor will affect you the most. In my opinion choosing IIIT Hyderabad over BITS Pilani is a no-brainer as IIIT Delhi is the best when it comes to CSE. Its curriculum is designed exceptionally well. Apart from this, it fairs well in terms of modern technology, infrastructure, faculties, placements, and greater opportunities for higher studies and research. The only institutes that give IIIT Hyderabad an edge are IIT Bombay and IISc Bangalore. You are bound to gain a lot of fun experience and knowledge at IIIT Hyderabad and won’t regret joining it ever.

However, this definitely does not mean BITS Pilani is not any good. It’s just that the outcomes offered by both institutes are different. If you want to go for MBA or Government Services in the future, BITS Pilani is a good choice as it offers a wider range of opportunities in contrast to CSE at IIIT Hyderabad which is suitable only if you want to stay in this field till the end.

The decision of choosing one between NITK CSE and IIIT Hyderabad CSE depends on what kind of college life you are looking for. To be frank, if you want a dynamic campus life with an equally good but light curriculum, NIT Surathkal is better than IIIT Hyderabad because the matter has a very rigid campus life that focuses entirely on academics. NIT Surathkal will give you a huge baggage of memories, a good job, and some good connections. But IIIT Hyderabad will help you become a person of responsibility whose only focus is building a career. 

NIT Surathkal brings you together with people from all corners of the country which makes the experience better. IIIT Hyderabad on the other hand has only two branches - CSE and ECE. So the former may not make you a very talented CS engineer but will surely develop your personality as a whole.

So the best way to decide is to analyze your inclination, and then make an informed decision. 

One of my friends was in a similar dilemma when he had to choose between NIT, BITS Pilani, and IIIT Hyderabad. Visiting the NITs he found out about their poor infrastructure so removed it from his preference list. Confused between BITS and IIIT he decided to consult his cousin in BITS and eventually decided to go for it. Today, he claims that choosing BITS was one of the wisest decisions of his life. He stated his entire experience that I have summarised below in points

• BITS Pilani focuses on the holistic development of its students and its wide range of  clubs, departments, disciplinary associations, and regional associations develop you as a person and not just as an engineer.
• The institute instills a sense of responsibility within you and you become an emphatic part of the society. 
• BITS Pilani gives you the chance to work on interdisciplinary projects with mechanical and electrical engineering students, 
• Here you will see an active entrepreneurship culture and the professors not only motivate but also assist the students in the same.
• The research culture is another prominent feature and my friend won several international accolades.
• You will be surprised to know that BITS is the only private Indian university that is working on sensitive military projects.
• The BITS tag does help in securing good packages but the rest of the journey depends on your efforts, performance, practical experience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

So, every institute be it IIIT Hyderabad, BITS Pilani or NIT Trichy offers its own kind of opportunities, culture, and resources. It depends on you, how much you are willing to make the most out of them.

IIIT Hyderabad is the better option to secure your career. Here, the main attraction in CLD is the LTRC laboratory. You can also publish your papers at top conferences. IIT Hyderabad increases your chances of earning your MS and Ph.D. abroad, and CLD branch students have ample job opportunities. Last but not least, IITs are the best option for your overall development as they encourage students in both academics and extra-curricular activities.

Choosing a college and a program can be a difficult decision. Both IIT Mandi and IIIT Hyderabad have strong computer science programs. However, there are a few key differences that you may want to consider when making your decision. 

• IIT Mandi is a public engineering institution located in Himachal Pradesh, India whereas IIT Hyderabad is a private research university located in Telangana, India.
• IIT Mandi was established in 2009 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, including computer science whereas IIT Hyderabad was established in 1998 and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various areas of computer science and engineering. 

No matter how many people tell you that the IIT tag does not matter, don’t believe them. In reality, the IIT tag does carry a certain weight. Additionally, IIT Mandi has managed to make its own good name through constant improvement. 

• The campus is located in a beautiful and serene environment, 
• IIT Mandi Institute is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. 
• The CS department of IIT Mandi has a great faculty pool.
• The placements of the CS department are very promising and it is the highest recruiting branch of the institute.
• The only drawback is that IIT Mandi infrastructure and urban life are not at par with other IITs.

Here is a general comparison of placement statics of both the institutes' 

The BTech degree offered in both the courses is similar so the foundation courses taught in the initial 2 years are exactly the same. From the third year, you will be asked to choose a lab where you will be conducting research. Students are given many options to choose from. 

Some of these include the following:

• Robotics Research Centre
• Computer Vision
• Spatial Informatics
• Center for Data Engineering 

So the third year witnesses additional courses that are specific to your branch. Both CSE and CSD students will be working on similar problems and will be publishing research papers in the 3rd and 4th years. In the fifth year, students have to write their thesis. One of my friends joined CSE and Robotics Research Centre and is very happy with the results.

The question is highly illogical as no branches are comparable, rather it’s a matter of preferences. You can say that placements of CSE are better than ECE but to say that to the entire branch would be making a false claim. 

In any engineering institute you will find the average packages of the CSE branch higher than other branches but does this mean the other branches are not as good? The answer is no. The placements are directly affected by the demand in industry and it has nothing to do with the credibility of the branch. If you are genuinely interested in ECE, then CSE won’t be a good choice for you irrespective of how lucrative the package you are offered. So it’s a subjective matter. 

People tend to adopt the sheep mentality and flock to CSE just because everyone is doing so and fail to analyze their own passions and interests. The increasing size of packages and international offers has resulted in a preconceived notion that CSE is better. In reality, both ECE and CSE branches are equally good with equally good opportunities, faculties, and education. 

So it’s advisable to make the decision without any preconceived notions.

I assume you are specifically talking about the CSE branch only. In that case, IIIT Hyderabad is certainly better than ISM Dhanbad in many ways. It has better research opportunities, curriculum, placement scenarios, better recognition among software companies, and a higher number of people qualifying for ICPC and GSOC.

However, everything about IIIT Hyderabad is CS-tailored so if you are open to other options or aren’t yet certain of CSE, then choosing ISM Dhanbad will do you more good. 

So ultimately the ‘better’ college depends on your choice.