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Which is better, NIT Kurukshetra or NIT Hamirpur?
I have a few friends in both institutes and from what I heard from them, NIT Kurukshetra is much better than NIT Hamirpur. Here are some obvious reasons for the same
- Placements: NIT Kurukshetra's placement scenario is better than NIT Hamirpur's. Last year, its average package and highest package stood at INR 13.89 LPA and INR 1.25 CPA respectively while NIT Hamirpur's average package and highest package in 2023 stood at INR 12.83 LPA and INR 52 LPA respectively.
- Alumni : NIT Kurukshetra has a better and stronger alumni network than NIT Hamirpur. Some of the noticeable alumni that hold high positions are R. K. Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, WAPCOS, Rajeev Kapoor, CEO, of Fiat India Automobile Private, and P. K. Munjal, MD, Hero Honda.
- Location: NIT Kurukshetra has more location advantages as it’s near both Chandigarh as well as Delhi. Students thereby have access to coaching institutes where they can prepare for competitive exams.
- Faculty: The faculty pool is more or less the same in both institutes.
- Rankings: NIT Hamirpur is ranked 23 for B.Arch and 99 for Engineering by the NIRF 2021 rankings while NIT Kurukshetra B.Tech ranking by NIRF is 58 out of 200 colleges in 2023 and it was 50 out of 300 colleges in 2022
- City: NIT Hamirpur is a far more beautiful city than Kurukshe and also has more places to explore than Kurukshetra.
- Infrastructure : Both buildings have been designed beautifully and have beautiful campuses. NIT Hamirpur has slightly better infrastructure than NIT Kurukshetra.
- Food: NIT Hamirpur has more options for non-veg than NIT Kurukshetra where mainly veg cuisine is served.
Based on the above points, you can decide which ones are the best for you!
Is Hamirpur a very cold place? Should I take climate into account before joining NIT Hamirpur or IIIT Una?
No, NIT Hamirpur is not a very cold place. Its surrounding area of snow-clad mighty Dhauladhars might give the impression that it's extremely cold here but in reality, there isn't any snowfall. This is because the campus is situated approximately 4km from the main town and is at a higher elevation.
The climate here is very pleasant and the vegetation is also impressive. Even during the hottest days, the temperature does not go beyond 27°C). During winters, the temperature ranges between 16-18°C, and it is mostly sunny outside. However, if you are from the Northern area of India, you might find the winters in even semesters (January) very cold. Winter is followed by spring, one of the best times of the year. Most of the summer days are spent on holidays so that isn't a big problem.
Overall, the winter season at NIT Hamirpur does not ring in extreme weather conditions and the cold climate is usually bearable. You can pack accordingly after considering the weather conditions throughout the year.
Which is better for CS/ECE NIT Hamirpur, NIT Jalandhar, IIIT Kancheepuram, IIIT Jabalpur?
Keeping in mind the academic environment and placement statistics, the following should be the preferences:
CSE at NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Jabalpur, NIT Jalandhar, and IIIT Kancheepuram.
ECE at NIT Hamirpur, ECE at NIT Jalandhar, IIIT Kancheepuram, and then IIIT Jabalpur.
Choose a college with a broadband internet connection in the hostels for CSE. In general, the faculty at all of these colleges will be mediocre, and you will be forced to rely on the internet for your education. Once the CSE and hostel broadband requirements have been met, consider which college is closer to home, near a city, and not in a country where you do not speak the native language.
Which is better for CS/ECE NIT Hamirpur, NIT Jalandhar, IIIT Kancheepuram, IIIT Jabalpur ?
First, I would like you to address your branch preference. Choosing a branch should be the top most priority. CSE and ECE are quite different from one another. Although IITs/IIITs/NITs do offer a branch change option, it is quite difficult to get it. So I would suggest you make up your mind on which branch truly interests you.
Now coming to the colleges. Choose IIIT Jabalpur for a CSE branch. This is because IIITs offer good placements, curriculum and culture in this branch. Even IIIT Kancheepuram is a good option for CSE. But the distance from home and food form an integral part of this decision-making. Assuming you aren’t from South India, the lifestyle and eating habits might be difficult to adapt to. As far as NIT Hamirpur and NIT Jalandhar are concerned, choose them if you are planning for an ECE degree. They are good colleges as well.
First prioritize your branch and then choose your college among these four. I won’t suggest you go by college rankings. Basically, choose your branch first and then decide the best college for yourself.
How is NIT Hamirpur in terms of Academics and Campus life?
NIT Hamirpur has a unique location and splendid campus that makes it the dream college of nature lovers. Its academic programs are also well-known, especially the CSE program. Here are a few pros and cons to understand this better
Pros:
- NIT Hamirpur has an amazing infrastructure and a peaceful ambiance conducive to studying. The location in itself is a great stress buster.
- The placement scenario of most branches is great except for a few core ones like Civil.
- The locals are very humble and hospitable. Befriending them will help you get a tour guide for yourself.
- The library, hostel, and lecture hall are well-built with all modern facilities. The students have enough free time to prepare for competitive exams like GATE and IES.
- The campus has plenty of extracurricular facilities like sports and stuff.
- The food served is a delight, especially for the North Indians.
