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.
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.
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.
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.
NIT and IIEST are long-established academic institutions. Competition for seats at these colleges is intense, especially for engineering branches such as EEE, ME and Civil. While NIT offers 168 seats in ME, IIEST offers 136 seats for civil engineering.
A comparison of both courses and colleges is given below.
Criteria |
IIEST |
NIT |
NIRF Ranking |
43rd out of 200 |
47th |
Fee (First Year) |
B.Tech.- ?1.37 Lakhs M.Tech.- ?81,500 |
B.Tech.- ?1.49 Lakhs M.Tech.- ?94,100 |
Eligibility |
B.Tech.- 10+2 with 75%+ JEE Main M.Tech.- Pass in Graduation+GATE |
B.Tech.- 10+2 with 75%+ JEE Main M.Tech.- Pass in Graduation+GATE |
Admission |
Entrance Exam |
Entrance Exams |
Campus
IIEST: The green campus, with three water bodies, is spread across 114 acres and is intertwined with modern technology.
NIT Durgapur: Spread across 187 acres, the green campus includes buildings, hostels, and an academic centre. It has two fields: The Lords and The Oval.
Facilities
IIEST: The institute offers facilities like hostels, Library, Labs, Canteen, School, etc. It also provides hospitals, ambulances, sports clubs, and entrepreneurship activities.
NIT Durgapur: A number of facilities are offered, including hostels, recreation, auditorium, canteens, labs, guesthouse, computer centre, medical care, library, etc.
Placement Statistics
IIEST: Top recruiting companies were Accenture, Aditya Birla, ICICI Bank, Microsoft, etc. The highest package was 39.12 LPA.
NIT Durgapur: The highest package offered was 32.5 LPA. Top recruiters are Wipro, TCS, Amazon, Microsoft, and L&T.
Courses Scope:
The Electrical and Electronics Engineering studies electricity and electronics. EEE graduates are employed in sectors like Electronics, Telecom, aerospace, etc. Professions include Electrical Engineer, IAF Member, Telecom Electrical Engineer, etc.
Mechanical Engineering involves the production, designing, and operations of machines. ME graduates are employed in R&D, Design, Production, Analysis, Testing, Installation, etc.
Subjects taught in Civil Engineering include Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Analysis, etc. Employment sectors for this branch include Irrigation companies, construction, land development, etc.
Students must compare both the streams and colleges carefully. Individuals’ capabilities and expectations decide which one will be perfect for them.
If you are going to take admission for M.Tech in any of these colleges it will be worth the choice. All are quite established and are doing great in curriculum and placements.
But there is always the best among the rest and hence, I would like to suggest you opt for NIT Durgapur. It beats both IIIT Allahabad and IIITM Gwalior. Also, regarding the two IIITs, IIIT Allahabad certainly does better than IIITM Gwalior in competitive programming and placements
Categories | NIT Durgapur | IIIT Allahabad | IIITM Gwalior |
Course Fee | 1.32 lakhs | 1.60 lakhs | 1.84 lakhs |
Highest CTC | 24 LPA | 25 LPA | 19 LPA |
Average CTC | 8-10 LPA | 12 LPA | 11 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Wipro, Infosys, etc. | Accenture, HP, etc. | Capgemini, Cognizant, etc. |
It is suggested you go for NIT Durgapur. Definitely, do your side of research as well for a clear choice among all the three colleges.
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.