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

The best way to determine the right choice between CSE at BIT Mesra or NIT Jamshedpur is to go through a comparative analysis of both colleges. Consider the following parameters 

1. Campus : BIT is a private engineering college so it obviously has better infrastructure and a well-maintained campus. Its location also is quite favorable in contrast to Jamshedpur. NIT Jamshedpur campus is also decent although not at or with BIT Mesra.
2. Infrastructure : Both the institutes have well-equipped computer Labs and other facilities.
3. Degree : BIT Mesra offers a degree of Bachelor of Engineering (BE) whereas NIT Jamshedpur offers a degree of B.Tech (Hons)
4. Placement : Most companies that visit BIT also come to NIT. BIT Mesra's average package last year stood at INR 13.01 LPA while NIT Jamshedpur's average package was recorded at INR 14.72 LPA last year.
5. Ragging : NIT Jamshedpur has a ragging-free campus while there are rumors of ragging incidents at BIT Mesra.
6. Fees: NIT Jamshedpur fees are much less in comparison to NIT Jamshedpur. The first-year fees at NIT Jamshedpur are 1.88 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) while that at BIT Mesra is INR 3,03,500/Y

Both the colleges offer similar opportunities with minor differences. So if you want the NIT tag, Hons degree, and lower fee then go to NIT, else BIT Mesra is the one for you.

The choice of the branch is more important than choosing the institute because it determines and shapes your career. If you are interested in working in a PSU or have an interest in Electronics, choose ECE but if you have no such inclinations choose CS, the most diverse field. There are two main differences between IIITs and NITs

• IIITs are relatively new and may not have a very extensive alumni network while NITs are aged old and have an elaborate network.
• NITs provide diverse specialization in various fields while IIITs only focus on Computer Science education. 

Based on the placement scenario and the academics, here is the preference order I would suggest you follow while making your choice

NIT Jalandhar CSE>IIIT Jabalpur CSE>NIT Raipur CSE>NIT Kurukshetra ECE>NIT Hamirpur ECE> NIT Jamshedpur ECE

It's important to note that this preference order is not based on any official data and is based on my own opinion only.

Here are a few points of differences between NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur, and NIT Rourkela based on some common parameters.

1. Ranking : NIT Rourkela has the best ranking among these colleges and it’s considered the second-best NIT in North India after Allahabad.
2. Research: NIT Rourkela has the best research culture as the professors are involved in and encourage research much more than other colleges. This is why only NIT Rourkela was included in the TIMES World Ranking along with IIT Bombay, Kanpur, Kharagpur, and Madras.
3. Campus life : NIT Rourkela has a number of clubs ranging from coding, dancing, robotics, debating, and many more thus offering a very vibrant college life.
4. Infrastructure : NITR has the best infrastructure among all NITs.
5. Faculty: The faculty pool like any other college is a mixed bag. In the end, you will have to depend on YouTube videos and self-study. 
6. Placements: Refer to the table below

Make your choice wisely!

The two primary criteria to evaluate a branch's credibility are academics and job opportunities. 

Academically, NIT Rourkela has a certain advantage over Jamshedpur because it is one of the top NITs. Moreover, the curriculum followed is rigorous and students are expected to maintain a high attendance. The CSE department in particular is very rigid, unlike NIT Jamshedpur which has a laid-back attitude with very lenient professors. It's quite challenging to score high marks at NIT Rourkela CSE especially its Data Structures and Algorithms which is a compulsory course for every branch in the first year. The professors are very passionate and learned so the classroom sessions are quite intuitive. But maintaining a high score may be a problem here so you can go for NIT Jamshedpur.  

Placements: Most software companies don’t visit NIT Rourkela because of its remote location and lack of air connectivity. Here is a comparative analysis of the placement statistics of both NIT Jamshedpur and NIT Rourkela

Talking about CSE placements specifically, NIT Rourkela's average package for CSE is INR 21.87 LPA while NIT Jamshedpur's CSE average package is INR 26.63 LPA. NIT Jamshedpur seems to be a much better option for CSE as it has better placements and also a flexible academic scenario.

One of my cousins was in a similar dilemma when she got selected for both Civil at NIT Jamshedpur and CSE at IIIT Ranchi. S he decided to go for NIT Jamshedpur as she had no interest in the IT sector at all. S he wanted a core branch and NIT Jamshedpur seemed to be her best choice. Moreover, its Civil branch placements are considered to be at par with the top NITs. In your case too, it's best to focus on your interests and future prospects to make a healthy decision. If you have even a slight interest in the IT sector, choose IIIT Ranchi because its CSE is way better than NIT Jamshedpur CSE. 

Here is a brief overview of both the institutes'

So go for the branch that aligns with your preference.