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Should I choose civil engineering or electrical engineering at Thapar University? I have to choose one and enter in university counselling in 2-3 days.
A number of central government PSUs and other government firms hire Electrical Engineers. Some of these government institutions include- ISRO, DRDL, BHEL, PGCL etc. Therefore, for government jobs both Civil and Electrical Engineering from Thapar University are a good option.
However, for private sector jobs, Electrical Engineering from Thapar University is a better option. Even for research opportunities, Electrical is a better option than Civil Engineering. In areas like wireless power transmission, solar efficiency improvement, etc. a breakthrough will fetch you a lot of patents.
Go for Civil if you are genuinely interested in this branch. You can also go for research in this field. But for Civil, the importance of R&D in the Indian market is quite low. Internships will be difficult for you to get in this branch and switching to software is not easy. The Civil coursework will not challenge you and you might develop laziness. However, as a Civil Engineer, if you have a few contacts and can establish your own firm, you will make good money.
As far as streams are concerned, Electrical is a better option than Civil. However, I would suggest you talk to Thapar University alums to figure out which branch gets more placement offers at Thapar. You should find out which branch has a better faculty and placement offers before making a choice.
Which is better, IITD civil or IIT Dhanbad for CS?
Since you haven’t mentioned the branch you are interested in, I will assume you have no particular preference. Now, the primary factor to consider is if you value the brand of the college or the branch of your choice. Consider the following points
- You can go for a less preferred branch at the top 5 IITs and then work hard for branch change. But this would be risky as branch change is very difficult.
- If your target is to get placed with excellent packages, then choose the CSE branch, it has the best job opportunities.
- You can also choose to work for noncore placements at the top 5 IITs. However, this will be very time-consuming as you have to manage both your noncore branch and CSE.
The best option would be to choose IIT Dhanbad CSE. It’s true that it won’t offer the opportunities and exposure that the top 5 IITs would but for me branch is more important than the brand name of the college. So, choose according to your preferences.
What can be a better option (I have no interest), IIT Delhi biotech or IIT Kanpur civil?
With no specific area of interest, the best option for you is IIT Delhi Biotechnology. Here are a few points to support my opinion
- Old IITs have the benefit of equal opportunities for all students irrespective of their branch.
- You are eligible for placements in all types of companies including software.
- As a biotechnology student, you get to do internships in various sectors like IT, finance, etc.
- Exceptionally good grades can fetch you good packages
- The quality of college life is better ij IIT Delhi than in Kanpur.
IIT Delhi is the dream college of many owing to the excellent brand name and opportunities it offers. Trust me, once you are inside your branch will hardly matter.
How is KJ Somaiya, Sion, for CE/IT? How are the placements there?
K J Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology has proved to be one of the elite colleges under Mumbai University. KJSIEIT is well renowned for its CE and IT department. The infrastructure of the college is excellent, with highly supportive faculties.
- KJSIEIT is an excellent choice for students who want to pursue engineering in CE/IT.
- The IT department is very renowned in KJSIEIT.
- The CE/IT department arranges many internship programs for the students to become ready for the industry.
- Many top esteemed companies come for recruitment and offer lucrative packages.
Admission Criteria:
- The candidates seeking admission must have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- For B.E programs in KJSIEIT, the admissions are granted based on the score in MH-CET or JEE Main entrance exam.
- The total fees required for CE/IT in KJSIEIT is INR 6.2 LPA.
Placement:
- The placement at KJSIEIT is very competent in the industry field of IT.
- Many small and big MNCs visit the college every year to recruit deserving students.
- Most of the companies that visit KJSIEIT are service-based IT companies.
- Overall, above 95% of the students get placement from the on-campus drive.
The placement statistics at KJSIEIT for 2018-19:-
|
Placement achieved |
100% |
|
No. of companies visited |
207+ |
|
Highest Package |
INR 13 LPA |
|
Average Package |
INR 7 LPA |
The esteemed recruiters of KJSIEIT are as follows:-
|
Cognizant |
Vodafone |
TCS |
|
Accenture |
Mu Sigma |
Reliance |
|
Atos Syntel |
Eureka Forbes |
AWS |
|
Bitwise |
Mastek |
Majesco |
If you have good CGPA and technical knowledge, you will have a better chance for most MNCs’ eligibility criteria. Many training sessions help the students to face the interviews. Hence, KJSIEIT is a perfect choice for CE/IT as the placements are excellent than other departments; moreover, the success ratio is above 75% for the last eight years.
I am getting mining in NIT Surathkal. Should I take these risks or shall I join NIT Durgapur civil or chemical, NIT Calicut civil?
Your choice can be based either on the branch or on college.
NIT Surathkal is a better choice than NIT Calicut and NIT Durgapur. As far as placements are concerned, they aren’t any better for Civil or Chemical either. It is always more beneficial to go for branches like ECE, CSE, IT and EEE from a placement point of view.
Here are the placement figures for NIT Durgapur, NIT Calicut and NIT Surathkal-
|
Parameters |
NIT Durgapur Civil (2023) |
NIT Durgapur Chemical (2023) |
NIT Calicut Civil (2022) |
NIT Surathkal Mining (2022) |
|
Placement % |
81.97% |
83.33% |
87.75% |
- |
|
Average Package |
7.39 LPA |
8.87 LPA |
7.36 LPA |
11.19 LPA (Majority CTC between 8-12 LPA) |
|
Highest Package |
- |
- |
11.4 LPA |
20 LPA (Wells Fargo) |
In case you have a branch preference, go for that option. With an interest in your branch, you’ll eventually pave a path for yourself. It is possible that you have no particular branch preference.Your ultimate goal might be an MBA, for which you’re simply seeking a B.Tech degree. In that case, choose Mining at NIT Surathkal.