- Almost all faculty are Ph.D. holders except contract-based faculty.
- NIT Hamirpur has a decent student-faculty ratio.
Cons :
- The pedagogy adopted by the professors is monotonous and the classroom sessions are quite boring.
- The professors do not conduct or encourage any kind of research work.
- Due to its remote location, you might face travel-related issues.
Overall, the campus life and academics at NIT Hamirpur are great!
How is campus life at NIT Hamirpur?
NIT Hamirpur gained NIT status in 2002. It's an autonomous engineering college offering quality education in various fields. It has a vibrant campus life thanks to its excellent infrastructure and crowd.
Campus
- The campus is surrounded by breathtaking snow-clad Dhauladhar mountain ranges with lush green pine trees surrounding it.
- There are enough facilities for indoor and outdoor games.
Clubs
Students are free to pursue their hobbies and other curricular and co-curricular passions by being a part of societies and clubs. Some very famous clubs of NIT Hamirpur are
- Organisation Club
- Music Club
- PR Club
- Dance Club
- Fine Art Club
- Discipline Club
- Technical Club
- INS & Control Club
- English Club
- Decoration Club
Annual Fests
- The annual cultural festival Hillffair Annual Cultural Fest is held at a large scale and is a platform for showcasing talents from all over the nation
- NIMBUS is the Annual Technical Fest wherein students from different branches come together, form groups and make technical projects that are displayed in workshops and exhibitions.
Hostel and Mess Facilities
- The college has sewerage accommodation facilities for both boys and girls.
- Currently, there are 8 hostels for boys and 4 hostels for girls.
- Other hostel facilities include a well-furnished Dining Hall, Reading Room, Gymnasium, Sick Room, and Guest Room facility.
- Every hostel has a mess that serves good food and other eatables.
Sports
- The Institute provides sports facilities for both outdoor and indoor activity.
- Some sports facilities include a standard-size stadium and a pavilion where games like Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Lawn Tennis etc. are played.
Annual Athletic Meet (Lalkaar)
During even semesters, various track and field events like 100 m, 200 m, 400 m,800 m, 1500 m, 5000 m, 4x100 m, 4x400 m, long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, javelin throw & discus throw are organized.
The above points prove that NIT Hamirpur has a dynamic campus life indeed.
How is NIT Hamirpur Architecture?
NIT Hamirpur is one of the premier engineering colleges offering UG and PG courses in various specializations. It offers B.Arch and M.Arch programs that are among the best in the country.
Pros :
- The academic environment is one of the best in the country.
- You get the tag of NIT which opens multiple doors of opportunity for you.
- Most faculty members are Ph.D. holders from renowned institutes like IITs.
- NIT Hamirpur has a very serene and breathtaking campus with many tourist areas nearby.
- There are opportunities for both on and off campus
- The food served in the mess and hostel facilities are amazing.
Cons:
- You won't be able to experience the dynamic city life of a metro city here.
- There are no outlets of KFC or Pizza Hut
- There are serious connectivity issues here.
In my opinion, NIT Hamirpur is the perfect place to pursue Architecture given the fact that it's a 5-year rigorous bachelor course that requires a peaceful academic environment. The serene and picturesque ambiance of NIT Hamirpur serves this purpose best!
What are the best things for NIT Hamirpur students to do on weekends?
Here are some amazing things to do at NIT Hamirur
- Nothing is better than napping endlessly during your free time. Once you enter the harsh reality of the corporate world, you will realize how precious sleep is for you.
- Another fun activity you can do here is explore the nearby jungles and trails in and outside the campus.
- Spend your free time socializing with your seniors instead of staying holed up in your room. Spending time with your seniors is beneficial both academically as well as socially.
- Take an early morning jog to Ahwadevi or Tonidevi. On the way, there are small schools and villages, which might intrigue you.
- You can also spend your free time exploring the market. The food served at stalls is worth trying.
- There are many temples which you can visit for a change. One such temple is Jwalaji. Also, go to the temple top of the Shiv temple.
- There are many places to explore around the campus like Chandigarh, Dharmashala, Shimla, Triund, and Nahan. Also, visit the Nangal Dam.
Make sure to explore Himachal and Kashmir during your stay and create a lot of memories during your time here!
What are some pictures of the first year hostel at NIT Hamirpur? Do we get single or double sharing rooms in the hostels?
The first-year students of NIT Hairpur are assigned to the Kailash Boys Hostel earlier had triple occupancy rooms. From 2019, the rooms became 4 seater. So you won't be getting single or double occupancy rooms in the first year. Here are some pictures of Kailash Boys Hostel as requested by you.
The hostel room
The Mess
View from the hostel room balcony
E-Block
Garden area and D-Block
Some basic facilities in this hostel include a common TV room, a badminton court, a TT room, a gym, a reading room, and a volleyball court.
Should I choose NIT Hamirpur CSE or NIT Patna CSE?
Comparably NIT Patna CSE is better. It offers lucrative salary packages. According to the recent placement highlights, NIT Patna CSE average package was INR 7.7 LPA. While the highest CTC offered to the student of this branch was INR 42 LPA. More than 90% of the students get placed from the CSE branch. Intel, Google, and Samsung are the major recruiting companies for CSE.
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