The choice of a branch clearly depends on you. But, if you are wondering which among both these would be a better choice, then you can undoubtedly go for IT at NIT Kurukshetra.
There are several reasons why-
However, both of these aforementioned branches are completely different and have no personal interlinking. Thus to say, the scope for IT in various government sectors is at present near about zero, while at the same time, there is seen to be a lot of scope in the government sector for the electrical branch.
Otherwise, the salary package that a branch like IT receives is more than Electrical, since the demand for it is currently at a peak.
NIT Kurukshetra and NIT Goa are reputed engineering colleges. But among these two colleges, choosing NIT Kurukshetra will be a better choice as it is better in terms of rankings and offers better placements to the students.
However, NIT Goa offers a better campus experience. Goa is a more happening place with beaches, tourist spots and its environment is more chilled and relaxed. But overall, NIT Kurukshetra is a better college with good faculty and placement opportunities.
This totally depends on your choices and interests. As the college administration is unknown towards your logical mind in doing computer programming all day or managing a manufacturing unit.
If you choose Mechanical Engineering as a branch, it is far better than Computers, where the second one is more subjective than the first one. For this reason, you can easily become an expert in computer programming, and it is not so easy to become a mechanical engineering expert.
Categories |
Mechanical at MNNIT |
CSE at PEC Chandigarh |
CSE at NIT Kurukshetra |
Course Fee |
6.55 lakh |
6.39 lakh |
5.80 lakh |
Placement Percentage |
80% |
90-95% |
90% |
Highest CTC |
17.5 LPA |
37 LPA |
30 LPA |
Average CTC |
10 LPA |
14 LPA |
11-12 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
IBM, Wipro, IOCL, etc. |
JP Morgan, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, etc. |
Morgan Stanley, Adobe, SAP, Codeforces, etc. |
But if you are interested in mechanical, or want to appear in IES after completing the BTech degree, then studying mechanical from MNNIT will be the best decision for you.
Besides, if you want to take Computer Science to be settled in top MNCs, studying CSE in PEC will be the best decision for you, rather than studying it in NIT K.
A few of my friends graduated from NIT Kurukshetra and MNNIT Allahabad. According to them, MNNIT is a better institution. Here’s presenting some facts as to why they prefer MNNIT over NIT KKR.
Particulars | NIT Kurukshetra | MNNIT Allahabad |
Placement percent | 90% | 92% |
Highest salary | INR 43.31 LPA | INR 47 LPA |
Average salary | INR 12 LPA | INR 17 LPA |
Top recruiting companies | Amazon, Airtel, etc. | Oracle, Walmart Labs, Amazon, etc. |
It is suggested you go for IT at MNNIT but if you live near Kurukshetra you can go for NIT KKR. Check all the parameters before you finalize your option.
Mechanical engineering is amongst the major B.tech. Degree, provided by Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT).Admission to the four-year program is made on the basis of marks scored by the candidate in Jee Main(Joint Entrance Exam Main)and also on the basis of theIPU CET exam, conducted by the university.
B.Techin Mechanical engineering is a flagship program of NIT Kurukshetra. Admission is made on the basis of marks scored by a candidate in Class XII and candidate’s performance in JEE Main.
Tabulated below is an overview of the courses in both colleges:
Parameters |
Mechanical in MAIT(IPU) |
Mechanical in NIT Kurukshetra |
Ranking |
251(NIRF 2020) |
40(NIRF) |
Fees |
INR 1,10,700 (1st-year fees) |
INR 70,016 (1st-year fee) |
Total Seats |
180 |
139 |
Placement Rate |
70% |
95% |
Average starting package |
INR 3.5 lacs |
11.75 lacs |
Placement statistics ofMechanical in MAIT(IPU)
Infrastructure:MAIT has a better infrastructure than most of the other IPU Colleges except for USIT. The labs are functional, the classes are pretty decent for an Engineering collegebut has no active clubs.
Placement Statistics of Mechanical in NIT Kurukshetra:
Infrastructure:The campus facilities are very goodwith greatinfrastructure. Wi-Fi is available in the whole campus 24/7. Classrooms are very good with full air conditioning, neat and clean. The hostel facility is also goodwith good food.Sports facility is also available.