What is the placement scenario of NIT Kurukshetra Civil branch?
While CE, IT, and ECEC are among the best branches of NIT Kurukshetra, the Civil branch is the worst. Its poor placement scenario has tainted its reputation and things are going to get better. Only the top 30 students get to appear for written tests of core companies and the packages offered are in the range of 3-4 LPA. The in-hand salary is as low as 25k per month or even less.
Here is the placement of the UG course offered by the civil branch of NIT Kurukshetra
|
Eligible Students |
122 |
|
Placement Offers |
62 |
|
Students Placed |
61 |
|
Placement % |
50% |
|
Range of Package |
INR 4.20 LPA - INR 17.80 LPA |
|
Median CTC |
INR 7.18 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 7.94 LPA |
If you have already taken civil or you are taking civil because you have no other choice, start preparing for other things. You can study advanced formulas in Excel and start preparing for CAT. Most non-core companies require great communication skills and basic knowledge of Office tools. A few non-core companies visited once a month that allowed all students to sit for placements. Make sure to prepare well for their interview.
Overall, the construction sector is one of the worst sectors in India. Even those places in core companies face serious issues so consider everything before joining this branch.
How are placements for civil engineers at NIT, Warangal compared to other branches like CSE?
Comparing a dormant branch like Civil with the most coveted branch CSE isn’t a very logical way of getting an idea of the placement scenario. Every student of the CSE branch ends up with a core job so its placement scenario is incomparable. Civil Engineering despite having a low demand has a decent number of core positions recruited.
Nowadays, the youth is not interested in joining PSUs mainly because of their low pay in comparison to software companies. Most civil engineering students are interested in core positions so the numbers in non-core aren't that great. Moreover, the number of students interested in MS, CAT, and GATE is growing every year affecting the placement statistics largely.
Here is a general comparison of placement statistics of both the branches
|
Particulars |
NIT Warangal CSE |
NIT Warangal CE |
|
Placement Percentage |
99.4% |
63.74% |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 88 LPA |
INR 30 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 30.8 LPA |
INR 13 LPA |
|
Median CTC |
INR 30.5 LPA |
INR 10 LPA |
|
Lowest CTC |
INR 7 LPA |
INR 5 LPA |
The statistics don’t exactly convey the students' intention. In reality, most students are able to secure a job in their desired field, and only a few fail to do so.
How is NIT Patna for civil?
NIT Patna is a highly reputed institution in India for civil engineering. The Department of Civil Engineering offers courses at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. The faculty members are highly qualified and have a good mix of experience and youth. Consider the following circumstances
- If you are looking for a highly paid private sector job after completing your graduation, then this college isn’t a very good choice for you. This is because very limited core sector companies recruit civil engineers like L&T, Adani Power, Paradon, Sobha developers, etc. The packages offered are very low below INR 10 LPA.
- If you are looking for a stable government job that gives you respect in society and connects you to the public, leaders, contractors, and builders, then NIT Patna is the best place for you.
NIT Patna is well known for its Civil Engineering branch. In fact, the main building of NIT Patna is the Civil Department. The department has highly experienced faculties who are genuinely passionate about civil engineering.
Hope this helps you!
How is Civil Engineering at NIT Calicut? Is it worth studying? What is its package?
As a Civil Engineering student, I will dissuade you from pursuing this branch. You might be considering Civil for the tag of IITs, NITs or BITS. The campus placement scenario is not good for Civil and you will be left to either pursue an MS abroad or prepare for GATE/ESE. Both these options have nothing to do with the college tag. You can get an IT job through campus placements, but core jobs are highly difficult to grab. Also, the salary you will be offered in core jobs will not be at par with your NITian tag. Practically speaking, to crack GATE and ESE is more difficult than to crack JEE Mains because of one’s age group at this point. Other government exams are highly irregular and can not be depended upon.
For an average student, it is better to go for CSE or Electronics at an average NIT/ other college. The scenario is not pleasant for Core branches, especially Civil, in India. However, if you are passionate about pursuing Civil, its official placement figures for 2022 are provided by NIT Calicut.
These are the official figures for Civil Engineering 2022 placements at NIT Calicut -
|
Course |
Students placed |
Highest CTC |
Average CTC |
|
B. Tech Civil |
86 out of 98 |
11.4 LPA |
7.36 LPA |
I suggest you consult with the seniors and alumni of the Civil branch of NIT Calicut to get a clearer understanding of the ground reality. Go ahead with this branch if you are passionate about it, otherwise choose among the Circuit branches.
How are the civil placements in IIEST, Shibpur?
My sister was in the batch of (2014-18) at IIEST Shibpur. There were 84 students in her batch, 19 chose a dual degree, and about 60 students were eligible for placements. The major recruiters were M.N Dastur, ZS Associates, HSBC, CGI information systems and management consultants, etc.
The recent placement highlights for Civil Engineering at the institute are as follows.
|
Placement Average |
75% |
|
Highest CTC |
12 LPA |
|
Lower CTC |
3.5 LPA |
|
Job Roles |
Graduate Engineer Trainee, Junior Structural Designer |
This is the placement scenario of the Civil branch at IIEST Shibpur. The number of students applied for placements also matters. Due to their training for GATE, ESE or CAT, etc, or simply the lack of interest in private work, there are a number of students who don’t appear willingly on-campus placement.
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