Additional information giving NIT Kurukshetra an upper hand for Mechanical engineering:
One of my friends was in a similar dilemma a few years back. There are several outlooks to consider when deciding which among both of these should be your choice. The points listed below will give you a fair idea to think about it,
NIT Kurukshetra does have a slight edge over PEC.
The faculty members of the EEE department at BITS Goa are not good, except for a few of them.
According to the professors, the only way to answer the questions is to attend their lectures and not understand the concepts. The average scores and grades are very low. The average of a class usually is C in a test or marks like 15 out of 75.
BITS has a higher brand value than any NIT in India. You can clear your concepts on your own. You can also learn from the knowledgeable professors of the EEE department.
If you maintain a CGPA of 8 or above, especially in the EEE department, you can easily get an internship with the help of a practice school program. These factors also help you if you opt to study further in any part of the world, or if you prefer to do a job.
However, placements at NIT Trichy are better. But, if you have the required skills, you will get good opportunities to land up in a good job position. The average CTC offered to the students is 5 LPA.
You will easily get into a good institution for higher studies or any good company for a job, even if you do not pay much attention to the lectures at BITSG. All you need to do is, have some good internship experience, be on good terms with few faculties of the EEE department, and get required recommendation letters.
There are two factors to consider while choosing your college, the institute itself and the branch you are getting.
In your case, NIT Kurukshetra is the better institute but CSE is the better branch. In such cases, you should prioritize the branch. That being said, CSE is a much wider and in-demand branch right now. The opportunities are infinite and not comparable to IT. In fact, for CSE, the institute doesn't even matter much because the job opportunities depend more on individual skills and passion for the field. If you are genuinely interested in CSE, the opportunity offered by NIT Hamirpur and NIT Kurukshetra will have only a hairline difference.
Parameters |
NIT Kurukshetra |
NIT Harimpur |
Fees |
INR 1.6 Lakhs (BTech first year) |
INR 1.8 Lakhs (BTech first year) |
Ranking by NIRF |
28 out of 131 colleges in 2023 |
151 out of 200 colleges in 2021 |
Highest CTC |
INR 1.25 CPA |
INR 1.12 CPA (CSE) |
Average CTC |
INR 13.89 LPA |
INR 12.84 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
ICICI Lombard, HCL Technologies, Microsoft, Adani Group |
CRED, Stryker Corporation, Philips |
As you can see, there isn't much difference in the packages. Moreover, you can opt for off-campus placements. One of my friends did so and secured a package of 1 crore in the USA. So, your interest in the field matters more than anything.
I have friends from NIT Kurukshetra, so can give you an idea about the institute. The Mechanical Engineering Department at the institute has good faculties. But, they hardly come up to the class and without their guidance, clearing the exams is tough. If you are choosing NIT Kurukshetra I will advise you to concentrate on your studies as clearing examinations without supplementary examination is challenging at the institute.
Also, Placements are good enough at NITK and you can easily secure a 5-6 LPA package as of now. According to the 2020 placement report the average CTC offered was 10 LPA.
No, IIIT Pune is not better than NIT Kurukshetra. In fact, its unfavorable location has affected the reputation of the college adversely. The institute is nowhere bear Pune city but it's situated in a typical Maharashtrian village. The institute lacks basic amenities such as transport, daily goods, and electricity supply. One of my friends was in a similar dilemma and decided to visit IIIT Pune once. The moment he saw the building and the location, he made up his mind to go for NIT Kurukshetra instead.
Here are some basic differences in the statistics of both the institutes'
Parameters |
NIT Kurukshetra |
IIIT Pune |
Fees |
1.6 Lakhs (BTech first year) |
INR 118,079(BE first year) |
Ranking by The Week |
28 out of 131 colleges in 2023 |
168 out of 216 colleges in 2022 |
Highest CTC |
INR 1.25 CPA |
INR 53 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 13.89 LPA |
INR 16.83 LPA (BTech) |
Top Recruiters |
ICICI Lombard, HCL Technologies, Microsoft, Adani Group |
Accenture, IBM, Adobe, Infosys, Deloitte |
The rankings and the placement statistics clearly prove that NIT Kurukshetra is better than IIIT Pune.